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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Be responsible dog owner or face the consequences
Thursday 30 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
At 5.30am last Thursday, Greg Amos heard a commotion outside his house and knew his cat BB was in trouble.
Coastwatchers doco to air Anzac Day
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
The story of the Cook Islands men who served as coastal radio operators during WWII will first screen in April, as pressure mounts for their proper recognition.
Fears wild dogs will attack people
Wednesday 29 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Police have shot 27 feral dogs, but the remaining pack is now making bold forays into the villages and savaging goats and cats.
Aitutaki Tiger to tee off in Australia
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Cook Islands professional golfer Elmay Viking’s powerful swing got noticed in 2011 when the youthful 16-year-old shot her way to the top of the women’s field at the Pacific Games golf competition in Noumea.
Excitement builds as children head back to school
Monday 27 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
School bags are packed with books and stationery, hair has been cut, uniforms are ironed and delicious lunches are ready to go. It’s back to school time in Cook Islands!
New bunkers to help protect Tongareva in climate crisis
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Calling the beautiful atoll island of Tongareva/Penrhyn home comes with its challenges, but the construction of two new cyclone centres should help protect from the mounting climate crisis.
Drugs trio up in court
Saturday 25 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Cannabis crackdown nabs six people in alleged international smuggling ring.
First Open Marlin Fishing Tournament announced
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Aitutaki Game Fishing Club has announced it will host the country's first Open Marlin Fishing Tournament, running March 9-14.
'For my family, for my island'
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Akarere Taka was just 15 when she left her home island of Tongareva (Penrhyn) in 2017, dreaming of becoming a teacher.
High-powered backing for student loans
Friday 24 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
The dream of getting financial support to study at home in Cook Islands is a step closer to reality.
Shortage of workers and machinery to maintain roads forces tough decisions
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Technology
Infrastructure workers told to stop sealing unsealed roads, and instead use their scant resources to maintain the existing road network.
Police move to reassure tourists about break-ins
Thursday 23 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Tourists and visitors to the Cook Islands are being asked to take some responsibility when it comes to their personal security and safety following a spate of burglaries in Rarotonga.
'We feel violated'
Tuesday 21 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A family’s holiday has been marred by a break-in at their holiday accommodation – while they were there, sleeping.
Instilling the love of rugby in our young ones
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Rugby Union
It’s hard to find someone as passionate about rugby as New Zealand High Commission to Cook Islands’ first secretary Okesene Moananu.
Weather hinders mosquito spraying
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Spraying to protect school children from dengue hindered due to weather.
Cook Islands escape worst of Tropical Cyclone Tino
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
The Cook Islands were spared from the wrath of category two Tropical Cyclone Tino.
Knowing when to stay out of the ocean
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When you grow up by the sea, like the young men pictured have, you know how it moves and under the watchful eyes of your parents, can predict whether it’s too dangerous to enter, especially with the threat of a category two cyclone hitting the western shores of Rarotonga.
Holiday home invasions on the rise
Monday 20 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A holiday home invasion where guests woke up and found offenders in their room, has the director of one of Rarotonga’s leading security providers calling for more action from accommodation owners and the community.
Teachers strike is a 'last resort'
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Secondary teachers are threatening industrial action after negotiations for pay parity with foreign teachers hit a brick wall.
Sacrifices to study at home
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
While others were out doing the things that teenagers do, Tiamarama Tuivaga was studying hard sometimes long into the night, with her parents by her side.
