Entertainment
Gala day a festive occasion
Monday 17 August 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The bouncy castles were full, the haunted house eerie and the Nukutere school grounds filled with happy faces as the community supported the school’s annual gala day last Friday.
Bollywood brilliance on show
Saturday 15 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
I have never been a fan of Bollywood movies but when it comes to flicks starring Salman Khan, I do make an effort to spend some bucks at the cinema.
Celebrating Cooks Islands art
Monday 10 August 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands senior heritage artists will travel to New Zealand in September as part of an annual Pacific cultural and artistic exchange.
Making the impossible, possible
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
For a moment, I had started to think of myself as a spy after returning to work from watching the latest action spy flick Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.
Bollywood comes to Rarotonga
Saturday 8 August 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema is releasing the first Bollywood movie on big screen in the Cook Islands on Thursday next week.
WEEKLY SOCIAL PAGES
Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Published in Entertainment
There’s been plenty of social activity on the island as the country’s celebration of 50 years of self-government gets into full swing.
Exalting the Lord
Wednesday 5 August 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The main Te Maeva Nui action at the National Auditorium ended on Sunday night with an event that exalts the name of the Lord and has become a favourite of many dedicated festival-goers, the Imene Tuki, or traditional singing.
Cook Islands hot spot for the arts
Friday 31 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The vibrancy, visibility and appreciation for art in the Cook Islands is amazing, says Christina Jeffery.
'Family art' draws crowd
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Artists Kay and Ian George hold plenty of respect among Rarotonga’s art lovers and when the pair opened a new exhibition at The Art Studio in Arorangi on Saturday, it attracted support from more than 100 people.
Trades day a real hit
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Day one of the BCI Trades Day was a hit with locals and tourists who decided to try the ‘go local experience’ under some long-awaited sunshine.
Kids enjoy Trades Day games
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Tutsi Herman (left), Teatuanui George and Ababa Hagai gave a ‘Charlie’s Angels’ pose before getting onto the battlefield for some laser warfare at the BCI Trades Day yesterday.
Southpaw brings knockout performance
Tuesday 28 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
The last time boxing gave me goosebumps was when the ‘Fight of the Century’ between Mayweather and Pacquiao was shaping up.
Bluesky celebrates Cook Islands launch
Monday 27 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Telecom Cook Islands officially became Bluesky on Thursday last week, following a function at The Islander on Wednesday night to officially launch the new brand in the Cook Islands.
MCIPA launch a glittering affair
Saturday 25 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The MCIPA Miss Cook Islands launch at the Muri Beach Club Hotel on Wednesday night was a glittering affair attended by friends, family and sponsors of the five young woman who are taking part in the organisation’s pageant.
Performance art a treat for Rarotonga
Thursday 23 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Oceanic Performance Biennial (OPB15) was a colourful three-day international festival of performances and presentations held in Rarotonga from July 9-11.
Ant-Man stands tall in new Marvel flick
Saturday 18 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Imagine a man size of an ant but with superhero powers - powers to even beat an almost-invincible Avenger.
Land and sea inspire performance
Friday 17 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Oceanic Performance Biennial saw a number of beautifully presented performances inspired by the island and sea take place on Rarotonga last week.
Onion soup winter warmer on Bastille Day
Thursday 16 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Red wine and onion soup went down a treat with punters who rugged up warm to mark the French Revolution at Le Bon Vivant on Tuesday evening.
Lack of interest hinders drive to find 'treasures'
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The committee for the 50th celebrations is hoping more people will come forward with their idea of a national treasure or milestone.
Ladies seem to love the 'magic' of Mike
Wednesday 15 July 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Magic Mike XXL Empire Cinema Rating: R16