Entertainment
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands No. 1 in the Pacific
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands was named No 1 in the Pacific for the Travel + Leisure tourism awards. The islands of which country took out five of the other Top 10 spots? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Keziah Lewis, French Polynesia, CookSafe
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Keziah Lewis, a national basketball rep, is leading the sport’s development. What is her role with Cook Islands Basketball? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Cinema reopening is delayed a week
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Blockbusting star Russell Crowe a highlight in first premiere at reopened Empire Cinema this month.
Quarantine Quiz: St Joseph's Primary, Kanye West and China
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Avarua is advertising for a new principal. Who is the departing head? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: The prodigal son
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In Jesus’ parable of “the prodigal son” who is the main character? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Trolls World Tour, Empire Cinema and Scoob
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
When Empire Cinema Rarotonga reopens on July 9, it will show the animated musical comedy Trolls World Tour, which was meant to be released in April. American singer Justin Timberlake plays the voice of who? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Only three people have completed the 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga. The first was New Zealand Hall of Fame swimmer Meda McKenzie followed by Rarotonga businessman Don Carlaw and Dan Abel. In what year did Don Carlaw swim around Rarotonga? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: The Pacific
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how deep is the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Barefeet Pearls netball fundraiser
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Barefeet Pearls netball fundraising evening is on Saturday – but why barefeet? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Peter Pan and the dog
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you remember Peter Pan? What was the name of the dog in Peter Pan? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
No.1 on the iTunes chart
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Local teen producer Jawsh 685, Joshua Stylah, who is of Cook Islands descent, speaks to Music 101’s Charlotte Ryan about the success of his song ‘Laxed (Siren Beat)’ and his collaboration with global superstar Jason Derulo.
Quarantine Quiz: Iaveta Short, the Romans and Jesus
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Former politician Iaveta Short released a book containing record of many of the events and people who contributed to the “enthralling, difficult and politically turbulent period in the short life of a tiny island democracy”. What is the name of his book? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Pa Ariki palace, James Cook and Niki Rattle
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What year did the Pa Ariki palace in Ngatangiia open? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: To Tatou Vai
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Water authority To Tatou Vai has asked Rarotonga residents to conserve water. How many of the 12 water intakes are running low? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Good news for movie-goers
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema will be opening its doors to patrons from July 9, after shutting down in March because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Quarantine Quiz: Avatar 2
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The cinema release of Avatar 2, starring Cook Islands teen Duane Wichman-Evans Jr, was first scheduled for released in 2014. But it has been repeatedly delayed by production issues and then Covid-19 and cinema closures around the world. What is the new release date? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Bachelor of Arts degree
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who was the first Cook Islands man to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the USP? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Government, the Bible and Donald Trump
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
At Bethany, what did Mary, the sister of Lazarus, and Martha wipe Jesus' feet with, after anointing them with oil? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Mark Brown, Saturn and Pharaoh's daughter
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who was the baby that was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter when she went to bathe in the Nile River? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Henry Puna, Dora and the wise men
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Another Dora question, because it makes us happy: In Dora and the Lost City of Gold movie, what is the name of Dora's monkey? Be part of today's quiz to find out.