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Audrey Young: Cooks crisis complicates Luxon's big China meeting

OPINION: The timing of Winston Peters' announcement is curious.

New Zealand pauses funding to the Cook Islands over controversial China deal

Winston Peters confirms NZ won't resume funding to the Cook Islands until its Government "takes concrete steps to repair the relationship and restore trust". Video / Mark Mitchell

PM downplays China’s role in pause of Cook Islands funding

PM Christopher Luxon is set to meet China's President in Beijing.

Peters rules out working with Labour after 2026 election if Hipkins is leader

The NZ First leader wants to be clear: he will never do a governing deal with Hipkins.

Popular Cook Islands tour operator Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at risk

A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a turtle tour operator. Video / Alyse Wright

'Scared to death': Former Auck teacher running Cook Islands tour accused of risking lives

A Herald investigation has found allegations of unsafe practices against a tour operator.

'Let's get Kavafied': Kiwi artist joins chorus of support for Pacific drink

We explore how the modern embrace of kava sits alongside its traditional use.

Tonga dengue outbreak: Two deaths as cases rise to 588

Tonga’s Health Minister confirmed two dengue deaths, including a 7-month-old.

'The pain is beyond anything': Family mourn son lost to dengue fever

Misiafa Lene, 12, died after contracting dengue fever in Samoa this month.