Entertainment – Cook Islands News https://www.cookislandsnews.com Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:22:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 Te Ipukarea Concert to launch 60th anniversary celebrations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2024 19:22:53 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275747 The Cook Islands’ 60th year of self-governance is set to commence in style with Te Ipukarea Concert, to be held tomorrow night at the National Auditorium.

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]]> https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/entertainment-national/te-ipukarea-concert-to-launch-60th-anniversary-celebrations/feed/ 0 Christmas in the Park brings festive cheer to Rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/entertainment-national/christmas-in-the-park-brings-festive-cheer-to-rarotonga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-in-the-park-brings-festive-cheer-to-rarotonga Sat, 21 Dec 2024 20:27:13 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275555 Hundreds of locals, visiting families, and tourists gathered at the National Auditorium and Domes on Thursday evening for the annual Christmas in the Park event, hosted by Rotaract Rarotonga.

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]]> ‘Christmas in the Park’ brings cheer to celebration https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/entertainment-national/christmas-in-the-park-brings-cheer-to-celebration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-in-the-park-brings-cheer-to-celebration Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:06:32 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275500 The National Auditorium was filled with Christmas holiday spirit yesterday as families gathered for the annual Rotaract Christmas in the Park.

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]]> Rotaract Rarotonga hosts annual Christmas in the Park https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/entertainment-national/rotaract-rarotonga-hosts-annual-christmas-in-the-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rotaract-rarotonga-hosts-annual-christmas-in-the-park Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:22:27 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275456 The stage is set for the annual Rotaract Rarotonga Christmas in the Park event which will be held tomorrow at the National Auditorium and Domes from 4.30pm to 8.30pm.

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]]> Aitutaki beauty Maoate crowned Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/culture/education/entertainment-national/aitutaki-beauty-maoate-crowned-maine-kuki-%ca%bbairani-aotearoa-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aitutaki-beauty-maoate-crowned-maine-kuki-%25ca%25bbairani-aotearoa-2024 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:54:38 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=275430 In a celebration of beauty, culture and empowering young women, Ngatepaeru Maoate of Araura Enua (Aitutaki) was crowned Maine Kūki ʻAirani Aotearoa 2024 in Auckland, New Zealand.

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]]> Stage set for White Ribbon events https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/local/entertainment-national/stage-set-for-white-ribbon-events/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stage-set-for-white-ribbon-events Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:00:51 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=274961 The White Ribbon’s Free Family Concert and Motorbike Rally, which were postponed last week due to wet weather conditions, will be held today and tomorrow, respectively.

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]]> Pacific voices harmonise in Rarotonga https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/entertainment-national/pacific-voices-harmonise-in-rarotonga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pacific-voices-harmonise-in-rarotonga Wed, 16 Oct 2024 20:08:15 +0000 https://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=273210 Against the alluring backdrop of sky and ocean blue, the Tamarind House lawn came alive with the incredible Opera in Rarotonga event, offering a unique fusion of combined artistry and nature, to local audience over the weekend.

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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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]]> Vibrant performances light up Te Maeva Nui https://www.cookislandsnews.com/internal/national/features/local/culture/entertainment/art/entertainment-national/vibrant-performances-light-up-te-maeva-nui/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vibrant-performances-light-up-te-maeva-nui Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:27:43 +0000 http://www.cookislandsnews.com/?p=270816 This year, seven groups representing different islands and districts of Rarotonga showcased their unique and captivating dances, chants and music, which have been passed down through generations.

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