Entertainment
Pride and unity: Inaugural Anuanua Week promotes inclusivity in Cook Islands
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Education, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Pride Cook Islands is proud to announce their partnership with Te Tiare Association in presenting the LGBTQIA+ Anuanua Week – a vibrant celebration of love, acceptance, and unity in the Cook Islands.
Vaka Marumaru Atua to set sail for Hawaii for Festival of Pacific Arts
Friday 5 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Vaka Marumaru Atua with a crew of 16 including youth from Pa Enua islands will sail to Hawaii for the Festival of Pacific Arts.
Te Mire Atu expands for overseas Cook Islanders to compete in 2025
Thursday 4 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Cook Islands composers living in Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia will be invited to participate in the prestigious Te Mire Atu original Māori song composition event next year.
Winning composition explores humanity of Katikatia legend
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Renowned Cook Islands composer Thomas Peyroux proved his talent in writing original compositions, just about sweeping the Tauranga Vananga Edgewater Resort 2024 Te Mire Atu composers’ competition on Wednesday night.
Cook Islander at heart of world’s biggest school cultural show
Saturday 30 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
As the dust settled at the Manukau Sports Bowl at the end of the ASB Polyfest last week in Auckland, four women, including a Cook Islander, finally breathed a sigh of relief.
DJ trio drops new single, announces 2024 gigs
Thursday 28 March 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features
Coco House Bros, the DJ trio known for their electrifying fusion of tech, disco, and afro house music, is back with a bang, releasing their long-awaited single “Mana” while unveiling an exciting lineup of gigs for 2024.
Rotaract Rarotonga gears up for ‘Great Easter Eggs-capade’
Tuesday 26 March 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Rotaract Rarotonga is kicking off the year of activities with a fun-filled event this weekend.
12 compete for Te Mire Atu Composer of the Year
Wednesday 20 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
In celebration of original Cook Islands compositions, 12 upcoming and experienced song writers will be battling in the esteemed Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Cultural Development Te Mire Atu Composer of the Year competition next week.
Vaka voyage sails to silver screen in fight for ocean health
Thursday 29 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
In 2021, a special voyage was taken by three Cook Islands non-government organisations. Cook Islands Voyaging Society, Kōrero o te ‘Ōrau, and Te Ipukarea Society teamed up for a tour to each of the 15 islands, a first for the traditional vaka Marumaru Atua.
Kora showcases local gems at Airport Market Days event
Friday 26 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Tiare Kora, who takes care of her family’s “Kora Pearls” booth, is one of the 24 vendors at the Airport Market Days.
Boiler Room heats up Raro
Wednesday 24 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
Boiler Room rocked Rarotonga on Saturday night with a capacity crowd taking over the beachside venue of 21.3 Vaianas - playing to a potential viewership of 4 million online, the sights, sounds and vibes of the Cook Islands were on proud display through online cameras capturing the action.
Miss Cook Islands Association seeks young women for 2024 programme
Tuesday 23 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Miss Cook Islands Association (MCIA) is calling on Cook Islands women aged 18-27 to join their personal development programme.
Past meets present at Johnson’s Photographic Studio exhibition
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, Memory Lane, Weekend
The ‘Glimpse of the Past’ exhibition at the National Archives showcasing Johnson’s Photographic Studio images from the Cook Islands in the 1960s to 80s, sparks nostalgic memories for viewers.
Indigenous DJs give back to Rarotonga community before Boiler Room party
Saturday 20 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
Boiler Room Rarotonga kicks off today at 3pm to a full-capacity crowd at Vaianas Bistro and Bar, but yesterday the DJs gave back to the Rarotonga community through their workshop at The Edgewater Resort.
Cook Islands to miss Pacific Islands pageant again
Friday 19 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features, Weekend
Cook Islands will miss the Pacific Islands pageant contest for the second consecutive year after pulling out of the 2024 event to be held in Nauru next month.
Global beats land in Rarotonga
Wednesday 17 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Entertainment, Features
An internationally renowned electronic music event is coming to town. Connecting club culture to the wider world, on screen and through parties, film and video, the London based music broadcaster and club promoter Boiler Room has set their sights on the Pacific, kicking off with a series of events this weekend in Rarotonga.
Cook Islands prepares for Festival of Pacific Arts 2024 with 100-strong delegation
Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Culture, Entertainment, Features, National
Cultural experts Mark Short and his partner Jane Rubena will be leading the Cook Islands Performing Dance Troupe to the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) which will convene in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 6 to 16 this year.
Lights, camera, action! Young Cook Islanders craft TV show at creative camp
Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Eighteen youth from the ages of eight through to 16 have booked into an intensive three-day camp for performing arts, dance and film television production at the Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia.
Local musical festival for Niue
Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
The Niuean Cook Islands Community & Friends Inc. are gearing for an extravagant Live Local Music Festival tomorrow night Thursday 11 January, at 6pm at the Ngatangiia Matavera Clubhouse in Muri.
Piho’s turtle photo captures nature prize at Tokyo International Foto Awards
Tuesday 9 January 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Environment, Features, Local, National
Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has reached another peak in her career, capturing first place in the Tokyo International Foto Awards 2023 for the Nature-Underwater category.
