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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Touch rugby skills impressive
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
15-year-olds prove quick learners with ball in hand.
WWI memorial theft is 'sad and disheartening' – Sir Tom Marsters
Wednesday 8 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Queen’s Representative dismayed thieves would take monument to Cook Islands heroes. Katrina Tanirau and NZ Herald report.
Flight bookings put on hold
Tuesday 7 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Government have closed off all international flights from Cook Islands for the rest of this month.
Place of love for elderly in need
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Punanga Aroa – Place of Love was born out of the desire to bring light to the plight of vulnerable and forgotten elderly members of the community.
The problem with plastic
Monday 6 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
In an effort to reduce the use of a range of plastics on Rarotonga, Te Ipukarea Society is calling for everyone to play their part and participate in Plastic Free July.
Two strikes but not out for petition
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Te Vai Ora Maori water lobby group does not accept the Speaker’s decision to reject their petition.
Puna clinics form basis for new health provision
Saturday 4 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Te Marae Ora is working closely with the 10 puna on Rarotonga to turn them from Disaster Risk Management centres into health clinics.
Big pe'e challenge
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
In an effort to promote and celebrate Cook Islands culture, the organisers of this year’s quick rip rugby tournament are asking teams to put forward their best pe'e.
Reporting accurate, headline unfair – Speaker
Thursday 2 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Parliament’s Speaker Niki Rattle has ruled against banning Cook Islands News’ political editor Rashneel Kumar from reporting on Parliament.
'Report it to police'
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
CM Contractors took the savings of Emerar Crummer, 93, and her daughter but never finished building their home. Now, boss Sam Capper is facing drugs charges in New Zealand – and his parents have disowned him.
Decision today on banning journalist
Wednesday 1 July 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Parliament’s Speaker Niki Rattle will announce today whether she will bar the Cook Islands News political editor from Parliament.
A leader of 'dignity and poise'
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Cook Islanders from around New Zealand gathered in Auckland to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pa Tapaeru Tariki Upokotini Ariki’s coronation.
Cry for tourists' return: 'We need more oxygen'
Tuesday 30 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Calls to support growers with controls on imported fruit and veges, as Cook Islands Tourism funding is cut.
Reaching for new heights
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
A teenager with strong Cook Islands roots is making his mark on the basketball court.
Delay on news reporter ruling
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Speaker of the House Niki Rattle will determine next week whether a Cook Islands News article was incorrect and unfair and if the newspaper’s political editor will be barred from Parliament.
An Ariki of the 21st Century
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Pa Tepaeru Upokotini Taiteariki Marie Ariki tells how her time as paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu has had its fair share of ups and downs.
Delight in the cycle of life
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The smile on Margaret Makakea’s face said it all when she was presented with her brand new red bicycle at the Creative Centre yesterday.
Fixing a 'hidden tragedy'
Saturday 27 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Pa Ariki gifts land to make retirement home dreams come true.
Celebration with royal proportions
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Thirty years ago, Pa Marie Tepaeru Tariki Upokotini Ariki took her place as the paramount chief of Vaka Takitumu – a title she inherited from her mother Pa Tepaeru Terito Ariki.
Rarotonga residents urged to save water now
Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The continuing dry spell is causing Rarotonga to run short of water with three of the island’s water intakes running very low.
