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Articles by Jonathan Milne
Quarantine Quiz: To Tatou Vai
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Water authority To Tatou Vai has asked Rarotonga residents to conserve water. How many of the 12 water intakes are running low? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Cooks MPs 'shooting the messenger' – Pacific media groups
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Pacific media freedom groups have appealed to Cook Islands Parliament to step back from its attempt to ban a Cook Islands News journalist.
Ponu close to home
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local
Photographer Charlotte Piho met up with Ponu again this week. Jonathan Milne tells how he was lucky enough to be out in the water with them.
Quarantine Quiz: Avatar 2
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The cinema release of Avatar 2, starring Cook Islands teen Duane Wichman-Evans Jr, was first scheduled for released in 2014. But it has been repeatedly delayed by production issues and then Covid-19 and cinema closures around the world. What is the new release date? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Bachelor of Arts degree
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Who was the first Cook Islands man to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree from the USP? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Government, the Bible and Donald Trump
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
At Bethany, what did Mary, the sister of Lazarus, and Martha wipe Jesus' feet with, after anointing them with oil? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Jonathan Milne: MPs are all in this together
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL: For the past few months, our Parliamentarians have said repeatedly, “we’re all in this together”. Last night, they demonstrated that newfound unity.
MPs move to ban journalist for travel perks reports
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
MPs have objected to what they say was incorrect reporting about MPs’ allowances, and asked the Speaker to require a Cook Islands News journalist’s withdrawal from Parliament.
Payment of MPs' allowance: You be the judge
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Parliament last night passed a motion criticising Cook Islands News’ report, “MPs seek allowance top-ups in downturn”. So are they right to be unhappy about the news report – or are they shooting the messenger?
'There's no Plan B'
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Business leaders are concerned there’s no wage subsidy budgeted beyond September – all hopes are pinned on the return of Kiwi tourists.
Cook Islands and NZ leaders to talk travel
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
It’s crunch time for decisions on opening the border. Deputy prime ministers Mark Brown and Winston Peters are to meet online this week, as Cook Islands tries to win New Zealand’s assent to open the border.
'Miracle man' in comeback
Monday 22 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League
Rugby star Matt Johnson walked out of hospital yesterday – a bigger comeback than anything his Blues rugby team has ever pulled off.
Jonathan Milne: Pray that Brown's optimism is warranted
Saturday 20 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
EDITORIAL: Cook Islands has dug deep into its rainy day fund set aside for devastating cyclones. That money runs out by September, and then we turn to the overseas banks to bail us out.
Quarantine Quiz: Mark Brown, Saturn and Pharaoh's daughter
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Do you know who was the baby that was found and adopted by Pharaoh's daughter when she went to bathe in the Nile River? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Henry Puna, Dora and the wise men
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Another Dora question, because it makes us happy: In Dora and the Lost City of Gold movie, what is the name of Dora's monkey? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Young dad: 'It's OK to not be OK'
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health
A new podcast will talk openly with people about their mental health struggles.
Quarantine Quiz: Tin Man triathlon, Teddy boys and Dora the explorer
Tuesday 16 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Darius Allsworth came 7th overall out of 64 competitors in the 1200 metre swim in the weekend’s Tin Man triathlon. Do you know how old is he? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Helen Clark, Frankenstein and the miracle green turtle
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
The miracle green turtle Ponu was released into Ava’avaroa passage yesterday, after being nursed back to health. Do you know what sex is ponu? Be part of today's quiz to find out.
If first you fail, Tri again
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Other Sports
Swimmers brave ‘incredibly tough’ water conditions in the 38th annual Tin Man triathlon.
Australia the real Covid threat
Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy
Government concerns about Australians spreading Covid-19 through a Pacific bubble.
