Otago University professor of international relations Robert Patman says New Zealand should provide a robust response to ...

Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.

There was a lot of talk about Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi at Waitangi this week. She died recently, aged 95, having ...

There is no need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us,' Premier Brown says, referring to China ties, upcoming deal with ...

SYDNEY: New Zealand said on Friday (Feb 7) it had been "blindsided" by the Cook Islands' plans to sign a major agreement with ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with Beijing.

The Cook Islands are expected to sign a deal with China, a move that has blindsided New Zealand. Kerre Woodham has some thoughts.

Prime Minister Mark Brown spoke with Foreign Minister Winston Peters earlier today - and has confirmed he doesn't want to do anything to risk Cook Islanders' rights or security. Brown's in Beijing ...

The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which is expected to be penned in Beijing next week. Brown told RNZ Pacific the ...

The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which ...