Features
Concerts a labour of love
Monday 19 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
There seems to be some confusion in the community as to who exactly organised the hugely successful New Year’s Day 2015 Tarekareka concert.
How to deal with relationships
Friday 16 January 2015 | Published in Church Talk
Relationships are an area of life where we all struggle with the greatest highs and the greatest lows.
Music their soul obsession
Tuesday 13 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Australian-based musician Peter Morgan (right) is no stranger to Rarotonga and on his 14th trip to the island he has brought friend and fellow musician Garry Honor with him to delight local music fans.
'Celebration' also time to ask some tough questions
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Features
Cook Islander Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
Will Crummer croons away the years
Monday 12 January 2015 | Published in Features
“I’m back in the race, I’m racing and I love it baby!” are the enthusiastic words Rarotonga master singer Will Crummer uses to describe a singing career that started many years ago, and continues to grow.
PM sings stars' praises
Friday 9 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Prime Minister Henry Puna had a chance meeting with Rarotonga singing sensations Annie Crummer and dad Will Crummer during breakfast yesterday morning at the Islander Hotel where the stars have been staying.
Interesting year starts and ends on a high note
Friday 9 January 2015 | Published in Church Talk
‘Our isolation in the middle of the Pacific Ocean no longer protects our unique identity’.
Royal reception for talented Crummers
Thursday 8 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Feasting and live singing was the order of the day when the Cook Islands National Council of Women hosted legendary crooner Will Crummer, his band the Royal Rarotongans and of course his equally talented songstress daughter Annie Crummer to a kaikai this week.
Royal treatment for singing legends
Thursday 8 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands journalist Lisa Williams-Lahari shared these two photos of musician Will Crummer and his daughter Annie Crummer and accompanying band the Royal Rarotongans being hosted by the Cook Islands National Council of Women.
Year's celebrations start in style with two great concerts
Tuesday 6 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The celebration of 50 years of self-government has started with a bang, with concerts on Rarotonga and Aitutaki welcoming the New Year and celebrations of the country’s treasures and milestone event still to come.
Remember the spirit of giving this year
Monday 5 January 2015 | Published in Church Talk
As we celebrate this festive season, our thoughts turn to that sacred event long ago when the Prince of Peace and the Light of the World was born,
Concert prayers answered as rain holds off till finale
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Motone co-director Glenda Tuaine said she’d been praying the rain would hold off – and so it did for most of the Tarekareka ‘Our People, Our Music,’ concert
Legend's dancing return
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
When legendary Cook Islands musician Will Crummer stepped off the plane and on to the tarmac at Rarotonga Airport on Wednesday afternoon,
Services to the arts merit honour for Cook Islander
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A Cook Islander has received the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to the Arts and Pacific community.
Dancing in the 2015 New Year
Saturday 3 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Dancing has been the main activity on the island and dancing in the New Year was kicked off in style with the dancing arrival of legendary Rarotongan musician Will Crummer on Wednesday afternoon.
Will Crummer dances his way home to perform at Tarekareka concert
Thursday 1 January 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Legendary Rarotonga musician Will Crummer proved that despite being away from home for nearly 55-years – he still had his island boy moves and charm
Pack your dancing jandals, rain won't stop this show!
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Pack your umbrellas and dancing jandals for the highly anticipated Tarekareka 2015 concert ‘Our People Our Music’ showcasing the islands musical talents.
Top Stories online this year - Rego plate theft made it big
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Features
The 11 most popular stories on cookislandsnews.com this year ranged from the rugby stars marrying on Rarotonga to criminal acts that outraged our community.
Double banger gives 2015 explosive start
Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
The arrival of 2015 will mark the start of an epic year of cultural festivities as the nation gears up for the 50th anniversary of self-independence.
Community on board for Tarekareka 2015
Saturday 27 December 2014 | Published in Entertainment
Tarekareka 2015 – Our People Our Music Our Concert has received great support from community- minded businesses on Rarotonga and Aitutaki.
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