Cook Islands must chart its own course, while honouring ties with NZ says Foreign...

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The Cook Islands must take bold steps to secure its future while honouring its 60-year relationship with New Zealand, Foreign Minister Tingika Elikana told...

Nauru president backs Australian plan to resettle three members of NZYQ cohort

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The Nauruan president has defended his government’s offer to resettle three members of the NZYQ cohort of non-citizens from Australia – described by Australia...

Pacific must get deep-sea mining decisions right, says Tonga Minister

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Tonga’s Minister of Lands, Survey, Planning, and Natural Resources, Dr 'Uhilamoelangi Fasi, has called for a responsible and collaborative approach to deep-sea mining (DSM),...

Winston Peters: New Zealand calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal released

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New Zealand is calling for “consultation and transparency” as a deal struck between the Cook Islands and China is released as tensions over the...

‘Like a doorway’: Australia strengthens legal ties with Pacific nations

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A significant agreement between Australia and select Pacific nations has been described as a crucial “doorway” that will strengthen judicial systems internationally. Signed Monday, the...

Te Pāti Māori co-leader joins protest against ‘aggressive’ Cook Islands PM

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Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning (Monday, Cook Islands time) to protest against Prime...

Fiji Police rule out commercial drug manufacturing

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The Fiji Police Force has ruled out the existence of a large commercial-grade drug manufacturing lab in Fiji. Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu,...

Cook Islands secures $4 million ‘one off’ grant from China for future projects

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Cook Islands will receive a “one off grant” of approximately $4 million (US$2.29 million) from China, following the signing of the Joint Action Plan...

Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government

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Over 400 people have taken to the streets to protest the Cook Islands Prime Minister's recent decisions, which have led to a diplomatic spat...

Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China

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The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with...

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