China and the Cook Islands on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, but the lack of transparency around the details has alarmed New Zealand, the South Pacific state’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, - 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 ...

(UPDATE) WELLINGTON — The Cook Islands has inked a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with former colonial power New Zealand. Prime Minister Mark ...

Hamas has been ordered to release more hostages and multiple speed cameras are down. The Cook Islands has signed a Joint Action Plan for Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) with China ...

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.

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.