Saturday 11 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: The notorious editor of The Sun tabloid newspaper once took a phone call from the UK Prime Minister John Major, who was worried about what criticism he might face over his handling of a financial crisis
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
BCI SUMMER IN PARADISE CONTEST: Back at work after three weeks’ holiday, I’m easily distracted, and one thing will do it for sure: photos of my kids enjoying their summer break.
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
OPINION: I was meeting someone at Rarotonga airport, when I encountered a frustrated American tourist having a bit of a nightmare. Her bank had got the time zones confused (or some such) and hadn’t yet transferred her money orders, so she had no spending cash.
Monday 16 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Editorials
Miss Cook Islands Tajiya Sahay’s reaction when her name was called out among the top 12 contestants of the Miss World, said it all.
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
When one looks at some of the millinery abominations that are worn to Royal weddings and other European and US society nuptials, it’s easy to see why exasperated leaders might have banned headwear from the world’s parliamentary chambers.
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
It’s easy to casually throw around words like “strong”, like “brave”, even “hero”. But for New Zealand High Commissioner Tessa Temata, who died in office this week, these words carry real meaning.
Tuesday 3 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
The flood sales and so-called Black Friday are behind us; Christmas and Boxing Day and New Year’s sales lie ahead.
Saturday 30 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
As children, we all knew the song: London Bridge is falling down.
Friday 22 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Though they are similar sizes and populations, the islands of Waiheke and Rarotonga are very different. Rarotonga has its famous azure lagoons, its warm and cohesive community and its centuries-old cultural heritage.
Thursday 14 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Times were, an English gentlemen who ran down a beggar in the street with his horse and trap could get off by pleading that he was under the influence of gin.
Monday 11 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Today we remember that at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the British-led Allies and the German-led Triple Alliance signed an Armistice to end the Great War.
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
At the inter-school maths quiz a couple of weeks ago, most of the teachers from my sons’ school were there, whooping and hollering on the sidelines while the kids in the competition furrowed their brows, trying to concentrate.
Friday 8 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
I got the golf clubs out at the weekend. When I opened the dusty green leather bag, I found some old score cards from courses in New Zealand and the UK, a pair of very dated wrap-around sunglasses, and a blue baseball cap that I think belonged to a friend I used to play goat-track golf with, back in the madcap days before kids and mortgages.
Tuesday 5 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Editorials
There has been an enormous reaction to the select committee’s recommendation that Parliament should reinstate homosexual acts in the Crimes Bill.
Saturday 2 November 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Sometimes, the law is an ass. Parliament’s select committee has recommended MPs reinstate a criminal ban on “indecent acts” between men, and a ban on sodomy.
Sunday 27 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Business argues for a bigger say in who regulates a fledgling phone and internet freemarket. They demand assurance the new authority will be independent of government.
Friday 25 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
This evening, families are invited to a free concert at the National Auditorium to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
Wednesday 23 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Some of us like to think we’re indispensable in our jobs, in our roles in the community. But when we can’t make it into work … well, we discover that life goes on.
Friday 18 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
Honouring the sacrifice of these six Cook Islands men rights a century-old wrong.
Thursday 17 October 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Editorials
It was a slow start. First Australian visitor Cate Walker paying her respects to her mother at Nikao Cemetery.