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The real Cook Island questions Winston wont answer
The Daily Blog
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August 6, 2025
Another brilliant column by Lloyd Burr… Winston Peters’ adviser tells media to ask ‘questions that aren’t about politics’ It’s not often reporters are told not to ask any political questions when they’re at a press conference with two politicians....
Cook Islanders in Bay marking language week
The Weekend Sun
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Cook Islanders in the Bay of Plenty were aiming to connect with one another and the wider community using their official language week from August 3-9. BOP Pacific Island Community Trust chairman Bevan Rakoia said two main events were planned – a...
US and Cook Islands Partner on Seabed Minerals Exploration
The Assay
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August 7, 2025
The United States and the Cook Islands have commenced discussions aimed at jointly exploring and developing seabed mineral resources within the Cook Islands’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), according to an official joint statement released on 5...
Mark Brown rejects talk of ‘strategic shift’ in Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship
Asia Pacific Report
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August 6, 2025
By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist in Rarotonga The Cook Islands has no intention of leaving its special relationship with New Zealand, says Prime Minister Mark Brown. The Cook Islands marked 60 years of self-governance in free...
Will’s Word: A moment of pride and unity for the Cook Islands
Pacific Media Network
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I’ve criticised Mark Brown before and I still believe in holding him, and any government frankly, to account. But as I stood in Rarotonga yesterday and listened to his speech marking 60 years since the Cook Islands became self-governing, I felt...
Cook Islands welcomes high-level guests for 60th Constitution Day
Cook Island News
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July 31, 2025
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown with President of French Polynesia - Moetai Brotherson pictured in 2023. LOSIRENE LACANIVALU / 23116062 Cook Islands is preparing to host 37 regional and international leaders and dignitaries, including New...
Cook Islanders worry over China amid anniversary party
Pacific Media Network
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As the Cook Islands marks the 60th anniversary of its free association with New Zealand, local residents are openly expressing their concerns about the government’s growing ties with China and public statements made by Prime Minister Mark Brown....
Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister talks unemployment, Cook Islands, Road User Charges
Newstalk ZB
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August 6, 2025
The Prime Minister's blaming New Zealand's rising unemployment on the last Government's economic management. The rate's hit a five-year high of 5.2%, just shy of Treasury’s predicted 5.4%. Christopher Luxon told Kerre Woodham when inflation rises,...
Winston Peters delivers reminders to Cook Islands Government
Pacific News Service
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New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister says NZ “had a duty to act” if the Cook Islands Government passed laws or took actions that “were offensive to New Zealand’s governing norms” or “injurious to Cook Islanders”. At an event celebrating 60 years...
US Begins Talks With Cook Islands On Seabed Mineral Research Amid Geopolitical Shifts
Arise News
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August 6, 2025
The United States has officially commenced discussions with the Cook Islands on supporting research into seabed mineral exploration and development within the Pacific nation’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), the US State Department announced on...
Holmes confirms he considered switching international allegiance prior to injury
Zero Tackle
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August 18, 2025
Over the past few months, international eligibility has become a hot topic due to a number of big-name players boasting dual eligibility. AJ Brimson and Billy Smith have pledged their allegiance to England. Payne Haas has confirmed that he will be...
‘Strong as steel and unbreakable’- Cook Islands celebrates 60th anniversary
Pacific Media Network
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As the morning sun rose over Rarotonga yesterday, the national flag of the Cook Islands fluttered proudly once again, marking not only the 60th anniversary of the nation’s self-governance in free association with New Zealand, but also the enduring...
French Polynesia, Cook Islands sign air services agreement
RNZ
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August 5, 2025
Cook Islands and French Polynesia leaders Mark Brown and Moetai Brotherson have signed an agreement on airlinks. 5 August 2025. Photo: Présidence de la Polynésie French Polynesia and the Cook Islands have signed an air services agreement (ASA)...
US Begins Talks With Cook Islands Over Seabed Minerals
Asia Financial
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August 6, 2025
US officials have begun talks with the Cook Islands for research on seabed mineral exploration and development, the US State Department said on Tuesday. The Cook Islands lie halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii and are made up of 15 islands and...
US begins talks with Cook Islands on seabed mining, gears up to compete with China
The Pacific Island Times
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August 6, 2025
The U.S. has begun discussions with the Cook Islands on the exploration of seabed minerals within its waters, in a bid to catch up with China, which has previously clinched a similar deal with the island nation. “Together, we commit to advancing...
“There’s no longer ‘a Cook Islander’, there are Cook Islanders half this, half that” – broadcaster Susnation Seta
TP+
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August 1, 2025
John Utanga | Senior Journalist As the Cook Islands marks its 60th anniversary, its people from across the diaspora return home to celebrate their roots. Former Cook Islands Prime Minister Henry Puna couldn’t disguise his admiration for the young...
TMC Chief Gerard Barron Warns Cook Islands Seafloor Resources Will Fall Into China’s Hands If US Fails To ‘Show Some Love'
Asianet Newsable
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August 6, 2025
The Metals Company (TMC) CEO Gerard Barron praised the U.S. move to initiate talks with the Cook Islands over seabed resources, but warned that China could take advantage if Washington, D.C., does not step in. “The Cooks have an abundant seafloor...
US says it has started seabed mineral talks with Cook Islands
The Straits Times
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August 6, 2025
WASHINGTON – The US has begun talks with the Cook Islands for research on seabed minerals exploration and development, the State Department said on Aug 5. The Cook Islands, which had a population of 15,040 in 2021, lies halfway between New Zealand...
PM Manele pushes back on international media ‘block’ narrative over PIF dialogue partners
The Islandsun
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August 12, 2025
BY IRWIN ANGIKI Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has pushed back at ‘unfortunate’ international media narrative describing his government as ‘blocking’ forum dialogue partners from attending this year’s leaders’ meeting. The 54th Forum leaders...
Te Maeva Nui 2025 showcases the heart of the Cook Islands
Cook Island News
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August 5, 2025
Akatokamanava Enua/Mauke) delivered a ute honouring Papa Arapati (Premier Albert Henry), the guidance of the Almighty and the role of their MP Stephen Matapo. MELINA ETCHES/25080204 Te Maeva Nui 2025 delivered another unforgettable showcase of...