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Former Cook Islands Deputy PM calls on NZ to reclaim control over health and education
Norman George says self-government has failed and urges Aotearoa to take action, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says ...
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New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal
New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a partnership deal with China. The tiny Pacific Island nation's leader, Mark Brown ...
New Zealand fears China's rise could turn Pacific into a 'military zone'
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters said that despite having a “good relationship” with China, New Zealand ...
Cook Islands minimum wage set to rise to $10 per hour from July
The Cook Islands' minimum wage will increase by 50 cents, from $9.50 to $10 per hour, effective 1 July 2025. While some ...
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Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The public quarrel between New Zealand and Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — was a victory for Beijing’s efforts to woo Pacific leaders and a blow ...
Papa Turtle: Popular Cook Islands tour owner Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk
Facebook A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a Rarotongan turtle tour operator. Police ...
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New Caledonia’s Political Future ‘Not A Pacific Problem’ – ‘It’s Our Own’, Says Ponga
The president of the government of New Caledonia says that “meddling in our domestic political affairs” is not welcome. Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Presenter/Bulletin Editor The president ...