Politics
Demos boss faces suspension or dismissal for lying to police
Saturday 8 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Confidential discussions in Democratic Party caucus to decide whether chief of staff will keep his job.
Demos boss admits lying to police about Facebook post
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
William Framhein apologises to Democratic Party, but not to minister whom he attacked.
Calls for Demos to be sacked
Saturday 1 February 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Politics
Culture Minister George Maggie is calling for the sacking of the Democratic Party staff member behind an “inappropriate post” from Mona Ioane’s funeral.
Politicking at funeral
Friday 31 January 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has been forced to publicly apologise to Mona Ioane Sr and his family and to MP George Maggie for an “inappropriate” social media post from Mona Ioane Jr’s funeral service.
Electric George: Save money, save the planet
Sunday 19 January 2020 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Politics
You might notice something different about the Minister of Culture George Maggie these days – but you won’t hear it.
Sneak peek at big new Chamber
Monday 13 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The main entrance will be framed by handcrafted wooden archway created by carver Henry Tavioni.
Demos: PM should not take the credit for Marae Moana
Thursday 9 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition has slammed Prime Minister Henry Puna’s decision to speak about the Marae Moana ocean sanctuary at a paid event in United States yesterday.
PM gives 'behind the scenes' insight
Tuesday 7 January 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Americans will pay from $10 to $58 per person to hear the Cook Islands Prime Minister speak in San Francisco tomorrow.
Flight case adjourned
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Jet charter row heads to court early next year.
PM dodges bullet on pageant question
Thursday 19 December 2019 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has refused to be drawn into a debate on the country’s well-known pageant dispute.
'Disappointment': MPs extend same-sex ban
Saturday 14 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
After renewed political arguments about imposing jail terms for men who have same-sex relations, MPs are flying in the face of a pink-dollar boycott by unanimously agreeing to prolong the ban.
MPs to be allowed 'natural' flowers
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government and Opposition leaders agree: MPs should be allowed to wear ei in the Parliament.
Wages delay 'unacceptable' – PM
Thursday 12 December 2019 | Written by Moana Makapelu Lee | Published in Politics
Henry Puna has slated a four-year delay to paying Te Maeva Nui security and kitchen staff.
Arbitration chases Chinese pipelayer
Tuesday 10 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Government enters arbitration with Chinese contractor, in hopes of recovering millions paid to repair shonky water pipes.
Two deputy clerks
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament will appoint two deputy clerks under its new business plan, says Clerk Tangata Vainerere.
Telcom Bill poses challenges
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Although it may pose as challenging, delivering an effective telecommunications service within the Cook Islands is still viable.
Parliament to receive interim report on Crimes Bill
Monday 9 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Parliament will receive an update on the Crimes Bill which has decriminalised homosexuality.
NZ High Commissioner Tessa Temata dies, aged 52
Sunday 8 December 2019 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
New Zealand's respected High Commissioner to Cook Islands has died this morning, after a short battle with cancer.
$32k med-evac charter goes to court
Saturday 7 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Former Demos candidate alleges there was no medical emergency, just political expediency.
MPs' Crowning glory
Thursday 5 December 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MPs will sit this month in a 4½ star resort, because Parliament’s renovations aren’t finished.
