Politics
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.
Three Demo MPs on select committee renounce the same-sex criminal ban
Wednesday 20 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
Same-sex law reform hangs by a thread, as half the MPs from select committee deliberations say their decision was not final.
Atiu by-election win a 'huge endorsement of the Government'
Friday 15 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
After nearly 18 months of controversy and court battles, a third election win for Te-Hani Brown has strengthened the Government’s majority.
Baudinet upbeat, Brown remains mum
Wednesday 13 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Voters eligible for the Atiu by-election have a day to decide where their allegiance lie – Te-Hani Brown or June Baudinet.
Vote-buying allegations rear 'ugly' head on Atiu
Saturday 9 November 2019 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
By-election campaign turns ‘unpleasant’ again, reports Rashneel Kumar.
Stephen Lyon's message to New Zealand: 'I'll be back'
Thursday 7 November 2019 | Written by Anneka Brown | Published in Politics
For the past year, Pacific Divers director Stephen Lyon has been being working towards the goal of becoming the New Zealand National Party candidate for the South Auckland electorate of Botany.
