New Zealand has halted millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over agreements the smaller Pacific nation made ...

China’s shift from skepticism to active promotion of triangular cooperation reflects its evolving global strategy.

The funding cut leaves the Cook Islands facing a sudden financial shortfall, prompting warnings that Wellington’s approach ...

The Cook Islands leader said he trusted any agreements Luxon made in Beijing would “pose no security threat to the people of the Cook Islands” despite his government not knowing their content.

The Cook Islands leader said he trusted any agreements Luxon made in Beijing would “pose no security threat to the people of the Cook Islands” despite his government not knowing their content.

The Cook Islands leader said he trusted any agreements Luxon made in Beijing would “pose no security threat to the people of the Cook Islands” despite Avarua not knowing their content.

New Zealand has suspended millions of dollars in funding to the Cook Islands over agreements the smaller Pacific nation made with China June 19, 2025 ...