Saturday 5 June 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
To protect the people of the beautiful Pa Enua, Vaka Marumaru Atua’s voyage to the Northern Group has been delayed in order for the team to receive their full Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations.
Tuesday 25 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Three top dancers retained their titles in the Mire Ura competition held on Saturday night at the Rehab Nightclub
Monday 24 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
As usual, the Rauti Para Golden Oldies 60+ and Experts Dance Competition drew an impressive supportive crowd at the Rehab night club over the weekend.
Tuesday 18 May 2021 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Culture, National
Tauranga Vananga Ministry of Culture and Cook Islands Tourism conducted their second round of cultural tour guide workshops last week as a part of their joint commitments outlined in their five year Memorandum of Understanding.
Saturday 15 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The Mire Ura 2021 senior girls dance champion Ambushia Mateariki said she was dancing for ‘Pride’ and passion on Thursday night.
Wednesday 12 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Taputukura Mariri was honoured to receive a warrant of appointment to the Kopapa Reo Maori, the Maori Language Commission on Tuesday.
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islands women whose knitting skills helped keep soldiers warm on the front lines during World War I and II have been honoured.
Tuesday 11 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Heretini Tarau will step onto the stage alone for the first time to represent her home island of Rakahanga at the Mire Ura Senior Dance Competition tomorrow night.
Thursday 6 May 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
Carlos Bond from the islands of Aitutaki and Penrhyn is “a little nervous but very excited” to participate in the Mire Ura Senior dance competition, which has been postponed until next Wednesday.
Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
Nine talented dancers lit up the stage on Friday evening in the intermediate section of the National Dancer of the Year event.
Wednesday 28 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The reigning 2020 Mire Ura junior boys champion Aporo William will return to the stage tomorrow night to defend his title.
Friday 23 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The annual Rarotonga Schools Culture Festival on Wednesday night displayed passionate and inspiring performances from each group.
Thursday 22 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
The national sports arena was brought to life on Tuesday night with the dancing and singing of young Cook Islanders proudly showcasing their culture on the opening night at the Rarotonga Schools’ Culture Festival.
Tuesday 20 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture
After weeks of rehearsals and late nights to complete costumes, the Rarotonga schools culture festival kicks off tonight at the National Sports Arena in Nikao.
Wednesday 14 April 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The latest volumes of Peu Maori books bring to light some of the legends of Cook Islands history and culture.
Thursday 8 April 2021 | Written by Alana Musselle | Published in Culture, National
Eight song composers will take to the stage in showcasing their written work Thursday evening in Te Mire ‘Atu at the National Auditorium Domes. This event will follow all CookSafe safety precautions with performances commencing at 6pm.
Wednesday 31 March 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Culture, National
Te Fuinga o Niva Manihiki on Rarotonga launched their “na mea o te fare” history and cultural event by observing “tanu purapura” – a planting ceremony – on Saturday at the Constitution Park.
Saturday 27 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
World War 1 Corporal Solomona Isaac’s grandson, Isaac Solomona, says it was a proud and emotional moment for his family to witness yesterday’s unveiling of the Pacific Islands Memorial conch sculpture at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, New Zealand.
Thursday 25 March 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, National
Cook Islander Caren Rangi has been appointed as the new chair of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand’s governing body) for a three year term.
Tuesday 23 March 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, National
The rain held for the investiture of Grace Rea as the new Utariki Rangatira at Te Porotaka Marae in Turangi-Ma-Nga-Mataiapo last Friday afternoon.