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Cook Islands aid row spotlights China’s Pacific outreach, New Zealand’s mounting unease
The funding cut leaves the Cook Islands facing a sudden financial shortfall, prompting warnings that Wellington's approach ...
Striking a delicate balance in the Cook Islands, the tourism dollar vs environmental sustainability
In the Cook Islands, a nation that has experienced record tourism numbers, the tension between profit and preservation has ...
Tensions rise as New Zealand freezes millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over China deals
Tensions rise as New Zealand freezes millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over China deals - New Zealand says funding ...
2025 Pacific Mini Games: Cook Islands flag bearers journey
When team Cook Islands walks out during the opening ceremony of the 2025 Pacific Mini Games in Palau, it will be led by two ...
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding over China row
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Cook Islands PM decries New Zealand’s ‘patronising’ aid pause
Cook Islands PM said the relationship between his country and New Zealand is defined by partnership, not paternalism. Read ...
I spent 48 hours in Aitutaki in the Cook Islands, and found paradise
In less than six hours, you can fly direct from Sydney to the Cook Islands, a South Pacific holiday spot with all that you’d ...
New Zealand withdraws millions in aid from Cook Islands
New Zealand has abruptly halted nearly $NZ20 million ($US11 million) in funding to the Cook Islands in retaliation for a ...
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Pacific News Minute: New Zealand freezes millions in funding meant for Cook Islands
New Zealand has suspended millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands. The government is taking that action because of ...
China could be major beneficiary of New Zealand's move on Cook Islands - security expert
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over ...
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USCG Cutter Harriet Lane and Cook Islands Team Up to Combat Illegal Fishing in Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Operation
USCG Cutter Harriet Lane and Cook Islands enforce maritime laws, inspect six vessels, and find one suspected violation in EEZ ...
New Zealand freezes funding to Cook Islands over closer China ties
The Cook Islands is one of New Zealand’s closest allies in the Pacific. Wellington controlled the territory, which has a population of about 27,000, until 1965. The countries now have a “free ...