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Articles by Alana Musselle
Preschool promotes play-based learning
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Blackrock Pre-School was delighted to spend their Thursday afternoon unboxing a special surprise for their little ones.
GO LOCAL: Entrepreneurs ready to take risks
Saturday 21 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Features, Go Local
At a time when our border link with New Zealand is up in the air creating uncertainty for many local businesses, the owners of Rarotonga’s newest café are feeling excited and optimistic about their venture.
B’ball receives exemption to hold games
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The Avaiki Basketball Tournament held eight matches on Wednesday after the organising committee was granted permission from Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry of Health.
Te Kara Run returning to Raro
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Autism Cook Islands is encouraging the public to dust off their running shoes and get their white t-shirts laid out for the ever popular Te Kara Run which returns to Rarotonga in November.
‘You are appreciated’, students tell PM
Friday 20 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Five year eight students from Arorangi School were busy yesterday travelling around the island spreading messages of joy and positivity, through handmade signs that they created as part of ‘The Journey Project’.
Level 4 Lockdown blessing for some, curse for others
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With empty campuses, online lectures, and confinement to their flats or halls, young Cook Islanders studying in NZ are greeting the lockdown with a range of mixed emotions and reactions.
Businesses brace as the nation adapts to Level 2
Wednesday 18 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
News of Alert Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand sent a ripple effect through Rarotonga businesses - who are just beginning to get back on their feet. Once again they have to adjust and make changes.
Badminton youngsters take on New Zealand
Tuesday 17 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in
Badminton Cook Islands is pleased to send a U13 squad on their first competition trip to New Zealand where they will get the opportunity to put all their hard work to use against some of NZ’s top players in the grade.
Climate change threatens food security
Monday 16 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Islands in both the Southern and Northern groups have highlighted the effects of climate change to their everyday lives and the solutions they have had to come up with, especially to address the issue of food security.
Bringing local stories to life on big screen
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cinema lovers are looking forward to this year’s Te Kuki Airani Film Festival, where filmmakers and creatives will come together to share ideas and showcase their creativity and imagination in public.
Students get into the spirit of enterprise
Saturday 14 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The students at Apii Avarua had a busy morning yesterday, selling out their entire school garden of vegetables before 9am and then jumped into the spirit of business and enterprise by putting additional food items up for sale.
International Youth Day empowers young farmers
Friday 13 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
The theme for this year’s International Youth Day which was celebrated on Rarotonga yesterday, focused on young farmers. And to mark this occasion, a workshop was held to share with young participants the agricultural support that is available to them.
Focus shifts on athletics
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
A programme focused on introducing age related skill activities to nudge young ones in the right direction to develop future athletic skills will take place with the beginning of the new school term this week.
Hollywood A-lister holidaying in Rarotonga
Thursday 12 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Staff at Vodafone Cook Islands had an unexpected customer on their Tuesday shift at work when A-List Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt walked into Vodafone having arrived on Rarotonga for a holiday with his wife, Tasha McCauley.
Basketball tournament gets underway
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Basketball, Sports
The second annual basketball tournament set up to encourage and expand the sport in Rarotonga will take place today at the Papaaroa Hall. Alana Musselle reports.
Raro swim team makes a splash at NZ competition
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
Twelve swimmers from the Puaikura Aquatics Club leapt into a much bigger pond than they were used to at the New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships - and in doing so beat each of their personal bests.
Students take journey of creative expression
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
A visiting artist from New Zealand has dedicated her three month stay to promoting the improvement of long term mental health - starting with a school on Rarotonga.
Local physician explores the power of dreams and meditation
Wednesday 11 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Dr. Maria Peach, a doctor at the Tupapa Outpatients Clinic is sharing her knowledge of meditation, the power in harnessing the knowledge connected to your dreams, as well as her desire to incorporate this knowledge into healthcare and mental health in Rarotonga.
Couple reunites in Raro after months apart
Monday 9 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A couple, forced apart for 16 months, were recently reunited in Rarotonga. They shared their story of a love connection stronger than Covid, as well as the joyous result of dedication and loyalty with journalist Alana Musselle.
Painting the stage red
Saturday 7 August 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features
Late nights, yelling, sore muscles, and no sleep, yet I would still count the last two months where I was a part of this year’s Te Maeva Nui as one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
