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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Famed resorts to close
Saturday 21 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
More than 200 jobs set to go as The Rarotongan, Sanctuary Rarotonga and Aitutaki Lagoon Private Resort shut down, the first big victims of the coronavirus.
Are you feeling safe? Ministry's deals to bullying
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
The Ministry of Education is in the final stages of completing a year 4-13 wellbeing survey within all schools in the Cook Islands with a specific focus on bullying.
The purr-fect travel solution
Friday 20 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
When times get tough, you’ve got to be able to improvise.
The unseen harm of bullying
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Teachers and parents play a big part in addressing bullying – but young people who have experienced it firsthand are stepping up to teach children to be kind to each other.
Mamas feel the Covid-19 fear and fly anyway
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Rather than feel fearful about what could happen with the global spread of Covid-19 coronavirus, a group of 60 netball-mad mamas from Rarotonga decided to have faith head off to the Golden Oldies Netball Festival in Hawaii yesterday.
Churches pray for protection
Saturday 14 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
No singing or touching rules are enforced at some churches, as churchgoers, and health officials team up with God to beat the coronavirus.
Pacific 'must stand together' in times of trouble
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weather
Prime Minister remembers how ‘catastrophic’ Cyclone Martin hurt his island’s people, and what lessons we can take today.
UN told: Stay out of our affairs
Friday 13 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
There’s a big difference between smacking and beating a child, say some locals.
Boarding RNZ Air Force 101
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Two Tereora College students will soar to new heights next month to discover whether they’re bound for aviation careers.
United Nations seeks smacking ban in Cook Islands
Thursday 12 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Ban on physical discipline of children recommended, after United Nations investigation into treatment of children in Cook Islands.
Pacific unites to stop coronavirus spread
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
New Zealand acting High Commissioner to Cook Islands Rachel Bennett has given reassurances that New Zealand is partnering with Cook Islands and countries in the wider Pacific to ensure they are prepared for and able to respond to coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19).
'Keeping our island safe'
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
As Jacopo Dozzo was getting ready to travel back to the Cook Islands from his hometown of Milan in Italy, the first coronavirus fatality in the European country was announced.
Teachers say 'we'll soldier on'
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Teacher shortages create pressure for already heavy workload.
Fishermen hit water for comp
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
More than 20 boats and 40 anglers, including 10 from Mauke, have registered for the richest fishing contest in Cook Islands history.
Public is warned to not stigmatise foreign faces
Tuesday 10 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A primary school pupil is being bullied because she’s part-Chinese and told she has coronavirus.
University study plans stalled by lack of funds
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
OPINION: Aspiring teacher Akarere Taka has had to cut back to one paper a semester at the University of the South Pacific due to lack of funding. At that rate, it would take her nearly 13 years to complete her education degree.
Hopes for our resilient reefs
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
A long-term study of the coral reefs of Rarotonga, Aitutaki and Palmerston shows promising signs of recovery – though Crown of Thorns starfish remain a worry on Aitutaki.
'I will speak my mind in Government'
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
It was 2008 that Parliament first proposed to make motorbike helmets compulsory. This weekend, Aronga Mana and MPs have joined forces to ask Government not to rush the plans.
Bank must reward trust – CEO
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Bank of South Pacific profits soared 11.1 per cent last year, the company reports.
Rakahanga 'will survive on breadfruit and fish'
Saturday 7 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Hawaiian freight vessel Kwai has been told it’s not welcome in Rakahanga due to coronavirus fears, despite carrying important supplies for the Northern Group island.
