Politics
Election signs in the Cooks
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election season is in full swing, with various campaigns beginning to show their colours around Rarotonga.
Election: 8 weeks to voting day
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments ahead of voting day on July 9.
Stick to the rules, warns Opposition
Friday 16 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is accusing the Cook Islands Party of coming “dangerously” close to breaking electoral laws.
CIP leadership could be reviewed
Thursday 15 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.
CIP plans local pension increase
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Local pensions would be given another boost by a victorious Cook Islands Party, says Finance Minister Mark Brown.
Bishop: Pensions should be tax-free
Wednesday 14 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments ahead of voting day on July 9:
Bishop helps find Telecom investors
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.
Mangaia seat guaranteed - Rasmussen
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.
Politicians promote right to abortions?
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Politics
An American Catholic lobby group has noted that the Cook Islands Government has been promoting the right to abortions in a UN protocol being spearheaded by Minister Nandi Glassie on behalf of the Pacific Group of countries.
Puna travels to Manihiki
Saturday 10 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments ahead of voting day on July 9.
Bishop to campaign in Mauke
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments ahead of voting day on July 9.
MP travel expenses released by govt
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Politics
After a long-running request from CINews, the Government has released travel figures for the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition, and the other 22 Members of Parliament.
Advance voting begins tomorrow
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to voting day on July 9.
Call for more women in Parliament
Thursday 8 May 2014 | Published in Politics
As the country moves towards a July 9 election, Cabinet Minister Nandi Glassie is calling for greater representation of women in the Cook Islands political scene.
Fewer candidates run in 2014 election
Wednesday 7 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to the vote on July 9.
Nominations closed, candidates named
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Politics
With yesterday’s deadline for nominations, incumbent MP’s and political hopefuls have finished the easy work and will be hitting the road on the campaign trail.
MP Pickering not running in election
Tuesday 6 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Nominations closed yesterday for prospective candidates with a flurry of activity at the Ministry of Justice.
Deadline for election nominations today
Monday 5 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election Briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead up to voting day on July 9.
Maggie denies verbal abuse allegations
Saturday 3 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Tupapa Member of Parliament George Maggie has strongly denied allegations of verbally abusing a senior member of the Cook Islands Party.
Bishop: 'I have too much respect for the Prime Minister'
Friday 2 May 2014 | Published in Politics
Election briefs: Keep up to date with the latest election developments in the lead-up to July 9.
