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Articles by Alana Musselle
Swimming lessons for kids with autism
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The kids at Autism Cook Islands dived straight into term four programme with the start of their swimming lessons on Monday. The organisation was happy to see the return of the lessons which kicked off in term one.
School receives timely donation
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
St Joseph’s School was happy to receive a generous donation from the LDS Church and Federal Pacific Insurance yesterday.
Mobile company sponsors rugby series
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
A handover of the official uniforms for the three teams participating in this year’s Rugby Tri-Nations Tournament took place at the Vodafone headquarters yesterday afternoon.
Exhibition to promote budding young artists
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young artists from Apii Te Uki are excited to share their hard work in the form of art which will be exhibited at the Islander Hotel tonight.
Inspired by nature
Friday 29 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Apii Te Uki Ou’s Isabella Nicholas, pictured, with her masterpiece depicting a grove of tropical coconuts against a majestic island mountain, ready to be exhibited at the school’s Art Exhibition & Auction tonight.
Students get creative with designs
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Year seven and eight students at Apii Te Uki Ou have been given the opportunity to become potential designers of the new Marae Moana Outreach programme uniforms.
Karaoke final brings out the stars
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Hundreds gathered to hear the voices of those who reached the grand final of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Karaoke Idol competition took place on Saturday.
Movember gets early kick off . . .
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Triathlon Association has come up with an initiative on wheels to raise funds and awareness for Cook Islands Men’s Health in the spirit of Movember which officially kicks off next month.
Rarotonga celebrates 200 years of Christianity
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National, Outer Islands
Members from all six Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Ekalesias around Rarotonga, both young and old, gathered at Takamoa yesterday to celebrate Gospel Day and 200 Years of the Gospel reaching the country’s shores. The theme of this year’s Gospel Day celebrations was ‘Celebrate, Proclaim, and Grow in Christ - Akapaepa, Akakite, Kia Tupu i roto i te Mesia.’
Rarotonga men are not prioritising their health
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A joint project by Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health and the Rarotonga Rotary Club to improve men’s health has noticed that a lot of them have health related problems tied to smoking and drinking.
Glamour studio’s ‘Wow, is that really me?’ feeling
Monday 25 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local
Two cousins with expertise that goes hand in hand have launched a new business venture aimed at helping women take a few hours for themselves to feel comfortable and confident, and go home with memories in the form of photos that they can keep forever.
Not all heroes wear capes
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features
Programme manager for Autism Cook Islands Kat Jensen shares her story of how she found herself advocating for autism after moving to Rarotonga three year ago.
Getting back into the spirit of learning
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
The youngest students at St Joseph’s School had a busy week back in class refreshing their brains on important subjects and preparing for a busy final term of 2021.
Plenty of big voices in tonight’s karaoke finals
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Eleven finalists will take to the stage tonight to give it all they’ve got in the final round of the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club Karaoke Idol competition.
Busy dog desexing clinic in Avarua
Saturday 23 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
Te Are Manu Veterinary Clinic hosted one of their biggest dog desexing clinics yet, serving dog owners from the Takuvaine, Tutakimoa, and RAPPA puna.
The stars of tomorrow
Friday 22 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) was pleased with the age group holiday training programme which focused on educating upcoming players the basics of becoming the stars of the game.
Life in managed isolation
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A million-dollar view, a luxury room, varied and nutritious meals, and dancing whales providing some ‘rare’ entertainment is making up for the loneliness of those completing their managed isolation quarantine (MIQ) at the Edgewater Resort in Arorangi.
Artists Gathering set to become annual event
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Gallery Tavioni has announced that their popular Toki Indigenous Artists Gathering will now be an annual event.
Cook Islands marine biologist panelist in climate focused webinar
Thursday 21 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A four-part webinar addressing and sharing many projects across the Pacific relating to the environment and climate change, and why future projects should receive funding and support will continue today, with Dr. Teina Rongo from Korero o te Orau being selected as one of the panelists.
Lyp sync battle set to begin
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Rarotonga Sailing Club is encouraging people to get their dancing shoes on and favourite songs memorised as they prepare for the return of their ever popular lip syncing competition.
