Entertainment
Rotaract Rarotonga plans ‘entertaining’ annual Xmas event
Saturday 3 December 2022 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
The 2022 Rotaract Christmas in the Park event promises to be fun-filled family entertainment.
‘It’s like coming back home’: Shortland Street star shares his connection with Cook Islands
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, National
Ben Mitchell has visited the Cook Islands several times but it was during a recent trip that he felt a connection which brought him closer to his ‘ancestral homeland’.
Toa Samoa Rugby League World Cup parade unites
Saturday 19 November 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National, Rugby league, Sports
In true Pacific style, flags of the Pacific islands including the Cook Islands, Niue, Fiji and Tonga billowed amongst the deep red of Samoa’s, united in their support for Toa Samoa, in yesterday’s parade.
Cook Islands Va‘ine at Aotearoa Art Fair
Saturday 12 November 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Business, Entertainment, National
When the Aotearoa Art Fair opens in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland on Wednesday, November 16, it will be a celebration of Cook Islands Va‘ine for Bergman Gallery. By Rachel Smith.
Garth’s ready to rock’n’roll again
Thursday 10 November 2022 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Veteran pianist Garth Young is celebrating his 90th birthday on Rarotonga tomorrow surrounded by family and one of the things he loves most – music.
Dame Valerie Adams: More than gold charity screening
Wednesday 2 November 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Athletics, Entertainment, Entertainment, Features, Sports
Rarotonga will have an exclusive screening of movie “Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold” to fundraise for the Athletics Cook Islands youth development squad.
International live music comes to Rarotonga
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, Local, National
Groove to the new sounds of Ghanaian and Afrobeat singer-songwriter Eugene Kwame Marfo also known by the stage name Kuami Eugene tonight on Rarotonga.
Documentary on carver Mike Tavioni wins Paris Short Film Festival award
Thursday 13 October 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
A short documentary on Cook Islands artist and carver Mike Tavioni has won an award at the Paris Short Film Festival.
Amazing Grace: Toroma wins Karaoke Idol competition
Tuesday 27 September 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Grace Toroma is the new 2022 Karaoke Idol, wowing the audience and judges with her powerful voice on Saturday night taking out the Cook Islands Game Fishing Club organised competition.
‘A game changer’
Thursday 22 September 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National, Technology
The Avaroa Cable is switching routes from east to west which it says will improve internet latency – the time it takes data to travel – improving connection for everyone in the Cook Islands, especially for online gamers.
‘A New Beginning’ for renowned Cook Islands musician
Thursday 18 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
After 12 years away, well-known Cook Islands composer, musician and entertainer Rangi Henry is back “on the rock” for good, with his new album “A New Beginning” which will be launched next week.
Exhibition to celebrate Bill Apple’s bright, colourful ideas
Tuesday 16 August 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
Groundbreaking New Zealand conceptual artist Billy Apple’s work will be exhibited at the Bergman Gallery in Rarotonga tonight.
Youth market a big success
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Industrious primary school and college students dominated the 25 stalls at the successful International Youth Day ‘Night Market’ celebration held at the Constitution Park on Friday evening.
Taonga: An Artist Activist to premiere in Rarotonga tonight
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
The premiere of the much-anticipated short film documentary, Taonga: An Artist Activist will be held tonight at the Gallery Tavioni in Atupa.
Market extravaganza to celebrate International Youth Day
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
In celebration of International Youth Day, a special night market extravaganza will be held this afternoon from 5pm at the Constitution Park to promote young and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Enthusiasts pair bourbon and meat
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
A group of barbecue enthusiasts have met to pair meat with bourbon.
Rarotongan food celebration expands to week-long festival
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Caleb Fotheringham | Published in Entertainment, National
Following the successful Barbecue Pitmasters competition in 2021, the event has been turned into a week-long food festival that’s set to get bigger.
Opera singer reaching for the stars
Saturday 25 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islands opera singer Ridge Ponini keeps reaching for the stars.
Young Cook Island model ready for London Pacific Fashion Show
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Entertainment, National
Cook Islander Tuvaine Samuel is the youngest model taking part in the International London Pacific Fashion Show 2022.
Te Maeva Nui ‘scaled down’ due to budget cuts
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Entertainment, National
The annual Te Maeva Nui festival has been scaled back for the second consecutive year due to cuts in the Budget.
