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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Quarantine Quiz: Keziah Lewis, French Polynesia, CookSafe
Saturday 11 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Keziah Lewis, a national basketball rep, is leading the sport’s development. What is her role with Cook Islands Basketball? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Cinema reopening is delayed a week
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Blockbusting star Russell Crowe a highlight in first premiere at reopened Empire Cinema this month.
Putting for Pride
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Te Tiare is swinging back into action with a fun day out for supporters of the Pride Cook Islands campaign, featuring social golf, food, live music and a rainbow-themed dress code.
Quarantine Quiz: St Joseph's Primary, Kanye West and China
Friday 10 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Avarua is advertising for a new principal. Who is the departing head? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Fair treatment of new phone and internet companies
Thursday 9 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.
Quarantine Quiz: The prodigal son
Thursday 9 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
In Jesus’ parable of “the prodigal son” who is the main character? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Faster, stronger, NOT cheaper
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Technology
High-speed internet is just around the corner – but low-cost internet is still a distant hope.
Quarantine Quiz: Trolls World Tour, Empire Cinema and Scoob
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
When Empire Cinema Rarotonga reopens on July 9, it will show the animated musical comedy Trolls World Tour, which was meant to be released in April. American singer Justin Timberlake plays the voice of who? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Only three people have completed the 34 kilometre swim circumnavigation of Rarotonga. The first was New Zealand Hall of Fame swimmer Meda McKenzie followed by Rarotonga businessman Don Carlaw and Dan Abel. In what year did Don Carlaw swim around Rarotonga? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Blackbirds: Shackled inside the slave ships to Peru
Sunday 5 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
As the world commemorates the abolition of slavery, leaders like Donald Trump and Scott Morrison have downplayed that brutal history. Yet there are Cook Islands families who still feel the pain.
Quarantine Quiz: The Pacific
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how deep is the deepest point in the Pacific Ocean? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Principal's roots are showing
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education
Apii Te Uki Ou principal Mark Harris palmed off his office duties in spectacular style this week.
Woman in drink-drive crash at 4 in morning
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Crime
Police have sought a blood-test from a woman who crashed her car at Matavera, early yesterday morning.
Quarantine Quiz: Barefeet Pearls netball fundraiser
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The Barefeet Pearls netball fundraising evening is on Saturday – but why barefeet? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Sun and fun for grassroots footballers
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Football
Football’s grassroots coaching course participants got a chance to put their skills to the test in Matavera, working with players aged from 5 to 12 years old at an after-school mini-festival.
Quarantine Quiz: Peter Pan and the dog
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you remember Peter Pan? What was the name of the dog in Peter Pan? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Iaveta Short, the Romans and Jesus
Monday 29 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Former politician Iaveta Short released a book containing record of many of the events and people who contributed to the “enthralling, difficult and politically turbulent period in the short life of a tiny island democracy”. What is the name of his book? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Nan Hauser: 'My disease scares some people – but I love my life'
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
Rarotonga whale researcher Nan Hauser speaks up for the first time about living with epilepsy and fighting the stigma against disabilities.
Puppies bring out the best in kids
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
There’s a saying in showbiz, never work with small children or animals.
Quarantine Quiz: Pa Ariki palace, James Cook and Niki Rattle
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
What year did the Pa Ariki palace in Ngatangiia open? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.