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Police arrested 'wrong assailant'

Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime

A homeless drug addict has pleaded guilty to assault after a violent daylight fracas in front of locals and tourists – but witnesses say police charged the wrong man.


League of women

Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League

Cook Islands is kicking off a women’s domestic rugby league competition alongside the men’s, as they prepare for the 2021 World Cup.

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Editorial: Let us honour Mona's legacy

Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

I have three sons, still at primary school. They are smart, beautiful, (mostly) kind and gentle. Thinking of what they mean to me, as I write these words, is enough to bring a pricking to my eyes.

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Editorial: Other 'devils' pose greater threat

Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

OPINION: It started around Christmas in a live seafood market in Wuhan, a sprawling Chinese city of 11 million people, yet one whose name was little-known to most of us in the western world – until now.

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Keeping it real on synthetic turf

Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Football

A draw will be enough to get Tupapa through to the Oceania Champions league today – but they’re hungry for more.

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Brother/sister in arms

Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League

Cook Islands siblings Brad and Kiana Takairangi will both line up in a double-header All Stars clash next month.

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Quarantine for potential virus carriers

Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

Government has announced far-reaching restrictions on travel to and from China, in the hope of stopping the fast-spreading Wuhan coronavirus reaching these islands.

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Editorial: Let these parents bury their sons

Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

“Think of yourself and others using the road.” The call for greater action around road safety comes from the employer of Amit Kumar, who died at the weekend.

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Goalie Elikana repels attacks

Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Football

Tupapa kept their hopes of a three-peat alive in last night’s Oceania Champion’s League qualifier.

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Govt may turn away Chinese travellers

Tuesday 28 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

Cabinet has a range of robust options on the table today, to combat the fast-spreading Wuhan coronavirus.


Tupapa face a confident opponent in OFC qualifier

Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports

Tupapa Maraerenga Football club have had the opportunity to scout their opponents for Oceania Champions League qualifiers starting today.

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Cook Islands hope for the best, prepare for the worst

Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

Public health officials have called a multi-agency meeting at Rarotonga Hospital’s new emergency centre this morning, to discuss a response to the fast-spreading Chinese coronavirus.

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Heartbroken: Families mourn as 'horrific' head-on crash kills two

Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

A young expat worker and a ‘desperately loved’ 14-year-old boy were killed yesterday in a head-on motorbike crash that left another man in hospital.

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Virus hits Australia, Cooks get ready

Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

The first Australian case of Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed, with a man being held under isolation in a Melbourne hospital.

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League's Alex Glenn in 'historic' breakthrough

Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League

Cook Islands rugby league skipper Alex Glenn has been named new club captain of Brisbane Broncos – the first non-Queenslander to lead the prestigious team.

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Editorial: Unwelcome visitor isn't going away

Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

OPINION: Atiu has received a very welcome visitor raising awareness of the gathering climate crisis. His name is Stan Walker.

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From blue to red: what does Vodafone rebrand mean?

Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology

The Cook Islands’ rebranded phone and internet company will have to ‘tick off’ international compliance requirements set by Vodafone global.

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Oceania cycling champs called off

Friday 17 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Sports

Cook Islands Olympic hopes unharmed by cancellation of Oceania Road Cycling Championships.

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Govt must invest in shipping

Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

EDITORIAL “We’re gonna need a bigger boat.” That famous line is from the movie Jaws – but the passenger shipping challenge facing Cook Islands government is bigger than any shark.


Editorial: Royals need not tear themselves apart for us

Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials

OPINION: The vicious rift in the Royal Family may seem a long way away in Britain – but as long as the Queen or her offspring are head of state of Cook Islands, it impacts here.


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