Features
Maori carvers trade tools for forks at hangi
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The crew at the Taurua Matariki Maori Art Exhibition in Avarua on Friday put down their tools and picked up their forks for a different kind of tribute to Maori culture.
Anzac commemoration celebration
Monday 22 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Organisers of the special 100th Anzac commemoration programme held back in April took time out at the Islander Hotel recently to reflect on a job well done.
Better sound - and an extra cinema
Friday 19 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE EMPIRE Cinema Rarotonga is keeping up with times to give the patrons the best cinema experience.
Bella weaves soulful vibes
Thursday 18 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Soulful funk and the tapping of chisels on wood made for a creatively harmonious atmosphere at Avarua park yesterday.
'Kia Orana' to new campaign
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The essence of Cook Islands Maori culture is being showcased in a new tourism campaign launched on Friday at the Maire Nui Gardens.
Carving new cultural links
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Nineteen year old Tukiri Tini and fellow carvers from Aoteroa and Rarotonga are putting their skills on display in Avarua to hammer home the cultural links between New Zealand and the Cook Islands.
Art celebrates links with Aotearoa
Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The special relationship between Aotearoa and the Cook Islands is the focus of this week’s live weaving and carving exhibition in the heart of Avarua.
See you at the night market...
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The tradition and vibrancy of the Cook Islands culture will be calling to everyone on Rarotonga at the Punanga Nui Marketplace in Avarua on Wednesday night.
Party thanks tourist attraction staff
Monday 15 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Te Vara Nui staff and management had a special night out on Saturday.
Passion inspires 'Rakei Manava'
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
`A new cultural initiative for this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebration is generating excitement among cultural teams keen to show off their costume-making talents.
High praise for book on devastating storm
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE BOOK on the devastating Cyclone Martin in 1997 has won the praise of a renowned analyst of historical tropical cyclones.
Ideal setting for films, but there's hard work ahead
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Rashneel Kuamr looks at what makes the Cook Islands such an attractive location for film-makers, and investigates the future of the movie industry in this country.
Country ranks low in internet use
Friday 12 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Features
ABOUT 7 per cent of Cook Islands people are internet users, according to a live statistic review conducted by the internet Live Stat website.
NZ reality stars holiday in Muri
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Bachelor New Zealand stars, Arthur Green and Matilda Rice have traded the cold winter weather for a few days in tropical paradise at Muri Beach.
Soul diva back for one concert
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Rarotonga's favourite soul diva Bella Kalolo will be returning next week to deliver one concert at The Islander.
Local actor in LA festival film
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A New Zealand movie featuring a Cook Islands actor has been entered in the International Film Festival to be held in Los Angeles next month.
Pa Enua welcome for vaka voyagers
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The spirit of the Te Manava Vaka Festival is reaching Pa Enua communities where emotional ceremonies are being witnessed on the historic vaka voyage through the Nga Pu Tour islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro.
Pacific Resort in Hall of Fame
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE PACIFIC Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) continues to win accolades from international organisations for its services.
Lifetime memories to be made at Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
With less than 50 days to go before the Cook Islands unites to celebrate 50 years of self-governance, the countdown to Te Maeva Nui has begun.
Bid to fund Pukapuka feature film
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A campaign has been launched to fund ‘Homecoming’, a full-length feature film on climate change, the South Seas, and two daughters coming home to the island of Pukapuka.
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