A MFAT spokesperson says if Mark Brown wishes to run a foreign and defence policy without the need to consult, then he should ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has rejected the idea that the Cook Islands had effectively described New Zealand as a third ...

Jul 25, 2025 // Diplomatic Courier’s Stephanie Gull brings you weekly under–the–radar stories from around the world. This week in SE Asia and Oceania: New Zealand and Cook Islands take first steps to ...

A tourist off a flight from New Zealand yesterday has been remanded into prison on a charge of importing cannabis. Photo / ...

RAROTONGA, Cook Islands – The Cook Islands has successfully completed a national crop pest survey, its first in years, as part of a push to protect local agriculture and strengthen trade opportunities ...

The rationale behind New Zealand’s foreign policy shift is understandable. But the strategic risks of overcommitting to ...

A 1,000-tonne ship is exploring the far-flung South Pacific for riches buried beneath the waves, spearheading efforts to dredge the tropical waters for industrial deep-sea mining.Many of the Cook ...

Robust growth and strong fiscal outcomes will keep Cook Islands’ net debt at 15%-20% of GDP over the next three years, down from a peak of 37.6% in fiscal 2022. The country benefits from strong donor ...

Ever looked at a map of New Zealand and wondered—why isn’t there a bridge between the North and South Islands? They’re not ...

A collection of 15 small islands and atolls, Cook Islands has a population of 15,000 and a large exclusive economic zone. It has been self-governing in free association with New Zealand, its ...

E51MWA Team will be active from Manihiki Atoll, IOTA OC - 014, 9 - 20 October 2025. Team - N7QT, WA7CPA, N7JP, KC7EFP, N9ADG, ...

"New Zealand is proud to be a close friend and partner of ASEAN for more than 50 years," says New Zealand Ambassador to Viet Nam, Caroline Beresford. "Strengthening these ties goes beyond diplomacy - ...