Cook Islands’ new passport move, China deal leave New Zealand ‘blindsided’
Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with ...
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown criticises New Zealand oversight on China deal
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which ...
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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 ...
Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand ‘ultimatum’
Exclusive: Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed on Wednesday, ...
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 ...
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is ...
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Analysis: NZ Alarmed by Lack of Transparency in Cook Islands-China Pact - TaiwanPlus News
New Zealand is alarmed by the lack of transparency surrounding a potential pact between the Cook Islands and China. The director of the Lowy Institute's Pacific Islands Program speaks to TaiwanPlus ...
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 ...
What does the Cook Islands-China deal mean for New Zealand?
The Cook Islands and China are expected to form a comprehensive strategic partnership, but what does this mean for New ...
"Blindsided": Cook Island-China 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 ...
NZ, Cook Islanders left in dark over PM's possible China deal - Peters
The Cook Islands has backed down from its controversial passport proposal after New Zealand warned it was "willing to punish Cook Islanders", its prime minister, Mark Brown, says. Cook Islands ...
Mana Pasifika Bid For NRL Expansion Unveiled
A bold new chapter in rugby league is set to unfold with the launch of new Auckland franchise Mana Pasifika, Auckland’s official expansion bid to join the National Rugby League (NRL). This ...