Politics
Minister calls for changes after election turmoil
Monday 29 September 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands still has no confirmed government more than two months after a general election.
Puna to advise QR to summon Parliament
Saturday 27 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna will be advising the Head of State to summon Parliament early next week, says his chief advisor.
Puna and Glassie conclude NYC visit
Saturday 27 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna returns this weekend from New York City where he attended a series of meetings, including the high level United Nations Climate Summit.
Political reform is imperative: first time voter
Saturday 27 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Thomas Tarurongo Wynne moved home to the Cooks in 2011 to take on his role as Tereora College’s guidance counsellor.
Demos take back Tamarua seat
Friday 26 September 2014 | Published in Politics
A High Court decision has resulted in the Democratic Party eliminating what was a slim one-seat majority held by the Cook Islands Party.
BREAKING NEWS: Demos win Tamarua
Thursday 25 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Court hands Tamarua back to the Demos, CIP loses majority
Mitiaro by-election to be held within 2 months
Wednesday 24 September 2014 | Published in Politics
A by-election will be held on the island of Mitiaro in November, says the official in charge of elections in the Cook Islands.
Demos not dismayed with petition results
Saturday 20 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With five of their petitions dismissed, the Democratic Party has not lost their fighting spirit, says party leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Cyclone centre top priority for new Penrhyn MP
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Politics
After successfully fighting off a petition by Democratic Party candidate Wilkie Rasmussen – Willie John of the Cook Islands Party wants to return to Penrhyn to celebrate with his people and start work on his priority projects for the island.
Petitions withdrawn, by-election for Mitiaro
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Two petitions contesting last July’s election result in Mitiaro will not be heard by the High Court, paving the way for an upcoming by-election.
Publication in contempt of court?
Friday 19 September 2014 | Published in Politics
A local newspaper has drawn the scorn of the High Court after publishing a story questioning whether Chief Justice Thomas Weston has been politically biased during electoral petition proceedings.
Atiu MP's ready for action
Thursday 18 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With electoral petitions behind them, recently elected MP’s Nandi Glassie and Rose Toki Brown from the island of Atiu say they are ready to hit the ground running.
2 more petitions dismissed
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Two more petitions have been dismissed by the High Court, leaving the slim one-seat majority of the current Cook Islands Party-led caretaker government intact.
Ioane retains Vaipae-Tautu seat
Wednesday 17 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament Mona Ioane has retained his Aitutaki seat after the dismissal of an electoral petition in his home constituency of Vaipae-Tautu.
Petition decision today
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Politics
A decision on the petition for the constituency of Vaipae-Tautu in Aitutaki will be delivered in court today.
Parliamentarians attend women's rights conference
Tuesday 16 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Two female Parliamentarians from the Cook Islands recently attended an overseas conference aimed to progress women’s rights and promote sexual and reproductive health.
Aitutaki petition rolls on
Monday 15 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition hearings concerning the constituency of Vaipae-Tautu in Aitutaki kept court in session late into the day on Friday.
Aitutaki petition rolls into day 2
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition hearings concerning the constituency of Vaipae-Tautu in Aitutaki kept court in session late into the day on Friday.
Bishop investigation back to square one?
Sunday 14 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop’s lawyer is concerned the ongoing investigation of the politician is back at square one after a recent visit by law enforcement officials from New Zealand.
3 petitions dismissed, 4 decisions to come
Friday 12 September 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has survived through three out of seven petitions, keeping them in majority territory with a tight one-seat lead.
