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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
A step closer to 'cleaner drinking water'
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The first dosing of poly aluminium chloride (PACI) to the settling tank took place at the Ngatoe water intake yesterday.
Quarantine Quiz: Olaf Rasmussen, the Royal couple and PACl
Tuesday 29 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you what sport is Olaf Rasmussen competing in for Team Tongareva? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Home Alone 2 and the US President
Monday 28 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York: do you know which US President gives Macaulay Culkin’s character Kevin McAllister directions? be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Learning about the traditional and treasured ways of the past
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
There is no better place for future generations of Cook Islanders to learn about traditional cultural practices than at Highland Paradise - the 600-year-old village site that was home to the Tinomana tribe.
Don't forget your cultural roots
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Knowing who you are and where you come from is a big part of successfully transitioning from childhood to adult life no matter where in the world you find yourself.
'Frustrating the democratic process'
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
A local lobby group hope that the Speaker of the House will have a change of heart and refer their petition to a select committee.
Quarantine Quiz: Cook Islands Games 2020
Saturday 26 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which traditional games will be played at the Cook Islands Games? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Governing party to vote for Mark Brown as new leader
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party deny any unrest among its members ahead of next week’s leadership election.
Almost there
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The new Avatiu Bridge will be fully operational by the end of this month.
Quarantine Quiz: Aitutaki, Manatua Cable and Football
Friday 25 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know which Aitutaki village is the inspiration behind a New Zealand seedling business? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Bills take a back seat to Covid concerns
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The select committee’s interim report of the Agriculture Bill was tabled at Parliament’s sitting but committee chairman Patrick Arioka asked for a three-month extension, while Parliament adjourns until Monday.
'Our people are fine'
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Excitement is at fever pitch for this year’s Cook Islands Games with MPs even chipping in to declare their undying dedication to their respective islands.
Quarantine Quiz: Heart of Rome
Thursday 24 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know how many hills make up the geographical heart of Rome? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Mamas reef comp for everyone
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Covid-19 has presented more than a few challenges, but at Cook Islands Game Fishing Club, they have been improvising.
Quarantine Quiz: Mandatory helmet law
Wednesday 23 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know when does the mandatory helmet law come into effect? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
NZ quarantine 'totally unnecessary'
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It is totally unnecessary for people travelling from Cook Islands to New Zealand to be required to complete and pay for 14-days managed quarantine, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.
Quarantine Quiz: Round Raro, Football and the Gospel
Tuesday 22 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Do you know what is the “Golden Rule” of the Gospel? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
Quarantine Quiz: Penrhyn, NASA and BSP
Monday 21 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Entertainment
Penrhyn’s Omoka School students wrote stories to celebrate the Ministry of Education’s Literacy Week. How many of their stories and poem featured in Saturday’s Cook Islands News? Be a part of today's quiz to find out.
'Be kind – That's who we are'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
You can always expect a big hug from George George when you see him, it’s part of Cook Islands culture and it’s who he is. But a simple hug cost George and his family their freedom for two weeks. Katrina Tanirau talked to George on his first day out of supervised quarantine.
'Our GDP drop is far greater'
Saturday 19 September 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
It won’t be until the end of this year that the level of the country’s economic decline is known, Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says.