Apr. 4, 2026
New Zealand signs Cook Islands agreement to counter China deal
Neutral
Talanoa 'O Tonga
Owner: Kalafi Moala
Apr. 3, 2026
NZ, Cook Islands ink defense deal
Neutral
Taipei Times
Owner: Lin Family
Apr. 3, 2026
New Zealand, Cook Islands sign defence pact
Right-wing
The Pioneer
Owner: Mitra-Ganguly Family
Apr. 3, 2026
New Zealand security declaration with Cook Islands puts ‘massive limitations’ on China pacts, foreign minister says
Neutral
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
Owner: Murdoch Family
Apr. 3, 2026
Cook Islands and NZ talking again with clarity on path forward
Public Broadcaster
RNZ
Owner: New Zealand Government
Apr. 3, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing China tensions
Center-left
NBC News
Owner: Comcast Corporation
Apr. 3, 2026
New Zealand, Cook Islands enter defense, security pact
Neutral
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Owner: Eliza Hussman Jr. & David Stephens
Apr. 3, 2026
NZ-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat with China, Winston Peters responds
Center-right
Newstalk ZB
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Apr. 3, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands reset relationship
Pro-Government
Gulf Today
Owner: Khalid Abdullah Omran Taryam
Apr. 3, 2026
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel fears, Cook Islands credit upgrade, Papua New Guinea mining reform
Public Broadcaster
RNZ
Owner: New Zealand Government
Apr. 3, 2026
NZ, Cook Islands Sign Defense Pact After China Row
Indeterminate
Verity
Owner: Improve the News Foundation
Apr. 3, 2026
New Zealand-Cook Islands deal reignites diplomatic spat as Winston Peters responds to China’s comments
Neutral
The New Zealand Herald
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Apr. 2, 2026
Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes
Neutral
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
Owner: Murdoch Family
Apr. 2, 2026
Cook Islands-New Zealand defence pact quiets China spat and resumes aid funding - Azaria Howell
Neutral
The New Zealand Herald
Owner: New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)
Apr. 2, 2026
New Zealand, Cook Islands agree defence pact, ending China tension
Pro-Government
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
Owner: Nabeel Al-Hamar
Apr. 2, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign defense pact, easing tensions over China deal
Indeterminate
The Frontier Post
Owner: Afridi Family
Apr. 2, 2026
NZ And Cook Islands Sign New Defence And Security Pact
Indeterminate
StratNews Global
Owner: Nitin A. Gokhale
Apr. 2, 2026
New Zealand, Cook Islands sign defence and security declaration, reset relationship
Center-left
Yahoo News
Owner: Apollo Global Management
Apr. 2, 2026
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal
Indeterminate
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
Owner: John C. Malone
Apr. 2, 2026
New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal
Center-left
The Guardian
Owner: The Scott Trust