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Cook Islands crisis: Mark Brown writes to Christopher Luxon

The Cook Islands Prime Minister has made contact with Christopher Luxon.

Helen Clark urges Peters to restate Cook Islands ties in China talks

Helen Clark urges Winston Peters to clarify NZ's ties with the Cook Islands.

Opinion: How war games in Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to Aukus

OPINION: When geopolitical tension mounts, NZ tends to lean closer to traditional allies.

China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns

China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.

Cook Islands and China sign five-year seabed exploration deal

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

Audrey Young: Health hunger games – is Lester Levy next?

OPINION: The commissioner's turnaround plan is under review and speculation is mounting.

Winston Peters - A to Z in foreign affairs - Audrey Young

Winston Peters' schedule in five countries includes a boxing bout and a big horse race.

Winston Peters calls for ‘reset’ of relationship with Cook Islands

Foreign Minister: there are 'challenges in the Government-to-Government relationship'.

Letters: Crown Law denies justice to iwi; Destiny uproar has whiff of hypocrisy

OPINION: 'When Crown Law can act this way, what faith can any of us have in our system?'

Government making it easier for overseas investors | NZ Herald News Update

Government making it easier for overseas investors, little information on proposed Cook Islands and China deal and Health NZ job cuts to be investigated. Video / NZ Herald

'Significant concern': Govt accuses Cook Islands PM of no consultation on China trip

Cook Islands PM Mark Brown left for China without further New Zealand consultation.

‘No need for NZ in the room’: Cook Islands PM hits back over deal with China

Mark Brown says NZ wants too much oversight of a new joint action plan.

Cook Islands reportedly dropping separate passport idea, Peters ‘blindsided’ by China move

A media report has emerged saying the passport won't be progressed.

No worries, be happy: Living on island time in Rarotonga

'In the Cook Islands, there's nothing to do but relax and smile.'

‘Shadow fleet’: Nato, EU respond to Baltic power cable incident

Finnish probe targets Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after Baltic cable damage.