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Articles by Katrina Lintonbon
Helping anxious kids in tough times
Monday 24 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Education
Cook Islands children have been some of the luckiest in the world in this Covid-19 pandemic, mostly insulated from the damage other children around the world have suffered to their education and wellbeing. But nobody is complacent.
Prison a place of respect
Saturday 22 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Minister of Corrective Services George Angene knows what it’s like being locked behind bars away from his family and civilisation.
Old pipes burst under new pressure
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Several water leaks in the Takitumu and upper Tupapa areas were reported to To Tatou Vai yesterday.
'I AM' gives elder a new lease of life
Friday 21 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
I AM signs are being painted over, but their creator says that won’t stop him spreading words of hope.
Contact-tracing 'crucial' as Covid threatens the Cooks
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
There is debate about making the CookSafe contact tracing system mandatory for organisations, as New Zealand imposes a legal requirement on businesses to offer the safety service.
Locals rally to save the toa trees
Thursday 20 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
A Rarotonga community is uniting ahead of a public meeting about the impact of roadworks on the toa trees at Takitumu School.
The long journey from Manihiki
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Dr Neti Herman’s expertise is in public health – so it’s appropriate she should be first to take the speaker’s rostrum on the return of the USP Plus series, after the coronavirus shutdown.
Social distancing for Kiwis voting in Cooks
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Kiwis who call Cook Islands home will be able to vote in the 2020 New Zealand General Election, from September 30.
Covid in NZ: 'Pray for Dr Joe'
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
* ‘Absolutely correct’ to close border until NZ gets Covid-19 under control – leading surgeon * New Covid case in Auckland: Managed isolation hotel worker attended two Cook Islands church services
Cooks: Give us a break from debt
Wednesday 19 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Cook Islands government has raised the question of debt relief with Australia, saying it is spending money servicing international loans that is needed for critical economic recovery initiatives.
Facing up to the new normal
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
If handbags and jewellery were essential accessories in a pre-Covid world, face masks are proving to be the new “must haves” now.
Dengue risk downgraded in Cooks
Tuesday 18 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Health
Te Marae Ora expresses cautious optimism as dengue reports slow to a halt – but public health staff will remain on high alert.
'If it seems too good to be true, it probably is'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Technology
Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the fear and paranoia created by Covid-19, to prey on Cook Islanders – especially children and the elderly.
'It's okay to be fearful'
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Leading surgeon Dr John Dunn says it’s understandable that people are fearful after the re-emergence of Covid-19 via community transmission in New Zealand.
Downpours forces water authority to turn on taps of new waterworks
Saturday 15 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
To Tatou Vai were presented with two options for the failed Avana and Turangi water intakes - to patch up the old pipes or replace them completely.
New drive to keep our pepe safe on motorbikes
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Tereora College’s year 13 business class students have been working hard on their business plans and products throughout the year with their mentors from businesses around the country.
Tokoroa comes together
Friday 14 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Local
Two confirmed and up to five probable Covid cases in Tokoroa have Pacific people rallying together to support their close knit community.
'Close the border' – Demos
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Opposition leads calls for border to be closed to inbound travellers.
NZ's Pasifika community struggling
Thursday 13 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Small World
Māori and Pacific health experts and organisations were immediately on high alert.
Travel bubble setback
Wednesday 12 August 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Economy
Hopes of a travel bubble between Cook Islands and New Zealand have been dashed after four new cases of Covid-19 in Auckland through community transmission.
