Rarotonga crime stats challenged
Data released by police shows 300 incidents were reported to Rarotonga Police during January and February this year, compared ...
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens
The Cook Islands may be small but the ambitions of its leader are mighty. A range of deals Prime Minister Mark Brown signed ...
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Cook Islands PM beats no-confidence vote, slams New Zealand
The Cook Islands' prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming "misinformation" from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country. The parliament voted ...
Cook Islands PM survives no-confidence vote over China pact
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived on Wednesday a vote of no confidence in parliament brought by the opposition over deals he struck with China that strained relations with New Zealand.
Cook Islands: Mangaia residents turn to land and sea amidst shipping delays
The residents of the Cook Islands Southern Group Island continue to endure ongoing hardships due to inconsistent shipping ...
New Zealand’s top spy warns on China’s influence in the Pacific, backs Five Eyes
New Zealand’s top spy has warned of the security risks posed by China’s growing influence in the Pacific and said his agency ...
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Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest
Cook Islands releases plan for pact signed with China Deal spans seabed mining, disaster relief and cultural ties Protesters support existing ties with New Zealand New Zealand calls for release of ...
Cook Islands’ China deal a ‘nightmare scenario’ for Australia
New Zealand is facing its own ‘Solomon Islands moment’ over a shock deal between China and the Cook Islands that clears the way for Beijing to build critical infrastructure and a persistent presence ...
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Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed minerals after ...
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Cook Islands PM overcomes no-confidence vote
The Cook Islands' prime minister survived a no-confidence vote Wednesday, blaming "misinformation" from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilizing his Pacific country. The parliament voted 13 ...
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China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
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 ...
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Cook Islands PM defends additional $1.8 million Crown Law funding
The Cook Islands supplementary budget’s allocation for Crown Law addresses urgent staff retention and recruitment needs, ...