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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands netball, Henry Puna and the American jet
Thursday 23 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands netball goal attack Chantelle Tikitau has been named in Australia’s Northern Rays and, this week, in the champion Cairns Leprechauns division 1 team. What is her nickname? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Kukis' 'home away from home'
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Middlesbrough is a football town. All they know about Cook Islands is that the country is named after a sailor born in their town. But as they host the Kukis’ World Cup match against Tonga, they promise a ‘home away from home’.
New cyclone forecasting tool
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weather
New science allows storm-planning six months out, aided by older knowledge like the arrival of mangoes, the incidence of fish poisoning, and the spread of predatory starfish.
Filmmakers eye Cook Islands and wait for borders to open
Wednesday 22 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Hopes to shoot Bollywood and Scandinavian screen productions here are bolstered by a draft marketing strategy from an international film locations agency.
'Safest man on the planet' is back on dry land after 267-day sailing odyssey
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Cook Islands government came to the assistance of a man sailing solo around the world, allowing him to avoid coming in contact with other people since before the coronavirus first emerged.
Quarantine Quiz: Vaima'anga coastal rock, Marvel's Eternal and Tongareva
Tuesday 21 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Infrastructure Cook Islands completed 120 metres of Vaima’anga coastal rock wall in August last year. How many more metres are being completed now? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Vaka Pride awards
Monday 20 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands Tourism Corporation’s Vaka Pride awards was held on Friday. Cash prizes of $10,000 were shared out to community groups and individuals. Who won the Akono i te Ao Rangi category which is directed towards the cleanliness of public areas on the island? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: World Bank, Te Ipukarea Society and Harry Potter
Saturday 18 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Local environment group Te Ipukarea Society had a busy year raising awareness campaign on a major issue affecting the Cook Islands. What was the issue? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Babylon, Te Mire Ure and Woody
Friday 17 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
“Rivers of Babylon” is a Rastafari song which was originally written and recorded by Brent Dowe and Trevor McNaughton of the Jamaican reggae group The Melodians in 1970. Do you know where is Babylon? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Rugby, Red Cross and Lady Gaga
Thursday 16 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who is the coach of the Town women’s team taking part in the Cook Islands Rugby Union preseason competition? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Te Mire Ura, winter months and road crashes
Wednesday 15 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
When will the annual Te Mire Ura, the Dancer of the Year event, take place?Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Wolverine and the Financial Supervisory Commission
Tuesday 14 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Are you an X-Men fan? Who played Wolverine in the X-Men movies? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Motorist ditches truck
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police are investigating a crash that left a blue Nissan Terrano upside down in a ditch in Atupa, early yesterday morning.
Fair treatment of new telcos
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology
Vodafone will be allowed to continue owning and operating the local cable network, as well as selling internet and phone services in a newly-competitive market.
New ambition: Cooks as a part of NZ banking system
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Announcing her departure, the Financial Supervisory Commissioner backs Cook Islands merging into the NZ banking system.
Travel ban on election agenda
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
There were unspoken concerns that New Zealand’s blockade of Cooks tourism was being driving by election campaign politics; now there’s no doubt about it.
Security officers and village watch volunteers step up
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Despite police offering reassurance about crime levels, residents are calling on volunteer village watch and professional security firms to protect them in their homes.
Quarantine Quiz: Rugby, LBV café and the new Motu resort
Monday 13 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Rugby kicked off this weekend with women’s, men’s and age group games. Who ended the weekend triumphant? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Tears and cheers for human rights victory
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
Family ‘puts Cook Islands on the map’ in battle to protect their son’s right to keep his hair long until his customary haircutting ceremony.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands No. 1 in the Pacific
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Cook Islands was named No 1 in the Pacific for the Travel + Leisure tourism awards. The islands of which country took out five of the other Top 10 spots? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.