Entertainment
Lifetime memories to be made at Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
With less than 50 days to go before the Cook Islands unites to celebrate 50 years of self-governance, the countdown to Te Maeva Nui has begun.
Bid to fund Pukapuka feature film
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A campaign has been launched to fund ‘Homecoming’, a full-length feature film on climate change, the South Seas, and two daughters coming home to the island of Pukapuka.
Graduation brings pride and joy
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Victoria University of Wellington’s Pacifika Graduation in May was a joyous occasion for graduates and family who joined in celebrating the culmination of at least three years of study at university.
Finding her way home through art of tivaevae
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The spirit and traditions of the Cook Islands is far reaching, living on in the hearts of more than just those who reside on this homeland.
Search for Miss Cook Islands begins
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The hunt is now on for Miss Cook Islands 2015.
Art show marks special partnership
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The special partnership between New Zealand and the Cook Islands will be highlighted through an art exhibition running from June 15 to 20.
Wise patron appointed
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Guided by the wisdom of tireless ‘behind the scenes’ worker Mousie Skews, the new Miss Cook Islands Association is looking forward to delivering a positive and progressive Miss Cook Islands and Miss Pacific Islands pageants later in the year.
A proud day for the George anau
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Jahan Tyson supplied this story of Sydney resident Jim George’s successful completion of a doctorate, in Sydney Australia. The event was celebrated by four generations of the large George anau, which has strong links with Atiu and Rarotonga.
Whizzbang start to epic world cruise
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
AN undeniable sense of pride is reflected in Peter DeWalt’s eyes as he guides Whizzbang safely into Avatiu harbour.
A great night had by everyone
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
‘A fantastic entertainer’ and ‘just like a Rotorua party in the old days.’
Island-inspired
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
While ‘Opera in Rarotonga’ may be the most relaxed show baritone Benson Wilson and soprano Christina Vehekite will ever perform in – the show will be nothing less than the best.
Chinese performance awes small crowd
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
ABOUT 200 people turned up to watch a performance by the Leshan Song and Dance Troupe from Sichuan Province in China at the Avarua National Auditorium on Tuesday night.
Maori database a winner
Tuesday 26 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The Cook Islands Internet Action Group (CIIAG )has been hailed as the best digital leaders at the Pacific ICT Day Awards in Vanuatu.
CITC adds fizz to Opera in Raro
Sunday 24 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Opera in Rarotonga will be a sparkling event this year.
Miss Cook Islands: More than a beauty pageant
Sunday 24 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Any of the talented women who have been part of the Miss Cook Islands Pageant will tell you that the pageant is more than just a beauty show.
Dancers wow Japanese audience
Friday 22 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Cultural dancers are wowing Japanese audiences in Tokyo with their easy Cook Islands charm and dance prowess.
'Te Mana o te Moana' film premier
Thursday 21 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands audiences will be the first to see voyaging film ‘Te Mana o te Moana’ when it premieres this Sunday.
Inspired by design
Wednesday 20 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Inspirational Cook Islands woman Katarina Katoa is in Auckland this week graduating from the Manukau Institute of Technology.
Cook Islander shows he has that X-Factor
Tuesday 19 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Beau Monga, a musically gifted Cook Islander, has taken out the title of X Factor New Zealand 2015.
Humble singer wins second place in show
Saturday 9 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Budding Cook Islands opera star Ridge Ponini has stolen the limelight at his first competition, taking second place at the Green Island competitions held in Dunedin, New Zealand last week.
