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China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal

No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining.

Reuters · 4d

New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China

New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with Wellington despite the two nations' constitutional ties.

BBC on MSN · 4d

New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal

The Cook Islands is hugely reliant on New Zealand under a longstanding "free association" agreement that provides it with defence and financial support. China's growing influence

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Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected in power cable sabotage

A tanker from the "Russian shadow fleet," sailing under the Cook Islands flag, is suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 underwater power cable. Estonian telecommunications operators reported on ...

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Explainer: The diplomatic row between New Zealand and the Cook Islands

Diplomatic tension between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is growing. Here's what it's about, what China has to do with it, ...

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