Friday 26 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Pacific media freedom groups have appealed to Cook Islands Parliament to step back from its attempt to ban a Cook Islands News journalist.
Thursday 25 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Parliament’s Speaker is to decide this week whether a Cook Islands News article was incorrect and unfair and if the newspaper’s political journalist will be barred from Parliament.
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Titikaveka MP Selina Napa raised the issue of the excessive number of government land cruiser vehicles on the roads and likened this to “showcasing power and status”.
Wednesday 24 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Te Vai Ora Maori members are hopeful their petition will be referred to a select committee despite majority voting against it in Parliament.
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
MPs have objected to what they say was incorrect reporting about MPs’ allowances, and asked the Speaker to require a Cook Islands News journalist’s withdrawal from Parliament.
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Parliaments around the Pacific are part of a new webinar series that gives opportunities for constitutional leaders to promote innovations and responses during the Covid-19 crisis.
Tuesday 23 June 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Parliament last night passed a motion criticising Cook Islands News’ report, “MPs seek allowance top-ups in downturn”. So are they right to be unhappy about the news report – or are they shooting the messenger?
Friday 19 June 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Public dismay at politicians’ push for cash travel entitlements for their partners – at a time others are tightening their belts.
Thursday 18 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says she’s extremely disappointed the Prime Minister has decided to step down in the country’s time of need.
Wednesday 17 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
A succession process for transition to new leadership is underway, after Prime Minister Henry Puna announces he’s standing down.
Friday 12 June 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Pa Enua residents are hoping for a new election date to be set, after their island council elections were delayed by Covid-19 and legal challenges.
Saturday 6 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Motorbike helmets rallies will head to Parliament this month, protest organisers say.
Wednesday 3 June 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
New Zealand Labour Party candidate Nerissa Henry is a proud Cook Islander who is contesting a seat that is usually predominately held by the Opposition National Party.
Saturday 2 May 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The power to allow Cook Islanders and permanent residents to return home lies in the hands of Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Wednesday 29 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament has announced a special sitting tomorrow afternoon, to pass changes to the Covid-19 emergency powers.
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government leaders dismiss pressure for ministerial pay-cuts as political posturing, but say they’ll consider it anyway.
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says she will take a 15 per cent pay cut over the next six months in response to the Covid-19 financial crisis.
Saturday 18 April 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Tina Browne says she will take a 15 per cent pay cut over the next six months in response to the Covid-19 financial crisis.
Sunday 29 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Plans to isolate stranded Cook Islanders in a hotel near Auckland International Airport have been abandoned for now.
Sunday 29 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
Cook Islands High Commission has sent an urgent email to Cook Islanders in New Zealand, warning them to "shelter in place" and not make their own way to the country's quarantine centre near Auckland International Airport.
