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New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands government after its Pacific neighbour signed agreements with China without consultation.

LA Times on MSN · 2d

Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand

The public quarrel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — is a victory for Beijing.

EconoTimes · 2d

New Zealand Calls for 'Reset' in Relations with Cook Islands Over China Deal

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has called for a reset in government-to-government relations with the Cook Islands after its Pacific neighbor signed agreements with China without consultation.

Reuters on MSN · 3d

Cook Islands deal with China on economy, seabed mining spurs protest

A strategic partnership deal between China and the Cook Islands spans areas from deep-sea mining to education scholarships but excludes security ties, a document released by the Pacific island nation's government showed.

The Washington Post on MSN · 6d

China extends reach in South Pacific with Cook Islands deal

No details have been released, but analysts and environmentalists fear it will pave the way for closer security ties and the start of deep-sea mining.

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Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia

By Kirsty Needham, Lucy Craymer and Lisa Barrington SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) -Australia expressed concern to China on ...

The Independent10d

Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands

It is a deal that Wellington said was done without properly ... On the other hand, Beijing is seen to be firming the diplomatic ties it has with its development partner Cook Islands since 1997.

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A US ally is reconsidering aid to a strategic Pacific nation. Will China move in?

A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...

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New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China

New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign ...

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