Cook Islands
- Asia Pacific, Business, China, Cook Islands, Critical minerals, Deep-sea mining, Environment, Kiribati, Mining, Oceans, Pacific islands, US foreign policy, US news
In the depths of the ocean, a new contest between the US and China emerges
Around the Cook Islands, the world’s two most powerful countries are exploring the possibility of deep-sea min…
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Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies
After the Pacific nation struck deals with Beijing, New Zealand abruptly cut off millions of dollars in critic…
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New Zealand halts millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over deals struck with China
Wellington says it has paused payment of some funding until Pacific island nation takes steps to ‘repair the r…
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On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate
Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benef…
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Cook Islands releases terms of deal with China amid protests about lack of transparency
Agreement includes sections on deep-sea mining and education, document shows, as opposition accuses PM of risk…
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Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
Mark Brown says Beijing deal that covers trade, investment, oceans, infrastructure and transport complements t…
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New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expecte…
- Asia Pacific, China, Cook Islands, Micronesia, Pacific islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Palau, Papua New Guinea, US foreign policy, US news
US funding delays hurt the Pacific – but there are bigger worries | Terence Wesley-Smith and Gerard Finin
Pacific leaders are increasingly concerned that Washington’s actions in the region conflict with their objecti…
- Asia Pacific, Climate crisis, Cook Islands, Environment, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Pacific islands, South Pacific, Tahiti, Travel, Vanuatu
Short hops and economy class: five expert tips on how to reduce your emissions on holiday
Practical ways to minimise your carbon footprint when travelling to Pacific islands without compromising your …
- Asia Pacific, Climate crisis, Cook Islands, Environment, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Pacific islands, Palau, Samoa, South Pacific, Sustainable development, Tahiti, Travel, Vanuatu, World news
Paradise cost: the Pacific islands changing the future of tourism
New push to attract visitors focuses on environment and culture, as experts call for better monitoring of sust…
- Australia news, China, Cook Islands, New Zealand, Pacific islands, Pacific Islands Forum, World news
Climate crisis and China-US rivalry: five top takeaways from the Pacific’s most important summit
Leaders discussed phasing out fossil fuels and navigating Washington and Beijing’s battle for regional dominan…
- Asia Pacific, Australia news, Cook Islands, Fiji, Nauru, New Zealand, Pacific islands, Pacific Islands Forum
Pacific Islands Forum: what is it and why does it matter?
Climate change and rising strategic competition among issues facing leaders at region’s most important politic…
- Anthony Albanese, Asia Pacific, Australia news, China, Cook Islands, Pacific islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Solomon Islands, US news
Pacific Islands Forum: four leaders fail to attend as China-US rivalry takes centre stage
The US has been racing to reopen embassies and deepen links with Pacific countries in wake of Solomon Islands …
- Asia Pacific, Commodities, Cook Islands, Iran, Oil, Oil and gas companies, Pacific islands, World news
Cook Islands-flagged tankers scrubbed for alleged sanctions-busting
Two tankers flying the flag of the remote Pacific archipelago are alleged to have been involved in subterfuge …
- Asia Pacific, Cook Islands, Pacific islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Palau, South Pacific, Vanuatu, World news
Future of Pacific Islands Forum in doubt as north-south rift emerges
Exclusive: Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia and Nauru question whether to remain members amid bullyin…