Entertainment
Dreaver’s decades of impact : Pacific journalist honoured in New Year awards
Saturday 30 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National
TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent and former Cook Islands News journalist Barbara Dreaver talks to Pacific Media Network’s Khalia Strong on three decades reporting on Pacific issues, and making her parents proud.
Christmas in the Park spreads joy
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Festive spirit and joy took over the National Auditorium last night as Leilani Sadaraka, along with her daughters Vaihere and Hinania, and niece Hereata, joined the crowd at the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park event.
Mousing around town: Mickey and Minnie jingle all the way in Rarotonga
Friday 8 December 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Disney’s beloved characters, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, brought cheer to the annual Tropical Christmas float parade yesterday, drawing a respectable crowd to the festive event.
Cooks photographer makes waves across the ocean
Wednesday 25 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Art, Entertainment, Features, National
Award-winning photographer and turtle tour operator Charlotte Piho has been selected to represent the Oceania region in the Middle East.
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.
Facebook page using Cook Islands govt emblem active since 2012: Hilyard
Thursday 25 May 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, Entertainment, Local, National
A Facebook page called “Cook Islands Government” that uses the government’s emblem as profile picture was created over a decade ago.
Cook Islands docufilm bags more international awards
Wednesday 3 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
A film about renowned Cook Islands artist Mike Tavioni has been winning awards at festivals abroad, with its director calling on for more support for Cook Islands artists.
‘E Lupe’ all the way from Wale wins Te Mire Atu
Saturday 18 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Seven talented composers participated in Te Mire Atu 2023 Composers Competition held at The Edgewater Resort this week. The annual event celebrated the original Cook Islands compositions by cultural artists.
Veteran Manihiki composer here to entertain
Tuesday 14 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Veteran composer Ruhau Tamaunu from the island of Manihiki is returning to the stage this Thursday night to perform in The Edgewater Resort and Spa Te Pae Tai Nui' Te Mire Atu competition.
Cook Islands family recipe proves to be the winning ticket for two decades
Friday 10 March 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National
Paper plates piled with barbequed chicken, chopsuey, a Raro donut and that famous pink potato salad make up the perfect hot plate at this year’s Polyfest which concludes today in New Zealand.
Pa Ariki meets Aquaman
Saturday 25 February 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Features, National
Pa Marie Ariki (middle) meets world famous actor Jason Momoa of Aquaman fame at Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival this week at Auckland’s Ngā Ana Wai Eden Park.
Stranded Pearl: Taking our films to the world: ‘It’s made for people in other parts of the world’
Saturday 18 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
The red carpet has been rolled out and rolled up as the work in promoting a Cook Islands made feature film overseas begins.
Red carpet rolled out at the Empire for world premiere
Monday 13 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
The red carpet was rolled out on Rarotonga with a packed house for the world premiere of Cook Islands’ film Stranded Pearl.
Making movies in the Cooks: ‘I’m a glutton for punishment, thousands of hours. . .’
Saturday 11 February 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
The red carpet is set to be rolled out on Rarotonga as a ten-year dream becomes a reality for a local filmmaker. Anand Naidu gives Al Williams a run down on filmmaking in the Cook Islands.
Cooks to give Pacific pageant a miss
Tuesday 10 January 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands will not participate in this year’s Pacific Islands Pageant to be held in Apia, Samoa from January 29 to February 3.
Ardijah vocalist wins New Year honour
Wednesday 4 January 2023 | Written by Cameron Scott | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
After decades of success in New Zealand’s entertainment industry, Ardijah vocalist Betty Anne Maryrose Monga has been recognised in the 2023 New Year’s honours list, with a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music.
Aitutaki’s Oire Reureu raises $69,000 from annual Koni Raoni
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Oire Reureu has raised a whopping $69,000 in the popular annual Koni Raoni festive celebrations held on Boxing Day on the island of Aitutaki.
Muri fires up for New Year’s Eve
Friday 30 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Weather
Party your way into 2023 to a fireworks display, cool sounds and the stunning view of Muri lagoon this New Year’s Eve.
Parade on, hopefully…
Wednesday 21 December 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Fingers crossed, the weather forecast for tomorrow will not stop the Tropical Christmas in Raro Santa Parade get on the road at 4.30pm.
Rotaract Christmas in the Park a major success
Saturday 17 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Features, Local, National
Wet weather and the petrol crisis failed to deter families who turned up in numbers for the 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event on Wednesday night.
