China, Cook Islands and New Zealand

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 is expected to be penned in Beijing next week. Brown told RNZ Pacific the Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship was reciprocal.
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 China and issue its own passports. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said he had not been consulted on the moves by the Cook Islands,
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 Zealand?
Cook Islands PM aims to boost trade ties during China visit
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will visit China next week, the first visit by a leader of the small South Pacific state in a decade, to help improve ties ranging from trade, climate and investment to tourism and infrastructure.
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 Beijing.
Robert Patman: Cook Islands to sign major deal with China
News reports Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is travelling to Beijing on Friday to sign a deal.  Foreign Minister Winston Peters seems to have
NZ, Cook Islanders left in dark over PM's possible China deal - Peters
Mark Brown is travelling to China soon where he is expected to potentially sign an agreement on closer cooperation with Beijing.
Cook Islands set to sign economic pact with China
New Zealand has raised the alarm on a new pact to be signed by China and the Cook Islands, saying its Pacific partner failed to consult with them.
Aussie, New Zealand dollars get respite ahead of China's reopen
The Australian and New Zealand dollars clung to gains on Wednesday ahead of the resumption of trade in Chinese markets, where ...
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New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official's visit
Tensions have risen since Kiribati aligned itself with China in 2019 and signed a series of bilateral deals with Beijing.
Australia bans DeepSeek AI program on govt devices
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all Government devices as it seeks to block “an unacceptable level of security risk” ...
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New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub
has developed close ties to Beijing in recent years, including hosting Chinese police. While New Zealand has been a long-standing development partner, New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston ...
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Philippines and New Zealand in talks for defense pact
Last month, the Philippine Senate ratified the same defense agreement with Japan. The Southeast Asian country has also signed ...