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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Govt sails to the rescue
Thursday 16 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
The market has failed the people of the Pa Enua, says the finance secretary. Now government must steer a new course and – if all else fails – buy its own purpose-built passenger vessel.
Revitalising Cook Islands Maori through education
Wednesday 15 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
The statistics around the everyday use of Cook Islands Maori, especially among the younger generations, don’t make for good reading.
Dentist and doctor home to Mangaia
Tuesday 14 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
After anger at the standard of healthcare in the Pa Enua, one island is welcoming the return of its own. After six years, the people of Mangaia again have a resident doctor on their island.
US sold on Cooks for budget holidays
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Competitive airfares and a range of private accommodation have driven down prices for tourists.
Keys to host responsibility: Step up to save lives
Sunday 12 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Weekend
In the early hours at the weekend, you can see happy people piling out of bars and nightclubs after downing a few cold beverages. Some will pull the keys to their car or bike from their pocket, to drive home. They may be making the biggest and worst decision of their lives.
Freight boss won't front to families on missing goods
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
A second Cook Islands family speaks out about losing their household possessions to Marie Uini and her Australian shipping company.
Fresh drinking water vital for puppy power
Friday 10 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Cook Islands SPCA manager Deb Ramage says they will assist dog owners to find homes for puppies if they aren’t in a position to take care of them.
Seeing is believing for former Penrhyn MP
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Former Penrhyn MP Wilkie Rasmussen doesn’t have to be told that the weather can’t be controlled.
Family fundraises to bring 'big-hearted' Andrew home
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Friends remember gentle and talented young rugby league player at memorial service, after he lost battle with depression.
Aussie freight operator fails to deliver the goods
Wednesday 8 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
A couple spent some of their retirement savings to hire a container to ship their belongings home to Rarotonga. Now the woman who promised to freight their goods has disappeared with the money.
Research voyage, 5km under the sea
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Getting thrown around in the Environmental Station below the deck of the MV Grinna was all part of the adventure for Ocean Minerals Limited assistant researcher Israel Miles.
Sales success gives shop staff a break
Monday 6 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Island Craft managing director Fletcher Melvin says the best thing about bumper Boxing Day trading and sales on the island last week that was all his staff could take paid days off for a well-deserved break.
Voyage north happens at last
Sunday 5 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Tongan cargo vessel Taka-I-Pomana finally set sail for the Northern Group islands on Thursday afternoon, with scenes of happy passengers departing to their home islands and a large crowd at Avatiu Wharf to see them off.
Apparent drop in drink-driving pleases police
Sunday 5 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Crime
The Cook Islands Police Service has praised residents and visitors after dramatic reductions in the number of drivers consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel on New Year’s Eve and the first days of 2020.
Flight cancellations, luggage issues cause anger
Friday 3 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
Following the nightmare experience a family of five had after travelling to Rarotonga on a Jetstar flight, more stories have emerged about disgruntled customers having their flights cancelled, or arriving here minus their luggage.
Brown hits back on ship delays
Friday 3 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Outer Islands
Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Mark Brown says the reason there were delays with providing transport for people wanting to travel to the Northern Group islands is that the government couldn’t put peoples’ lives at risk.
At sea for the New Year
Tuesday 31 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
Tongan cargo vessel Taka-I-Pomana may be the only hope left for 200-plus Northern Group islanders waiting to travel to their home islands. The ship was due to arrive at Rarotonga last night, and yesterday harbour master John Jessie said he expected it would berth at around 10pm.
Police warns against cybercrime
Monday 30 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in National
Cook Islanders are not exempt from facing the legal consequences of cybercrime committed on the world wide web. Katrina Tanirau reports A Facebook spat between a Cook Islands resident and business has highlighted the dangers of social media and posting information and allegations about an individual, their family or business in a public forum of cyberspace. Cook Islands Police has a warning for those committing cybercrimes here or abroad, which impacts on Cook Islands. Normal laws apply when it comes to online scams and hacking, harassment and stalking, sex cases, identity theft and fraud, it says.
Research team spends festive season at sea
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Environment
Seabed minerals voyage looks at reserve area north of Aitutaki.
Problems sour special trip
Saturday 28 December 2019 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Luggage delays prove costly, but generosity of others saves the day.
