New Zealand on Thursday said it had paused a planned US$11 million development assistance payment for the next financial year ...

New Zealand has suspended millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands. The government is taking that action because of ...

Thirty percent of the 1000-person sample supported Cook Islanders retaining citizenship, 46 percent were opposed and 24 ...

New Zealand has abruptly halted nearly $NZ20 million ($US11 million) in funding to the Cook Islands in retaliation for a partnership agreement the tiny Pacific Island nation concluded with China in ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has slammed New Zealand for what he calls a "patronising" approach over its China deal ...

WELLINGTON: Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis ...

Cook Islands PM Mark Brown defended his nation’s ties with China, saying they did not “compromise” its independence. PHOTO: AFP. UPDATED Jun 20, 2025, 06:46 PM. Thanks for sharing!

The Cook Islands, amidst Chinese influence, signed strategic agreements with Beijing, echoing moves by Vanuatu and Solomon ...

The Government is pausing $18 million in funding for the Cook Islands following their deals with China earlier this year.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon brought up New Zealand’s frustrations over China’s engagement with the Cook Islands in his ...