Politics
Leadership move 'bold,' says Brown
Thursday 28 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
FINANCE minister Mark Brown has labelled Opposition’s move to nominate Teenui-Mapumai Member of Parliament (MP) Rose Brown as their new leader a “bold move.”
Court verdict 'minor setback,' says Bishop
Wednesday 27 July 2016 | Published in Politics
THE HIGH profile trial of Teina Bishop has ended for the time being, with the long-serving parliamentarian now considering his options to appeal the guilty verdict handed down by the jury last week.
PM, ministers in FIU spotlight
Tuesday 26 July 2016 | Published in Politics
The PRIME minister and two cabinet ministers have been the focus of a multi-pronged Financial Intelligence Unit investigation that has been completed and handed to police.
Parliament clerk biased, says Tuavera
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Published in Politics
CLERK OF Parliament John Tangi has shown his bias against members of the opposition by withdrawing the approval of three opposition members to attend a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) meeting in Brisbane, Australia, says Ngatangiia MP Tamaiva Tuavera.
Brown to lead the opposition
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai member of Parliament Rose Brown has become the first woman in Cook Islands history to lead an opposition coalition.
Finance minister in Fiji meetings
Saturday 23 July 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
FINANCE minister Mark Brown was one of the ministers from around the region who signed a joint submission to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Fiji earlier this week to ensure Pacific voices are better heard in international meetings.
Tuavera to Weston: 'Sack the PM!'
Wednesday 13 July 2016 | Written by Richard Moore | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Tamaiva Tuavera wants Chief Justice Tom Weston to sack prime minister Henry Puna.
'Clean' offer could tempt Nicholas
Monday 4 July 2016 | Published in Politics
IF THE opposition coalition were to offer him deputy prime ministership, Internal Affairs minister Albert Nicholas says he’d take it, providing the offer was made in “nice clean circumstances.”
PM hits back at opposition
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE BATTLE for power between the government and the opposition is intensifying with the Prime Minister Henry Puna accusing the opposition of “simply clutching at straws in its grab for power.”
Brown deflects 'circus' blame
Thursday 30 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE OPPOSITION are the ones turning the Cook Islands parliament into a circus, not the government, says Finance minister Mark Brown.
Nicholas: 'Demos have lost the plot'
Wednesday 29 June 2016 | Published in Politics
INTERNAL Affairs Albert Nicholas has confirmed he was present at the controversial Monday June 20 sitting of parliament solely to support MP Rose Brown.
Bishop stands trial next month
Monday 27 June 2016 | Published in Politics
OPPOSITION leader and Aitutaki MP Teinakore Bishop will stand trial in a high profile case at the Cook Islands High Court next month.
Rose Brown 'blindsided' - PM Puna
Monday 27 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna says Cook Islands Party MP Rose Toki Brown, who crossed floor to support the opposition coalition’s bid to overthrow the government, was “blindsided by some scheming people in the background.”
Brown signs up Paris agreement
Monday 27 June 2016 | Published in Politics
FINANCE minister Mark Brown yesterday signed the Paris Agreement in New York making the Cook Islands the 176th country to sign up.
Neutrality of advice questioned
Friday 24 June 2016 | Published in Politics
Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters should not have sought legal advice from the government’s Solicitor General because the Crown Law office lacks impartiality, says former Speaker of Parliament Norman George.
No job threat, says PM
Friday 24 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna says his leadership is under no threat despite the attempt from the Opposition coalition to overthrow his government earlier this week.
QR's decision quicker than thought
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Published in Politics
Up until Tuesday afternoon, Cook Islanders at home and abroad believed Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters had not reached a decision on the opposition coalition-initiated parliamentary sitting that took place on Monday.
Prime Minister expected to speak today
Thursday 23 June 2016 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna is expected to comment on the latest political upheaval in the country in his absence, today.
CIP to Rose Brown: “You're forgiven'
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE RULING Cook Islands Party has acknowledged that although MP Rose Brown crossed the floor to support the opposition coalition this week, she’ll be welcomed back because they need her support.
QR sides with government
Wednesday 22 June 2016 | Published in Politics
THE QUEEN’S Representative has agreed with the government’s position that parliament was properly adjourned sine die on Friday, effectively quashing intense speculation that the country would be led by a woman prime minister for the first time.
