Cook Islands
NZ's pause on funding is 'patronising' - Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says pausing nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance is "patronising" and "inconsistent with modern partnership". Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 21 June 2025
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China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - expert
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over their decision-making is short-sighted. Audio
NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands
New Zealand has paused nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands for the upcoming financial year. Audio
China could be beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles
The decision by New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands, could backfire on the government. Audio
Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa
Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 June 2025
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Why has NZ paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in development assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming. Audio
Political editor Jo Moir on Cook Islands funding latest
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
NZ pausing funding to Cook Islands
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
New Zealand halts Cook Islands funding in stoush over China
Winston Peters' office says New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year.
Cooks opposition leader calling for a pause on deep sea mining
The Cook Islands opposition leader has called for a pause to what she calls the agressive promotion of deep sea mining from government. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 19 June 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 18 June 2025
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NZ gang ties causing serious concerns for local authorities - police
"The increased mobility of known gang members to the Cook Islands is a growing concern."
News in Cook Islands Maori for 17 June 2025
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'We still have time to make the right decision'
Cook Islands opposition leader is calling for a "national pause" on the Cook Islands' deep sea mining ambitions, warning that the country is risking its oceanic heritage and identity.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 June 2025
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 14 June 2025 / webbed
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Cook Islands announces protection zone for migrating humpback whales
The Cook Islands prime minister has announced a zone to protect the migratory corridors of the endangered Oceania humpback whale.