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

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

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...

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

Details of an 'action plan' are released – but NZ says it must see more The post NZ concerns: Is Cook Islands-China deal shipshape? appeared first...

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

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

The Cook Islands prime minister says he is aware of the strong interest in the outcomes of his visit to China.