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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...
New Zealand government alarmed by Cook Islands deal with China
World Socialist Web Site
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February 12, 2025
The Cook Islands is set to strike a comprehensive strategic partnership with China, triggering a hysterical response from New Zealand’s government and media, which brands the deal as a major diplomatic victory for Beijing. The US is seeking to...
TMO signs MOU, boosts health care for expat patients
Cook Island News
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April 28, 2025
Secretary for Te Marae Ora Bob Williams and Director Planning, and Funding Roana Mataitini (3rd from left) in Fiji with Oceania Hospitals. Photo: OH/25042705 Te Marae Ora, Ministry of Health has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with...
New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement…
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands’ prime minister travelling to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with Wellington despite the two nations’ constitutional ties. New Zealand has...
New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal
BBC
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February 10, 2025
Kathryn ArmstrongBBC News The Cook Islands is the latest Pacific country to strengthen its ties with China New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a partnership deal with China. The...
From New Zealand realm to sovereign recognition: understanding the Cook Islands
Malay Mail
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February 10, 2025
WELLINGTON, Feb 10 — The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) The country in 2021 had a population of 15,040. Ongoing New...
Factbox-Where is the Cook Islands and what is its relationship with New Zealand?
KFGO - North Dakota
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February 10, 2025
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and atolls spread over 700 square miles (1.9 million square kilometres) The country in 2021 had a population of 15,040. ONGOING NEW...
Cook Islands eases import ban on NZ poultry following bird flu outbreak
Cook Island News
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December 31, 2024
Cook Islands Ministry of Agriculture took the precaution of suspending imports of live day-old chicks, eggs and chicken-related products from New Zealand when an Otago free-range farm became infected with bird flu in early December. MPI/24123008...
Tensions between New Zealand and the Cook Islands over agreements with China
PIME AsiaNews
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February 11, 2025
Today's news: Threat to halt hostage release puts ceasefire between Israel and Hamas at risk as Jordanian king meets Trump in Washington; Concerns in Indonesia over public roles assumed by the military; Beijing plans trains for the elderly to...
New Zealand chides Cook Islands for ‘lack of transparency’
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand criticised its close Pacific partner the Cook Islands on Wednesday for showing a “lack of transparency”, following reports that it is about to sign a cooperation deal with China. Wellington raised its concerns ahead of a reported state...
Cook Islands wants its own passport. New Zealand says no
BBC
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December 23, 2024
New Zealand has rejected a proposal by the Cook Islands to introduce a separate passport for its citizens while allowing them to retain New Zealand citizenship. Cook Islands, a self-governing Pacific nation, is in "free association" with New...
Cook Islands govt puts NZ citizenship at risk
1News
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For months, the New Zealand and Cook Islands governments have been embroiled in a standoff which could have resulted in the people there losing their New Zealand citizenship status. Documents released to 1News under the Official Information Act...
Cook Islands govt's controversial plan to cut NZ citizenship
1News
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For months, the New Zealand and Cook Islands governments have been embroiled in a standoff which could have resulted in the people there losing their New Zealand citizenship status. Documents released to 1News under the Official Information Act...
Niue stays with NZ citizenship as Cook Islands tests Aotearoa's resolve over passport
Pacific Media Network
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While the Cook Islands is exploring the possibility of a national passport, Niue does not plan to follow suit. Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown proposed the idea of a national passport as part of the country's 60th anniversary commemorations...
Cook Islands Rugby Union hosts ‘She’s a Ruckstar’ Christmas beach rugby festival
Cook Island News
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December 18, 2024
Cook Islands Rugby Union encourage girls to participate in the sport. CIRU/24121706 The Cook Islands Rugby Union (CIRU) is hosting the ‘She’s A Ruckstar’ Christmas beach rugby fun festival for girls to provide a safe and fun learning space to...
New Zealand chiropractic interns bring relief and hope to Rarotonga
Cook Island News
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July 8, 2025
New Zealand College of Chiropractic intern Carlos Fung performing a spinal check up yesterday. TEITIMOANA TAIRI/ 25070730 Final-year interns from the New Zealand College of Chiropractic are bringing hope, healing, and holistic health to the Cook...
Cook Islander completes prestigious research programme
Cook Island News
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December 17, 2024
Policy and research officer Mata Rakanui, second from left, was selected from over 400 applicants to participate in the Pacific Research Colloquium (PRC) held at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra from November 25 to December 6....
Cook Islands law firm joins Pacific Legal Network
Cook Island News
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December 13, 2024
Rokoika Law’s Lavi Rokoika with John Ridgway of the Pacific Legal Network. SUPPLIED/ 24121215 A Cook Islands law firm has been announced as the newest member of the Pacific Legal Network (PLN). Rokoika Law, a boutique law firm based in Rarotonga,...
Cook Islands Rugby Union pilots healthy living programme to combat NCDs
Cook Island News
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December 12, 2024
Apii Arorangi students take part in a tournament on Wednesday as part of a three-week pilot healthy living programme organised by the Cook Islands Rugby Union. TALAIA MIKA/24121136 About 50 students of Apii Arorangi participated in a three-week...