Entertainment
Island life showcased in fashion wear
Saturday 30 January 2021 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment, Features
While growing up, Cook Islands fashion designer and aspiring school teacher Toka Toka has always carried his mother’s advice: “In all that you do, do not forget God. He is the reason you are blessed with your talent.” This has become his mantra for success.
‘When Chantal is quiet, she’s learning’
Saturday 23 January 2021 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment, Features, Go Local
The permanent smile on her face shows that Chantal Napa is a go-getter. In partnership with American Haydn Adams, she turned a bad situation initiated by Covid-19, into a golden opportunity.
Cook Islands loses a music icon
Saturday 14 November 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment, Features
Music icon Dinky Ngatipa passed away this week at the age of 66. He was a stalwart of the legendary Vaimutu String Band. Renowned producer Papa Noo Pare and the Heimana Music Family pen a moving tribute.
Backtrack: Remembering ‘Band Vagabonds’
Tuesday 27 October 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Entertainment
Few if any of today’s generation would have heard of the dance band ‘The Vagabonds’ of the 1960s and early 1970s. Alan Tuara of Mangaia takes a look back at the golden days of 'The Vagabonds'.
Take one: Bid to set up local film group
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
More planning and dialogue needed before film commission or collective industry group can be established in the Cook Islands.
Blast from the past: The circus came to Rarotonga
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Life in Rarotonga in the LMS (London Missionary Society) era wasn’t all work and prayer. Thirty years after its conversion to Christianity, Rarotonga was playing host to some of the biggest names in international showbusiness.
Quarantine Quiz: October awareness month
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
October marks what awareness month? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Cook Islands take on lost at sea story
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
A beautiful island paradise, big business, complex characters, love and betrayal set the scene for the romantic adventure film Stranded Pearl.
Quarantine Quiz: Girl Guides of the Cook Islands
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what anniversary did the Girl Guides of the Cook Islands celebrate yesterday? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: 2020 New Zealand general election
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many people in the Cook Islands have voted in the 2020 New Zealand general election? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Northern and Southern Domestic Travel Packages
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how long did it take for both the Northern and Southern Domestic Travel Packages to sell out after they were launched? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Taramea, the Titanic and owls
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Since mid-July, do you know how many taramea (crown of thorns starfish) have been removed by a dedicated group of divers led by Dr Teina Rongo from Rarotonga’s reefs? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Supervised quarantine, Punanga Nui Market and The Beatles
Monday 12 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know when will supervised quarantine requirement for incoming passengers to Rarotonga lifted? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Mark Brown, Clueless and the NRL
Saturday 10 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which portfolios has Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed he will retain after reallocation? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Travel bubble, swimming and the All Blacks
Wednesday 7 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
How many All Blacks “rookies” have been selected for the opening Bledisloe Cup test against the Wallabies? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Akatokamanava 'where my heart rests'
Saturday 3 October 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Entertainment
Engaging youth to communicate confidently and tell their stories through media is a key to moving forward.
Quarantine Quiz: Bills, Government and the wage subsidy
Wednesday 30 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which island is weightlifter Martin Stetka representing at this year’s Cook Islands Games? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Olaf Rasmussen, the Royal couple and PACl
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you what sport is Olaf Rasmussen competing in for Team Tongareva? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Home Alone 2 and the US President
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: do you know which US President gives Macaulay Culkin’s character Kevin McAllister directions? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games 2020
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which traditional games will be played at the Cook Islands Games? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
