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Cook Islands PM beats no-confidence motion, attacks NZ

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown will retain his role after fighting off a no-confidence bid from the opposition.

AAP

Cook Islands Strikes Deal With China On Seabed Minerals

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches.

International Business Times

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 benefits it may bring

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New Zealand to seek Cook Islands reset over China pact

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has used a policy address to remind the Cook Islands of their responsibilities under a longstanding pact with New Zealand.

AAP

Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand

The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact provoked a rare diplomatic clash with the nation’s chief benefactor, New Zealand, and protests at home

The Independent UK

Hundreds march to Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose deal with China

Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand

The Independent UK

Cook Islands releases China pact amid pro-NZ protests

Hundreds of Cook Islanders have rallied in favour of keeping their association with New Zealand as details of a new pact with China were released.

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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 risking relationship with New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

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 ties with New Zealand

The Guardian - AU

Pacific pitch: new bid's grand plans for NRL expansion

A bid team based out of Auckland have told the NRL they want to play games in Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands each year, representing the people of the Pacific.

AAP

Backlash grows to Cook Islands PM's plan for China pact

Mark Brown is facing calls to apologise or quit as Cook Islands Prime Minister over his secretive plans to grow ties with China.

AAP

Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands

Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands

The Independent UK

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 South Pacific, despite the trip stirring up a diplomatic spat between the tiny nation and its chief benefactor, New Zealand

The Independent UK

Why a China deal has set off a Cook Islands-New Zealand spat

The strategic agreement comes as Beijing moves to deepen its ties in the Pacific region.

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The Guardian - AU

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 expected to sign in Beijing this week

AAP

Cook Islands set to sign economic pact with China

New Zealand has raised the alarm on a new pact to be signed by China and the Cook Islands, saying its Pacific partner failed to consult with them.

AAP

PNG claim Pacific Bowl with big win over Cook Islands

The PNG Kumuls beat Cook Islands 42-20 to win the Pacific Bowl and can secure a Pacific Championships promotion with a win over New Zealand next week.

AAP

Jennings hat-trick fires Fiji to win over Cook Islands

Fiji have turned on the razzle dazzle in a 56-6 win over Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships as Viliame Kikau ran riot.

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Fiji beat Cook Islands to keep World Cup dream alive

Fiji winger Vitalina Naikore has starred in an 18-6 Pacific Championships win in Suva over Cook Islands and are one win away from a maiden World Cup spot.

Fortune

Why the rich turn to a tiny South Pacific island nation to shelter their wealth

The Cook Islands trust is referred to as the gold standard in asset protection.

AAP

Iro wants to be trailblazer for Cook Islands in NRL

Kayal Iro looms as an option for New Zealand in the Pacific Championships, but the Cronulla centre will prioritise being a trailblazer for the Cook Islands.

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Spectrum Mobile Cuts Off Data Roaming on Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Certain Foreign Countries

Plan on traveling to the Cook Islands? Better find WiFi if you want to make a call or use the internet

The Guardian - AU

Here be nodules: will deep-sea mineral riches divide the Pacific family?

Members of the Pacific Islands Forums are weighing the economic potential of sea floor mining against possible harm to ocean ecosystems

AAP

Nauru walkout stuns Pacific summit before landmark deal

Nauru President David Adeang says he isn't pulling his country from the Pacific Islands Forum, while Australia will offer resettlement to Tuvalu residents.

AAP

Pacific dancing to Australia's tune on climate, says PM

Anthony Albanese has stepped quickly into stride on the Cook Islands as he prepares for crunch talks with Pacific Islands Forum leaders.

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