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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Big refund for stolen money restores faith
Monday 13 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
A bank ATM customer alleged to have stolen an elderly man’s money has been warned to return the cash – or face a police inquiry.
Jason Brown: Even now, it's hard to pooh-pooh Scott's work
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Opinion
OPINION: Years of the Pooh-Bah remains a landmark publication decades after it was published. Richly written and sourced, the book casts a clear eye over more than a century of island experiences with colonialism, from early missionary times to self-government.
Historian 'tore a few blankets off cover-up'
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Dick Scott’s books on colonialism changed the way children here learned about their history. Moana Makapelu Lee pays her respects to a friend of her family and of Cook Islands, Niuean and Māori peoples.
Editorial: First priority not taking a No 2
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The notorious editor of The Sun tabloid newspaper once took a phone call from the UK Prime Minister John Major, who was worried about what criticism he might face over his handling of a financial crisis
Police warn of spam from fake police
Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Cook Islands Police Service is asking residents to be aware of spam sent to them through Facebook Messenger or other social media, after it emerged scammers were posing as police to get people’s Bluesky PIN numbers.
Volleyball to make history
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Sports
The grizzled old-timer is teamed up with the young whiz kid to carry Cook Islands hopes in a ground-breaking tournament on these shores.
Photos of summer, snapshots of family
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
BCI SUMMER IN PARADISE CONTEST: Back at work after three weeks’ holiday, I’m easily distracted, and one thing will do it for sure: photos of my kids enjoying their summer break.
Editorial: Cheaper data would boost economy
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I was meeting someone at Rarotonga airport, when I encountered a frustrated American tourist having a bit of a nightmare. Her bank had got the time zones confused (or some such) and hadn’t yet transferred her money orders, so she had no spending cash.
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay top 12 in Miss World 2019
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Tajiya Sahay, Miss Cook Islands 2019, today beat more than 100 contestants from around the world to be named in the Top 12 of Miss World 2019.
Editorial: Cook Islands' crowning glory
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
When one looks at some of the millinery abominations that are worn to Royal weddings and other European and US society nuptials, it’s easy to see why exasperated leaders might have banned headwear from the world’s parliamentary chambers.
Temata's family tells of sense of morality, human justice and dogged determination
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Funeral for New Zealand High Commissioner this week, followed by a final memorial service in Cook Islands.
Editorial: Temata stood beside the vulnerable
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
It’s easy to casually throw around words like “strong”, like “brave”, even “hero”. But for New Zealand High Commissioner Tessa Temata, who died in office this week, these words carry real meaning.
NZ High Commissioner Tessa Temata dies, aged 52
Sunday 8 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
New Zealand's respected High Commissioner to Cook Islands has died this morning, after a short battle with cancer.
Editorial: Giving back when you give gifts
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
The flood sales and so-called Black Friday are behind us; Christmas and Boxing Day and New Year’s sales lie ahead.
Tangaroa class 'world champs' hard-sailed
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
The sailors mounting the podium at the Sailing Club this weekend proved one thing: age doesn’t matter.
Flying the flag
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Terito-O-Ngakura Story admits she was terrified standing up and speaking to the Miss Pacific Islands beauty contest this weekend.
Contractors in hock to NZ finance firms
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Troubled builders run up New Zealand debts as well, adding to local families’ concerns.
Race day: From re-cycled to re-diculous
Monday 2 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
New life for old junk in raft regatta.
Editorial: 'The empty ideology of terror offers nothing'
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
As children, we all knew the song: London Bridge is falling down.
Pride in same-sex fairness campaign
Thursday 28 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
First Lady Tuaine Marsters launched the Pride Cook Islands campaign last night.
