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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Cocktail of the tape
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
It was a close call, but soursop and mango passion has trumped jalapeno fire in the country’s first cocktail contest.
'Real men don't have to be hard'
Friday 6 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Mental health campaigner says it’s OK to show vulnerability, to talk and to give.
Netball courts leap into life for 2020
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Netball
Titikaveka challenges champions Avatiu in anticipated opening games.
Dealing with conflict the old way
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Instead of marching off to court, today’s mediators are being trained to offer us new solutions – inspired in part by traditional resolutions.
Diabetic woman 'denied water in the police cells'
Wednesday 4 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Remand prisoners are being mistreated and their basic human rights to safety and sustenance ignored, says a lawyer.
Another weekend of driving mishaps
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Weekend of poor behaviour on the road in Rarotonga continues despite numerous warnings from police and other stakeholders.
Ministers officially ordained into church
Monday 2 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Hundreds of people, as well as a big crowd of tourists from the cruise ship MSC Magnifica, gathered to celebrate the Ordination Service of Ministers at Cook Islands Christian Church in Avarua on Sunday.
'I was shocked and I was terrified'
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
A solitary tear runs down Tina Browne’s face as she remembers her father, former prime minister Sir Pupuke Robati. She says she’s inherited his thoroughness and honesty – but not his patience with those who let her down.
Reeling in big guns for marlin contest
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Peter Pakula has been fishing for a long time. His first steps as a baby were towards a fisherman who helped him catch his very first fish. And he has been fishing ever since.
Speed, alcohol and no helmet
Saturday 29 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
Death of young father sends shockwaves through close knit Mangaia community.
Cocktail contest: Put the lime in the coconut …
Friday 28 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
Christian Felismino’s fabulous Moana Manea cocktail isn’t quite the recipe of the famous Harry Nilsson song. There’s pineapple instead of lime – but there’s coconut to die for.
Pa Enua students granted future
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
At the end of year 11, Danielle Nimeti had a realisation: anyone can achieve anything, even if they come from a small island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.
Man dies from crash injuries
Thursday 27 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A young father who died after sustaining serious injuries in a motorbike accident on Mangaia has been remembered as a loving father, son, partner, uncle, cousin and friend.
Miracle turtle: Shell be right
Wednesday 26 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Against all odds, an orphaned green sea turtle is exploring the lagoon and nearly ready to return to the open sea.
Hot in the kitchen, chefs showcase culinary skills
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Twelve local chefs pulled out all the stops, producing delicious, eye catching culinary delights during the Cook Islands Culinary Championships on Friday.
Package containing illicit drugs intercepted by university staff
Tuesday 25 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
A medium sized box containing illicit drugs surprises and scares staff at university campus.
Slipping and sliding shows first class skills in mixed touch competition
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Touch Rugby
The Vodafone mixed touch competition got off to a flying start with KAPS and Vodafone going head-to-head at Nikao fields.
WWII coastwatchers honoured
Monday 24 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
Grandson calls for recognition from NZ Defence Force. The names of 14 Cook Islands coastwatchers who served in World War II have been added to the Auckland War Memorial Museum’s online cenotaph.
Chefs go head to head in the culinary champs
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Art
No matter how good a chef you are – the joy is in cooking for others.
Language starts with parents and tamariki
Saturday 22 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Culture
In order for a people to grow and thrive, it is important to know their native tongue. The good news is, there are signs of language revitalisation in the family home.
