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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Forgotten WWI war dead honoured, 100 years on
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in National
Six young Cook Islands men are at last remembered on the World War One Roll of Honour, a century after they returned home sick and injured to die. Jonathan Milne and Anneka Brown report.
Editorial: They shall not grow old
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
It was a slow start. First Australian visitor Cate Walker paying her respects to her mother at Nikao Cemetery.
Cooks WWI heroes get emotional honours today
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Some Cook Islands families will today hear the news they have been waiting 100 years for.
Build more hotels, or 'struggle'
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Business and tourism leaders say the country can’t yet handle as many tourists as bank economists recommend.
Editorial: Fruitful reminder of the good in life
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
The story is told of a timid curate, invited to breakfast at the Bishop’s residence. “I’m afraid you’ve got a bad egg,” the Bishop exclaimed.
Samson brings the house down
Monday 14 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Well-known Rarotonga fitness trainer Tamaiti Samson is able to relax now, after winning silver in the classic physique category of the Pro Natural bodybuilding qualifiers in Auckland, New Zealand this weekend.
Editorial: Pay peanuts, get airport bunkseats
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
I know about budget airlines. Living and working in the UK, my wife and I were trapped in Prague when easyJet cancelled our late-night flight back to London.
From courtroom to Hula Bar stage
Friday 11 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Rapper Tom Francis’ musical career looked like it was over when he was convicted of a ‘king hit’ on an innocent man sitting in his parked car. Now, he is rebuilding his life in Cook Islands. Jonathan Milne and Astrid Austin report.
Editorial: Ssh, do you want to know a secret?
Thursday 10 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Journalists aren’t well-known for keeping secrets. We tend to demand disclosure and transparency of our leaders.
Moving with the ocean, flying with the Air Force
Wednesday 9 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
Teuira Napa’s family will be watching with some trepidation as she boards an Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster plane to Sydney this weekend, to dance as a member of the Cook Islands team at the Edinburgh Tattoo.
Jonathan Milne: These hills will not remain remote
Tuesday 8 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion
EDITORIAL: This weekend, my friend David and I absconded. We shirked all home and childcare responsibility and climbed up the valley behind Avatiu to Te Rua Manga.
$11k stolen from lonely woman
Saturday 5 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
A lonely Cook Islands woman in her 60s has been scammed of $11,000 by an internet con artist pretending to offer her love.
Editorial: Find insurance fix before it's too late
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Government-owned insurance companies of different descriptions are common around the world.
New warning as dengue bites back
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Three new cases of dengue were admitted to Rarotonga Hospital last week, after a lull in which public health officials had hoped this year’s outbreak was tapering off.
New school security and fire hydrants to reduce arson risk
Wednesday 2 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
The Government is in talk with insurance companies and is open to ideas for a “tailored” solution for the high-risk Cook Islands market.
Prime Minister has rejected a report
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
The Office of the Prime Minister has rejected a report that Prime Minister Henry Puna was “frustrated when Evans won the internationally-renowned Goldman Environmental Prize for her work creating Marae Moana”, according to sources, “as he believed he was its champion”. The Prime Minister’s Office categorically denied Puna had ever taken the view, or held the position that he believed he was Marae Moana’s champion, or that he should have received this award himself.
Editorial: Cooks paint it black
Tuesday 1 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Some couples we know arrived from New Zealand at the weekend. Another family, close friends of our, flew in last night to stay with us. More families arrive in the next few days.
Editorial: Finals fun at Raemaru Park
Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
The mama at the sausages and drinks shop at Raemaru Park reckons this weekend was the first time Arorangi had ever hosted the rugby final.
Floods and fires fuel pain
Monday 30 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Tourist operators ask government to step up, as big resorts’ flood and fire insurance premiums soar $1m-plus a year.
Editorial: Have the decency to explain stand-down
Friday 27 September 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
What is a conduct issue? That’s the question left hanging in the air by Public Service Commissioner Russell Thomas’ explanation of why he has stood down Diane Charlie-Puna from her position.
