Entertainment
Musician speaks about his career
Saturday 15 November 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Music lovers were this week treated to a top performance by Kiwi artist Donell Lewis.
King delivers soul-food laughter
Tuesday 28 October 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Muri rumbled with laughter on Friday night when sharp-tongued stand-up comedian and TV front man Mike King performed at a charity show to raise funds for Te Vaerua Rehabilitation Inc.
Okotopafest kicks off long weekend
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Entertainment
IT’S A LONG weekend so why not kick it off at the hugely popular Okotopafest beer and food festival at the grounds of LBV in Muri.
Bondi Vet heads for Raro
Saturday 25 October 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Australian television’s handsome veterinarian Doctor Chris Brown (pictured) will be visiting Rarotonga shortly and be available for consultations.
Youthful voices battle in semi-finals
Saturday 18 October 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Talented junior singers have been belting it out in the Junior Voice Competition which heads into the semi-finals this evening at the Staircase Restaurant and Bar in Taputapuatea.
Film night for Marae Moana
Thursday 16 October 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Gather up the family, grab your picnic mats and some kai and get along to the outdoor movie this Friday at the Tupapa field for a great family night out while supporting the Marae Moana marine park conservation initiative.
Koko Nati film festival – a Cook Islands film festival celebration
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Pacific Films and the exchange and promotion of Cook Islands films is the driver for establishing the Koko Nati Film Festival which will be held in the last week of September at the Kokonati Cafe in Matavera.
Miss Cindy of Samoa in Raro
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Sensational stage performer ‘Cindy of Samoa’ is looking forward to bringing sunshine and laughs to her local audience.
Triggerfish take top spot in Tahiti
Saturday 9 August 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands musicians Kura Happ and Maurice Newport have soared to the top of the charts in Tahiti, ahead of global sensation Stan Walker.
Opera star on air today
Wednesday 4 June 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Mezzo-soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton will be singing on Radio New Zealand’s Concert this afternoon at 6 pm, Cook Islands time.
Opera singer wows Rarotonga audience
Tuesday 3 June 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Mezzo Soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton told the Saturday night audience at Opera in Rarotonga that it was the mezzo sopranos who got all of the 'witch parts' in opera while the supposedly more exulted sopranos played princess roles.
Opera in Rarotonga this weekend
Friday 30 May 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Opera lovers are in for a treat this weekend when Elisha Fa’i Hulton makes a return visit to Rarotonga to perform at the Crown Beach Resort tomorrow and Sunday.
Rising star back for Opera in Raro
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Now in its fourth year, “Opera in Rarotonga” is bringing back rising star on the Opera circuit New Zealand-born Samoan Mezzo Soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton.
Trigger Fish hits 100 downloads
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Local soul funk duo Triggerfish have hit the 100 downloads on Soundcloud with local song ‘I Raro i te tumnu’ and are set to celebrate that achievement touring to New Zealand to perform Titirangi, Piha and Raglan on April 24-27.
Acts line up for the Beach Day Out
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Planning for this year’s Beach Day Out music festival to be held on Easter Friday (April 18) at the Safari Tours beach venue in Nikao is well advanced.
Reo Tongareva wins composers comp
Saturday 5 April 2014 | Published in Entertainment
A powerful diva performance coupled with strong lyrics to keep alive te reo sumaringa of Tongareva won composer Mita Soa Tini the 2014 Composers Competition top prize and honours.
Tahiti tour a success for local band Trigger Fish
Saturday 30 November 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands soul funk duo Trigger Fish are already eyeing up a return to Tahiti after playing to packed-out bars during their first tour of the country this month.
Trigger Fish to rock Tahiti
Saturday 9 November 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands soul funk duo Trigger Fish have touched down in Tahiti and are gearing up to rock a range of venues and music stores in Papeete next week.
Search on for ultimate island man
Saturday 24 August 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Hey handsome – are you Mr Lava-Lava? Female comedy duo Pani and Pani from TVNZ’s Fresh television are set to take the island by storm early next month as they search for ‘Mr Lava-lava’ – the ultimate island man.
Aitutaki legend captured on film
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Aitutaki residents are set to be stars on the world film stage through a short film depicting a local legend.
