Politics
PM seeks to get new govt in motion
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Politics
A victorious Henry Puna arrived in Rarotonga over the weekend from Manihiki, days after being declared winner of the island’s seat in Parliament.
CIP wins majority in final count
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has won a majority in Parliament after a dramatic final day of vote counting.
Mysterious votes in final count
Saturday 19 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Over 1200 votes were added to Election 2014’s preliminary results after final counting, raising public concern over the handling of special votes.
Cook Islands Party moves ahead
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The 2014 general elections will be going down to the wire after the release of six more final results for constituencies in the outer islands.
Election: Puna in, Rasmussen out
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has secured a majority in Parliament.
Election: Demos in the driver's seat
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Two seats are all that separates the Democratic Party and the Cook Islands Party after final results were released for six more constituencies yesterday.
Election: CIP inches ahead of Demos
Thursday 17 July 2014 | Published in Politics
New election results show the Cook Islands Party is slightly ahead of the rival Democratic Party.
What do you want to see from government?
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics
As the election results are gradually released, CINews asked our Facebook followers what they want to see the elected government focus on over the next four years.
Election: Court battle for Matavera?
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Are arch rivals Kiriau Terepu and Cassey Eggelton about to battle it out in court for the honour of being Matavera’s Member of Parliament?
Election: More results released
Wednesday 16 July 2014 | Published in Politics
A further six successful candidates have been announced, following the election on July 9.
Election campaigns 'lacked substance'
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Campaigns from the two major political parties were pre-occupied with offering ‘lollies’ to voters, instead of focusing on the big issues, says one of the country’s former lawmakers.
Validity of postal votes questioned
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The arrival of postal votes from New Zealand on Friday – two days after election day - has sparked concern over their validity.
Election results announced
Tuesday 15 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Six victorious candidates have been announced by the Electoral Office.
OCI candidates hold 'wrap-up' in Mauke
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Politics
One Cook Islands supporters in Mauke and their Rarotongan counterparts gathered on Friday evening for a campaign “wrap-up” celebration for candidate Tungane (Nane) Williams.
Election: Bitter battle likely in Atiu
Monday 14 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Jubilation over Rose Toki Brown’s victory over political veteran Norman George has quickly faded as allegations of bribery and treating begin to fly in the Atiuan constituency of Teenui-Mapumai.
Final vote count to start Monday
Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Election officials are set to begin their final count of results from last Wednesday’s election.
Low voter turnout skewed by roll numbers?
Saturday 12 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Voter turnout in this week’s General Elections appears to be the lowest in recent memory, but one victorious candidate says the numbers may be misleading.
Election: Mixed reactions from candidates
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Nerves, tears and smiles were all part of election night in the Cook Islands, as candidates huddled around radio and television sets while preliminary results were announced.
Parties quiet on possible coalition
Friday 11 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Party leaders were tight-lipped about the formation of a possible coalition government after Wednesday’s general elections.
Marurai waltzes into office
Thursday 10 July 2014 | Published in Politics
It was a boring election day for Ivirua Member of Parliament Jim Marurai, who ran uncontested on the island of Mangaia.
