Jonathan Milne
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay top 12 in Miss World 2019
Saturday December 14, 2019
Tajiya Sahay, Miss Cook Islands 2019, today beat more than 100 contestants from around the world to be named in the Top 12 of Miss World 2019.
Editorial: Cook Islands’ crowning glory
Thursday December 12, 2019
When one looks at some of the millinery abominations that are worn to Royal weddings and other European and US society nuptials, it’s easy to see why exasperated leaders might have banned headwear from the world’s parliamentary chambers.
Editorial: Temata stood beside the vulnerable
Tuesday December 10, 2019
It’s easy to casually throw around words like “strong”, like “brave”, even “hero”. But for New Zealand High Commissioner Tessa Temata, who died in office this week, these words carry real meaning.
Temata’s family tells of sense of morality, human justice and dogged determination
Tuesday December 10, 2019
Funeral for New Zealand High Commissioner this week, followed by a final memorial service in Cook Islands.
NZ High Commissioner Tessa Temata dies, aged 52
Sunday December 08, 2019
New Zealand's respected High Commissioner to Cook Islands has died this morning, after a short battle with cancer.
Editorial: Giving back when you give gifts
Tuesday December 03, 2019The flood sales and so-called Black Friday are behind us; Christmas and Boxing Day and New Year’s sales lie ahead.
Tangaroa class ‘world champs’ hard-sailed
Monday December 02, 2019
The sailors mounting the podium at the Sailing Club this weekend proved one thing: age doesn’t matter.
Flying the flag
Monday December 02, 2019
Terito-O-Ngakura Story admits she was terrified standing up and speaking to the Miss Pacific Islands beauty contest this weekend.
Contractors in hock to NZ finance firms
Monday December 02, 2019
Troubled builders run up New Zealand debts as well, adding to local families’ concerns.
Race day: From re-cycled to re-diculous
Monday December 02, 2019
New life for old junk in raft regatta.
