Entertainment
Quarantine Quiz: Calvary, The Cold War, Mary Poppins and the national anthem
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who wrote the national anthem Te Atua Mou E? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Te Mire Ura finale: 'Just enjoy the night!'
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Merle Pukerua was immersed in culture from very young; tonight, she showcases those dance skills on stage in the annual Te Mire Ura Rauti Pi Masters category.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games, Opposition & Albert Henry
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was the name of the organisation that brought Albert Henry to the Cook Islands? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Calvary, Game Fishing and Satay sauce
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what is the lucrative first prize for Game Fishing Club’s first karaoke competition? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Masters competitor: 'Now I have to dance!'
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Mata Sunshine George wasn’t given a choice about participating in the Rauti Pi dance contest – his name was entered on his behalf.
Quarantine Quiz: Wage subsidy, Atupare marae and the National Auditorium
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown will be providing an update on the wage subsidy scheme in an upcoming public announcement. Do you know when will the announcement take place? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Rarotonga Club 15s competition
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who is the leading try scorer in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Queen Elizabeth II, Scarface and Pa Ariki
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Pa Ariki has gifted land in Turangi, across the back road from the Old Palace. Do you know for what purpose? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
For the love of dancing
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
The love and joy of dancing, puts a spark in the heart of Rebecca Ellis whenever she performs on stage.
Expat worker performs for the love of Cook Islands culture
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Marlon Marc Rebollos will be defending his Expatriate Dancer of the Year title at the Te Mire Ura event at the Rehab Night Club tonight.
Quarantine Quiz: Volleyball, a whale and a birthstone
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was the marine mammal stranded on Pukapuka this week? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Dancers overcome nerves on stage
Monday 3 August 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Dancers wowed the audience with their poise and grace at a packed out Rehab nightclub on Friday night.
Dancing makes me proud: papa
Friday 31 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Tonight will be special for cultural master Papa Ngarima George, when he dances on stage for the Rauti Para event.
Just get up and dance
Thursday 30 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Golden Oldies male defending champion, MP for Matavera Vaitoti Tupa is feeling cool, confident and energetic ahead of tomorrow’s event.
Expressing her feelings through dance
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Expat dancer will dedicate her performance to both her homes in Australia and in Cook Islands and to the people she considers her family.
Quarantine Quiz: A Rarotonga artist, a whale and a rock
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who is the Rarotonga artist who has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: A Businesswoman, Raromart and helmets
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Businesswoman Te’a Crocombe has added Mitihue – a popular Tahitian version of coconut sauce – to her list of products. What’s the name of her business? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Usain Bolt's speed and the golf ambrose team
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was Usain Bolt’s top speed when he ran a world record over 100 metres? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Showing our stories to the world
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Moves to market Cook Islands to the world as a film location have sparked a challenging discussion: Are Cook Islanders ready to run their own film industry, or is this a chance to learn from international actors, directors and crew?
'I feel free when I dance, it makes me feel free'
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Last year they were both runner-up, this year a brother and sister went one better at the dancer of the year contest. Photo essay by Melina Etches and Danilo Reyes.
