China, Cook Islands

NZ Government concerned regarding Cook Islands-China agreements
The New Zealand Government says the Cook Islands has failed to properly consult it on proposed agreements Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will be signing in China this week. Brown has now left for China without further consultation,
Cook Islands rejects New Zealand’s oversight of China deal
There is no need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us,' Premier Brown says, referring to China ties, upcoming deal with Beijing - Anadolu Ajansı
Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will visit China next week, the first visit by a leader of the small South Pacific state in a decade, to help improve ties ranging from trade, climate and investment to tourism and infrastructure.
Cook Islands PM heads to China in the wake of a diplomatic spat with New Zealand
A diplomatic spat has erupted between New Zealand and the Cook Islands over plans by Rarotonga to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Beijing.
New Zealand says 'blindsided' by Cook Islands' China overture
SYDNEY: New Zealand said on Friday (Feb 7) it had been "blindsided" by the Cook Islands' plans to sign a major agreement with China and issue its own passports. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he had not been consulted on the moves by the Cook Islands,
"Blindsided": Cook Island-China deal came out of left field, Winston Peters says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the deal between the Cook Islands and China came out of left field for not only New Zealand, but the people of the Coo
How passports and a deal with China have put New Zealand at odds with its former colony Cook Islands
Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.
Cook Islands PM Brown offered state visit to China later this month
The state visit was initially announced in December 2024, during a visit by Dr Zhaoxu Ma, the Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China.
Cook Islands set to sign economic pact with China
New Zealand has raised the alarm on a new pact to be signed by China and the Cook Islands, saying its Pacific partner failed to consult with them.
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‘Strategic failure’: Secret China deal raises new fears in the Pacific
The small but strategically important Cook Islands has blindsided its neighbours with the news its Prime Minister is ...
Cook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Winston Peters ‘blindsided’ by China move
The Foreign Affairs Minister’s office is aware of media reporting suggesting the Cook Islands has backed down from its ...
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Cook Islands calling for Kiana in bid to inspire next gen
Cook Islands Moana captain Kiana Takairangi is hoping to inspire the next generation of players to represent their country and make their mark in rugby league’s top-level competitions.
The tale of a St. Augustine couple's sailing and surfing odyssey, from Caribbean to Fiji
On a sailboat from the Caribbean to the South Pacific, a St. Augustine husband and wife spent five years surfing the waves ...