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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Touch has a flying restart
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
The official resumption of the Vodafone Cook Islands Touch Competition showed everyone was keen for a run after a long break due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Cooks teen TikToking to the top
Wednesday 13 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Global R&B superstar Jason Derulo is just one of the millions of people around the world “TikToking” to a song produced by a Cook Islands teenager.
Cook Islander named as an alleged drug kingpin
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Newlywed charged with trafficking cannabis between New Zealand and Cook Islands.
Conservation calls branch out
Tuesday 12 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
There is new opposition to big, old trees being cut down or pruned so brutally that they die.
Lifting international borders govt's next priority, says PM
Monday 11 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
The possibility of opening the country’s international borders without compromising the people’s safety, may be the only way to kick start an economy that has been severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, Prime Minister Henry Puna said.
School away from school
Saturday 9 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Parents have become teachers and children have had to adapt to a new learning environment at home in another country, far from their classrooms in Cook Islands.
Keeping fit, on and off field
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Netball
Down at Avatiu clubhouse, aka the Swamp, those who can’t play netball and other sports have been given other options to keep fit.
Football kicks off in August
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Football
Football is optimistic of starting their 2020/21 season, in August.
Churches prepare: After this 'we sing, sing, sing'
Friday 8 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Worshippers ask, when can we sing out loud to our Lord?
Badminton makes a racquet
Thursday 7 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Five awards nominations motivate young players coming through, says Badminton Cook Islands.
Survey for economic response
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Private Sector Taskforce chair Fletcher Melvin is encouraging the Cook Islands business community to have a say and complete a new survey.
Safe travel bubble talks 'encouraging'
Wednesday 6 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Cook Islands is looking forward to hosting Kiwis and Aussies in the not too distant future.
Sports day seeks Govt sign-off
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Queen’s Birthday Weekend targeted for Cook Islands’ biggest sports meeting since Covid.
Getting the jobs done
Tuesday 5 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Murienua MP Patrick Arioka decided to take a leaf from friend and colleague George Angene’s book and get a team of hardworking lads together to clean up his constituency.
Stepping into the shoes of the 'extraordinary' Tessa Temata
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Her diplomatic career has taken her to Mexico City and New York, but five months after stepping in as New Zealand’s acting High Commissioner to Cook Islands, Rachel Bennett and her family have fallen in love with the people, the food and the way of life in Rarotonga.
Govt to boost support for students overseas
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Tertiary students complain of loss of jobs and income, and declining mental health in lockdown.
PM liked dresses so much she bought 'em
Friday 1 May 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
They call her the rock star prime minister.
Woman confirmed with Covid a month after leaving Rarotonga
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Extensive testing since woman’s departure confirms no Covid-19 in Cook Islands.
No new government vehicles: 'If it works, we will keep using it'
Thursday 30 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
With the screech of a siren, the newest addition to Rarotonga’s ambulance fleet was welcomed into the family yesterday.
Coastwatcher legacy: 'Proud of my grandfather'
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Pressure is mounting on New Zealand authorities to acknowledge the bravery of Cook Islands and other Pacific men who were the eyes and ears of the wartime defence against Japan.
