THE Cook Islands said on Saturday (Feb 22) it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation’s seabed mineral riches. Read more at The ...

China will be able to establish a “significant strategic presence” in the Pacific following its new agreement with the Cook ...

China's role in the region is a constant pressure in one direction. New Zealand and Australian policies towards the region have been naive at best, and the situation was worsened by U.S. State ...

This week people took to the streets in the Cook Islands capital to protest against a deal their Prime Minister signed with ...