Entertainment
Quarantine Quiz: Penrhyn, NASA and BSP
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Penrhyn’s Omoka School students wrote stories to celebrate the Ministry of Education’s Literacy Week. How many of their stories and poem featured in Saturday’s Cook Islands News? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Dogs, flares and Super Rugby
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Where on Rarotonga was a dog shot and killed earlier this week? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Puaikura volunteer firefighters
Thursday 17 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Which challenge are Puaikura volunteer firefighters entering next year? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Pope Francis, Donald Trump and mama Vainetutai Samuel
Wednesday 16 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Where was Woman of the Month Vainetutai Samuel born? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Movie takes light-hearted look at life of migrants
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Entertainment
Vindaloo Empire is about a journey of a young man named 'Sid' who travels from India to New Zealand to join his family and create a life filled with motorbikes and women.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games campaign
Tuesday 15 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Which island team is holding a golf Ambrose tournament this Friday to raise funds for their Cook Islands Games campaign? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Rocky, Nicki Minaj & Mama Mare Paruru
Monday 14 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Mama Mare Paruru turned 100 a week ago. Do you know what she used to do to earn a living to help feed her family? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Round Rarotonga Road Race
Saturday 12 September 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many runners and walkers have registered for this year’s Round Rarotonga Road Race? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Cricket, Mulan and a pumpkin
Friday 11 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you Cricket is which island’s favourite sport? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands photographer and Olaf the friendly snowman
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands photographer Charlotte Piho has received a third-place award – a certificate of achievement from the Prix De La Photographie Paris Board. What was the name of her work she entered in the category of nature/underwater? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Dogs, Mulan and Covid
Thursday 10 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Mulan the 2020 movie is currently showing at the Empire Cinema. The movie is from the animated film of 1998 and is based on which Chinese folklore? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Harry Potter and Professor Sprout
Wednesday 9 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Are a you a Harry Potter fan? Which department does teacher Pomona Sprout head up in the Harry Potter books? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Abba, Mama Mia and quarantine
Monday 7 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which Abba song was not featured in the first Mamma Mia film? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: All Blacks, Batman and Arore
Saturday 5 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Who has former All Blacks coach Steve Hansen called a “freak of nature”? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Taramea, Covid and Daisy
Friday 4 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
How many crown of thorns starfish (taramea) have been collected since the beginning of the eradication programme led by Dr Teina Rongo? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Bees, bees, bees
Thursday 3 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what beekeepers use to calm bees when they are collecting honey or relocating a hive? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Round Rarotonga, Athletics Champs and the marine centre
Wednesday 2 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
What was the last marine snake animal that Stephenie Jansen released this week? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Spreading Kuki Vibes through the lockdown
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment
Growing up in the village of Tauhunu on the island of Manihiki, Junior Napara learned to love music.
Quarantine Quiz: Athletics, Mouria and Mangaia
Tuesday 1 September 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many athletes competed in the National Youth Athletics Championships? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Potato chips and the Arorangi Cowboys
Monday 31 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What kind of points did Matt Maui kick to help Arorangi Cowboys to victory over Tupapa this weekend? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.