Politics
Minister Heather's powers curbed?
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Politics
The Opposition party is calling for an explanation from Prime Minister Henry Puna and his government in regards to the conduct of Ministry of Infrastructure and Planning (MOIP) minister Teariki Heather.
Delegates attend mining conferences
Tuesday 4 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Two Cook Islands delegates attended two mining-related conferences last month in Sydney.
Issues of the nation
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Politics
Businessman Brian Baudinet’s views on the nation’s issues is presented in today’s CI News.
Ministers set for budget tabling
Saturday 1 June 2013 | Published in Politics
All members of cabinet will be in-country this week as the annual budget is set to be released mid-week.
Projects to support public service
Wednesday 29 May 2013 | Published in Politics
A $3 million fund is helping the Cook Islands government with technical assistance projects.
Minister denies road rage
Tuesday 28 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Cabinet minister Nandi Glassie was the driver of a government vehicle involved in a fender-bender at the Film Raro screening on Saturday evening.
Cleaning up the community
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Ruatonga residents, including members of the Ruatonga Mapu (dressed in green), celebrated the launch of a wheelie bin project that aims to keep the area clean and green.
Film Raro teams enjoy VIP status
Monday 27 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Around 100 people were invited to the High Commission’s VIP tent for dinner and drinks prior to the Film Raro screening on Saturday.
Council of Women host visitors
Saturday 25 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Council of Women (CINCW) held a special event with a distinguished guest Friday -- US deputy chief of mission Marie Damour.
Ministers to open harbours
Saturday 25 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna and Finance Minister Mark Brown will travel to Mitiaro and Mauke next week to officially open the islands’ newly redeveloped harbours.
HOM appointment process underway
Thursday 23 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The process of filling in the top jobs at four government offices is finally getting underway after being delayed due to ongoing budget negotiations.
PM opening disaster displacement meet
Saturday 18 May 2013 | Published in Politics
All cabinet ministers are in the Cook Islands this week as a regional conference to tackle human displacement kicks off.
Opposition leader supports MP's criticism
Tuesday 14 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The leader of the opposition has supported Titikaveka MP Selina Napa’s recent criticism of government.
Judge says law needs updating
Saturday 11 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Justice Dame Judith Potter has just completed her first two-week sitting in the Cook Islands High Court and has enjoyed the experience.
HOM jobs up for grabs
Thursday 9 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The top jobs at four government ministries are up for grabs – but be in quick, the deadline is tomorrow.
'Vaka jumping' case set for July
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Politics
A judge will hear Norman George’s ‘vaka jumping’ case in July, and parties must file all submissions in two weeks’ time.
Gay couples' rights need protecting
Monday 6 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Same-sex marriage is part of equality under the law, says human rights advocate Lynnsay Rongokea Francis.
Brown out of country this week
Saturday 4 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Only the finance minister is out of the country this week, with the five others based in Rarotonga.
PM deflecting shameless: Opposition
Friday 3 May 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is shamelessly deflecting his own government’s mishaps onto the former Democratic Party government claims opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
PM blames Demos for pension tax issue
Thursday 2 May 2013 | Published in Politics
The prime minister has implied the pension tax debacle is the fault of the previous government for not informing pensioners they have to pay tax.
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