At the heart of the matter is a major deal set to be signed between the Cook Islands and China this week, one that observers have called a “diplomatic victory” for Beijing and a potential turn ...

New Zealand seeks transparency from Cook Islands on China agreements China says it sees Cook Islands as important South Pacific partner Cook Islands opposition questions lack of consultation on ...

WELLINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held discussions with institutions on marine science, climate resilience and economic cooperation so ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has an obligation to seek advice on military options regarding the Cook Islands crisis. Photo / Alex Burton The Cabinet must decide today how to deal with the Cook ...

The Cook Islands is a self-governing country in free association with New Zealand, which provides budget support and commits to defend the South Pacific nation, whose people are New Zealand citizens.

WELLINGTON, - Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Discusses Marine, Climate and Economics in China Visit By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown said on Thursday he had held ...

New Zealand Voices Renewed Concern as Cook Islands PM Eyes Agreement With China By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) -New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime ...

Cook Islands prime minister Mark Brown’s Beijing visit this week – the first by leader of the nation in a decade – has sparked concerns over China’s expansion plans in the region.

New Zealand and the Cook Islands are in the middle of a diplomatic row. A series of events has frustrated New Zealand, with the latest being the island nation’s Prime Minister going to China ...