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Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands - MSN
Around 400 protestors held signs that read “Stay connected with New Zealand”, while others waved placards featuring the New ...
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding in stoush over China
New Zealand has paused nearly $20m of core sector support funding for the Cook Islands, after its government signed ...
New Zealand has suspended millions in funding to the Cook Islands over its growing China ties
New Zealand has suspended millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over agreements the smaller Pacific nation made ...
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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 ...
Explainer: Why has New Zealand paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in development assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister ...
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New Zealand Freezes Aid to Cook Islands Over China Pact, Demands Restoration of Trust
New Zealand has halted $11m aid to Cook Islands after secretive China deals spark fears of growing regional influence ...
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 ...