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New Zealand and the Cook Islands fall out over China
China signs an agreement with an island nation. America’s regional partners get spooked. The Cook Islands, a sparsely ...
China sees 'in-depth' Cook Islands talks, partnership deal expected
China acknowledged a visit by the Cook Islands leader for the first time on Thursday, amid exasperation in New Zealand that ...
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Backlash grows to Cook Islands PM's plan for China pact
Mark Brown is facing calls to apologise or quit as Cook Islands Prime Minister over his secretive plans to grow ties with ...
Cook Islands prime minister discusses marine, climate and economics in China visit
Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held discussions with institutions on marine science, climate ...
Richmond17h
Icy conditions cause tens of thousands to lose power in the Richmond area
As Tuesday's snow converted into sleet and freezing rain overnight, the number of power outages and vehicle crashes rose ...
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 ...