Cook Islands foreign affairs minister says they have yet to re-engage with Beijing following the signing of the agreements that caused a diplomatic row with New Zealand.

The arrangement promises New Zealand’s help with military and foreign affairs. In return, Cook Islands must consult New Zealand on any matters that could affect Wellington. Brown’s refusal to ...

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbor signed agreements with China ...

Neither Brown nor the Cook Islands Foreign Ministry could be reached for comment Friday. Brown said last week that his government’s engagement with New Zealand had been “consistent ...

Foreign Ministers' Meeting is being held in Xiamen, Fujian Province from Wednesday to Thursday, the first time the meeting is ...

That agreement has long given New Zealand influence over the Cook Islands, especially over its foreign policy. With tensions mounting, we break down what the proposed deal between China and the ...

Following a meeting between Brown and China’s NZ Ambassador Wang Xiaolong in Auckland last September, the Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Ministry posted a statement on areas identified for “expa ...

Norman George says self-government has failed and urges Aotearoa to take action, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says ...

China supports Solomon Islands in its hosting of the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting this year, Wang said, ...

New Zealand and the Cook Islands have constitutional ties that require the two countries to consult on security, defence and foreign policy issues. Mr Hampton said he had travelled to the Cook ...

New Zealand Must ‘Reset’ Cook Islands Ties After China Pact, Foreign Minister Says By Christine Chen (Reuters) - New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must ...