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‘More questions than answers’: NZ MP on Cook Islands China controversy
Protesters opposed Brown’s China deal, citing lack of consultation.

Cook Islands 'deals' with China – why NZ Government won't comment
Cook Islands officials have discussed seabed minerals research with China.

Cook Islands says its in talks with China on deep-sea mining
Officials say three companies have been licensed to explore the seabed for minerals.

Audrey Young: Seymour sideshow eclipses true political crisis
OPINION: The Cooks' surprise China partnership is a huge deal for NZ and the Pacific.

‘National sovereignty’ central to Cook Islands PM’s discussions with China as deal enters final stages
A deal is expected to be signed within the coming days.

NZ-Cook Islands tensions over China deal could lead to ‘divorce’, expert warns
The Cook Islands PM is accused of bypassing NZ on the islands' China deal discussions.

Why NZ is at odds with Cook Islands over China agreement
The Cook Islands believes it doesn't need New Zealand's approval for the agreement.

Government making it easier for overseas investors | NZ Herald News Update
Government making it easier for overseas investors, little information on proposed Cook Islands and China deal and Health NZ job cuts to be investigated. Video / NZ Herald

'Significant concern': Govt accuses Cook Islands PM of no consultation on China trip
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown left for China without further New Zealand consultation.

No worries, be happy: Living on island time in Rarotonga
'In the Cook Islands, there's nothing to do but relax and smile.'

‘Shadow fleet’: Nato, EU respond to Baltic power cable incident
Finnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.

‘Bad look’: NZ caught up in Cook Islands ship seizure controversy
Finns seize Cook Islands ship; NZ distances from sabotage link.

Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - Winston Peters
Prime Minister Mark Brown wants his nation’s citizens to have their own passports.

Bring the beat back: Efforts to revive forgotten Pacific instruments in new doco
Some instruments became so obscure only one person knew how to play them.

Planning a child-free trip to Rarotonga? We've found just the right place
If resorts aren’t your vibe, these beachfront villas are a private paradise.

Kiwi-based DJ convicted in Cook Islands for importing drugs
A New Zealand-based Cook Islander was sentenced to 20 months imprisonment.

Emerging playwright Poe Tiare Tararo is inspired by the Cooks
Raru e Maruakaītā will debut at Te Pou Theatre in Henderson.

From whales to cocktails: Top tips for cycling Rarotonga’s coastal loop road
The trick is to spend more time off the bike than on it.

Five must-grab travel deals for your next romantic getaway
Travel the world with your other half.

Air NZ flight aborts two landings in Cook Islands before returning to Auckland
Crosswinds caused the Rarotonga-bound Air NZ flight to return to its airport of origin.