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 ...
France 2412d
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
Resources Minister Shane Jones said opposition to the fledgling industry was rooted in "shrill" environmental alarmism and "luxury beliefs" that ignored the need for economic growth. New Zealand ...
U.S. News & World Report13d
New Zealand Voices Renewed Concern as Cook Islands PM Eyes Agreement With China
Tina Browne, leader of the opposition Democratic party, told New Zealand-based radio station 531pn that people were concerned about the lack of consultation firstly about a proposed Cook Islands ...
asiapacificreport.nz10d
Cook Islands opposition files no-confidence motion against PM
A motion of no confidence has been filed against the Prime Minister and his Cabinet following the recent fiasco involving the ...
The Victoria Advocate12d
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
New Zealand is considering withdrawing its support for an international ban on deep-sea mining, the country's resources minister told AFP on Tuesday. Resources Minister Shane Jones said ...
Digital Journal12d
New Zealand rethinks opposition to deep-sea mining
Resources Minister Shane Jones said opposition to the fledgling industry ... that ignored the need for economic growth. New Zealand backed a ban on deep-sea mining under former progressive ...