Wednesday 19 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Former New Zealand Army firearms instructor Tamaiva Tuavera has promised better training and resources for the police to fight crime.
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Government MP denies involvement in termination and suspension of six Pukapuka civil servants.
Friday 14 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
Author of controversial Facebook post William Framhein never held a position of leadership in Democratic Party, says party president.
Wednesday 12 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Democratic Party say William Framhein’s resignation has avoided possible escalation of a “very unfortunate issue”.
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.
Monday 3 February 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
William Framhein apologises to Democratic Party, but not to minister whom he attacked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Friday 27 December 2019 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Politics
Jet charter row heads to court early next year.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.