The Pacific country's prime minister has nevertheless touted the benefits of the potentially multi-billion-dollar industry, saying previously that the Cook Islands needs to protect itself against ...

The Cook Islands has a free association agreement with ... to ensure that it is well targeted and delivers good value for money," Peters’ office said in a statement issued late last month.

The Cook Islands is the latest Pacific country to strengthen its ties with China New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a ...

Photo: AP Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has nevertheless touted the benefits of the potentially multibillion-dollar industry, saying last year that the country needs to protect itself against ...