Entertainment
Top quartet to play on Rarotonga
Wednesday 4 November 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The acclaimed Modern Maori Quartet is riding a wave of success, picking up a performance award on their recent Asian tour, selling out performances at Christchurch Arts Festival and confirming a season in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Something different for Diesel fans
Saturday 31 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Fast flashy cars, daring actions and ponderous dialogues: all these are typical of a movie starring Vin Diesel.
Scare yourself silly for Halloween
Tuesday 27 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Movie fans will have noticed that the upcoming movies at the Empire Cinema belong to the same genre – and you can blame the imminent arrival of Halloween on October 31.
Island comedy has powerful message
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The production of a New Zealand comedy film is currently underway on Rarotonga, providing a lot of excitement for the cast, the crew and the community.
Miss Cook Islands prepares for Miss World
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Vaka Takitumu maiden Natalia Short is the Miss Cook Islands Association’s Miss Cook Islands 2015.
Miss Cook Islands off to Miss World pageant
Monday 19 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Natalia Short takes a moment in her first emotional first walk as the Miss Cook Islands Association’s Miss Cook Islands to look to the heavens and say a prayer of gratitude. As well as being crowned, it was also confirmed that the Vaka Takitumu woman and national netballer will represent the country at the Miss World Pageant to be staged in China.
It's showtime for 10 lovely women
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Strong cultural heritage and identity will be the foundation of tonight’s Miss Cook Islands Association finale show and crowning of Maine Kuki Airani 2015.
Peter Pan 'prequel' leaves some gaps
Saturday 17 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Sometimes in order to know the truth behind the end of a tale, you have to start from the beginning.
Looking good for Miss Pacific show
Friday 16 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Miss Pacific Islands and her chaperone Kristian Scanlan left the Cook Islands on Wednesday this week with a renewed sense of support for the nation as hosts of Miss Pacific 2015.
Beauties of the Pacific
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Miss Pacific Islands Latafale Auva’a (left) and Miss Cook Islands Felicia George showing off the natural beauty of the Pacific while in Aitutaki.
In praise of unsung heroes
Wednesday 14 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Behind the 10 stunning Miss Cook Islands contestants are teams of talented mentors, each ensuring their girl shines bright in the public arena.
Resort wins Restaurant of the Year
Tuesday 13 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Nautilus Resort has taken out the inaugural Supreme Award for Restaurant of the Year, topping a group of Cook Islands eateries wowing the public with their culinary creations.
Miss Pacific Islands comes to the rock
Monday 12 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
GLAMOUR met island roots last week at The Crown Beach Resort and Spa as Miss Pacific Islands Latafale Auva’a make her debut in the Cook Islands.
Pimp your 'lid' and win a great prize
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A competition designed to create awareness among secondary school students of the need to wear motorcycle helmets is also encouraging them to think creatively.
Cultural creativity on show tonight
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Cultural creativity will be to the fore at tonight’s Miss Cook Islands Association’s judged competition to be held at the National Auditorium.
Peter Pan returns to the big screen
Saturday 10 October 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Despite two determined attempts, I haven’t gone any further then the first few pages of the book Peter Pan.
Miss Pacific launch a right royal affair
Friday 9 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Miss Pacific Islands 2015 is officially underway, with reigning Miss Pacific Islands Miss Latafale Auva’a kicking off her island tour on Wednesday night.
New milestone for popular cultural centre
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Highland Paradise has been awarded the exclusive Trip Advisor “Hall of Fame” status.
Miss Pacific begins tour
Wednesday 7 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Reigning Miss Pacific Islands Latafale Auva’a arrives on Rarotonga today to begin her tour as a guest of the Miss Cook Islands Pageant Association.
Chance to learn from performance expert
Tuesday 6 October 2015 | Published in Entertainment
If you’re looking to learn more about singing, songwriting and performance, you won’t want to miss out on a workshop to be held at PA Ariki’s palace in Turangi on Saturday with soul R&B diva Bella Kalolo.