China-Cook Islands deal raises security concerns for NZ
China will be able to establish a “significant strategic presence” in the Pacific following its new agreement with the Cook ...
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China roils the Pacific waters courtesy Australia and New Zealand
China's role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State ...
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Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals
Cook Islanders hold New Zealand citizenship. Brown said the seabed minerals deal supported the partnership pact he signed in ...
Liberals ‘won’t get in the way’ of Medicare changes
The Liberals won’t oppose the changes to Medicare; doctors have said the Catholic leader’s condition is touch-and-go; Elon ...
Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal
The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching ...
Cook Islands announces deep sea minerals deal with China
The Cook Islands has announced five-year agreement with China for the exploration of seabed minerals. New Zealand has urged the self-governing nation to keep to its "free association" relationship ...