Politics
Bribery allegations in Atiu petition
Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Eight separate allegations of bribery, treating, and undue influence are laid out in court documents recently filed by defeated Atiu candidate Norman George.
Election: No date set for Mitiaro recount
Friday 25 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Officials with the Ministry of Justice have yet to set a date for a recount of votes in Mitiaro, which witnessed a tie in general elections held earlier this month.
Petition funds 'not CIP's business'
Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Accusations that the Democratic Party has received a $100,000 donation from a wealthy foreigner to assist with their election-related legal costs were brushed aside yesterday by Party President Sean Willis.
One Cook Islands 'corrupting' CIP MPs
Thursday 24 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has accused One Cook Islands leader Teina Bishop of trying to lure recently-elected Cook Islands Party MP’s into his fold as part of a coalition government.
Political reform needed: Rasmussen
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Results from this month’s general elections are once again highlighting the need for political reform, says Democratic Party leader Wilkie Rasmussen along with a number of observers.
Govt continues in caretaker role
Wednesday 23 July 2014 | Published in Politics
With court challenges looming, Prime Minister Henry Puna’s newly-elected government will continue to operate in a caretaker role with limited spending powers.
Mystery votes due to walk-in electors
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The appearance of approximately 430 extra votes in the final count of this month’s general election has been attributed to an unexpected surge in declaratory votes.
Demos prepared to form coalition
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Politics
A defiant Wilkie Rasmussen is confident a number of court challenges currently in the works will tilt the results of the election in his team’s favour, ushering in a Democratic Party-led government.
Election: No petitions yet
Tuesday 22 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The first of a number of deadlines for filing petitions passed on Tuesday, with no contesting of final results by either major party.
Bishop slams Puna's '$22,000 flight'
Monday 21 July 2014 | Published in Politics
Travel arrangements that saw Prime Minister Henry Puna arrive from Manihiki on a chartered flight paid for with public funds have been slammed by Aitutaki MP Teina Bishop.
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.
Election: Puna in, Rasmussen out
Friday 18 July 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands Party has secured a majority in Parliament.
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: 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.
