Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Jetstar has cancelled all its flights to and from Rarotonga, effective from next Tuesday.
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
A snapshot of 42 accommodation businesses shows they’ve had more than 170 cancellations between them – and that is expected to worsen now New Zealand is advising against non-essential travel.
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL: It starts today. Cook Islands’ economy is all but shut down. Tourism has gone from hero to zero in the space of a few hours yesterday, and with it, the revenues that fuel government and all our businesses.
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
One of Cook Islands’ leading resort owners says the country’s tourism is now closed for business. This is now the chance for bold ideas.
Wednesday 18 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Covid-19 is the greatest health and economic challenge of our times, government says. Today they announce the economic rescue package.
Tuesday 17 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
What will save Cook Islands from the worst impact of the coronavirus sweeping the world in not panic-shopping for toilet paper and security guards on street corners.
Monday 16 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
* School holidays brought forward in Rarotonga; all children sent home for two weeks from this Friday;* All flights from Australia, United States and French Polynesia cancelled until April 18;* Anyone intending to enter Rarotonga from a country other than New Zealand must first go via 14 days self-quarantine in New Zealand;* Pa Enua borders shut down from Saturday, March 21;* Cruise liners banned from Cook Islands until June 30.
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands soul star Teremoana Rapley has released her first song in 20 years – and it’s already getting enormous acclaim.
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Democratic Party leader Tina Browne says there is no conflict of interest in a prolific political letter-writer being paid $200 by her office, and not declaring it.
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
A prolific critic of Government in letters to the country’s newspapers has confirmed he is paid by the Democratic Party to write the letters.
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
Health officials say they’ve done a thorough risk assessment of the 1000-passenger cruise ship Maasdam, ahead of its arrival at Rarotonga tomorrow.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Most of us have never heard of him – but this weekend he made us proud in the boxing ring. Jonathan Milne speaks to Emmanuel ‘E-Man’ Carlos.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Cook Islanders celebrated equity and equality in its different shapes and sizes this weekend, at a celebration of International Women’s Day.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
Locals are planning a regular Full Moon Swim, beginning tonight for women to celebrate the unique role they play – and for men to celebrate the women in their lives.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
The Secretary of Health has called on the community to show their humanity for those in quarantine to determine whether they have Covid-19.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Crew and tourists floated in the ocean for nearly an hour yesterday, after the 8½-metre dive boat Moerangi overturned on Rarotonga’s north coast.
Monday 9 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Head rolls, as cost of extending MPs’ debating chamber more than doubles to $652,000.
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL: I pulled up, took off my motorbike helmet and stepped through the door of Tupapa health clinic’s admin block yesterday afternoon.
Tuesday 3 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
New Zealand’s deputy prime minister has postponed bringing a business and community delegation to Cook Islands to develop partnerships.
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I know Rarotonga designer Mark Serito. He works long hours, tough hours, to support his partner and young son.