Politics

Herrmann reaffirms commitment to work closely with Fiji

Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Economy, National, Politics

Secretary for Foreign Affairs and Immigration Tepaeru Herrmann reaffirmed Cook Islands commitment to work closely with Fiji to expand air and sea connectivity, to promote trade and investment and people to people links.

Economy


Cannabis accused allowed to travel

Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

An incoming passenger who was arrested at the Rarotonga International Airport on Saturday morning has been allowed to travel back to New Zealand.

National


PM gives evidence at high profile trial

Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Court, Crime, National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown has given evidence on the fourth day of a Judge alone trial where he was questioned about his suspended deputy Robert Tapaitau and former director of the National Environment Service, Nga Puna.

Court


Fiji PM in search for former Cooks sailors

Monday 12 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, Fiji, Local, National, Politics, Regional

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, who is due to visit the Cook Islands later in the year, is hoping to reunite with a group of Cook Islands sailors who were held hostage in the Indian Ocean by Tamil Tigers pirates in the late 1980s.

52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023


Prime Minister gets ceremonial welcome home

Wednesday 7 June 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown got the full welcome when he arrived back in Rarotonga.

National


Concerns raised over EO’s absence from Rakahanga

Tuesday 16 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Local, National, Outer Islands, Politics

The executive officer (EO) for Rakahanga has been asked to return to the island after concern raised about his alleged frequent absences.

Local


Titikaveka MP uses Constituency Fund to buy roasters for his village

Thursday 4 May 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Politics

The four tapere (sub-district) of Titikaveka – Tikioki, Akapuao, Turoa and Vaimaanga – have received roasters which will help lighten their cooking duties in upcoming community events.

National


Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in 52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023, National, Politics, Regional

The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.

52nd Pacific Islands Forum 2023


PM Brown discusses sustainable long-term development partnership with South Korean counterpart

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Prime Minister Mark Brown is in South Korea this week, as part of his engagements with the Asian Development Bank.

National


Cook Islands and China talk forward co-operation

Thursday 20 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Cook Island Prime Minister, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration the Hon. Mark Brown met with the Ambassador for the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to New Zealand and the Cook Islands, His Excellency, Wang Xiaolong in Rarotonga yesterday.

National


Decriminalising homosexuality: Opposition MPs say new Bill contravenes God’s law

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Sweeping changes to the Crimes Act, including the decriminalising of homosexuality, were passed in Cook Islands Parliament, despite some strong views that the changes will contravene God’s law.

National


Parliament passes $60k tax free threshold for Pa Enua

Saturday 15 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

People living in the Pa Enua won’t be paying tax unless they earn over $60,000 a year, thanks to the passing of a new Bill.

National


Parliament debates ‘Pa Enua $60k tax-free threshold’ Bill

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Outer Islands, Politics

Debate on the Bill creating a tax-free threshold of $60,000 for the Pa Enua residents is underway.

National


Parliament briefs

Friday 14 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Politics

Minister for Health Rose Toki-Brown says Te Marae Ora (TMO) has a plan in place not only for Mangaia but for all Pa Enua to have dentists.

National


Opposition raises concern over Government’s push for seabed mining

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

Opposition leader Tina Browne has spoken out in Parliament about her concerns with the Government’s pace in pushing ahead with seabed mineral exploration.

National


Cook Islands United Party faces hefty legal bill

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

The Cook Islands United Party could be facing a costs order of more than $30,000 for their failed electoral petitions, but the party leader says he has “no regrets”.

National


Key bills in Parliament

Tuesday 11 April 2023 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in National, Politics

A number of key bills including amendments to the Crimes Bill will be presented in the second meeting of the 18th Parliament which starts at 1pm today.

National


Term limits eased for Cook Islands Democratic party leaders

Wednesday 5 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in National, Politics

A new remit for the Cook Islands Democratic Party will relax the four-year term limit for its leaders.

National


PM assured AUKUS deal will not breach Rarotonga Treaty

Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by Matthew Littlewood | Published in Environment, National, Politics

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has said he has received assurances that the recent Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) proposals will not contravene the Treaty of Rarotonga.

Environment


Parliament to sit for more than 40 days

Thursday 30 March 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Local, National, Politics

Over 40 days - a massive improvement on the number of Parliament sittings, have been marked down in the ‘Draft Sitting Programme’ calendar which has been set by the Business Committee.

Local


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