Politics
MP returns after three weeks injured in hospital
Friday 27 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
MP Albert Nicholas spent about three weeks at Rarotonga hospital after sustaining injuries in last month’s serious accident in Nikao.
Parliament to address urgent Covid-19 measures
Wednesday 25 March 2020 | Written by Katrina Lintonbon | Published in Politics
The 49th Cook Islands Parliamentary sitting, the first for 2020 will commence today, Wednesday March 25 starting at 1pm.
'I could have caused headaches for the PM'
Thursday 19 March 2020 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Sacked minister acknowledges ‘wheeling and dealing’ with government to fix flood problems that were inundating his home and his neighbours.
Demos pay letter writer
Wednesday 11 March 2020 | Written by Jonathan Milne | Published in Politics
A prolific critic of Government in letters to the country’s newspapers has confirmed he is paid by the Democratic Party to write the letters.
Demos gunning for change
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.
Furore over 'island politics'
Saturday 15 February 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
Government MP denies involvement in termination and suspension of six Pukapuka civil servants.
Demos clear the air on Framheim
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.
Demos boss resigns over Facebook post
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”.
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.