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Articles by Jonathan Milne

Quarantine Quiz: What do Trump and Capt Bligh have in common?

Tuesday 28 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

US President Donald Trump caused consternation with his bizarrely (and dangerous) suggestion for using disinfectant to cure Covid-19. What did he suggest? Complete the quiz and find out.


Quarantine Quiz: Golden oldies and self quarantine

Monday 27 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Our Golden Oldies will be home soon. But how long will the mamas have been in self-quarantine or isolation before they are finally allowed to go home? Complete the quiz and find out more.


The cheapest fish ever – thanks to Covid

Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend

Coronavirus shutdowns have hit tourism and restaurants the world over – but what’s that got to do with the price of fish?

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Quarantine Quiz: Who does Anzac best?

Friday 24 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

No public holiday for Anzac Day in the Cook Islands but guess which country gives their people a Monday off? Complete our daily quiz to find out.


Quarantine Quiz: Morning, mourning and moaning

Thursday 23 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Blessed are the merciful, the Manihikians, the meteor-watchers and those who complete our daily quiz ...


Quarantine Quiz: A shrimps heart, dragonflies, To Tatou Vai

Wednesday 22 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

A shrimp lover would know where the heart of a shrimp is located. Do you know? Discover what the answer is to our quiz.


Quarantine Quiz: The $5 coin, Miss Cook Islands and her fear

Tuesday 21 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

What was Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay’s biggest fear at the Miss World Pageant in London, last year? Did you know? Discover what the answer is to our quiz.


Quarantine Quiz: World's fresh water, internationally-renowned writer

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Who stepped off an international flight at Rarotonga Airport this weekend? Discover what the answer is to our quiz.


Anzac Day: Lest we forget

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

For the first time in living memory there will be no official Anzac commemoration service in Rarotonga.

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The last tourists left behind

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend

When others talked of being stranded on Raro, there are a few tourists who decided there could be no better place to call home in a locked down world.

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PM dampens hopes of quick return for stranded mamas

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

The prime minister says bringing home the 300 Cook Islanders stranded in New Zealand is a priority – but not at the risk of letting in the coronavirus.

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Bold goal: Eradicate dengue in two weeks

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

The country’s health bosses have been set an aggressive challenge to wipe out dengue by the end of the month.


Business sector pleads for austerity

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

The public sector must make the same cuts that are being forced on private companies, says tourism, transport and retail leaders.

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Back to church, back to school

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

We have learned to keep ourselves safe in our families; now we must learn to stay safe in our churches and villages.


Police in battle to enforce new rules

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime

Road safety laws have tightened.

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Back to church, back to school – with distancing

Monday 20 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education

We have learned to keep ourselves safe in our families; now we must learn to stay safe in our churches and villages, say ministers and school leaders.

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Secretary of Health flies to NZ to prepare to reopen border

Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

With Dr Josephine Aumea Herman’s flight into Auckland last night, she hopes to broker the speedy return of Cook Islands residents stranded in New Zealand.

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Quarantine Quiz: Motherhood and apple pie

Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it's not the answer in Cook Islands. Discover what the answer is to our quiz.


Tourism pushes pause for 'better return'

Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend

Cook Islands Tourism has put a hold on international media promotion valued at $8.5m – but hopes to cash in when the country opens its door to tourists again.

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Quarantine Quiz: A slight hiccup

Friday 17 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Hic! Today's quiz – hic! – asks the record – hic! hic! – for the – hic! – longest bout of hiccups. Take a breath then give it a go.


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