Entertainment

Aitutaki’s Ngatamariki ready for Te Mire Atu debut

Wednesday 27 March 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Culture, Entertainment, National

Corina Mose Ngatamariki from Aitutaki is “excited” to be competing in tonight’s Te Mire Atu composer’s competition at The Edgewater Resort for the first time.

Culture


Kuki Cre8tive students grill PM Brown on flag and favourites

Friday 12 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National

Kuki Cre8tive students were thrilled to have the opportunity to candidly interview Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday, marking his first official appointment of the year.

Entertainment


Lights, camera, action! Young Cook Islanders craft TV show at creative camp

Thursday 11 January 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Local, National

Eighteen youth from the ages of eight through to 16 have booked into an intensive three-day camp for performing arts, dance and film television production at the Pa Ariki Palace in Ngatangiia.

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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Art


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.

Entertainment


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.

Economy


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.

Entertainment


‘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.

Culture


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.

Entertainment


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.

Culture


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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Entertainment


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.

Culture


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