was preparing to sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to “expand economic opportunities” with China as The Economist went to press. That has sparked a fight with New Zealand ...

The Cook Islands is the latest Pacific country to strengthen its ties with China New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a ...

Wellington | New Zealand’s prime minister expressed mounting concerns on Monday as the Cook Islands’ leader travels to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting Wellington ...