Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.

There is no need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us,' Premier Brown says, referring to China ties, upcoming deal with ...

SYDNEY: New Zealand said on Friday (Feb 7) it had been "blindsided" by the Cook Islands' plans to sign a major agreement with ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with ...

The Cook Islands are expected to sign a deal with China, a move that has blindsided New Zealand. Kerre Woodham has some thoughts.

A diplomatic spat has erupted between New Zealand and the Cook Islands over plans by Rarotonga to sign a comprehensive ...

The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership with China in the coming ...

The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is ...

The Foreign Affairs Minister’s office is aware of media reporting suggesting the Cook Islands has backed down from its ...

Mark Brown is travelling to China soon where he is expected to potentially sign an agreement on closer cooperation with Beijing.

Exclusive: Cook Islands has dropped the controversial passport proposal, Prime Minister Mark Brown confirmed on Wednesday, ...