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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Quarantine Quiz: Marumaru Atua, CITC and the Pacific region
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The vaka Marumaru Atua departs Rarotonga this weekend. Where is it bound? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Wage subsidy, Napoleon and the NZ election
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Advance voting in New Zealand runs from October 3 to the new (postponed) election day, October 17. When can eligible NZers start voting at the High Commission in Rarotonga? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Dengue, Trump and the Arorangi Cowboys
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
How many cases of dengue have been reported in Cook Islands from January to August? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Govt extends border closure, investigates quarantine hotel
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Officials are looking for premises where they can reopen a 14-day supervised quarantine facility in New Zealand, similar to the Auckland Holiday Inn.
Quarantine Quiz: RaroGo, football and te Mira Ura
Monday 17 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Defending champions Tupapa Maraerenga played Matavera in round one Rarotonga Football Competition last week. What was the scoreline in the premier men’s match played between these two teams? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Calvary, The Cold War, Mary Poppins and the national anthem
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who wrote the national anthem Te Atua Mou E? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Plan for Wellington air-bridge
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Until the new Covid outbreak put a pause on opening the border, Air NZ was planning a new Wellington-Raro air route.
'Keeping the island safe'
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
When the Tavioni-Bamber family returned home to Cook Islands last week, they quickly realised they should voluntarily self-isolate.
Former Cooks prime minister Dr Joe Williams in hospital
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
* Air NZ is refusing to fly 41 people from lockdown Auckland to Rarotonga today* Late last night Cook Islands Cabinet announced it was immediately closing the air border to inbound travel* The coronavirus is reaching into the NZ Cook Islands community, infecting a distinguished GP and former leader
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games, Opposition & Albert Henry
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was the name of the organisation that brought Albert Henry to the Cook Islands? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Calvary, Game Fishing and Satay sauce
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what is the lucrative first prize for Game Fishing Club’s first karaoke competition? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Judge of distinction and mana' is hailed
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Judge Kenneth Heta Hingston had a “formidable mind and intrinsic grasp of Cook Islands land law,” says a lawyer who often appeared before him.
Quarantine Quiz: Wage subsidy, Atupare marae and the National Auditorium
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown will be providing an update on the wage subsidy scheme in an upcoming public announcement. Do you know when will the announcement take place? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Rarotonga Club 15s competition
Tuesday 11 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who is the leading try scorer in the Rarotonga Club 15s competition? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Kiwi couple are happily stranded – in paradise
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
While the rest of the world locked down against Covid-19, Carlie Paterson and Coral Seath have been spending their days basking in the sun, swimming with the turtles and hiking in the jungle-clad mountains. Not too shabby.
Community grieves sporting stalwart
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Senior men’s and women’s rugby was cancelled this weekend out of respect for Ngatokorua Ata Piakura, who passed away on Saturday morning.
The cow-dog of Turangi
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Not so long ago, Tina Maoate got a worried phone-call from the old mama across the road at Turangi.
Quarantine Quiz: Queen Elizabeth II, Scarface and Pa Ariki
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Pa Ariki has gifted land in Turangi, across the back road from the Old Palace. Do you know for what purpose? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Drink-drive crash chaos
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police were cleaning up the mess after two drink-drive crashes this weekend.
Cooks look forward to welcoming NZ visitors, but delay 'disheartening'
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
* New Zealand sending officials to Raro this week to plan air-bridge* Prime Minister Puna upbeat about Cooks’ readiness for tourists* But tourism industry ‘disheartened’ at the continued delays
