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Articles by Alana Musselle
Cooking up a storm
Tuesday 7 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Entertainment, National
The Kai Guy food truck nestled on the edge of Avatiu Harbour had a busy time making rainy day lunches despite the thunder and rain which pelted over town yesterday.
Making waves for Nukuroa’s well-being
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
A new non-governmental organisation founded in Mitiaro was able to gain a platform at the Oceania Multi-District Information Organisation in an online discussion last week.
Te Ipukarea Society seeking donations for rat eradication project
Monday 6 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Environment, National
Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) have started to receive donations going towards the rat eradication project to rid the island of Suwarrow of its rat infestation.
Celebrating all things pilates
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
Celebrating 11 years of bringing pilates to Rarotonga, instructor Brynn Acheson-Nooroa shared the benefits of the foundational exercise and how she aims to further its reach to benefit more people around the island.
Rarotonga to take on Aitutaki in U19's rugby test
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is delighted to confirm a two test U19s youth males test series featuring teams from Rarotonga and Aitutaki to be held in Aitutaki later this month. With the support of Polynesia Media Cook Islands, the two teams hope coverage of the two tests will be live streamed onto the […]
Building a better future
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Apii Nikao school hall was packed to the brim with bright colours, singing and dancing parents and students as the school celebrated the academic achievements of their pupils, all the way from year one’s up to the senior year nine.
Promoting the importance of daily breakfast
Saturday 4 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
The students at Imanuela Akatemia enjoyed a special breakfast at school last week, compliments of CITC Avarua.
Final repatriation flight brings home 176 residents
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in National, Travel
Families tucked under umbrellas with their ‘Welcome Home’ signs stood patiently at the Rarotonga International Airport to get a glimpse of their loved ones who arrived on the last repatriation flight for 2021 from Auckland yesterday.
Making local sports inclusive
Thursday 2 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in
The aim to make local sports inclusive took a giant stride yesterday with the first ever Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme at Ngatangiia field in Muri.
School netball event attracts new talent
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Netball, Sports
Tereora College held a mini netball competition for their Year 10 students on Monday which turned out to be a great introduction for half of the them who had never played netball before.
Questions over $120 million spent on fixing water system
Wednesday 1 December 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Rarotonga is continuing to face water shortages, having not received significant rainfall for a number of weeks now.
CIRU to hold Ability Rippa Rugby Day
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Cook Islands Sports and National Olympic Committee (CISNOC) are running the Ability Rippa Rugby Day programme as part of their end-of-year Under 13 Rarotonga Schools Quick Rip 7s Championships programme this week.
Stats Office expects decline in population as 2021 Census begins
Tuesday 30 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
Work for the 2021 Census has kicked off and is running smoothly with the aim of having the survey held every five years, started in Rarotonga this week.
Youth Council ‘Couch Talks’
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
The Cook Islands Youth Council is excited to announce another initiative to advocate for men’s health and wellbeing during Movember.
Money skills sharpened at the Creative Centre
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Health, National
CITC (Cook Islands Trading Corporation), in collaboration with ANZ Bank, conducted two workshops last week to help clients at the Creative Centre develop their money skills.
Families anxious as Solomons unrest unfolds
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Economy, National
With the current civil and political unrest in the Solomon Islands and the capital Honiara under siege, the Solomon's community in Rarotonga has been left with yet another layer of anxiety on top of the many complications already caused by Covid-19.
Nukutere College celebrates academic success
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Education, National
Family, friends and caretakers gathered at Nukutere College yesterday to celebrate the academic achievements of their Year 7-11 students.
Sabine’s recycled creations earn Energy Globe Award
Saturday 27 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
Tucked away in a small room overlooking the lush backroads and mountain backdrop of Nikao, Sabine Janneck continues to come up with fashionable and artistic ways to make use of discarded plastic.
Battle for netball honours begins
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Netball, Sports
Netball Already in Paradise kicked off yesterday afternoon at the National Sports Arena with close to 15 teams battling it out on day one of the championship, which is the first of its kind without any international participation.
From Paris with love
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Art, Features
The Gallery Tavioni is proudly presenting yet another exhibit at their gallery in Atupa tonight featuring the beautiful Pascale Garnier Cowan and her collection of art which she is excited to showcase and release to hopefully new homes.
