Politics
Prime Minister pushes reform ideas
Saturday 22 March 2014 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna spent the later half of this week on a media blitz promoting the Government’s proposals for political reform.
Cabinet needs to fix 'anomolies'
Thursday 20 March 2014 | Published in Politics
While supporting political reform “in principle”, the opposition Democratic Party says the ruling government must address a number of issues it has identified with a cabinet proposal on overhauling the make-up of Parliament.
Petition puts Murienua seat in limbo
Monday 3 March 2014 | Published in Politics
The political saga in Murienua continues after the filing of a petition by the Cook Islands Party (CIP), which is contesting the results of the recent by-election in the constituency.
CIP 'seriously' considering a petition
Friday 28 February 2014 | Published in Politics
The Cook Islands party (CIP) is “seriously” considering petitioning the results of last week’s Murienua by-election.
Murienua voters go back to ballot boxes today
Wednesday 19 February 2014 | Published in Politics
Murienua voters head to the polls today for the second time in less than six months to elect a member of parliament for the constituency.
2nd CIP by-election candidate withdraws
Thursday 16 January 2014 | Published in Politics
A “stand-in” candidate nominated by the Cook Islands Party to run in the Murienua by-election has withdrawn from the upcoming vote.
George: Rasmussen doesn't own demo party
Wednesday 15 January 2014 | Published in Politics
The ongoing saga regarding the political fate of Teenui-Mapumai Member Of Parliament Norman George continues, after the leader of the demos said he will never have George in the party.
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”.