Entertainment
Film Raro challenge set for finale
Saturday 25 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Film Raro International Film Festival is set to screen tonight, signalling the end of a two-week challenge where six teams of international film makers worked with Cook Island locals to shoot and edit short movies – and one Australian crew are looking forward to kicking back at the screening after a fun but hectic fortnight.
'Islands' film pushes boundaries
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Film Raro International Film Festival is on the horizon, and one film-maker has pushed the boundaries with a movie that has no dialogue or music.
Jah live!
Tuesday 21 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Want to be in a music video? Then make sure you get along to the reclaimed land by the Punanga Nui Markets in Avatiu where local musician Kahiki Tehaamatai will be shooting a segment for his new music video for his popular song ‘Other side’.
Rolling to the Stones
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Caf staff of Taputapuatea will be rolling to the Stones next week – the Rolling Stones concert that is.
Rock stars on stage at Crown Beach
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond and Shania Twain will all be taking to the stage at Crown Beach Resort and Spa over the weekend, thanks to performers Sharron Nichols and Bernie Cook.
Students to feature at film festival
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
A local film featuring Cook Islands school children will feature at this month’s film festival alongside the six international competition entries.
Opera duet combine talent
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Now in its third year “Opera in Rarotonga” is bringing back Cook Islands Pacific Tenor Bonaventure Allan Moetaua and combining his talents with rising star on the opera circuit- New Zealand born Samoan Mezzo Soprano Elisha Fa’i Hulton.
Sisters in sync
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
2012 and 2013 female dancer of the year Mary Taio was joined by her equally talented sister Mona during her victory dance when it was announced that she had successfully defended her national title.
International phenomenon Film Raro comes to fruition
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Film Raro is an international phenomenon taking place in the idyllic South Pacific location of Rarotonga this month.
Top dancers prepare for competition
Tuesday 30 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Top Cook Islands dancers will take to the Are Karioi stage this Thursday for the national dancer of the year competition.
Dancers set the scene for championships
Tuesday 23 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Friday night’s fantastic dance performances by expatriates that call Rarotonga home and mature golden oldies dancers have set the tone for remaining dancer of the year shows.
Hula Mania an extravaganza
Saturday 13 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The world’s King and Queen of Hula will be crowned this December when Hula Mania comes to Rarotonga.
Atiu selects best for dancer of the year
Friday 12 April 2013 | Published in Entertainment
With the annual dancer of the year competition just around the corner – dancers are polishing up their acts ready for the cultural extravaganza.
Beach Day Out acts announced
Saturday 23 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Acts for Good Friday’s Beach Day Out concert have been announced.
Beach Day Out returns
Saturday 16 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
The Beach Day Out music festival returns to Nikao on Good Friday.
NZ's No.1 reggae band play on Raro
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
New Zealand’s number one reggae band, Tomorrow People, will be performing in Avarua this weekend.
Pasifika and tour for Triggerfish
Saturday 9 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Performing at Pasifika Festival 2013 is just one of the gigs that Cook Islands band Triggerfish have planned for the next month.
Talent welcome at open mic night
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Singers, musicians and comedians are invited to show off their talents at an open mic night tonight.
More local singers for Mire Atu
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Local composers are now in to the final stages of polishing up their new songs for the annual Mire Atu composer’s competition.
Kia akarongoia te rito o te au imene atu Kuki Airani
Saturday 2 March 2013 | Published in Entertainment
Kia orana akaou ki to tatou au Taunga Atu imene e pera to tatou iti tangata Kuki Airani na roto i teia karere mei roto atu i to tatou Tauranga Vananga te Mato e te Vairanga o ta tatou au mekameka o te peu e te au korero tupuna.