‘Strategic failure’: Secret China deal raises new fears in the Pacific
The tiny nation of Cook Islands has delivered a significant blow to Australia’s efforts to counter China’s push into the ...
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Cook Islands calling for Kiana in bid to inspire next gen
Cook Islands Moana captain Kiana Takairangi is hoping to inspire the next generation of players to represent their country and make their mark in rugby league’s top-level competitions.
Cook Islands government accused of misleading public on seabed mining
An advocate for ocean conservation and protection claims the Cook Islands government is misleading public into believing the ...
How passports and a deal with China have put New Zealand at odds with its former colony Cook Islands
Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.
Religious debate heats up in Cook Islands
The newly-formed Cook Islands Christian Movement intends to challenge the government on a crimes bill and also lobby to ...
A rare diplomatic spat exposes growing pressures in the Pacific as US, China vie for influence
A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...
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Cook Islands set to sign economic pact with China
New Zealand has raised the alarm on a new pact to be signed by China and the Cook Islands, saying its Pacific partner failed ...
NZ, Cook Islanders left in dark over PM's possible China deal - Peters
Mark Brown is travelling to China soon where he is expected to potentially sign an agreement on closer cooperation with Beijing.
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ADB Appoints Emma Veve as Director General for Pacific
ADB has appointed Emma Veve as Director General of its Pacific Department, where she will be responsible for the department’s vision and strategy in the subregion.
Pacific voyaging shines at Hobart's Wooden Boat Festival
Pacific voyaging is being celebrated at the Australian Wooden Boat festival this year, and some traditional experts hope it ...
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If Cooks wants to have their own foreign policy, then let them be independent – of our aid
The New Zealand government says the Cook Islands has failed to properly consult it on proposed agreements its Prime Minister Mark Brown will be signing in China this week. Brown has now left for China ...
Mediawatch: NZ media in the middle of Asia-Pacific diplomatic drama
On Facebook — at some length — New Zealand-born Kiribati MP Ruth Cross Kwansing blamed “media manufactured drama”. “The New Zealand media seized the opportunity to patronise Kiribati, and the familiar ...