New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties

New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbour signed agreements with China without consultation.
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand,
Cook Islands signs strategic agreement with China
The tiny Pacific nation’s partnership agreement with China was signed amid a furious diplomatic row with New Zealand, its former colonial ruler.
What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with its tiny Pacific neighbour.
Cook Islands' China Deal: Balancing Regional Relationships and Economic Diplomacy
The Cook Islands has unveiled a strategic partnership with China covering areas like deep-sea mining and education, excluding security. Western nations worry about China's growing influence. Prime Minister Mark Brown emphasizes economic diplomacy,
Cook Islanders Protest Deal With China - TaiwanPlus News
A recent deal between China and the Cook Islands has spurred protests in the Islands over controversial deep-sea mining provisions and what some residents perceive as threats to its close ties to New Zealand.
Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest
A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island nation's government showed.
New Zealand Calls for 'Reset' in Relations with Cook Islands Over China Deal
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a reset in government-to-government relations with the Cook Islands after its Pacific neighbor signed agreements with China without consultation.
China’s strategic deal with Cook Islands sparks global debate
China has signed a wide-ranging deal with the Cook Islands, sparking concerns over Beijing’s growing influence in the Pacific. The Cook Islands Prime Minister defended the agreement amid global scrutiny.
Cook Islands PM pledges to release details of China deal
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said he would release soon the full details of a comprehensive strategic partnership deal signed between China and his country, which has raised concerns in New Zealand with which it has constitutional ties.
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Cook Islands’ China Shock: A ‘Frog in the Pot’ Moment for Pacific Security
Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.
Cook Islands opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Mark Brown
Cook Islands News reached out to the Leader of the Opposition Tina Browne for comment on Heather's no confidence motion.
China seeks deeper trust with Cook Islands, Premier Li tells Prime Minister Mark Brown
Multiple cooperation deals signed as Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown talk in Harbin, CCTV ...
Explainer-What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this ...
Cook Islands-China deal details to be revealed 'in the coming days' - Mark Brown
Prime Minister Mark Brown's visit to China has ignited debate about influence in the Pacific and New Zealand's role ...