Politics
Message to PM: Quit or be booted out
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna should take a hike, and a new government should be formed in the New Year.
A big year for politics and infrastructure
Wednesday 31 December 2014 | Published in Politics
January Consultations over Te Mato Vai, Rarotonga’s $62 million water mains project, began in earnest.
Demos on path to Aitutaki win says Rasmussen
Tuesday 30 December 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party candidate for the Vaipae-Tautu by-election in Aitutaki, Kete Ioane ,had his nomination lodged at the Electoral Office
Job loss follows Atiu mayor's conviction
Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Atiu mayor and business owner George Taoro James Brown has been stripped of his mayoral role after being convicted on a charge of receiving stolen goods.
Bishop investigation drags on, but police decline to comment
Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics
An investigation into Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop is continuing and it appears no progress has been made on a case that has dragged on for almost two years.
Act gives you right to appeal denial of official information
Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Law Society through a number of planned articles aims to share information and explanations on laws that impact on people in their everyday lives.
BCI move to NZ payments system could have wide-ranging benefits
Monday 29 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Minister of Finance Mark Brown is appointing a team to look into the feasibility of the Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI) joining the New Zealand payments system.
Troubled' party to appeal again
Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Just when you thought the electoral petition drama was over, the Cook Islands Party has announced plans to appeal High Court decision on Mitiaro.
Date set for February by-election
Wednesday 24 December 2014 | Published in Politics
A date has been set to decide the last seat in parliament, hopefully signalling an end to months of waiting and speculation over the final outcome of the general election.
QR declines to make comment
Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Queens Representative Tom Marsters has no comment to make on the latest round of political wrangling says his official secretary, Anthony Brown.
Henry Puna – 'I'm here to stay'
Tuesday 23 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has finally broken his silence on threats against his government by the Democratic Party, alleging he is here to stay.
Bishop in line to be next Prime Minister
Saturday 20 December 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop could be the leader of a Government in the making if a coalition between One Cook Islands and the Democratic Party is accepted, ending the reign of the Cook Islands Party.
Norman asks the crucial question
Friday 19 December 2014 | Published in Politics
If they want to form a government the Democratic Party must act quickly or face the dissolution of parliament, says a lawyer and political veteran.
Demo caucus consider next move
Thursday 18 December 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party caucus and party leader Wilkie Rasmussen met today in a closed session to discuss the “way from here” in the wake of Tuesday’s court decisions.
Demos to form a Government?
Wednesday 17 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Following yesterday’s petition decisions the Democratic Party is confident it can form a Government to oust the Cook Islands Party.
Christmas comes early for Demos as Vaipai-Tautu takes the spotlight
Wednesday 17 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Just when everyone thought it was all over, the future of the Government now rests on a by-election in Aitutaki.
Govt's future down to two voters
Tuesday 16 December 2014 | Published in Politics
The future of the Cook Islands Government still hangs in the balance, resting on the eligibility of two voters as the Mitiaro Election Hearing continues today.
Politicians wait for the 'crunch'
Monday 15 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Although the year winds down for Christmas, it is also crunch time for Government.
Crucial hearing looms...
Saturday 13 December 2014 | Published in Politics
With the Mitiaro Petition High Court Hearing set to start on Monday, many are asking whether the Cook Islands will have a new Government by Christmas.
Busy day at Government House
Thursday 11 December 2014 | Published in Politics
Government House was buzzing with activity yesterday as Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters and his wife Tuaine accepted the credentials of two new foreign diplomats.
