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Articles by Jonathan Milne
NZ officials to arrive in Raro this week to plan border opening
Monday 10 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her officials will be on the ground in Rarotonga within 10 days to make a plan to reopen the borders.
Cook Islands travel bubble update expected today
Sunday 9 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
The possibility of a travel bubble with the Cook Islands is on the New Zealand Cabinet agenda today.
Concerns anti-nuke treaty not honoured
Friday 7 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the dropping of a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima – and the 35th anniversary of the signing of the ground-breaking Treaty of Rarotonga that started an international move away from nuclear weapons.
Quarantine Quiz: Volleyball, a whale and a birthstone
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was the marine mammal stranded on Pukapuka this week? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Fight over $3m Rarotonga house goes all the way to Privy Council
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Judges award big beachfront home to wife in acrimonious divorce.
Local photographer shoots startling lightning images
Thursday 6 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Rarotonga photographer Danilo Reyes was just going to sleep tonight, when he heard his landlord talking about the storm hitting the island.
Sailing on the quiet of Aitutaki lagoon
Saturday 1 August 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Taking the family out sailing on Aitutaki lagoon with Captain Ted Tavai is a reminder of just how lucky we are – and how important it is to value that by supporting our local businesses.
Quarantine Quiz: A Rarotonga artist, a whale and a rock
Wednesday 29 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who is the Rarotonga artist who has carved a striking design of a whale in a massive basalt rock the size of a van? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: A Businesswoman, Raromart and helmets
Tuesday 28 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Businesswoman Te’a Crocombe has added Mitihue – a popular Tahitian version of coconut sauce – to her list of products. What’s the name of her business? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
A scratchy start, a storming finish
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
All the action was in the second half of this weekend’s key rugby clashes.
'I am not an extremist'
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A small group of protesters marched down the main street of Avarua this weekend, objecting to the impact of the To Tatou Vai water project on land rights.
Jonathan Milne: The good, the bad and the ugly news
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
ANALYSIS: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had good news, bad news and worse news last night, for those travelling from Cook Islands to New Zealand.
Quarantine Quiz: Usain Bolt's speed and the golf ambrose team
Monday 27 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What was Usain Bolt’s top speed when he ran a world record over 100 metres? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Details of Pacific's first air-bridge delayed again
Sunday 26 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands and New Zealand governments have again delayed announcing details of an air-bridge between the two countries.
Showing our stories to the world
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Moves to market Cook Islands to the world as a film location have sparked a challenging discussion: Are Cook Islanders ready to run their own film industry, or is this a chance to learn from international actors, directors and crew?
Mac or Whopper, island style
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Hot on the Rock
GOING LOCAL: It’s Burger Friday when we turn up at Avatea Café, on Aitutaki. That means one thing: the community’s new favourite, the Island Mac.
Quarantine Quiz: Electric cars
Saturday 25 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
About how many electric cars are there in Cook Islands? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Defiant in the face of Covid
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Culture
Tereora College head boy Piritau Nga Jr seized the attention of more than 2000 people at the National Auditorium last night, with an impassioned dance depicting triumph over the coronavirus pandemic.
Quarantine Quiz: The House of Ariki
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In what year did some members of the House of Ariki attempt a coup to dissolve the elected Cook Islands government and take control of the country's leadership? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Movies, movies, movies
Friday 24 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Empire Cinema’s long-awaited reopening is tonight. What is the first movie it will screen? Wait! Do you know which movie was filmed on Aitutaki in the 2003? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.