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...

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

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

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

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

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

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring

The strategic agreement comes as Beijing moves to deepen its ties in the Pacific region.