Entertainment
Passion inspires 'Rakei Manava'
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
`A new cultural initiative for this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebration is generating excitement among cultural teams keen to show off their costume-making talents.
High praise for book on devastating storm
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE BOOK on the devastating Cyclone Martin in 1997 has won the praise of a renowned analyst of historical tropical cyclones.
Ideal setting for films, but there's hard work ahead
Saturday 13 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Rashneel Kuamr looks at what makes the Cook Islands such an attractive location for film-makers, and investigates the future of the movie industry in this country.
NZ reality stars holiday in Muri
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Bachelor New Zealand stars, Arthur Green and Matilda Rice have traded the cold winter weather for a few days in tropical paradise at Muri Beach.
Soul diva back for one concert
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Rarotonga's favourite soul diva Bella Kalolo will be returning next week to deliver one concert at The Islander.
Local actor in LA festival film
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A New Zealand movie featuring a Cook Islands actor has been entered in the International Film Festival to be held in Los Angeles next month.
Pa Enua welcome for vaka voyagers
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The spirit of the Te Manava Vaka Festival is reaching Pa Enua communities where emotional ceremonies are being witnessed on the historic vaka voyage through the Nga Pu Tour islands of Atiu, Mauke and Mitiaro.
Pacific Resort in Hall of Fame
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE PACIFIC Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) continues to win accolades from international organisations for its services.
Lifetime memories to be made at Te Maeva Nui
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
With less than 50 days to go before the Cook Islands unites to celebrate 50 years of self-governance, the countdown to Te Maeva Nui has begun.
Bid to fund Pukapuka feature film
Monday 8 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
A campaign has been launched to fund ‘Homecoming’, a full-length feature film on climate change, the South Seas, and two daughters coming home to the island of Pukapuka.
Graduation brings pride and joy
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Victoria University of Wellington’s Pacifika Graduation in May was a joyous occasion for graduates and family who joined in celebrating the culmination of at least three years of study at university.
Finding her way home through art of tivaevae
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The spirit and traditions of the Cook Islands is far reaching, living on in the hearts of more than just those who reside on this homeland.
Search for Miss Cook Islands begins
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The hunt is now on for Miss Cook Islands 2015.
Art show marks special partnership
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
The special partnership between New Zealand and the Cook Islands will be highlighted through an art exhibition running from June 15 to 20.
Wise patron appointed
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Guided by the wisdom of tireless ‘behind the scenes’ worker Mousie Skews, the new Miss Cook Islands Association is looking forward to delivering a positive and progressive Miss Cook Islands and Miss Pacific Islands pageants later in the year.
A proud day for the George anau
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
Jahan Tyson supplied this story of Sydney resident Jim George’s successful completion of a doctorate, in Sydney Australia. The event was celebrated by four generations of the large George anau, which has strong links with Atiu and Rarotonga.
Whizzbang start to epic world cruise
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
AN undeniable sense of pride is reflected in Peter DeWalt’s eyes as he guides Whizzbang safely into Avatiu harbour.
A great night had by everyone
Tuesday 2 June 2015 | Published in Entertainment
‘A fantastic entertainer’ and ‘just like a Rotorua party in the old days.’
Island-inspired
Saturday 30 May 2015 | Published in Entertainment
While ‘Opera in Rarotonga’ may be the most relaxed show baritone Benson Wilson and soprano Christina Vehekite will ever perform in – the show will be nothing less than the best.
Chinese performance awes small crowd
Thursday 28 May 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
ABOUT 200 people turned up to watch a performance by the Leshan Song and Dance Troupe from Sichuan Province in China at the Avarua National Auditorium on Tuesday night.
