Politics
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.
Bishop and Ponia investigations drag on
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Police say they will not leave ‘any stones unturned’ in the investigation into Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop, which has dragged on for nearly two years.
Solar energy project progressing well
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands is well on its way to having every northern group island powered by the sun.
Cabinet looks ahead despite uncertainty
Monday 30 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Despite the uncertain future of government with the Vaipae-Tautu by-election tomorrow, Cabinet has an action-packed week ahead.
All like their chances in Vaipae-Tautu
Saturday 28 March 2015 | Published in Politics
With three days to go until the Vaipae-Tautu by-election, all three political parties are quietly confident they have thrown a winning candidate into the ring.
PM calls for unity on Marae Moana plan
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Government agencies need to put aside their individual concerns and work together to make the proposed Marae Moana marine park a reality.
Puna 'surprised' to cop blame for low morale at Apii Nikao school
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says he is ‘surprised’ to be lumped with blame or responsibility for the level of morale at Apii Nikao.
Sunday flight vote election promise
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister has promised a referendum on the Sunday flights to Aitutaki issue if Cook Islands Party candidate Mona Ioane wins the Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
Energised Nassau looks inviting to Prime Minister
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Prime Minister joked yesterday that he was thinking about retiring to Nassau.
Rules a casualty of political scene, says Rasmussen
Thursday 26 March 2015 | Published in Politics
With its ‘changeable’ boundaries, the political scene in the Cook Islands shows disturbing signs of having little time for fairness and accountability, says Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Govt set to spend extra $1.7 million
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Politics
In a rare political move yesterday, the government gained approval to spend an additional $1.7 million to pay for new coins and ‘top up’ the civil list budget.
Hard work ahead for new Minister
Wednesday 25 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet’s new ‘young gun’ Albert Nicholas has his work cut out for him, as the new Minister for Internal Affairs, Ombudsman, Youth and Sports, and Punanga Nui.
PSC tight-lipped on Ponia
Tuesday 24 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Public Service Commission is keeping quiet over an incident in Auckland involving Marine Resources Secretary Ben Ponia.
Wait for Chinese money best for Apii Nikao, says Brown
Tuesday 24 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Waiting for $10 million from China to build the new Apii Nikao modern learning school is the best solution for the project, says Minister of Finance Mark Brown.
Machinery problems to be looked at
Tuesday 24 March 2015 | Published in Politics
More than $4 million worth of Chinese-donated heavy machinery is headed to its final destination in the outer islands this week, but there are already reports that the machines are suffering mechanical problems.
Fuel pipe plan comes with cost benefits
Tuesday 24 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The debate around the proposal to install a mooring and pipeline just offshore from Rarotonga to allow medium sized tankers to discharge fuel in bulk has been a bit onesided to date. People opposed to the plan have clearly stating their views, but little if anything heard from people who support the idea.
Budget occupies Ministers' time
Monday 23 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet will be sitting tight on Rarotonga this week with a busy week of budget negotiations set to go ahead.