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Two-way battle – no clear majority as Cook Islands prepares for polls

August 11, 2026

By Rashneel Kumar, editor of the Cook Islands News An exclusive poll reveals a tight election with no clear winner, as the surging Cook Islands United Party (CIUP) challenges the governing Cook Islands Party (CIP) while cost-of-living concerns dominate voter focus. With just two days to go before the country heads to the elections on

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What Andy Burnham means for the arts

August 11, 2026

It seems hopeful at least that the new prime minister does not have to be persuaded of the value of the arts and culture.