Teina Bishop
Cook Islands gear up for national election
Cook Islanders go to the polls on the first of August local time (2 August NZ Time) to choose a new 24 member parliament. Audio
August 1st is election day in the Cook Islands
Cook Islanders go to the polls on the first of August local time (2 August NZ Time) to choose a new 24 member parliament. Audio
Chance of first female PM in Cook Islands
Cook Islanders go to the polls next week with voters on 15 islands electing 24 Members of Parliament. Audio
One Cook Islands movement keeps options open ahead of poll
The leader of the One Cook Islands Movement says he is not promising to align with either of the two major political parties ahead of the general election on June the 14th. Audio
Bishop appeal in the Cooks to be heard from today
The Cook Islands High Court is scheduled to hear an appeal by former MP Teina Bishop against his conviction and jailing on corruption charges.
Cooks opposition accepts QR's decision
The Cook Islands opposition says it will respect the decision of the Queen's Representative who issued a legal opinion that its attempt to remove the government was illegal. Audio
Teina Bishop new Cook Islands opposition leader
The new leader of the Cook Islands opposition has come out swinging after a surprise result which saw him secure six votes from outside his party. Audio
Government and pensioners at odds over taxes
Cook Islands Grey Power says members are willing to be sent to jail to shame the government for making them pay taxes on their pensions. Audio
Cook Islands opposition supports Sunday flights
The Cook Islands opposition says it supports the continuation of Sunday flights between Rarotonga and Aitutaki despite the result of a referendum. Audio
One Cook Islands party could hold balance of power
The new One Cook Islands party is being touted as possibly holding the balance of power when it comes to deciding which party will govern the country. Audio
Cooks candidates contend elections
52 candidates will contest the elections this week in the Cook Islands. Audio
New Cook Islands political party emerges
New approach to politics planned in the Cook Islands with the emergence of a new political force. Audio
10th Forum Education Ministers Meeting opens in Rarotonga
10th Forum Education Ministers Meetings opens in the Cook Islands. Audio