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New Zealand and the Cook Islands fall out over China
The Cook Islands needs trade and investment. Its economy depends on tourism, and, having graduated to “high-income” status in ...
China says a visit by Cook Islands’ prime minister isn’t meant to antagonize others in South Pacific
China says a visit this week by the Cook Islands' prime minister to Beijing was not meant to conspire against anyone in the ...
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 ...
Factbox-Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands was within the New Zealand borders from 1901. In 1965, it became self governing but in free association with New Zealand. It is a realm country of New Zealand, along with Niue and ...
New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements ...
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 about, what China has to do with it, and why it matters.