Cook Islands is free to change that status but has not.” In fact, the Declaration nowhere defines the scope and nature of bilateral “consultations.” Moreover, it explicitly affirms the Cook ...

WELLINGTON: The Cook Islands said Saturday (Feb 22) it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches. A copy of ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed minerals after ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a livestream on Facebook earlier this month. Photo / via video The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China ...