Politics
CIP officials face issues with run-off
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Politics
Officials in the ruling Cook Islands Party admit there are problems surrounding the scheduled run-off between two nominees vying to be the party’s candidate for Ngatangiia at the next general elections.
McCully to attend meetings with PM
Monday 20 February 2017 | Published in Politics
Foreign minister Murray McCully will travel to the Cook Islands tomorrow (Tuesday) to undertake a range of meetings, with prime minister Henry Puna and his cabinet.
PM in New Zealand
Monday 20 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna left for New Zealand last week to attend the Taniwha Dragon Economic Summit as a guest speaker, talking on “The Cooks to corporate China’’.
Puna focus on NZ summit
Monday 13 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is expected to travel to New Zealand this week following his official visit to Singapore that concluded last week.
PM off to Singapore, NZ
Monday 6 February 2017 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna left the country yesterday for an official trip to Singapore and New Zealand.
OPM slams shooting inquiry letter
Monday 6 February 2017 | Published in Politics
Comments made by letter-writer Papa Williams regarding the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into last year’s shooting tragedy have been slammed by an Office of the Prime Minister spokesman.
Political case decision later
Wednesday 7 December 2016 | Published in Politics
Decisions on a matter involving the Application of Declaration of Judgement between Kareroa and Others versus the Attorney General has been reserved and will be heard on a later date by the Cook Islands High Court.
Leaders denied chance to speak
Thursday 1 December 2016 | Published in Politics
Brown didn’t want EU visitors exposed to protest, Aronga Mana claim
Parliament 'lockdown' focus of court hearing
Wednesday 23 November 2016 | Published in Politics
The much-anticipated court hearing on a matter involving the opposition coalition against members of the Cook Islands government will take place on December 5-6 before a full High Court.
Govt tunes out over threats by publisher
Monday 14 November 2016 | Published in Politics
THE GOVERNMENT appears to be ignoring pressure from publisher and columnist George Pitt to drop litigation against him, or face the consequences of Cook Islands Radio and Cook Islands Television being turned off in retaliation.
New code start of crackdown on corruption
Thursday 10 November 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
ANTI-CORRUPTION stalwarts are continuing their push to prevent dodgy dealings among parliamentarians, officials and bureaucrats.
Bishop back in court next week for appeal
Wednesday 9 November 2016 | Published in Politics
FORMER One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop will appear in the High Court next week to appeal against his conviction and sentencing.
Call for more women MPs
Tuesday 1 November 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The SPEAKER of the Parliament Niki Rattle says there is a need for more women politicians in the Cook Islands.
Ministers stay on island this week
Monday 31 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
ALL CABINET ministers will remain on the Rock this week.
Ministers back on the rock
Monday 24 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
ALL CABINET ministers are expected in Rarotonga this week.
PM in NZ to address Cook Island achievers
Thursday 13 October 2016 | Published in Politics
PRIME MINISTER Henry Puna will reach out to Cook Islands achievers in Auckland next week when he delivers the keynote address at a special dinner arranged to honour tertiary graduates.
Leave the past and go forward, says PM
Wednesday 12 October 2016 | Published in Politics
THE BY-ELECTION in Aitutaki on Thursday is a chance for the people to put the past behind them, the Prime Minister Henry Puna said.
Puna's busy week in Rarotonga
Monday 10 October 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna will have a busy week in Rarotonga, playing host to ministers and top ranked delegates from the region this week.
OCI says confidence is high for by-election
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Politics
The ONE Cook Islands Party is confident about the upcoming Arutanga/ Reureu and Nikaupara by-election that will be held on Wednesday.
Questions over DPM's China trip
Monday 10 October 2016 | Published in Politics
Fishing company executive was involved in Bishop loan
