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.

WELLINGTON (Reuters) -A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by ...

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 ...