Politics
Govt drops Te Mato Vai bombshell
Wednesday December 05, 2018Government wants the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to replace about a third of the of the pipeline work they laid around the island in stage one of the Te Mato Vai (TMV) project.
New party promises open leadership
Monday December 03, 2018Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) interim president Nandi Glassie says the party will provide a breath of fresh air to the people of the Cook Islands for strong, honest, and open leadership.
Date urged for Ivirua by-election
Wednesday November 28, 2018Democratic opposition leader Terepai Maoate is urging the Speaker of the House to confirm and publicly announce a date for the Ivirua constituency by-election.
Joseph to head new Corrective Services ministry
Wednesday November 28, 2018Teokotai Joseph has been appointed Secretary for the newly-created Ministry of Corrective Services.
UN to support our graduation
Wednesday November 28, 2018The United Nations (UN) remains committed to support the Cook Islands even after the country graduates to developed status (or high income) in the coming year.
Govt ponders TMV legal action
Thursday November 29, 2018Government is considering legal action after “friendly consultation” with contractor China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) over issues with Te Mato Vai project failed.
UN rep presents credentials
Friday November 30, 2018The newly-appointed United Nations (UN) resident coordinator and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) resident representative Dr Simona Marinescu on Monday presented her credentials to prime minister Henry Puna.
TMV legal battle will cost taxpayer: Maoate
Friday November 30, 2018Mounting water project costs and the prospect of expensive, lengthy legal action against a major Chinese company, reinforces the widespread belief that government’s culture of subterfuge – ongoing cover-ups and lack of transparency, will in turn punish the taxpayers of this country for years, says Democratic Party Opposition leader Terepai Maoate.
PM’s partner makes ‘fishy’ visit to Raro
Friday November 30, 2018Clarke Gayford, who hosts TV series Fish of the Day and is also the partner of New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has made a brief visit to our shores to film fishing in the Cook Islands.
