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

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed...

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 South Pacific country of Cook Islands on Tuesday unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation on matters including mining seabed...

The island's Seabed Minerals Authority says it has held "high-level" discussions with several institutes to advance "sustainable" seabed exploration.

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

The former prime minister maintains that Cook Islands should have consulted Wellington before signing a "partnership" deal with China.

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

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