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Succulent reef fish support fishers

Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

These are fish one could never eat from the Rarotonga lagoon, without risking poisoning.

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Hospital care for mentally ill

Monday 15 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Health

A long-awaited mental health unit is being built at Rarotonga Hospital.

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Covid-19 and stress: The heart of the problem

Sunday 14 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

The passing of tourism leader Sue Fletcher-Vea, who died of cardiac arrest at just 52, has brought new clarity to her work with Dr Evangelene Daniela-Wong to help Cook Islanders manage the stress and anxiety of Covid.

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Dolphins befriend lone whale

Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

A young male humpback has been frolicking alone off Rarotonga for the past couple of weeks – until he was befriended by a pod of dolphins.

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Quarantine Quiz: First man on the moon, Pa Enua election and the PM

Saturday 13 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

The Pa Enua election was scheduled to take place this year. Do you know which date this was scheduled to take place? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Quarantine Quiz: Olympic Day, James Cook and the Nikao Social Centre

Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

At the Nikao Social Centre market yesterday, you could buy kū toto and pava. What are they? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Helen Clark and Air NZ want Kiwis to spend July school holidays in Cooks

Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

Air New Zealand hopes to be flying tourists into Cook Islands "sooner rather than later" – and earlier than the August or September creation of a trans-Tasman bubble.

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Quarantine Quiz: Seasons, islets and island council elections

Thursday 11 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

There are two seasons in the Cook Islands – summer and cool. Do you know when is the cool season? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Quarantine Quiz: Ponu the turtle, cats and birds

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you on what date is Ponu the green turtle to be released? Or Which bird is nicknamed the Laughing Jackass? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


From south Pacific to north-east England

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in League

The Rugby League World Cup starts in 500 days and last night, the Cook Islands teams learned where they will be based playing their home games.

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Sue Fletcher-Vea's legacy: 'Look out for each other'

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Economy

The loss of the tourism industry’s hard-working and compassionate leader reminds us to support each other through these difficult times, friends and family say.

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'Heartbreak' at tourism leader's sudden death

Wednesday 10 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

Family are gathered in Cook Islands and in New Zealand to pay their respects to tourism leader Sue Fletcher-Vea, who passed away suddenly in Rarotonga Hospital yesterday.

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Quarantine Quiz: World Ocean's Day

Tuesday 9 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Yesterday was World Ocean’s Day, and all this week we celebrate Sea Turtle Week. Do you know which days will be of particular note in Cook Islands? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Quarantine Quiz: A commercial sailing ship, a Dalmatian puppy and New Zealand's longest serving prime minister.

Monday 8 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you know the name of the commercial sailing ship that got lost on the reef at Atiu in 1991? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands music duo

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you know the name of the Cook Islands music duo consisting of Kura Happ and Maurice Newport? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Island doctor to return home

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

He helped others; now his family are able to show him the same respect.

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'Heartbreaking' living conditions inspire village dream

Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Local

Two papas living in a wet tin shed; a mama in a tent – these are the sad sights that are driving plans for a retirement village in Cook Islands.


Quarantine Quiz: The newest island in the Pacific

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

At about 19 million years old, Mangaia’s claim to be the oldest island in the Pacific is disputed. Do you know in what nation is the Pacific's newest island? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Quarantine Quiz: Norman George, helmet laws and a Disney film

Friday 5 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment

Do you know the highest government position that lawyer Norman George has ever held? Be part of today's quiz to find out.


Money for students stuck in NZ

Thursday 4 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Education

Government is to pay support to tertiary students in New Zealand to help them through the Covid crisis.

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