Entertainment
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.
Quarantine Quiz: Electric cars
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
About how many electric cars are there in Cook Islands? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Local chef launches TV cooking show
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Although renowned chef Phillip Nordt has appeared on television and has written articles and recipe columns – including for Cook Islands News – he has always wanted to have his own cooking show.
Quarantine Quiz: The House of Ariki
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In what year did some members of the House of Ariki attempt a coup to dissolve the elected Cook Islands government and take control of the country's leadership? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Movies, movies, movies
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema’s long-awaited reopening is tonight. What is the first movie it will screen? Wait! Do you know which movie was filmed on Aitutaki in the 2003? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Groundbreaking chance for world to support Te Mire Ura
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Innovative donate-per-view portal allows people the world over to support the Cook Islands performing arts that they love.
Something for everyone at the Empire
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Grab your popcorn, ice cream and Vaiora! There will be something for everyone’s viewing pleasure on offer at Empire Cinema from tonight.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands netball, Henry Puna and the American jet
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands netball goal attack Chantelle Tikitau has been named in Australia’s Northern Rays and, this week, in the champion Cairns Leprechauns division 1 team. What is her nickname? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Filmmakers eye Cook Islands and wait for borders to open
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Hopes to shoot Bollywood and Scandinavian screen productions here are bolstered by a draft marketing strategy from an international film locations agency.
