Politics
Election: Arborist wants to cut spending
Thursday 22 May 2014 | Published in Politics
If elected, Akaoa Democratic Party candidate and trained arborist Nooroa Baker says he’ll set his sights on hacking away at what he describes as excessive government spending.
Brown launches re-election campaign
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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Election: 'David vs Goliath' battle in Atiu
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics
One of the most-watched contests in this election will be going down in Atiu, where Rose Toki Brown is preparing for a David versus Goliath-style battle against Norman George.
PM's office denies pearl fund allegations
Tuesday 20 May 2014 | Published in Politics
The Office of Prime Minister Henry Puna denies knowledge of an alleged grant funding request by the nation’s leader to support the growth of his pearl farm in Manihiki.
Puna returns from Manihiki pearl forum
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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McCully can't get enough of Raro
Monday 19 May 2014 | Published in Politics
With three trips to the Cook Islands already under his belt this year, New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is set for another visit.
Election: More voters registered
Saturday 17 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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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
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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
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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
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Bishop helps find Telecom investors
Tuesday 13 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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Mangaia seat guaranteed - Rasmussen
Monday 12 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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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
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Bishop to campaign in Mauke
Friday 9 May 2014 | Published in Politics
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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
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