China accuses New Zealand’s top spy of spreading ‘false information’
The Cook Islands is at the heart of recent tensions between China and New Zealand. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Continuing hysteria in NZ over Cook Islands’ deal with China
The agreement is being denounced as a threat to New Zealand and used to justify its ongoing integration into US-led plans for ...
To a man with a hammer, everything looks like a nail: Chinese embassy on NZ security intel’s claims
Caption: Screenshot from the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand. In response to reporters' inquiries about comments made by the ...
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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 ...
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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 and his signing of a range of deals with China ...
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 hosts ecumenical World Day of Prayer
The World Day of Prayer International Community has held prayer services in various countries — including the U.S., Hong Kong ...
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 ...
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 ...
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IRSA: China and the Cook Islands: Building the 'Belt and Road' Through Equality, Mutual Benefit, and Win-Win Cooperation
According to International Relations Study Association(IRSA), on the afternoon of February 14, 2025, during the closing of ...
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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, ...