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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Quarantine Quiz: Harry Potter and Ponu the turtle
Thursday 21 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,who gave Harry his Nimbus 2000 broomstick? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: The Sydney Opera House, Prada and Mangaia
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What is the Mangaia word for “speak, speech”? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
What becomes of the broken-hearted Raro dog?
Wednesday 20 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
At 60kg, big tongue-lolling Onion is not typical of the world-famous small, stumpy Raro dog. But very little is typical now as Cook Islands’ long white beaches empty of tourists and their friendly companions.
Quarantine Quiz: Island Boy, ET and David Street
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
BSP country manager David Street took a leading role for the bank’s touch team, against ICI Transformers last week. Do you remember what the score line was? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Papa Jack rescues kitten
Tuesday 19 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Papa Jack has climbed hundreds of coconut trees – back on Nassau, it was to get coconuts. More recently on Raro, the champion climber who works for Koka Lagoon Cruises has become a star with the tourists; his name appears in dozens of travel stories in international media.
Quarantine Quiz: Two travellers, Police and noisy parties
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Among the 230-plus people disembarking the two AKL-RAR repatriation flights were two travellers who were not returning Cook Islanders. Who were they? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Outside back ready for the big league
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Australian pundits are picking Cook Islands back Steven Marsters as one to watch when the NRL kicks off again after its enforced break.
The unlikely animal angel
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
With medical supplies for Te Are Manu vets held up in Sydney, the clinic needs all the help it can get.
New funding is sought for debt repayment holidays
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government in talks with New Zealand about under-writing two-year loan repayment holidays for small tourism operators.
Cook Islands on list of low income states for new drug
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
An antiviral drug found to help patients fight off the Covid-19 coronavirus is to be made available to Cook Islands.
Edgewater quarantine security is challenged
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Government is asked to give private companies a foot up, rather than taking police off their core duties.
Triathlon lets kids 'be normal again
Monday 18 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Amid worrying news about the illness of much-loved teacher Grace Archer, Apii Te Uki Ou students have held a triathlon that brought together the whole school community.
Quarantine Quiz: Welcome home
Saturday 16 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
We have just welcomed home our mamas and other Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand. Do you know which flight they came on? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: The Kia Orana Aunties
Friday 15 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Kia Orana Aunties have not only swapped out their ei katu for helmets in their latest photo shoot, they’ve also swapped scooter model. In 2013, they rode a Pantera Sport 125. What are they riding now? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Florence Nightingale, Charlie Chaplin and Banks
Thursday 14 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The grave of Charles Wells Banks lies in the cemetery of the Cook Island Christian Church in Avarua. Do you know who he was??? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Cinema could reopen next month with indy films
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Smaller, independent New Zealand cinemas are allowed to reopen, and movie-lovers here are teaming up to find solutions so Empire Cinema can follow suit.
Quarantine Quiz: New movie releases at the Empire Cinema
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Empire Cinema has some new movie- releases, but they are not allowed to be screened yet. The new movie releases are??? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: World War, Survivor and Cook Islands netball
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The New Zealand netball side is known as the Silver Ferns, the Australian side as the Diamonds. Do you know what your netball team is known as? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Princess Ann Hall, Cyclone Sally and the national anthem
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Cook Islands national anthem is called “Te Atua Mou E”. Do you know what it means? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Moana of the reef: 'The water to me is like food'
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Once, Charlotte Piho was a Sydney high-flier with an apartment in Bondi and regular TV appearances. But when the borders began shutting down, she chose to stay in Rarotonga. With her dad and two part-time staff, she’s trying to reinvent her diving tours for the local families she loves.
