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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Walking to remember our Lord
Friday 10 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Church Talk
Every year at 6am on Good Friday the youth of the Catholic Church begin their walk from St Joseph’s Cathedral to mark the Stations of the Cross and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Having faith at Easter
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
Tomorrow on Good Friday one tradition will continue amid all the change: local Catholics will walk around Rarotonga with the Cross – just with some adaptations.
Going back to basics and living off the land
Thursday 9 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A Rarotonga grower is encouraging locals to go back to basics and is giving away free soil to households so they can learn how to live off the land until the economy picks up and tourists return.
A moment in TIME, a moment for Pride
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Coronavirus, unlike the current same-sex law, doesn't discriminate against LGBT+ people.
Keep calm and carry on
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
With school holidays extended for another two weeks the Ministry of Education gives reassurances to students sitting NCEA this year and promises to keep them informed every step of the way.
The brave faces of our Te Marae Ora heroes
Wednesday 8 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
The world is at war against a silent enemy we now know as Covid-19.
Keeping busy and creative in uncertain times
Tuesday 7 April 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
For as long as he’s been a builder Reikorangi Ellison, above left, dreamed of moving home to Rarotonga and starting his own construction company.
Praying for a new miracle for Dominic
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Life has dealt another blow to three-year-old Dominic Joseph-Kura and his family, as they prepare for another liver transplant.
Beware of Covid-19 web scams
Saturday 28 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
With the Covid-19 pandemic bringing the world to a standstill, cyber-criminals are trying to capitalise.
Fine or prison for breaches of quarantine
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
$10,000 fine for posting misinformation about the coronavirus on Facebook.
'Parents can breathe a sigh of relief'
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Parliament lowers drink-drive limit and makes helmet mandatory, in robust debate.
Prisoners help in health crises
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
With the threat of Covid-19 looming over the country and a Code Yellow status in place, every sector of Cook Islands society is being called upon to support one another.
Partial closure of Punanganui market
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The threat of Covid-19 reaching the country’s shores is causing partial closure of the Rarotonga’s iconic Punanganui market from this Saturday March 28.
Parliament to address urgent Covid-19 measures
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The 49th Cook Islands Parliamentary sitting, the first for 2020 will commence today, Wednesday March 25 starting at 1pm.
'Act like the virus is here'
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
More than 80 swabs have been sent to New Zealand for testing and of the 11 results returned, all have tested negative for Covid-19.
Covering faces to combat Covid-19
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Renowned clothing brand TAV Pacific has shifted its focus from high-end resort wear fashion to a necessity we will all need in the coming weeks – facemasks.
Nightclubs, bars forced to close
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The Commissioner of Police Maara Tetava took further steps in strengthening the health and safety measures around public places, cancelling the licenses of all bars and nightclubs in the country.
Most stringent border controls set in place overnight
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
The Government has all but closed the Cook Islands border, effective from midnight tonight, Tuesday.
'Close the borders'
Tuesday 24 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Opposition Leader offers her support to build cross-party support in Covid-19 response.
Cook Islander with Covid-19: 'We must take this seriously'
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
In London, body aches, fever and sweats told Luke MacLean-McMahon he had more than just a bad case of the flu.
