Politics
Rumours cause distress
Friday 9 November 2018 | Published in Politics
A spokesperson for the family of Ivirua MP Tony Armstrong has called for an end to what they describe as a “distressing series of rumours” making the rounds through the “coconut wireless”.
Finding peace in prison
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Politics
George Maggie was in and out of prison for 24 years before he learned how to control his mind.
By-election verdict reserved
Thursday 8 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The Court of Appeal has reserved its decision on whether an interim stay on a by-election in the Rakahanga electorate, brought about by last week’s resignation of MP Toka Hagai, will stand or be lifted.
Prime minister off to APEC meeting
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister and Foreign Affairs minister Henry Puna will join Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders in a dialogue with APEC Leaders hosted by Papua New Guinea in Port Moresby later this month.
PM cancels China trip, but Maggie goes
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna is understood to have cancelled a planned trip to China this week after Rakahanga Cook Islands Party MP Toka Hagai abruptly resigned his seat late last week.
PM urged to 'come clean' on Nicholas
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
RAPPA Democratic Party candidate in the June 2018 elections, Dr Teina Rongo, has challenged prime minister Henry Puna, deputy prime minister Mark Brown and the Speaker of Parliament, Niki Rattle, to “come clean” on the whereabouts of former Cabinet minister and Member of Parliament Albert Nicholas.
Rakahanga MP resigns
Wednesday 7 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Rakahanga MP Toka Hagai has resigned his seat following a Court of Appeal hearing involving Democratic Party leader Tina Browne.
Second sitting next month
Tuesday 6 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The second session of Parliament post 2018 general election will be held next month, confirmed the acting Clerk of Parliament Tangata Vainerere.
Minister Maggie heads to China
Monday 5 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Business Trade Investment Board minister George Maggie will be in China this week to attend the China International Import Expo (CIIE) which will be held from November 5 to 10.
Mokoroa reveals plans for Nikao-Panama
Saturday 3 November 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Minister for Police and Internal Affairs and Nikao-Panama MP Vaine (Mac) Mokoroa has reassured his people that he will keep his constituency abreast of all developments.
Ratification of PACER put on hold
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands ratification of the PACER Plus Agreement is on hold, says deputy prime minister and Finance minister Mark Brown.
Immigration law changes progress
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Progress towards legislative changes to the Immigration law continues with near-final consultations to be facilitated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration (MFAI) on proposals for Immigration legislation and regulations over the next month.
Trump better off on another planet - Puna
Friday 2 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Prime minister Henry Puna says if he could eject US president Donald Trump to another planet, he would.
Wright-Koteka new High Commissioner
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Published in Politics
Elizabeth Wright-Koteka will be the Cook Islands’ next High Commissioner to New Zealand.
Ministry issues dog Audit
Thursday 1 November 2018 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Cook Islands government ministries have a real problem when it comes to documentation supporting their figures in official financial statements.
Trade deal approval on hold
Wednesday 31 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has decided to put its ratification of the regional trade deal known as PACER (Pacific Agreement on Closer Economic Relations) Plus on hold.
Water project is 'still affordable'
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Despite a $75 million bill that the government is paying for the Te Mato Vai project, financial secretary Garth Henderson says it is still “affordable”.
Parliament of little interest to most Cook Islands youth
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Politics
The problem of engaging with youth to encourage them to take more of an interest in Parliament was addressed at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) conference last week.
TMV cost pushed 'incorrectly'
Tuesday 30 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The government’s ambitious Te Mato Vai (TMV) project was never a $60 million scheme, says financial secretary Garth Henderson.
Report backs TMV quality concerns
Saturday 27 October 2018 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Financial secretary Garth Henderson has confirmed there are ongoing issues concerning the Te Mato Vai (TMV) stage one project, built by a Chinese contractor.