Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the deal with China "complements, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand after signing it on...

NZ called for a relationship reset after Cook Islands' China deal.

Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister says Cabinet ministers have endorsed the comprehensive strategic agreement the country will sign with China this...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand expects transparency and consultation with Cook Islands as it prepares to sign agreements with...

Opposition leaders accuse prime minister of risking its relationship with New Zealand by continued secrecy around deal

Cook Islanders have New Zealand citizenship and passports but the Pacific nation is a realm country of NZ, along with Niue and Tokelau.

Official ratification of a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement is likely to cause consternation in Wellington.

The Cook Islands has announced five-year agreement with China for the exploration of seabed minerals. New Zealand has urged the self-governing nation...

"The relationship between China and the Cook Islands does not target any third party," the Chinese Foreign Ministry says, as opposition leaders in...