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Articles by Alana Musselle
New Zealand Red Cross lends a helping hand
Saturday 26 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands Red Cross (CIRC) was glad to have two new delegates from New Zealand join them to train and support local capacity in disaster management and first aid.
Colourful end to an eventful month
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Pupils at Takitumu School celebrated the last Friday of the month by lighting up their school with bright and colorful ‘Kia Orana wear’.
Habanero chillies – a ‘hot export’ potential
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Paul’s Raro Hot Sauce founder Paul Lynch is looking into the possibility of local growers exporting habanero chillies to New Zealand.
Fun in the mud
Friday 25 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Students from Apii Te Uki Ou were happy to get their hands and feet dirty yesterday and spent the day setting up and testing out the trek for the ‘Toa Extreme Mud Run’ which will be held tomorrow.
Raro chilli chomper third best in NZ
Thursday 24 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Cook Islands champion Samuel Thomas finished third at the New Zealand Chilli Eating Champs Competition at Freemans Bay, Auckland last month.
Fun Run to kick off today
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Other Sports, Sports
The Olympic Day Fun Run organised by the Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee kicks off today at the Nikao Golf Course.
Church donation provides supplies to schools
Wednesday 23 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
A 20 foot container filled with furniture, 150 cartons of new scholastic books and some basketball hoops were donated this month to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Cook Islands District and three schools on Rarotonga.
Mini Olympics for ‘mini ones’
Tuesday 22 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Aspiring athletes from Blackrock Pre-school and Titikaveka ECE (Early Childhood Education) had a fun day in the sun at the Mini Olympics on Monday.
Friends honour a living legend of music
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, Features
Renowned musician Garth Young was treated to a special lunch by his friends who came together to honour his talent and musical contribution to the Cook Islands. By Alana Musselle.
NZ supports rugby programmes
Friday 18 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) received new rugby equipment from the New Zealand government and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Aid and Trade to help them further their development programmes to schools around Rarotonga as well as the Pa Enua.
Autism Cook Islands plans to take its message to Aitutaki
Thursday 17 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
With June marking half of a busy 2021 done and dusted – Autism Cook Islands wants to reflect on its initiatives and accomplishments.
Dengue fever cases plummet
Wednesday 16 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
No new cases of dengue fever were recorded by Te Marae Ora Ministry of Health during a one week period this month, indicating progress in battling the mosquito-borne virus.
Avarua, Nukutere win badminton titles
Saturday 12 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
A handful of talented players reaped the rewards of the many weeks of hard work that led up to the Annual College Badminton Tournament held at the National Sports Arena on Thursday.
Mastering the strokes in the pool
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Young swimmers take time out of their busy school week to prepare for the upcoming New Zealand Secondary Schools Swimming Championships.
Talent galore at badminton comp
Friday 11 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Badminton, Sports
Secondary schools from around Rarotonga came together to battle it out in the sixth Annual College Badminton Tournament held yesterday.
Graffiti writer strikes again, police consider taking action
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Crime, National
A graffiti writer has struck twice over two days at the same spot in Nikao with a message police say may contravene Covid-19 laws, in addition to the Crimes Act.
Upcoming Vaka voyage aims to make history
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
An epic voyage with themes of cultural preservation, knowledge sharing, and environmental awareness will soon take the 17 brave crew members of Vaka Marumaru Atua to the islands of the Northern Pa Enua.
Landowners stunned as toa trees removed by church
Thursday 10 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Local, National
Landowners say they have been betrayed after more old-growth Toa trees were removed yesterday at Avarua CICC Church, despite earlier protests and negotiations.
Understanding the importance of Oceans Day
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Eight government agencies participated in World Oceans Day yesterday, sharing information and advocacy for environmental awareness under the theme ‘Life and livelihoods.’
Sydney Opera House lit with Piho’s photography to mark Oceans Day
Wednesday 9 June 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Award winning photographer Charlotte Piho had five of her photos featured alongside many of Australia’s most respected artists on the sails of the Sydney Opera House to mark World Oceans Day.
