Entertainment
German show airs tomorrow
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
A Cook Islands radio station has formed a radio show exchange with a German city that boasts over 100,000 people.
Cooks rush to see The Hobbit
Saturday 29 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Every movie Kiwi director Peter Jackson touches becomes a success – and Cook Islands cinemagoers are flocking in their hundreds to see his latest offering, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Adventure’.
Queen of Hearts coming to town
Wednesday 12 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
This Christmas season is going to start and end with a bang when the Queen of Hearts show, which will include our very own Henry Ah Foo Taripo (above) as Henzart, comes to Raro.
Hundreds celebrate Christmas
Saturday 8 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Character costumes, great dancing and Santa Claus – all were on display at Rotaract’s Christmas in the Market on Wednesday.
Record crowd
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
A change of venue for Rotaract’s annual Christmas fundraiser drew a record crowd but dismal donations.
Spawnbreezie show off
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
International artist Spawnbreezie’s Rarotonga show has been postponed.
New gospel album by Ru and boys
Friday 7 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Encouraging Cook Islanders to compose gospel songs in Maori is the incentive behind the new album by Ru and da boys.
Christmas goes to the market
Tuesday 4 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
It’s that time of year to dust off your Santa hats, search for some Christmas holly and get down to Rotaract’s annual Christmas in the Market taking place on Wednesday.
Rima releases debut album
Saturday 1 December 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Emile Rima is proving there is life after Raro Idol after recording his first album almost two years after winning the island-wide singing competition.
Christmas entertainers needed
Thursday 29 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Preparations are well underway for Rotaract’s Christmas in the Market scheduled to take place on December 5 at the popular Punanga Nui Markets.
Film Raro offers cameo role to the queen
Monday 26 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Upcoming film competition Film Raro has launched its second international film team and a royally-themed short-film script.
My Oh My – Jaik's so fly!
Saturday 24 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Jaik Berg received a warm reception from music fans in Australia.
Teuira faces 90
Thursday 15 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Competition is heating up in the Philippines as Miss Earth contestants including Miss Cook Islands Teuira Napa step up their campaign ahead of coronation night on November 24.
All strung out for string-bands
Wednesday 14 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Think you’ve got what it takes to take on some of Rarotonga’s best string-bands?
Jaik Berg flys out to record his new single
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Raro’s rising singer-songwriter Jaik Berg, pictured here with 88FM DJ G-Dub, lands in Melbourne this weekend to what will be a rockstar reception.
Motone attends World Music Expo
Saturday 10 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Local creative events company Motone Productions will attend the fifth Australian World Music Expo (AWME) in Melbourne next week to promote the Cook Islands as a destination for music and arts events.
Shapeshifter goes back to school
Friday 9 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
A unique blend of heavy soul with drum and bass is set to rock the island as New Zealand drum and bass band Shapeshifter with artist Tiki Taane take centre stage at the Rehab nightclub tonight.
Kate for Miss South Pacific
Wednesday 7 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Maine Purotu Kate Ngatokorua (left) is counting down to compete in the 2012 Miss South Pacific pageant, to be held over the week of December 2-8 in American Samoa.
Nana's Gangnam style dance routine
Thursday 1 November 2012 | Published in Entertainment
Zumba instructor and dance enthusiast Nana Hirata originally from Japan will be leading the Swag It Sevens in Heaven entertainment dance team this Friday and Saturday.
Gala goes off
Monday 29 October 2012 | Published in Entertainment
It was a day of noisy fun at St Joseph’s School gala on Thursday. Students, parents and the community all came together to help the school in its fundraising efforts, with the aim of building a new preschool building and playground next year.