Cook Islands PM Mark Brown criticises New Zealand oversight on China deal
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which ...
"Blindsided": Cook Island-China came out of left field, Winston Peters says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the deal between the Cook Islands and China came out of left field for not only New Zealand, but the people of the Coo ...
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is ...
Cook Islands’ new passport move, China deal leave New Zealand ‘blindsided’
Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with ...
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New Zealand says 'blindsided' by Cook Islands' China overture
SYDNEY: New Zealand said on Friday (Feb 7) it had been "blindsided" by the Cook Islands' plans to sign a major agreement with ...
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Kerre Woodham: With any perks come responsibilities
The Cook Islands are expected to sign a deal with China, a move that has blindsided New Zealand. Kerre Woodham has some thoughts.
New Zealand Hints at Letting More Foreign Investors Buy Homes
New Zealand needs to create an economy and rules that are attractive to wealthy overseas investors, which could include ...
PM Must Condemn Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan
“The Prime Minister must be crystal clear in condemning crimes against humanity and the US President’s stated plans to ...
Cook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Winston Peters ‘blindsided’ by China move
The Foreign Affairs Minister’s office is aware of media reporting suggesting the Cook Islands has backed down from its ...
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.
Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’
Exclusive: Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed on Wednesday, ...
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‘Do Not See Eye To Eye’: NZ And Cook Islands At Odds Over Diplomatic Issues
We can confirm that there are a number of issues on which New Zealand and the Cook Islands Government currently do not see ...