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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Supervised quarantine requirement lifted
Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
Cook Islands residents arriving from Auckland this afternoon will not be required to undergo supervised quarantine.
Preparing for cyclone season
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Although the Safe Travel website was initiated by the New Zealand Government to provide travel advisories to Kiwis prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, it is now advising any New Zealand citizen or permanent resident not currently residing in the country to register their details. Once registered, Safe Travel provides up-to-date advice and precautions to take […]
Final farewell for a true national treasure
Thursday 29 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Aotearoa and the rest of the Pacific Region were lucky to have been blessed with the presence and contributions of the late Dr Joseph Williams.
Catholic Church support for local LGBT community
Wednesday 28 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Pope Francis has shown acceptance for the LGBTQIA+ community. Now advocate Louisa Wall wants the Catholic church to support local homosexual law reform.
Chemical trials could be unlawful: Lobby group
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local, National
Use of polyaluminium chloride (PACI) is ‘not a trial but a test’ according to Te Vai Ora Maori, but Prime Minister Mark Brown says it’s simply another attempt by the water lobby group to stall progress.
Don’t be akama, it could save your life
Saturday 24 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health, National
No one wants to be poked around their sacred body parts and made to feel uncomfortable.
Lucky escape
Thursday 22 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Four students on their way to school on Wednesday morning had a close call when the vehicle they were in veered off the road and crashed into a tree outside Tereora College.
Teeing off in Aitutaki
Wednesday 21 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Other Sports
Former Prime Minister and avid golfer Henry Puna was given a hero’s welcome in Aitutaki on Monday morning as he arrived to play in the Air Rarotonga and Aitutaki Open Golf Tournament.
Take one: Bid to set up local film group
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
More planning and dialogue needed before film commission or collective industry group can be established in the Cook Islands.
Another breach, quarantine on arrival extended
Tuesday 20 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Passengers returning to Rarotonga this Friday will be required to undergo supervised quarantine, while another quarantine breach is reported to Te Marae Ora.
Queen's honour for tireless service to their communities
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
One of the highest honours to be bestowed on any person from a Commonwealth nation is a Queen’s Service Medal. This year, four well-known Cook Islanders were recognised for their tireless service to their communities, their professions, churches and their country.
Quarantine Quiz: October awareness month
Saturday 17 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
October marks what awareness month? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Cook Islands take on lost at sea story
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
A beautiful island paradise, big business, complex characters, love and betrayal set the scene for the romantic adventure film Stranded Pearl.
Quarantine Quiz: Girl Guides of the Cook Islands
Friday 16 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what anniversary did the Girl Guides of the Cook Islands celebrate yesterday? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Embracing Cook Islands culture
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Prior to Covid-19, Danny Mataroa used to share his knowledge about te reo Maori, protocols and history of the Cook Islands with up to 120 visitors a night at Maungaroa, more commonly known as Highland Paradise.
Quarantine Quiz: 2020 New Zealand general election
Thursday 15 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many people in the Cook Islands have voted in the 2020 New Zealand general election? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Make your vote count
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
If you haven’t already voted in the 2020 New Zealand general election, you still have time to have your say.
Quarantine Quiz: Northern and Southern Domestic Travel Packages
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how long did it take for both the Northern and Southern Domestic Travel Packages to sell out after they were launched? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Taramea, the Titanic and owls
Wednesday 14 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Since mid-July, do you know how many taramea (crown of thorns starfish) have been removed by a dedicated group of divers led by Dr Teina Rongo from Rarotonga’s reefs? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
High demand for domestic travel
Tuesday 13 October 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Covid-19 has decimated international travel options making domestic tourism and travel “the new normal”.
