Politics
NZ may have spied on Cook Islands, whistleblower's document's reveal
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Fresh revelations on the Pacific spying saga show the Cook Islands government may have been spied on by the New Zealand government.
By-election brings uncertain times...
Monday 9 March 2015 | Published in Politics
It is a tense time ahead for Cabinet, with the impending Vaipae-Tautu by-election leaving the future of the government uncertain.
Parliament highlight of conference
Saturday 7 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A group of Cook Islands women had the rare opportunity to get an insight into the workings of Parliament on Thursday.
Women take over the House
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A woman’s place was once traditionally thought to be at home.
Wife ready to battle in by-election
Friday 6 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Continuing the legacy of her husband is the aim of the newly-announced Vaipae-Tautu Democratic Party candidate, Teinakore Ioane.
Demos fly the flag in Mitiaro
Thursday 5 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party flag will be flying in Mitiaro after the Court of Appeal dismissed the Cook Islands Party appeal, raising the stakes in the upcoming Vaipae-Tautu by-election.
OCI candidate well respected on Aitutaki
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics
A community leader and mother of 12 will stand for One Cook Islands in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election set to be held at the end of the month.
New step in battling tax cheats
Wednesday 4 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has signed the Cook Islands' 19th Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with the Czech Republic.
Chinese bid for Te Mato Vai stage two
Tuesday 3 March 2015 | Published in Politics
China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation is making a bid to continue with work on Te Mato Vai by tendering for stage two of the $60 million water infrastructure project on Rarotonga.
Ministers face a busy month
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Cabinet is set to sit this week after last week’s weekly meeting was cancelled due to several Ministers’ overseas engagements.
Finance Minister hits back over TCI sale
Monday 2 March 2015 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance Mark Brown has hit back at the Opposition’s claims that the government did not fight to keep Telecom Cook Islands locally owned.
OCI put up own Vaipae candidate
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands have announced they will put forward their own candidate in the Vaipae-Tautu by-election, raising questions about the strength of the Opposition coalition.
PM talks anniversary with McCully
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands 50th anniversary of self-governance was on the agenda when the Prime Minister met with New Zealand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, in Auckland on Thursday (our time).
Interest expenditure low
Sunday 1 March 2015 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Government’s low debt level means the country’s general interest expenditure compared to revenues is low, at an estimated 1.6 per cent on average between the fiscal years 2015 and 2017.
Big shoes to fill in Vaipae-Tautu
Friday 27 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party has big shoes to fill in Vaipae-Tautu, and the party expects to announce a candidate to contest the seat next week.
Presentation pleases Prime Minister
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spoke on behalf of the Cook Islands to the New Zealand Government on Tuesday (our time) this week, asking for more flexibility in New Zealand superannuation laws.
Puna's NZ super presentations 'positive'
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says his presentations to the New Zealand Parliamentary Select Committee on the Social Assistance (Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau) bill were very positive and well received.
Policies about protection too
Thursday 26 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Hydrographic policies are not only about navigation, but protecting the waters of Pacific nations.
Telecom sale 'disappointing'
Wednesday 25 February 2015 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is ‘disappointed’ the Government did not fight harder to keep Telecom Cook Islands locally owned.
Norman's day in court set for April
Tuesday 24 February 2015 | Published in Politics
Norman George is set to have his day in court in April, after suing the Cook Islands Government for $4 million.
