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Big dance field for bigger prizes

Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

Ambushia Mateariki started dancing when she was seven years old; now in her teens, she can’t wait for next month’s Te Mire Ura competition.

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Quarantine Quiz: Tin Man triathlon, Teddy boys and Dora the explorer

Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Darius Allsworth came 7th overall out of 64 competitors in the 1200 metre swim in the weekend’s Tin Man triathlon. Do you know how old is he? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Helen Clark, Frankenstein and the miracle green turtle

Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

The miracle green turtle Ponu was released into Ava’avaroa passage yesterday, after being nursed back to health. Do you know what sex is ponu? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: First man on the moon, Pa Enua election and the PM

Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

The Pa Enua election was scheduled to take place this year. Do you know which date this was scheduled to take place? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Olympic Day, James Cook and the Nikao Social Centre

Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

At the Nikao Social Centre market yesterday, you could buy kū toto and pava. What are they? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Seasons, islets and island council elections

Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

There are two seasons in the Cook Islands – summer and cool. Do you know when is the cool season? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Ponu the turtle, cats and birds

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you on what date is Ponu the green turtle to be released? Or Which bird is nicknamed the Laughing Jackass? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: World Ocean's Day

Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Yesterday was World Ocean’s Day, and all this week we celebrate Sea Turtle Week. Do you know which days will be of particular note in Cook Islands? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: A commercial sailing ship, a Dalmatian puppy and New Zealand's longest serving prime minister.

Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you know the name of the commercial sailing ship that got lost on the reef at Atiu in 1991? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands music duo

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you know the name of the Cook Islands music duo consisting of Kura Happ and Maurice Newport? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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The sound of Enua Manea

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features

Two young Europeans musicians got more than they bargained for when they decided to record the music of Rarotonga for a documentary.

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Quarantine Quiz: The newest island in the Pacific

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

At about 19 million years old, Mangaia’s claim to be the oldest island in the Pacific is disputed. Do you know in what nation is the Pacific's newest island? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Norman George, helmet laws and a Disney film

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you know the highest government position that lawyer Norman George has ever held? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: GirlBoss, Ruta Mave and the right to vote

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Who founded GirlBoss? It is a social enterprise that aims to empower women in leadership, entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Covid-19 crisis inspires song

Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment

It was during the Covid-19 early school lockdown, that Aleida Tere picked up her pen and paper and started writing a song about the world’s situation.

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Quarantine Quiz: Immigration Bill, the Prime Minister and a yellow-fin tuna

Tuesday 2 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

The biggest yellowfin tuna caught yesterday in the Don Beer fishing contest was 28.2kg – do you know what is the all-time record for a yellowfin? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Quarantine Quiz: Stonefish, Casablanca and the cat at Downing Street

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

What is the name of the cat that lives at No 10 Downing Street? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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Fishing contest: Hook, line and sashimi

Saturday 30 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

After months of distancing, Cook Islanders will enjoy each other’s company this Queen’s Birthday weekend at church, at nightclubs, on island tours – and the long-delayed tuna fishing contest.

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Making a song and dance …

Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment

The planes may be grounded, but dancers around the world have found their own way to come together to perform a new Cook Islands classic.

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Quarantine Quiz: Joshua Stylah's 'Laxed'

Thursday 28 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you love Cook Islands teenager Joshua Stylah's song ‘Laxed’. Do you know what celebrity has not danced to his song? Be part of today's quiz to find out.

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