Politics
Puna still PM
Thursday 11 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s political career is set to continue after the Cook Islands High Court’s dismissal of an electoral petition yesterday.
Manihiki petition underway
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With Prime Minister Henry Puna in attendance, hearings began in Avarua Courthouse yesterday concerning a petition for the Northern Group island of Manihiki.
Glassie petition Dismissed
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Incumbent Member of Parliament Nandi Glassie will be returning to Parliament for another term in office after a petition lodged by his opponent in last July’s general election was dismissed by the High Court.
Willie John holds on in Penrhyn
Wednesday 10 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen loses bid to reclaim seat
Outstanding legislative matters on hold until Parliament sitting
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With petitions steadily being dealt with by the High Court, a long awaited sitting of Parliament is looming along with the handling of a number of outstanding legislative matters.
Witnesses wired into Rarotonga for petition hearings
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition hearings for islands in the Northern Group got underway yesterday in the High Court utilising video conferencing technology – a first in Cook Islands history.Proceedings for a petition lodged by Wilkie Rasmussen began in the morning, where the Democratic Party leader is alleging multiple counts of bribery in Penrhyn during the run up to […]
Road safety campaign begins as motor vehicle crashes rise
Tuesday 9 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Police are concerned with the alarming rise in the number of motor vehicle crashes on Rarotonga roads.
No scheduled start date for Parliament sitting
Monday 8 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Officials with Cook Islands Parliament are currently awaiting the outcomes of eight petitions before dates will be finalised for the House’s first sitting since July’s General Elections.
Southern group petitions down to the wire
Saturday 6 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition proceedings concerning constituencies in Mangaia and Atiu ran late into the day yesterday, with no imminent decisions.
Electoral petition hearings underway
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Petition proceedings have begun for electoral petitions concerning constituencies in Mangaia and Atiu.
Petitions go high-tech, saving thousands
Wednesday 3 September 2014 | Published in Politics
Tens of thousands of dollars will be saved in charter costs after an announcement by the Cook Islands High Court that it will be using Skype when electoral petitions are heard for Manihiki and Penrhyn.
Countdown to the New Zealand election
Monday 1 September 2014 | Published in Politics
With only three weeks to go until the New Zealand election, the High Commission has issued a guide for voters in the Cook Islands.
Election: Petitions begin Monday
Saturday 30 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Finalisation of the next government of the Cook Islands is imminent, with the beginning of the High Court’s petition hearings next week.
Politics behind suspensions in Atiu?
Friday 29 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party Leader Wilkie Rasmussen is alleging three public servants in Atiu have been suspended to intimidate them into not participating in next week’s petition hearings.
CIP ship is sinking, says Opposition
Saturday 23 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen says a government announcement of heavy machinery destined for the outer islands is part of the Cook Islands Party’s broader post-petition agenda.
Puna to attend conference in Apia
Friday 22 August 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands has a long-standing commitment to participating in the upcoming Small Island Developing States Conference in Samoa, says caretaker Prime Minister Henry Puna.
Puna to attend office opening in Auckland
Thursday 21 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Caretaker Prime Minister Henry Puna has been invited by non-governmental organisation Conservation International to attend the opening of their New Zealand office.
Election: Petition likely in Mitiaro
Wednesday 20 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Mitiaro’s next Member of Parliament could be decided by the High Court, as it appears the island’s election results will be the subject of two petitions.
Money on three more election petitions
Saturday 16 August 2014 | Published in Politics
Security costs have been paid for three more petitions, including two that will decide the political fates of Prime Minister Henry Puna and Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen.
Demos continue support for Rasmussen
Friday 15 August 2014 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party is firmly behind the leadership of Wilkie Rasmussen, reads a statement released yesterday by the party.