Cook Islands
Geopolitical games in the South Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence. Audio
'The Cook Islands has a better case than us'
New Zealand needs to ensure it does not become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands, says an international relations specialist at Victoria University of Wellington.
Mark Brown's Cabinet backs China deal
Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister says Cabinet ministers have endorsed the comprehensive strategic agreement the country will sign with China this week.
Cook Islands diaspora voice concerns over China deal
Cook Islanders based in New Zealand have joined the concerned voices who want to know what is in the China deal. Audio
Super Bowl winner Mailata: 'Don't be afraid to dip your toes in the water'
The 27-year-old, who has Samoan ancestry and NZ roots, was lost for words following the Philadelphia Eagles' historic Super Bowl win on Monday.
Cook Islands PM heads to China to sign agreement
Cook Islanders want to know what's in the deal with China that the nation's Prime Minister is set to sign this week. Audio
The diplomatic row between New Zealand and the Cook Islands, explained
Diplomatic tension between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is growing. Here's what it's about about, what China has to do with it, and why it matters.
Cook Islands police hit by 'realities of job market'
Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt told RNZ Pacific that they were in need of between 30 and 40 staff. Audio
Cook Islands' diplomatic snub tests relationship with NZ
A snub by the Cook Islands prime minister will be watched by any nations keen to see how deep New Zealand's partnerships in the region really are, an expert on geopolitics in the Pacific says. Audio
Cook Islands' diplomatic snub to NZ will be noticed - commentator
A snub by the Cook Islands prime minister will be watched by any nations keen to see how deep New Zealand's partnerships in the region really are, an expert on geopolitics in the Pacific says.
Cook Islands PM flying to China without consulting NZ - Government
The New Zealand government says the Cook Islands has failed to properly consult it on proposed agreements its Prime Minister Mark Brown will be signing in China this week - and Brown has now left for…
Sudden surge of diplomatic drama & news deserts rolled back
Trump's alarmed the world with trade tariffs, turning off aid and proposing to take over Gaza. But New Zealand's had its own diplomatic dramas in the news - with the media in the middle of them. Also… Audio
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for NZ to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is expected to be signed next week.
Cook Islands ditches passport plan after New Zealand 'ultimatum'
Exclusive: Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed on Wednesday, Cook Islands Time.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 7 February 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
NZ and Cook Islands at odds over diplomatic issues
"We can confirm that there are a number of issues on which New Zealand and the Cook Islands Government currently do not see eye to eye," the spokesperson for Deputy PM Winston Peters said.
'Our government is misleading the public'
An advocate for ocean conservation and protection claims the Cook Islands government is misleading public into believing the country is undecided on whether to allow deep seabed mining
NZ foreign affairs chief to meet with Cook Islands govt
The proposal for a Cook Islands passport will be on the agenda when Aotearoa's Foreign Affairs and Trade secretary Bede Corry visits Rarotonga this week.
Cook Islands police struggle to fill 40 vacancies
Cook Islands Police is short by about 40 staff and low remuneration rates are making it difficult to drum up new recruits.
Cook Islands not qualified for UN membership, says prime minister
The Cook Islands will not pursue membership in the United Nations and the Commonwealth.
