Politics
Govt vehicles go under the hammer
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
A range of Cook Islands government vehicles is going under the hammer soon as part of a community auction to get rid of transportation which is ‘surplus to requirements’.
PM expected back early in the week
Monday 20 April 2015 | Published in Politics
It looks likely that most Cabinet Ministers will be on Rarotonga this week.
Ponia to face disciplinary action
Saturday 18 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Action is being taken to address the reportedly drunken behaviour of Ministry of Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia at an international conference two months ago.
QR helps honour memory of our brave war effort
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters has arrived in Aotearoa to attend a number of events commemorating the contributions of Cook Islands soldiers to New Zealand’s war effort between 1914 and 1918.
Transport on PM's agenda
Friday 17 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Transport arrangements for Pa Enua residents to attend Te Maeva Nui celebrations is high on Prime Minister Henry Puna’s agenda on a short trip to Tahiti.
Demo conference endorses coalition with OCI
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Newly-elected Democratic Party leader William (Smiley) Heather says the party’s conference this week provided overwhelming endorsement for the party’s continued coalition with the One Cook Islands Party.
Not guilty plea means assault case adjourned till late July
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
A total of nine people charged with assault appeared before the High Court and Justice of the Peace Pae Tuteru on Thursday, April 9.
Super fund members given choice of investments
Thursday 16 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands National Superannuation Fund (CINSF) has adopted a new statement of investment policies and objectives (SIPO), which will provide fund members with choice in terms of investment.
Puna emphasises Mangaia visit for handover of machinery only
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
An official delegation returned to Rarotonga on Saturday after attending a welcome for Chinese-funded heavy machinery on the outer island of Mangaia.
It's a long, long way to Tipperary
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Today we revive a regular column by Wilkie Rasmussen, lawyer, former politician and until recently, leader of the Democratic Party.
Heather off to Mauke
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Most Cabinet Ministers will on Rarotonga this week, returning from a number of official engagements.
PM addresses Apii Nikao concerns
Tuesday 14 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Efforts to reach a solution to the Apii Nikao school rebuild issues have taken a small step forward.
New leader will be chosen at Demo Party conference
Thursday 9 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Wilkie Rasmussen has stepped down as the leader of the Democratic Party, leaving the path clear for a new leader to be chosen at their national conference next week.
Poor planning will kill tourism, says MP
Wednesday 8 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party MP for Ngatangiia Tama Tuavera says poor planning by Te Mato Vai will kill the tourism industry in Muri.
PM will keep flights promise
Sunday 5 April 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister says he will deliver on his Vaipae-Tautu election promise of a long-awaited referendum on Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
Australian VIP's visit a first
Thursday 2 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop made a historic stop in the Cook Islands on Tuesday, becoming the first Australian Foreign Minister to visit Rarotonga.
Huge win for CIP in Vaipae-Tautu
Thursday 2 April 2015 | Published in Politics
In a landslide victory Mona Ioane has won the Vaipae-Tautu by-election, finally cementing the Cook Islands Party as the government, almost seven months after last year’s General Election.
By-election result 'predictable'
Thursday 2 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Lawyer and former MP Norman George says the result of Tuesday’s Vaipae-Tautu by-election was ‘predictable’.
PM seeks aid with Te Maeva Nui transport
Wednesday 1 April 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has reached out to French Polynesia, New Zealand, and Samoa for help with transport of people from the Pa Enua to Rarotonga for this year’s Te Maeva Nui celebrations.
Australian visitor in quick-stop talks
Tuesday 31 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will talk regional development with Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop during her quick stop in Rarotonga today.
