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From New Zealand realm to sovereign recognition: understanding the Cook Islands
Malay Mail
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February 10, 2025
WELLINGTON, Feb 10 — The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) The country in 2021 had a population of 15,040. Ongoing New...
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
Associated Press
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February 10, 2025
BEIJING (AP) — China insisted on Monday that a visit this week by the prime minister of the Cook Islands to Beijing is not meant to conspire against anyone in the South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the tiny...
Cook Islands families and businesses set New Year resolutions
Pacific Media Network
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Tata Toeta, an 80-year-old mother of six, continues to live a life of independence and service to her community. Living alone in Arorangi and voluntarily caring for stray dogs, Toeta spends her time making traditional head eis, a skill she has...
Factbox-Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
KFGO - North Dakota
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February 10, 2025
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) The country in 2021 had a population of 15,040. ONGOING NEW...
New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
The Guardian
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February 10, 2025
A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit Pacific countries, after New Zealand said the Cook Islands failed to properly consult on its plans to deepen ties with China amid growing concerns over Beijing’s push for influence in the region....
No security deal with China, assures Cook Islands PM Brown
Pacific News Service
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Cook Islands’ agreement with China will not include any security aspects, Prime Minister Mark Brown assured Thursday. Brown, who is flying to China today with his delegation for a state visit from 10-14 February, will sign a Joint Action Plan for...
Backlash grows to Cook Islands PM's plan for China pact
The Scone Advocate
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February 13, 2025
The prime minister insists the tie-up, which has not been released, is an economic agreement - without a security dimension that might trouble Australia and New Zealand - which will help his country's fisheries, maritime transport and deepsea...
State visit to China- strengthening the Cook Islands’ global partnerships: Foreign…
Pacific News Service
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Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown will undertake a State visit to China from 10 – 14 February, reinforcing the Cook Islands’ commitment to diversified international partnerships that support national development. At the invitation of the...
'Do not see eye to eye': NZ and Cook Islands at odds over diplomatic issues
RNZ
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February 5, 2025
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Rarotonga. 8 February 2024 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Eleisha Foon New Zealand and the Cook Islands are not seeing eye to eye on a...
'Do not see eye to eye': NZ and Cook Islands at odds over diplomatic issues
RNZ
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February 5, 2025
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, left, and Foreign Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters in Rarotonga. 8 February 2024 Photo: RNZ Pacific / Eleisha Foon New Zealand and the Cook Islands are not seeing eye to eye on a...
Analysis: Anger in Cook Islands at recent moves
1News
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As the Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown jets off to China along with his sizeable delegation, he must know he has seriously misjudged the mood of the country he represents, writes 1News Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver. The people there...
Trump’s push on deep sea mining leaves Nauru’s commercial ambitions ‘out in cold’
Asia Pacific Report
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May 5, 2025
By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Nauru’s ambition to commercially mine the seabed is likely at risk following President Donald Trump’s executive order last month aimed at fast-tracking ocean mining, anti-deep sea mining advocates...
Explainer: Diplomatic row between NZ, Cook Islands
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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February 10, 2025
A series of events has frustrated New Zealand, with the latest being the island nation’s prime minister going to China where he is set to sign a “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” without consulting with New Zealand on its contents. While the...
New Caledonia bans ‘dangerous’ seabed mining for half a century
Pacific News Service
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New Caledonia last week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restrictive in the… The law blocks all commercial exploration,...
New Zealand chides Cook Islands for ‘lack of transparency’
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand criticised its close Pacific partner the Cook Islands on Wednesday for showing a “lack of transparency”, following reports that it is about to sign a cooperation deal with China. Wellington raised its concerns ahead of a reported state...
Protest rising over Cook Islands push for passport, pact with China
1News
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A public protest march is planned in Rarotonga as the Cook Islands makes further moves that locals fear is fracturing their country's relationship with New Zealand. Cook Islands United political party leader Teariki Heather told 1News the march...
Cook Islands govt puts NZ citizenship at risk
1News
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For months, the New Zealand and Cook Islands governments have been embroiled in a standoff which could have resulted in the people there losing their New Zealand citizenship status. Documents released to 1News under the Official Information Act...
Cook Islands govt's controversial plan to cut NZ citizenship
1News
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For months, the New Zealand and Cook Islands governments have been embroiled in a standoff which could have resulted in the people there losing their New Zealand citizenship status. Documents released to 1News under the Official Information Act...
TOURISM TALANOA | Going beyond the postcard
The Fiji Times
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July 31, 2025
THERE’S no doubt that Fiji has long mastered the art of postcard perfection. Our aquamarine waters, swaying palms and warm, friendly smiles have graced countless brochures and screens, captivating the hearts of visitors from around the world. But...
New Caledonia bans 'dangerous' seabed mining for half a cent...
Modern Ghana
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New Caledonia this week imposed a 50-year ban on deep-sea mining across its entire maritime zone – a rare and sweeping move that places the French Pacific territory among the most restrictive in the world on seabed extraction. The law blocks all...