Entertainment – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Sat, 12 Oct 2024 21:10:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Fijian staff celebrate Independence Day with Cook Islands colleagues https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/regional/entertainment/fiji/fijian-staff-celebrate-independence-day-with-cook-islands-colleagues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fijian-staff-celebrate-independence-day-with-cook-islands-colleagues https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/regional/entertainment/fiji/fijian-staff-celebrate-independence-day-with-cook-islands-colleagues/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 08:10:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273070 Thirty Fijian national staff of Club Raro Resort in Rarotonga celebrated the independence of their homeland with their Cook Islands colleagues, showcasing Fijian culture, on Thursday.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/regional/entertainment/fiji/fijian-staff-celebrate-independence-day-with-cook-islands-colleagues/feed/ 0 Pasifika powerhouses set to take centre stage at annual opera concert https://www.cookislandsnews.com/features/entertainment/pasifika-powerhouses-set-to-take-centre-stage-at-annual-opera-concert/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pasifika-powerhouses-set-to-take-centre-stage-at-annual-opera-concert https://www.cookislandsnews.com/features/entertainment/pasifika-powerhouses-set-to-take-centre-stage-at-annual-opera-concert/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 02:33:20 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272974 Excitement is building for the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) annual Opera in Rarotonga event, featuring Pasifika and Māori singers, this weekend.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/features/entertainment/pasifika-powerhouses-set-to-take-centre-stage-at-annual-opera-concert/feed/ 0 Mama Ra is Cook Islands Has Talent 2024 Star https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/entertainment/mama-ra-is-cook-islands-has-talent-2024-star/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mama-ra-is-cook-islands-has-talent-2024-star Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:55:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272710 Delightful and talented Terā-'itirere-ki-Avaiki Rongo affectionately known as “Mama Rā,” won the 2024 Cook Islands Has Talent final competition on Saturday night.

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]]> Top 10 ready to rock the stage in Cook Islands Has Talent finale https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/entertainment/top-10-ready-to-rock-the-stage-in-cook-islands-has-talent-finale/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-10-ready-to-rock-the-stage-in-cook-islands-has-talent-finale Thu, 26 Sep 2024 17:44:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272549 The top 10 performers are polishing their acts to rock the Cook Islands Has Talent stage in the finale this coming Saturday at the Staircase Bar.

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]]> Cook Islands girls take on the world https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/entertainment/cook-islands-girls-take-on-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cook-islands-girls-take-on-the-world Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:32:16 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272366 An inspiring group of young women are making their way on an exciting journey to Athens, Greece, to participate in the prestigious FIRST Global Robotics Challenge.

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]]> ‘Golden ei’ buzzer puts four through to Cook Islands Has Talent Final https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/entertainment/golden-ei-buzzer-puts-four-through-to-cook-islands-has-talent-final/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=golden-ei-buzzer-puts-four-through-to-cook-islands-has-talent-final Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:44:00 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=272272 Four talented performing acts from the semi-finals of the Cook Islands Has Talent show have secured their spots in the grand finale, which will take place next Saturday, September 28.

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]]> 14 contestants vying for $3000 top prize in Cook Islands Has Talent https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/features/entertainment/14-contestants-vying-for-3000-top-prize-in-cook-islands-has-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=14-contestants-vying-for-3000-top-prize-in-cook-islands-has-talent Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:59:02 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271918 The stage of the Cook Islands Has Talent show will come alive this Saturday with incredible voices and performances as contestants battle in the semifinals, each bringing their unique vocals, flair and passion to the spotlight.

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]]> Powerful vocals and dazzling performances at Cook Islands Has Talent https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/entertainment/entertainment-national/powerful-vocals-and-dazzling-performances-at-cook-islands-has-talent/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=powerful-vocals-and-dazzling-performances-at-cook-islands-has-talent Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:30:05 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271838 Big vocals hitting high notes and radiating great confidence captivated the audience at the “Cook Islands Has Talent” stage on Saturday night.

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]]> ‘A fair game for all’: No return to ranking at Te Maeva Nui, says Culture https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/entertainment/entertainment-national/a-fair-game-for-all-no-return-to-ranking-at-te-maeva-nui-says-culture/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-fair-game-for-all-no-return-to-ranking-at-te-maeva-nui-says-culture Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:14:24 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271613 Cook Islands Ministry of Cultural Development has ruled out the possibility of reintroducing the ranking system for Te Maeva Nui unless all participating teams agree, citing concerns about fairness and the preservation of cultural diversity.

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]]> Youth showcase talents and creativity at biennial market day https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/entertainment/youth-showcase-talents-and-creativity-at-biennial-market-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=youth-showcase-talents-and-creativity-at-biennial-market-day Tue, 20 Aug 2024 19:32:16 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=271274 Over 100 primary school and college students from Rarotonga showcased their talents and creative skills at a market day to celebrate the International Youth Day on Friday.

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