The country’s Seabed Minerals Authority estimates there are 6.7 billion tonnes of mineral-rich nodules on its sea floor, ...

The Cook Islands' new partnership agreement with China is causing concern in New Zealand. This Pacific nation, which maintains a free association with New Zealand, seeks more autonomy, potentially ...

Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China - Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic ...

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

There's controversy over Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer taking part in an anti-government protest in the Cook Islands.

The ex host of Getaway Catriona Rowntree returns to her honeymoon location after nearly 20 years, and reflects on how life ...

The Cook Islands has announced a controversial deal with China focusing on seabed mineral cooperation, stirring tensions with ...

The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact ...

Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands - Beijing’s growing influence in the South ...

A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships ...

A prominent Cook Islands broadcaster says the recently signed comprehensive strategic partnership with China has divided ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would release soon the full details of a comprehensive strategic partnership ...