カテゴリー: Cook Islands
Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defence and security declaration, ending a year-long diplomatic ro…
Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea mining for critical mineralsDeep below the surface of the Pacific Ocean, the seafloor is dotted with clusters of brown and black rocks, each cont…
After the Pacific nation struck deals with Beijing, New Zealand abruptly cut off millions of dollars in critical aid and fundingOn a remote stretch of land in the Cook Islands lies a second world war airstrip. Once used as a wartime supply route by Ame…
Wellington says it has paused payment of some funding until Pacific island nation takes steps to ‘repair the relationship and restore trust’New Zealand has halted millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over the “breadth and content” of agre…
Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bringStanding under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament this week, Fe’ena Syme-Buchanan questioned a controversi…
Agreement includes sections on deep-sea mining and education, document shows, as opposition accuses PM of risking relationship with New ZealandA strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education…
Mark Brown says Beijing deal that covers trade, investment, oceans, infrastructure and transport complements ties with New ZealandThe Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on t…
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this weekA diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit Pacific countries, after New Zealand said the Cook Islands f…
Pacific leaders are increasingly concerned that Washington’s actions in the region conflict with their objectivesA delay by the US in providing crucial funding to Pacific Island nations is fuelling concern in the region – but questions about the compet…
Practical ways to minimise your carbon footprint when travelling to Pacific islands without compromising your trip The price of paradise? Read our series on the environmental impact of tourism in the Pacific and how new approaches can make a difference…
New push to attract visitors focuses on environment and culture, as experts call for better monitoring of sustainability pledgesThe resort lies on the fringes of one of the world’s largest barrier reefs. Powered by solar energy, in an effort to reduce …
Leaders discussed phasing out fossil fuels and navigating Washington and Beijing’s battle for regional dominance, all while internal tensions bubbled below the surfaceLeaders from Pacific island countries – together with Australia and New Zealand – hav…
Climate change and rising strategic competition among issues facing leaders at region’s most important political gathering The leaders of Pacific nations will gather in the Cook Islands this week for the most closely watched meeting on the regional cal…
The US has been racing to reopen embassies and deepen links with Pacific countries in wake of Solomon Islands security pact with ChinaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily new…
Two tankers flying the flag of the remote Pacific archipelago are alleged to have been involved in subterfuge shipping of Iranian oilTwo tankers flying the flag of the Cook Islands have been scrubbed from the islands’ shipping registry after allegation…