Entertainment
New Zealand beauty pageant winner set to visit Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
The newly crowned Miss New Zealand Georgia Waddington will be visiting Rarotonga later this month, and her host is hoping to capitalise on her wide social media following to promote the island destination.
Te Rito o Taku Peu Tupuna sponsor Te Maeva Nui
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
For the first time, CIC Ltd & Te Rito O Taku Peu Tupuna have signed up as platinum sponsors ($15k plus) for Te Maeva Nui, the biggest and best national cultural event held each year to celebrate the August 4 birthday of the Cook Islands as an independent nation.
Film review : Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga
Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features
The Empire Cinema had a full house for the premiere of the documentary Te Mekameka o te Pa Maunga on Saturday. By Jacki Crummer Brown.
Free flicks on offer for film buffs
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features
A Cook Islander’s documentary about Rarotonga’s mountains will get screen time today while Aotearoa-grown films will be making their Cook Islands debut when a film festival celebrating Matariki hits the cinema next week.
Apii Avarua and Anau Maungaroa: Tangi Kaara champions
Monday 3 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
The captivating sounds of traditional drums in the ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition on Friday night, pounded through the filled Are Karioi (National Auditorium). Melina Etches was there.
Strumming and drumming in the Cook Islands
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, Features
Australian singer-songwriter Bobby Alu has spent the past four weeks soaking up island life in Rarotonga. He talks to Cook Islands News journalist Matthew Littlewood about what he discovered during his stay.
Tangi Kaara beats tonight
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Tonight, the vibrant sounds of drumming will reverberate through Te Are Karioi (National Auditorium) as schools from around the island gather for the eagerly awaited ‘CITC Pump the Beats’ Emo’anga Tangi Kaara 2023 drumming competition.
Teherenui receives Pacific Producer Residency at Bats
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National
Kūki ‘Āirani producer, director, writer and actor Teherenui Koteka will spend three months working at Bats Theatre in Wellington, as the inaugural recipient of the Pacific Producer Residency.
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
Plans to revive Miss Cook Islands pageant.
Muso brings flavour to Raro dance parties
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features
Dance music comes to Rarotonga this weekend with a music legend leading the way.
Nukupure Park to host second Cook Islands Rage Concert
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Ngatangiia’s Nukupure Park will be hosting a special music concert tomorrow (Thursday) featuring the Luna Boys – a mix of talented and popular Cook Islands artists from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Dazzling performances bring down the curtains on 2023 Te Mire Ura
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Fabulous presentations from the 26 Te Mire Ura dancers at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night drew thunderous applause from the audience who enjoyed an evening of dazzling performances from local and expatriate dancers.
Bond wins Experts title in Te Mire Ura return
Monday 15 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Kathleen Bond was “shocked and ecstatic” to win the 2023 Te Mire Ura Experts female title at Rehab Nightclub on Friday night. She was still reeling from the win yesterday afternoon.
‘Biggest charity ball’ rakes in $30k
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
Two hundred and forty-four guests attended the extravagant Cook Islands Red Cross Society Crowning Ball fundraising event last Saturday which raised a whopping $30,000.
How one kitten ‘snowballed’ to country’s first, only dedicated cat facility
Saturday 13 May 2023 | Written by Joanne Holden | Published in Entertainment, Features
The cost of running Rarotonga’s first and only dedicated cat facility is between $2000 and $4000 a month, but those behind the venture have ‘no qualms’ about covering the amount if it means less animals being cast into the bush.
Tupa ready for Culture’s most entertaining dance comp
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Ministry of Culture’s most entertaining annual dance competition will be held tomorrow night featuring 26 dancers on stage at Rehab Rarotonga Nightclub.
New televisions for learning
Wednesday 10 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Features, National
Apii Nikao has received four smart mobile television systems which will allow their students to engage in learning in the different spaces throughout the school.
Kiwi muso raises the spirit on Raro
Tuesday 9 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features
High profile Kiwi musician Che Fu made an unexpected appearance at Rehab Nightclub on Rarotonga over the weekend to cap off a much needed ten-day break with his family.
Senior dancers wow crowd at annual traditional dance comp
Saturday 6 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features
Stunning performances from the 11 senior Te Mire Ura dancers battling on stage for the coveted title of champion dancer of the year, wowed the large crowd on Thursday night at the National Auditorium.
A dazzling night of dance and spectacular costumes
Saturday 29 April 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features
The Junior and Intermediate performers who hit the stage at the annual Tauranga Vananga Te Mire Ura cultural dance competition on Thursday night, thrilled the large audience with their dazzling choreography and spectacular costumes.
