Entertainment
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.
Learn to dance and have a real ball...
Tuesday 5 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Free weekly ballroom dance lessons are causing a buzz in the community with the upcoming Red Cross Charity Ball an occasion to really twirl the night away – ballroom style.
Cook Islands soldiers honoured in art
Wednesday 15 April 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The contributions of Cook Islands soldiers in World War 1 are being commemorated in an exhibition which opened at the weekend in Devonport, Auckland.
Young dancers to take their turn on stage
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Golden oldies and local expatriates got the 2015 Dancer of the Year series off to a colourful and passionate start on Friday night, with dancers wowing an appreciative crowd with their expertise.
Musical feast promised for Beach Day Out
Sunday 22 March 2015 | Published in Entertainment
In the spirit of the 50th celebrations, organisers of the annual Beach Day Out music festival to be held on Easter Friday April 3 promise a fantastic eight hour event that aims to showcase the very best of local Cook Islands musicians, entertainers and dance.
Easter event for fun and exercise
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Mark Saturday March 28 on your calendar, grab your friends and join Rotaract for a day of fun, adventure and a little exercise this Easter.
Magical moment
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Arorangi primary school students and kids from Apii Nikao and Rutaki School are still buzzing from the magic show held at their school through the week.
Family festival in Beach Day Out
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Planning for this year’s Beach Day Out music festival to be held on Easter Friday (April 3) at the Safari Tours beach venue in Nikao is picking up tempo as organisers get set to run another musical event.
Manamana magic delights island crowds
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Magic tricks and illusions captivated local crowds on Rarotonga and Aitutaki this week, with Cuban magician Ariel Morales and his gorgeous assistant Rochelle Allison delighting young and old.
