Opposition 'concerned' by diplomatic row between New Zealand government and the Cook Islands
The Cook Islands PM is in Beijing to sign an agreement with China - but the government says he failed to consult with NZ on the matter, as is required.
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands, part of New Zealand’s realm since 1965, have a unique self-governing status with New Zealand citizenship ...
Factbox-Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands was within the New Zealand borders from 1901. In 1965, it became self governing but in free association with New Zealand. It is a realm country of New Zealand, along with Niue and ...
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Mark Brown on China deal: ‘No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us’
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which ...
Russia Claims Another Village in Eastern Ukraine
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Another Pacific island is set to fall under Chinese influence
The leader of the tiny South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands has flown to China to seal a controversial security deal, in defiance of warnings from its partner New Zealand.