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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Homeward to the unknown
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
The Government of Germany plans to fly up to 40 stranded European tourists home from Cook Islands on an Air New Zealand charter flight this weekend.
One big bubble: Loosening Covid constraints
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Around the world, people are locking themselves in small family bubbles. Today, Cook Islands has the chance to declare itself one big coronavirus-free bubble.
Quarantine Quiz: Chips, ships and planes
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
As Germany sends a charter flight to collect stranded European tourists, it's all plane sailing in today's travel-themed Quarantine Quiz.
Quarantine Quiz: How to not get lost
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
North, south, east, west, the compass directions are just a start in today's handy Quarantine Quiz. Don't get lost, get to the point – and test yourself.
Quarantine Quiz: Reaching for the stars
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
This is our most stellar set of questions yet in the admittedly short history of the Cook Islands News Quarantine Quiz. Compete with friends and family – who's the star?
Quarantine Quiz: The world's biggest Easter egg
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Our increasingly popular Quarantine Quiz poses some questions on Easter eggs, sport and the Sheraton.
Aboard the ghost ship, from Rarotonga into the unknown
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
The passengers and crew of the MSC Magnifica have fond memories of Rarotonga. They were Cook Islands’ last cruise guests before the travel ban – and five weeks later, the sands of Muri beach are a distant memory of one of the last times they were allowed to step ashore.
Glimmers of hope for tourism industry
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
As Covid-19 halts all international travel until further notice, a Tahitian passenger-cargo ship company is offering a positive future forecast for devastated global tourism industry.
Deserted airport and near-empty plane
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Stranded tourists from Canada, Britain and Europe took advantage of the only flight out this week, and a transit window from New Zealand, to chance the long trip home.
Stranded young Brits hope to squeeze through transit window
Friday 10 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Ryan Paton and his girlfriend Katie Gardner had been living and working on opposite sides of the world. The British couple planned to reunite for a special, reunion holiday in Cook Islands.
Quarantine Quiz: Whiners and liners
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Our increasingly popular Quarantine Quiz poses some questions about the comings and going of cruise ships – a change from queries about the diminishing number of flights.
Quarantine Quiz: Holy week, Time Magazine
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
This is Holy Week. The day Jesus died is called:...
Heartbreak Hotel for well-loved restaurant
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
It should have been the Pacific Elvis last week, Tiki Taane this weekend. Instead there’s sadness as the Charlie’s team calls closing time – for now.
Police warning: It's your funeral
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police were called to two noisy 21st birthday parties this weekend, as the reality of new social distancing rules sink in.
Motorcyclist's head injuries at worst time for hospital
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A motorcyclist discovered the hard way that this is a bad time to ride recklessly.
Seeds of hope: Support package for growers welcomed
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government support for growers and home gardeners provides first plan for food security and vision for new export revenues.
Quarantine Quiz: Big birds, small islands
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
This is Holy Week. If it took place in Cook Islands today, what would be different? For a start, the Last Supper would be limited to Jesus and no more than nine Apostles ...
Sick and old 'worryingly' vulnerable
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Door-to-door survey sparks concerns at 15-person homes and unexpectedly high numbers of vulnerable, sick people.
Downturn at least 6 to 9 months, says govt
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Finance Minister Mark Brown has spoken candidly about the long months ahead.
Quarantine Quiz: Coffee, chocolate and wine
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
It's the fastest-moving quiz in the Cooks. Which of these cafes are still open for a takeaway caffeine fix? (Okay, it's the only quiz ...)