Politics

Sarakura declared new Penrhyn MP

Saturday 16 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

The wife of the former deputy prime minister, recently convicted of corruption charges and awaiting sentencing, is the new Member of Parliament for Penrhyn.

National


Tapaitau tops preliminary count

Wednesday 13 March 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

The preliminary results of the Penrhyn by-election held yesterday shows a close race between Sarakura Tapaitau, wife of the former MP, and Cook Islands Party candidate Vaine Wichman.

National


Penrhyn ‘ready to vote’

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Voters in the Cook Islands’ northern group island of Penrhyn head to the polls today for a by-election.

Local


Opposition leader calls for review of treaty obligations after immigration ruling

Tuesday 12 March 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics

The Leader of the Opposition is calling on Government to review and reconsider its approach to treaty obligations and the legislative process, to ensure that future legislation fully complies with the constitutional requirements and principles of separation of powers.

Economy


Four-way battle for Penrhyn seat

Saturday 24 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Four candidates, including the wife of the former MP and deputy prime minister, will contest the 2024 Penrhyn by-election to be held next month.

National


Cooks women MPs at Power Forum

Thursday 22 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands women parliamentarians are in New Zealand attending a Pacific Women in Power Forum that began this week.

Local


Cook Islands Party picks Wichman for Penrhyn by-election

Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Politics

Development economist Vaine Iriano Wichman is the Cook Islands Party candidate for the Penrhyn (Tongareva) by-election to be held next month.

National


Government seeks $16.5m in Supplementary Budget

Monday 19 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Parliament, Politics

The Government seeks an additional $16.5 million through a Supplementary Budget to be tabled in today’s first Parliament sitting of the year.

National


Nicholas ‘honoured’ to be appointed Deputy Prime Minister

Saturday 17 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown yesterday appointed Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM), breaking a longstanding leadership convention. Rashneel Kumar reports.

National


Albert Nicholas appointed Deputy Prime Minister

Friday 16 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in BREAKING NEWS, National, Politics

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has confirmed the appointment of Albert Nicholas as the country’s Deputy Prime Minister (DPM).

BREAKING NEWS


Foreign Affairs Minister Elikana co-chairs Pacific-Japan ministerial meet

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Politics

The newly-appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tingika Elikana co-chaired the 5th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM) Ministerial Interim Meeting in Suva on Sunday with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa.

National


‘Stick to politics’: Te Ipukarea Society slams Peters’ deep sea mining comments

Tuesday 13 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Environment, National, Politics

Cook Islands environmental organisation Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) has slammed comments made by New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters about deep sea mining.

Environment


Penrhyn ‘one of our safe seats’: PM Brown

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown, leader of the Cook Islands Party (CIP), expressed confidence in retaining the Penrhyn seat during the March 12 by-election.

National


The race for Deputy PM: ‘The needs of the country must come first’

Monday 12 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands Prime Minster hasn’t decided on a new Deputy PM, but is considering both Rarotonga and Pa Enua candidates, prioritising national needs over tradition.

National


New Minister ‘hits the ground running’

Friday 9 February 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in National, Politics

The newly-appointed Cabinet Minister Tingika Elikana hit the ground running, travelling to Fiji yesterday afternoon, hours after he was sworn in at the Office of the Prime Minister in front of the King's Representative, other Cabinet Ministers, and families. Candice Luke reports.

National


Elikana sworn in as new Cabinet Minister

Thursday 8 February 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Pukapuka-Nassau MP Tingika Elikana is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Marine Resources and Parliamentary Services.

Economy


Penrhyn by-election date confirmed

Wednesday 7 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands United Party will not nominate a candidate for the Penrhyn By-election.

National


No person is above the law: Brown

Saturday 3 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, Local, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed Tongareva seat is vacant after former deputy prime minister Robert Tapaitau’s conviction, triggering a by-election within 60 days.

Court


Tapaitau remains in office, awaiting removal process

Friday 2 February 2024 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Court, Economy, National, Parliament, Politics

Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister remains in office despite conviction while awaiting formal removal process and potential appeal.

Court


No charges against Ex-NZ MP: Daughter speaks following explosive family feud on Aitutaki

Wednesday 10 January 2024 | Written by Candice Luke | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

Cook Islands Police will not pursue charges against former New Zealand National Party government minister who was alleged to have assaulted his sister at their mother’s funeral in Aitutaki. Candice Luke reports.

Local


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