Politics
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.
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.
Turepu sets up ministerial office
Saturday 17 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Cabinet ministers will be in-country this week as the government prepares for the upcoming announcement of a new Deputy Prime Minister.
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.
Marsters settling into QR role
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
After a week on the job, newly inaugurated Queen’s Representative Tom Marsters is settling into his new role.
'Game on' says Demo's man
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party candidate James Beer formally submitted his nomination for the upcoming by-election in Murienua yesterday.
PM backs Tuariki, slams Demo leader
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Prime Minister Henry Puna has stepped forward to support Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki in next month’s by-election in Murienua.
Colagate gains exposure online
Friday 16 August 2013 | Published in Politics
A Facebook page which aims to spread information on the Colagate affair has generated more than 1000 likes.
Public servant's sacking queried
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Member of parliament Selina Napa wants more details surrounding the firing of parliamentary clerk Tupuna Rakanui.
Secretary's job secure
Thursday 15 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Agriculture minister Kiriau Turepu dismissed speculation yesterday that his ministry’s secretary was in the process of being terminated.
Snap election call 'bizarre'
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition Leader Wilkie Rasmussen’s call for a snap election has been described by Prime Minister Henry Puna as “bizarre”.
Rasmussen on Tuariki's split
Wednesday 14 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling Cook Islands Party (CIP) Murienua candidate Kaota Tuariki’s move to the party a “desertion of the Democratic Party”.
Call for PM to step down
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Opposition leader Wilkie Rasmussen is calling for a snap election, saying the Prime Minister should step down because he has lost control of the government.
Bishop 'let off too easily': MP
Tuesday 13 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Democratic Party MP Selina Napa has criticised the government’s reaction to corruption allegations against cabinet minister Teina Bishop, saying he should be removed from cabinet.
Tuariki aims to keep seat in CIP
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Cook Islands Party candidate Kaota Tuariki is at work getting his Murienua by-election campaign off the ground, and has his sights set on retaining the seat for the CIP.
Praises for Sir Frederick
Monday 12 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Sir Frederick Goodwin officially passed on the title of Head of State to newly inaugurated Tom Marsters last Friday in a historic ceremony at the National Auditorium.
New Queen's rep honoured
Saturday 10 August 2013 | Published in Politics
Tom Marsters was formally inaugurated as Queen’s Representative yesterday in a historic ceremony at the National Auditorium.