The New Zealand ruling elite depicts itself as a benevolent colonial ruler defending the Cook Islands from the alleged ...

The agreement is being denounced as a threat to New Zealand and used to justify its ongoing integration into US-led plans for ...

The Cook Islands' prime minister survived a no-confidence vote on Wednesday, blaming "misinformation" from former colonial ruler New Zealand for destabilising his Pacific country. The parliament voted ...

China's embassy in New Zealand on Thursday accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of security risks posed by Beijing's growing influence in the Pacific. In a speech ...

The Cook Islands needs trade and investment. Its economy depends on tourism, and, having graduated to “high-income” status in 2020, it is no longer eligible for aid. As Mr Brown sees it, China is part ...

Caption: Screenshot from the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand. In response to reporters' inquiries about comments made by the ...

China's embassy in New Zealand has accused Wellington's top spy of lying after the intelligence chief warned of security ...

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 ...

New Zealand’s intelligence chief has voiced concerns over China’s growing influence in the Pacific, saying he will ramp up security of the Cook Islands over its deepening ties with Beijing.

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 ...