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Homeward to the unknown
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
The Government of Germany plans to fly up to 40 stranded European tourists home from Cook Islands on an Air New Zealand charter flight this weekend.
Quarantine Quiz: Chips, ships and planes
Thursday 16 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
As Germany sends a charter flight to collect stranded European tourists, it's all plane sailing in today's travel-themed Quarantine Quiz.
Back to bass-ics
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Musicians are hurting because they are unable to share their creation with the public, local producers say.
Quarantine Quiz: How to not get lost
Wednesday 15 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
North, south, east, west, the compass directions are just a start in today's handy Quarantine Quiz. Don't get lost, get to the point – and test yourself.
Quarantine Quiz: Reaching for the stars
Tuesday 14 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
This is our most stellar set of questions yet in the admittedly short history of the Cook Islands News Quarantine Quiz. Compete with friends and family – who's the star?
Quarantine Quiz: The world's biggest Easter egg
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Our increasingly popular Quarantine Quiz poses some questions on Easter eggs, sport and the Sheraton.
Growing our economy again
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Like a seed, a country’s economy needs stimulation to grow. There are no quick fixes for the Covid-19 crisis, but ideas for rebuilding are starting to sprout.
Islands in the stream
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
Better internet speeds are allowing locals to follow their favourite Cook Islands DJs on their live streams.
Aboard the ghost ship, from Rarotonga into the unknown
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Weekend
The passengers and crew of the MSC Magnifica have fond memories of Rarotonga. They were Cook Islands’ last cruise guests before the travel ban – and five weeks later, the sands of Muri beach are a distant memory of one of the last times they were allowed to step ashore.
Stranded in paradise but longing to go home
Saturday 11 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
While sipping on a cup of green tea every morning a Swiss couple keeps a strong smile as they enjoy every moment of being in Rarotonga.
Walking to remember our Lord
Friday 10 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Church Talk
Every year at 6am on Good Friday the youth of the Catholic Church begin their walk from St Joseph’s Cathedral to mark the Stations of the Cross and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Songs for the return home
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Weekend
These are wistful times for Cook Islands families who are dispersed around the world.
Vou Williams: My Hawai'ian-style tuna poke
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art
What is Hawaiian poke? Well, it is simply diced raw fish mixed in soya sauce, sesame oil, seaweed and chilli pepper.
Quarantine Quiz: Whiners and liners
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
Our increasingly popular Quarantine Quiz poses some questions about the comings and going of cruise ships – a change from queries about the diminishing number of flights.
Quarantine Quiz: Holy week, Time Magazine
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
This is Holy Week. The day Jesus died is called:...
Heartbreak Hotel for well-loved restaurant
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
It should have been the Pacific Elvis last week, Tiki Taane this weekend. Instead there’s sadness as the Charlie’s team calls closing time – for now.
Quarantine Quiz: Big birds, small islands
Monday 6 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
This is Holy Week. If it took place in Cook Islands today, what would be different? For a start, the Last Supper would be limited to Jesus and no more than nine Apostles ...
This helmet saved a boy's life last month
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weekend
The boy was riding home from work last month, late at night. He hadn’t been drinking. He wasn’t speeding. He came round the corner in Rutaki and – boom – he hit a branch across the road.
Leaders stand up when need is the greatest
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Weekend
The remote, crime-ridden community of Aurukun is far, far up in Australia’s northernmost corner.
Quarantine Quiz: Coffee, chocolate and wine
Saturday 4 April 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Entertainment
It's the fastest-moving quiz in the Cooks. Which of these cafes are still open for a takeaway caffeine fix? (Okay, it's the only quiz ...)