Entertainment
Film Raro goes international
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Entertainment
At least two of the Film Raro films have found a home in an international film festival in Hawaii.
Comedic duo return to Raro
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Laughing Samoan’s characters Aunty Tala, Victor, Paul and Elvis impersonator Suavai are back on the rock for one night only in their latest offering ‘Fobulous’.
More gigs but no Divas
Saturday 20 July 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Riding the high of successful performances over the past week, Motone Productions is set to bring more entertainment to the Cook Islands later this year.
'Fobulous' duo to return
Saturday 6 July 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Laughing Samoans are returning to Rarotonga.
Tereora performs dance, drama and music
Saturday 29 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Dance, drama and music will be onstage next week – the first time ever Tereora College has shown a combined performance.
Young film star on the rise
Thursday 13 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Film Raro sparked a passion for acting in 10-year-old Heimata Kietonga.
Opera in Rarotonga – brilliant!
Saturday 8 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Opera in Rarotonga audiences have described the musical extravaganza beachside at Crown Beach in Arorangi as ‘brilliant’.
Film Raro's child star
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Teio Mariri wants to be an FBI agent when he grows up – but for now, being a movie star will do.
Films address domestic violence
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Family violence was a recurring theme in the Film Raro movies – and organiser Stan Wolfgramm said films are a good way to address this issue.
Film Raro makes Alex a star
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Alex Olah may be the last person on Rarotonga to hear he’s a local star.
Planting day at Nikao Maori
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Beautifying Nikao Maori School brought the community together on the school grounds last week.
Opera extravaganza begins tonight
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Three spectacular nights of sunset opera is on offer beachside at Crown Beach starting tonight featuring Cook Islands Pacific Tenor Bonaventure Allan Moetaua and New Zealand born Samoan Mezzo Soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton.
Sweet and Irie at Hidie's
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Get your reggae on at Hidie’s Bar tonight with South Auckland reggae band Sweet and Irie.
American actor praises locals
Friday 31 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
American film and television actor Billy Campbell has described the recent Film Raro film festival as ‘fantastic’ and ‘wonderful’.
Film Raro movie a first for US director
Thursday 30 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
With more than 15 years in the industry, ‘The Offshore Pirate’ director Eric Heimbold is no film newbie – but Film Raro was his first shot at directing a movie.
Film Raro on lockdown
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Film Raro movies that attracted thousands to the auditorium will be publically available – but not for some months.
Opera in Rarotonga
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Rarotonga music lovers are in for a treat this weekend with three Opera shows by Cook Islands Pacific tenor Bonaventure Allan Moetaua and New Zealand born Samoan Mezzo Soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton.
No prayer at Film Raro screening
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
From drama to romance to action, the Film Raro film festival had it all – but some have said all that was missing was a prayer.
Film Raro crowd floods auditorium
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Thousands of people flocked to the Film Raro International Film Festival on Saturday night, packing out the auditorium – with more than a thousand in the lengthy queue being turned away at the door.
Kidding around for Film Raro
Saturday 25 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
A clip about being a kid in the Cooks will accompany the six short movies that will screen at the Film Raro International Film Festival tonight.