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Articles by Alana Musselle
30 years of ‘impacting lives with positivity’
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Virtues Cook Islands Incorporated celebrated 30 years of spreading kindness, inspiration, learning and healing yesterday. Just over ten members of the group celebrated their achievements over the years over tea and coffee in a breezy corner at The Cafe.
Vandals target Apii Arorangi
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
Vandals, who tried to break into an Apii Arorangi classroom, left a trail of destruction with broken glass louvers, raided gardens and obscene graffiti.
Basketballers step up for the big bounce
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
Week six of the Avaiki Basketball Tournament took place on Wednesday last week with more heat seen on the courts as the semi-final and final games are approaching quickly - set to take place this week and next.
Youth build skills at business workshops
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, Local, National
Youth have been given a lending hand in overcoming the challenges of going into business.
Group sets out to improve the rights of those with disabilities
Wednesday 22 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, Local, National
A massive project dedicated to reviewing and improving the rights of persons with disabilities in the Cook Islands is being taken on by co-founders of Kia Orana Collective, Amy Kainuku and Claire Wilson.
Defending champions retain Nutters Run titles
Tuesday 21 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Fifteen crazy fit ‘nutters’ crossed the finish line after taking part in the challenging and reportedly quite slippery ‘Nutters Run’ yesterday afternoon.
Cleaning up the world, one island at a time
Saturday 18 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Helping hands all over Rarotonga gathered together yesterday to give the island a tidying up and participate in the global Clean Up the World Day.
Govt ‘discussing’ possible Christchurch-Raro flights
Friday 17 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With the date for the re-opening of the country’s borders to New Zealand hanging uncertainly in the air, talk of possible flights to Rarotonga from New Zealand’s Covid-free South Island has sparked the interest of tourism stakeholders.
Border closure leaves vendors with piles of produce
Thursday 16 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, Local, National
Scenes from the quiet streets of Rarotonga as borders remain closed.
Students reach for excellence in maths
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The Ministry of Education is excited to continue to celebrate the development and excellence of mathematics in the Cook Islands through the use of a first ever Mathematics Expo.
Group seeks to draw attention to environmental concerns
Wednesday 15 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A new community group that emphasises a self-help, proactive approach to village initiatives is focused on the people, land and sea of Ngatangiia and will be formalised today.
Cooks join ‘Clean up the World Day’ campaign
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
The National Environment Service (NES) is encouraging the public to get creative in their participation of this year’s ‘Clean up the World Day’ this Friday – whether that be through recycling, tree planting, or showing their support towards an environmental community project.
Nukutere readies for Gala event
Tuesday 14 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Nukutere College will host its ever-popular Gala event this Friday and are looking forward to hosting the public for a night of fun, food and fellowship.
The Hyphen Family
Monday 13 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A small local family of three are using social media and their growing YouTube channel to inspire young parents around the country to overcome ‘judgmental looks and treatment’, creating fun, entertaining memories along the way.
Now or never
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The senior A grade rugby finalists, the Tupapa Panthers and the Arorangi Bears are sticking by the term ‘champions adapt’, as they get ready to battle in today’s domestic rugby union competition final which was postponed last week due to poor weather.
A Marvel-ous DC-play of fictional characters for Literacy Week
Saturday 11 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Well-known and loved fictional characters were brought to life on Friday by primary school students from all over the island. Princesses, ogres, superheroes and ‘mad hatters’ turned up to school as students celebrated Literacy Week, dressing up as their favourite characters.
SPCA looking to arrange ‘staycations’ for their dogs
Friday 10 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The SPCA Cook Islands is proposing an idea that will allow their many homeless dogs to take a break from the shelter and have a taste of what it’s like to be part of a family, even for just a weekend.
Malo e lelei – Creative Centre celebrates Tongan Language Week
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Members of the Creative Centre welcomed friends and supporters with a friendly ‘Malo e lelei’ yesterday to celebrate Tongan Language Week.
Cops strengthen digital platform with new crime fighting weapons
Thursday 9 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The Transnational Crime Unit (TCU) team at the Cook Islands Police Service was given a boost with an upgrade of technical support on Wednesday, taking delivery of new computers in a short ceremony.
Young basketballers stay on game
Wednesday 8 September 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
A list of promising young basketball players are continuing to show their growing potential as the Avaiki Basketball Tournament which has been running for four weeks now progresses.
