Entertainment
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands netball, Henry Puna and the American jet
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands netball goal attack Chantelle Tikitau has been named in Australia’s Northern Rays and, this week, in the champion Cairns Leprechauns division 1 team. What is her nickname? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Filmmakers eye Cook Islands and wait for borders to open
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Hopes to shoot Bollywood and Scandinavian screen productions here are bolstered by a draft marketing strategy from an international film locations agency.
Quarantine Quiz: Vaima'anga coastal rock, Marvel's Eternal and Tongareva
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Infrastructure Cook Islands completed 120 metres of Vaima’anga coastal rock wall in August last year. How many more metres are being completed now? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Vaka Pride awards
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Vaka Pride awards was held on Friday. Cash prizes of $10,000 were shared out to community groups and individuals. Who won the Akono i te Ao Rangi category which is directed towards the cleanliness of public areas on the island? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Saying goodbye with the sound of drum n base
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Evan Short aka DJ Kiljoy and Quest DJ MR E will perform at the Trio’s Garden Bar tonight Saturday from 7pm.
Young dancers bring the house down
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Te Mire Ura brings the best out of 14 young dancers who wooed the crowd with their talent and charisma.
Quarantine Quiz: World Bank, Te Ipukarea Society and Harry Potter
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Local environment group Te Ipukarea Society had a busy year raising awareness campaign on a major issue affecting the Cook Islands. What was the issue? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Wooing the crowd with her grace
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Savanah Nia put on a graceful performance in the Te Mire Ura 2020 competition held at a packed National Auditorium last night.
Quarantine Quiz: Babylon, Te Mire Ure and Woody
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
“Rivers of Babylon” is a Rastafari song which was originally written and recorded by Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton of the Jamaican reggae group The Melodians in 1970. Do you know where is Babylon? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Rugby, Red Cross and Lady Gaga
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who is the coach of the Town women’s team taking part in the Cook Islands Rugby Union preseason competition? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Te Mire Ura, winter months and road crashes
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
When will the annual Te Mire Ura, the Dancer of the Year event, take place?Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Celebrating fitness and culture through dance
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
The Dance of the Year Cardio Combat Tamure Fitness class held yesterday afternoon drew a large crowd of supporters to the National Auditorium.
Quarantine Quiz: Wolverine and the Financial Supervisory Commission
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Are you an X-Men fan? Who played Wolverine in the X-Men movies? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Rugby, LBV café and the new Motu resort
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Rugby kicked off this weekend with women’s, men’s and age group games. Who ended the weekend triumphant? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands No. 1 in the Pacific
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands was named No 1 in the Pacific for the Travel + Leisure tourism awards. The islands of which country took out five of the other Top 10 spots? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Keziah Lewis, French Polynesia, CookSafe
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Keziah Lewis, a national basketball rep, is leading the sport’s development. What is her role with Cook Islands Basketball? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Cinema reopening is delayed a week
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Blockbusting star Russell Crowe a highlight in first premiere at reopened Empire Cinema this month.
Quarantine Quiz: St Joseph's Primary, Kanye West and China
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Avarua is advertising for a new principal. Who is the departing head? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: The prodigal son
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In Jesus’ parable of “the prodigal son” who is the main character? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Trolls World Tour, Empire Cinema and Scoob
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
When Empire Cinema Rarotonga reopens on July 9, it will show the animated musical comedy Trolls World Tour, which was meant to be released in April. American singer Justin Timberlake plays the voice of who? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.