China, New Zealand and Cook Islands

China, the Cook Islands – and New Zealand’s struggle for influence in the Pacific
By signing a deal with Beijing, the Cook Islands is asserting its independence – in a stark challenge to New Zealand’s Pacific strategy.
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
New Zealand government alarmed by Cook Islands deal with China
The Cook Islands’ pact with China has been furiously denounced by New Zealand as breaching the neo-colonial constitutional arrangements with its Pacific neighbour.
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 Voices Renewed Concern as Cook Islands PM Eyes Agreement With China
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday at a press conference New Zealand expected transparency and consultation with Cook Islands after its prime minister, Mark Brown, announced that he was heading to China seeking a partnership in national development including infrastructure, trade and the economy.
New Zealand urged not to overreact in Cook Islands dispute
New Zealand needs to ensure it does not become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands, says an international relations specialist at Victoria University of Wellington.
Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres)
NZ concerned as Cook Islands PM eyes China deals
New Zealand has repeatedly asked the Cook Islands to consult on the contents of agreements that Brown plans to sign with China, but has not received a proper response, New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peter’s office said in a statement on Sunday. Cook Islanders have also questioned secrecy around the agreement.
Cook Islands finalising controversial partnership with China
Cook Islanders are bracing for potential backlash from a controversial partnership deal with China, which is expected to be finalised any moment now. The planned comprehensive strategic partnership agreement has angered the New Zealand government,
Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand
The Cook Islands will this week sign a strategic agreement with China, in a move that has rattled the south Pacific country’s traditional partner New Zealand and deepened concerns about Beijing’s influence in the region.
Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands
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
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Responds to Question on the Cook Islands Prime Minister’s Visit to China
Q: I want to ask about the visit of the prime minister of the Cook Islands to China this week. It’s reported that China and ...
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Marles reaffirms Australia’s role amid Cook Islands-China ties, U.S aid dreeze
Australian deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has reaffirmed Australia's commitment to being the “partner of choice” for ...
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Cook Islands crisis presents challenge for Peters
Analysis: Complex constitutional and geopolitical issues have come to the fore in a diplomatic disagreement between New Zealand and the Cook Islands ...
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Gutting aid, US cedes soft power game to China
When President Donald Trump froze nearly all US foreign aid, Cambodia was forced to suspend workers removing dangerous mines ...
Cook Islands police hit by 'realities of job market' amid staff shortages
Cook Islands police are struggling with a personnel shortage due to "remuneration levels" and a lack of opportunities for ...
NZ-Pacific tensions rise as China strengthens regional ties – The Front Page
Could New Zealand’s relationships with its Pacific neighbours be in jeopardy – and is China ready to take full advantage?