Melina Etches – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:08:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Pacific voices harmonise in Rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/entertainment-national/pacific-voices-harmonise-in-rarotonga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pacific-voices-harmonise-in-rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/entertainment-national/pacific-voices-harmonise-in-rarotonga/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:08:15 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273210 Against the alluring backdrop of sky and ocean blue, the Tamarind House lawn came alive with the incredible Opera in Rarotonga event, offering a unique fusion of combined artistry and nature, to local audience over the weekend.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/entertainment-national/pacific-voices-harmonise-in-rarotonga/feed/ 0 Koutu Nui swears in new leaders, addresses land issues and other challenges https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:57:55 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273205 Holders of taoanga Māori titles were sworn in at the Koutu Nui annual general meeting (AGM) this week.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/culture/koutu-nui-swears-in-new-leaders-addresses-land-issues-and-other-challenges/feed/ 0 Cloud nine: Teenage sensation Akava shines at Cook Islands Games https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/cook-islands-games/cloud-nine-teenage-sensation-akava-shines-at-cook-islands-games/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cloud-nine-teenage-sensation-akava-shines-at-cook-islands-games https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/cook-islands-games/cloud-nine-teenage-sensation-akava-shines-at-cook-islands-games/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:43:48 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273197 At just 16, delightful Emii Akava has emerged as outstanding talent at the 2024 Cook Islands Games, displaying her exceptional skills across multiple sports.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/cook-islands-games/cloud-nine-teenage-sensation-akava-shines-at-cook-islands-games/feed/ 0 Key partnership to address women’s health and safety in Cook Islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/key-partnership-to-address-womens-health-and-safety-in-cook-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=key-partnership-to-address-womens-health-and-safety-in-cook-islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/key-partnership-to-address-womens-health-and-safety-in-cook-islands/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:33:33 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273167 A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Punanga Turuturu Itivaine, formerly known as Punanga Tauturu Inc., and Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health to “enhance and strengthen support” for all women in the Cook Islands.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/health/key-partnership-to-address-womens-health-and-safety-in-cook-islands/feed/ 0 Family honours loved one in Rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:22:05 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273135 The family of Dr Thomas Brian Guy, who died in Rarotonga in 1977, travelled from Canada and Australia to unveil his plaque in the Nikao Cemetery, which they discovered thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/memory-lane/family-honours-loved-one-in-rarotonga/feed/ 0 Thrilling finish looms as Cook Islands Games enter final week https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/thrilling-finish-looms-as-cook-islands-games-enter-final-week/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thrilling-finish-looms-as-cook-islands-games-enter-final-week https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/thrilling-finish-looms-as-cook-islands-games-enter-final-week/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2024 19:18:56 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273118 As the first week of the thrilling Cook Islands Games sports competition between the 11 islands draws to a close, excitement is at an all-time high.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/thrilling-finish-looms-as-cook-islands-games-enter-final-week/feed/ 0 International referees share expertise at Cook Islands Games handball comp https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/handball/international-referees-share-expertise-at-cook-islands-games-handball-comp/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-referees-share-expertise-at-cook-islands-games-handball-comp https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/handball/international-referees-share-expertise-at-cook-islands-games-handball-comp/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:39:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273064 The beach handball competition will conclude today with the open men’s and women’s finals. Alongside the country’s top players, the event also features International Handball Federation (IHF) Beach Handball referees Daniela Andreea Enache and Corina Floriana Constantin from Romania, as well as Australian referees Claire Dennerley and Sally Potocki, who is also an Australian Handball […]

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/sport/handball/international-referees-share-expertise-at-cook-islands-games-handball-comp/feed/ 0 Resilience and teamwork pave way to gold for Cook Islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/technology/resilience-and-teamwork-pave-way-to-gold-for-cook-islands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=resilience-and-teamwork-pave-way-to-gold-for-cook-islands https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/technology/resilience-and-teamwork-pave-way-to-gold-for-cook-islands/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:18:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273089 The Cook Islands’ all-girls robotics team overcame challenges to win a gold medal at the 2024 FIRST Global Challenge, showcasing their resilience, teamwork and dedication to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/technology/resilience-and-teamwork-pave-way-to-gold-for-cook-islands/feed/ 0 Penrhyn schools’ Literacy Week events raise funds for Māori books https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/education/penrhyn-schools-literacy-week-events-raise-funds-for-maori-books/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=penrhyn-schools-literacy-week-events-raise-funds-for-maori-books https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/education/penrhyn-schools-literacy-week-events-raise-funds-for-maori-books/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 09:19:59 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273108 Penrhyn schools took a unique approach to celebrate Literacy Week by hosting an exciting spallation, a vibrant float parade combined with a pageant, earlier this month.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/education/penrhyn-schools-literacy-week-events-raise-funds-for-maori-books/feed/ 0 Aitutaki students pitch in to clean up island https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/education/aitutaki-students-pitch-in-to-clean-up-island/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aitutaki-students-pitch-in-to-clean-up-island https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/outer-islands/education/aitutaki-students-pitch-in-to-clean-up-island/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:32:01 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273035 Primary schools in Aitutaki took part in the island-wide clean-up effort last month to mark Clean up the Cook Islands Day.

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