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Cook Islands Tourism celebrates local changemakers
Cook Island News
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January 28, 2025
Cook Islands Tourism has awarded funds to three non-government organisations and a community member, all of whom exemplify enhancement to the well-being of Aitutaki’s people, environment and tourism landscape. Photography: Te'Aumata Rairi/25012321...
‘Get your hands dirty’: Heather advocates for practical agriculture over imports
Cook Island News
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July 7, 2025
Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather, with fellow United Party MPs Robert Heather and Tim Varu in Parliament on June 21, 2025. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU/25062102 It is important that people balance their focus on technology with hands-on...
IRSA: China And The Cook Islands: Building The 'Belt And Road' Through Equality, Mutual Benefit, And Win-Win Cooperation
MENAFN
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February 27, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New York, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to International Relations Study Association(IRSA), on the afternoon of February 14, 2025, during the closing of the 9th Asian Winter Games, Chinese Premier Li...
China-Cook Islands deal raises security concerns for NZ
The New Zealand Herald
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February 23, 2025
“These can be considered to be critical infrastructure, or strategic infrastructure, and there are national security implications for New Zealand, and for the Cook Islands, as a consequence of this development. “China, through commercial actors,...
China secures maritime presence in Cook Islands
1News
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A day after China warned its three military ships would be live weapons testing between New Zealand and Australia, the Cook Islands has today released a controversial agreement indicating Beijing has secured a maritime presence there. The...
Helping Cook Islanders hear
The News (Central Otago & Wānaka)
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February 20, 2025
A Cromwell audiologist hopes to make a difference far beyond her local clinic. Mackenzie Hearing owner and audiologist Melanie Mackenzie departed for the Cook Islands this week. There she would be providing a wide range of hearing services to...
Peters calls for transparency in China-Cook Islands deal
Waatea News
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February 19, 2025
Role Funding: 0000 Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands public and New Zealand deserve transparency regarding the Cook Islands government's deal with China. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the Cook Islands...
What is the Cook Islands deal with China, and why is it spooking NZ?
Malay Mail
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February 20, 2025
WELLINGTON, Feb 20 — Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with its tiny...
What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
Dunya News
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World World What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ? Close The Cook Islands are a group of 15 small islands and atolls rich in seabed mineral resources Published On: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:39:25 PKT WELLINGTON (Reuters) –...
Explainer: What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried New Zealand?
The Straits Times
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February 19, 2025
WELLINGTON - Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional relationship with its tiny Pacific...
New Zealand to seek Cook Islands reset over China pact
The Courier
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February 19, 2025
The Cook Islands, a former colony of New Zealand, has for 60 years governed in "free association" with Wellington, which gives Cook Islanders access to Kiwi citizenship, healthcare and other benefits.
Explainer-What is the Cook Islands deal with China and what has worried NZ?
KFGO - North Dakota
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February 19, 2025
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – Growing ties between Cook Islands and China, including a new comprehensive partnership agreement action plan detailed this week, have raised concerns in New Zealand, which has a close constitutional...
Proceedings underway in NZ following Cook Islands-China agreement
Pacific Media Network
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Details from an agreement signed last week between the Cook Islands and China have been disclosed. The agreement emphasises significant economic opportunities for the Pacific island nation, focussing on trade expansion, infrastructure development,...
Iro, Fua appointed to key Cook Islands Investment Corporation boards
Cook Island News
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February 17, 2025
Elizabeth Iro has been appointed to Te Aponga Uira (TAU) Board, effective 1 January 2025. WHO/25021612 Former health secretary Elizabeth Iro has been appointed to Te Aponga Uira (TAU) Board, effective 1 January 2025, announced the Cook Islands...
Tonga's Health Ministry confirms two dengue deaths
RNZ
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April 30, 2025
Photo: Tonga Ministry of Health Tonga's Health Minister Dr Ana 'Akau-ola has confirmed a 19-year-old and a seven-month-old have died of dengue fever. The kingdom declared a dengue outbreak in February. Dr Ana 'Akauola said type two dengue fever...
Li: China willing to deepen political mutual trust with Cook Islands
CGTN
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China is willing to deepen political mutual trust and expand practical cooperation with the Cook Islands, said Chinese Premier Li Qiang during his meeting with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown on Friday afternoon. Brown is in Harbin City,...
Winston Peters: New Zealand calls for transparency as Cook Islands-China deal released
The New Zealand Herald
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February 18, 2025
The deal established growing connections in several industries. It detailed how “trade and investment missions” would be encouraged in the “immediate term” as well as larger co-operation in tourism. The two countries promised to “finalise...
Chinese premier meets Cook Islands PM in Harbin
Xinhua News Agency
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HARBIN, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday met with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown in Harbin, capital city of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Brown is here for the closing ceremony of the 9th Asian...
Prominent PMN broadcaster promotes Cook Islands culture
Cook Island News
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February 10, 2025
Cook Islander Tauraki Rongo, is a prominent Pacific Media Network broadcaster based in Aotearoa New Zealand, a digital media and entertainment platform for all Pacific people. MELINA ETCHES/25020606. Cook Islander Tauraki Rongo a prominent Pacific...
‘National sovereignty’ central to Cook Islands PM’s discussions with China as deal enters final stages
The New Zealand Herald
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February 12, 2025
In his post, Brown acknowledged the “strong interest in the outcomes” of his visit to China. “I want to reassure our people that every conversation is being guided by what is best for the Cook Islands – ensuring that our partnerships support...