Politics
Candidates set for Murienua re-run
Tuesday 14 January 2014 | Published in Politics
Candidates are set for the by-election re-run in the constituency of Murienua.
Bishop's fate is under discussion
Monday 6 January 2014 | Published in Politics
Lips remained sealed after a meeting on Friday between Prime Minster Henry Puna and Aitutaki Member of Parliament Teina Bishop.
'Status quo' for cabinet, says PM
Friday 3 January 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna says the “status quo will prevail” in cabinet, despite having a cabinet member relinquish his portfolio.
Cost of air services could be cut
Wednesday 4 September 2013 | Published in Politics
A New Zealand-based economic research firm says the Cook Islands government could work out a better deal in providing long-haul air services from international cities.
Task force to tackle bad loans
Tuesday 3 September 2013 | Published in Politics
The government will launch a task force in response to a 2012 review of the banking system, with hopes to tackle the issue of bad loans.
PM to hand over forum chair
Monday 2 September 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is in the Marshall Islands to attend the 44th Pacific Islands Forum from September 3 to 6 in Majuro.
Epati honoured at Memorial Service
Wednesday 28 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Political leaders, public servants, and members of the public gathered yesterday to pay their respects to the late Navy Epati.
PM urges women to 'step up' into leadership roles
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Although he’s proud to see women making strides within the upper levels of government, Prime Minister Henry Puna is urging more women to make the jump into elected politics – under the CIP banner.
Australian election next month
Monday 26 August 2013 | Published in Politics
The Australian federal election will be held next month, and those in the Cooks who are registered to vote will need to do so by post, or give notice that they are overseas.
Prospect of by-election
Friday 23 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Atiu member of parliament Norman George is fearless at prospect of being forced to win back his seat in a by-election if he formally resigns from the Cook Islands Party.
George declared CIP member
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai Member of Parliament Norman George is a member of the Cook Islands Party, according to a judgement by the High Court.
Voting opens for Murienua
Thursday 22 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Advance polls opened yesterday for the upcoming Murienua by-election.
Demo tactic 'subversive': PM
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna is calling the opposition’s attempt to force a foreign fishing company to disclose its dealings with government “obstructive”.
Cook Islanders take part in NZ constitutional review
Wednesday 21 August 2013 | Published in Politics
A committee of Cook Islanders has made their voice heard in the ongoing Constitutional review in New Zealand.
George fights for Rakanui
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Teenui-Mapumai member of parliament Norman George has joined another MP in questioning the firing of parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui.
Puna defends Pitt
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister has come out in defence of his special advisor Trevor Pitt, who has been the subject of conflict of interest allegations in relation to his role as a media owner.
Pitt denies allegations
Tuesday 20 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna’s special advisor Trevor Pitt has denied allegations of conflict of interest which stem from his roles as a media owner and an official in the PM’s inner circle.
Questioning our fisheries strategy
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Retired lawyer and amateur fisherman Reuben Tylor, has been a frequent critic of MMR on issues of overfishing as well as its failure to take a sound business approach in its dealings.
Rasmussen challenges Huanan
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen has asked a foreign fishing company to come clean on its dealings with government ministers and officials.
Demo's Toagate bill to 'erase debt'
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
The Democratic Party intends to introduce a bill to Parliament that could alleviate the country of its debt to fuel company Toa Petroleum.