Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — China and the South Pacific nation of the Cook Islands signed a comprehensive ... be done hundreds of miles from shore and only if it is environmentally safe.

Even though I don’t cook Chinese food all the time, I can hardly step into my kitchen without encountering ingredients, equipment and cooking methods that can be traced back to China.

From frozen peas to fridges, we’ve rounded up the best and most unforgettable innovations to rock the culinary world since ...

The South Pacific country of Cook ... the only document released publicly by Brown, who earlier said he would sign multiple agreements. The partnership document pledges more funding from China ...

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation ... and Avarua was the only document released ...

"The first concern is the lack of consultation not only with us Cook Islanders but also with New Zealand," said opposition leader Tina Browne, who had pushed for transparency on the deal.

“The first concern is the lack of consultation not only with us Cook Islanders, but also with New Zealand,” said opposition leader Tina Browne, who had pushed for transparency on the deal. China is to ...