Calgary Herald

Cook Islands' security and defence declaration with New Zealand does not affect agreements signed with other countries, including the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with China, says Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Cook Islands News

‘Partner of choice’ ↗

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An 18-month diplomatic standoff between the Cook Islands and New Zealand ended yesterday with the signing of a defence and security declaration and the restoration of approximately $30 million in paused New Zealand development funding.

Cook Islands News

Back on good terms: $30 million funding restored as NZ-Cook Islands relations thaw ↗

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Cook Islands and New Zealand have today signed a Declaration on Defence and Security, setting out a clear and practical framework for how the two countries will work together in areas of defence and security.

Cook Islands News

Cook Islands and New Zealand sign defence and security pact, $29.8m funding resumes ↗

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New Zealand’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters arrived in Rarotonga yesterday ahead of high-level talks with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Cook Islands News

NZ Foreign Minister Peters arrives for major talks with PM Brown, tangible outcomes expected ↗

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New Zealand’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters arrived in Rarotonga this evening ahead of high-level talks with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.

Cook Islands News

NZ Foreign Minister arrives in Rarotonga, major developments expected ↗

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New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is arriving in Rarotonga tonight. A formal meeting will be held with Prime Minister Mark Brown tomorrow morning- to advance talks on repairing diplomatic relations and addressing the suspension of $29.8 million in aid.

Cook Islands News

PM Brown and Peters meet for high-stakes talks aim to mend NZ-Cook Islands row ↗

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The Cook Islands Government has confirmed the visit of New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters tomorrow as part of ongoing engagement between the Cook Islands and New Zealand.

Cook Islands News

Cook Islands Government welcomes New Zealand Minister of Foreign Affairs visit ↗

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Firefighters say incorrect information passed through emergency calls is becoming a major challenge for crews responding to fires on Rarotonga.

Cook Islands News

35 fire incidents in six months as incorrect information slows firefighters ↗

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