Entertainment
Students 'wow' with spectacular cuisine
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A student-led restaurant is wowing diners on Rarotonga this week by offering something a little fancier than your typical kaikai.
Arty makeover
Wednesday 24 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Le Bon Vivant (LBV) Cafe in Avarua has taken street art to a new level, paring up with a local artist to transform their cafe walls.
Carving stronger links
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Traditional links between Aotearoa and the Cook Islands have been strengthened through the recent Taurua Matariki carving and weaving exhibition.
Minions for 412 youth
Tuesday 23 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Pull out your wallet and clear your Thursday in the name of charity as the much loved animated Minions movie premieres in Rarotonga this week.
International night showcases diversity
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A fun international night was held at the Arorangi Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints recently.
Maori carvers trade tools for forks at hangi
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The crew at the Taurua Matariki Maori Art Exhibition in Avarua on Friday put down their tools and picked up their forks for a different kind of tribute to Maori culture.
Anzac commemoration celebration
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Organisers of the special 100th Anzac commemoration programme held back in April took time out at the Islander Hotel recently to reflect on a job well done.
Better sound - and an extra cinema
Friday 19 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE EMPIRE Cinema Rarotonga is keeping up with times to give the patrons the best cinema experience.
Bella weaves soulful vibes
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Soulful funk and the tapping of chisels on wood made for a creatively harmonious atmosphere at Avarua park yesterday.
'Kia Orana' to new campaign
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The essence of Cook Islands Maori culture is being showcased in a new tourism campaign launched on Friday at the Maire Nui Gardens.
Carving new cultural links
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Nineteen year old Tukiri Tini and fellow carvers from Aoteroa and Rarotonga are putting their skills on display in Avarua to hammer home the cultural links between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
Art celebrates links with Aotearoa
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The special relationship between Aotearoa and the Cook Islands is the focus of this week’s live weaving and carving exhibition in the heart of Avarua.
See you at the night market...
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The tradition and vibrancy of the Cook Islands culture will be calling to everyone on Rarotonga at the Punanga Nui Marketplace in Avarua on Wednesday night.
Party thanks tourist attraction staff
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Te Vara Nui staff and management had a special night out on Saturday.
High praise for book on devastating storm
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE BOOK on the devastating Cyclone Martin in 1997 has won the praise of a renowned analyst of historical tropical cyclones.
Ideal setting for films, but there's hard work ahead
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Rashneel Kuamr looks at what makes the Cook Islands such an attractive location for film-makers, and investigates the future of the movie industry in this country.
Passion inspires 'Rakei Manava'
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
`A new cultural initiative for this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebration is generating excitement among cultural teams keen to show off their costume-making talents.
NZ reality stars holiday in Muri
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Bachelor New Zealand stars, Arthur Green and Matilda Rice have traded the cold winter weather for a few days in tropical paradise at Muri Beach.
Soul diva back for one concert
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Rarotonga's favourite soul diva Bella Kalolo will be returning next week to deliver one concert at The Islander.
Local actor in LA festival film
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A New Zealand movie featuring a Cook Islands actor has been entered in the International Film Festival to be held in Los Angeles next month.
