New Zealand is taking too hasty and too abrasive an approach to Pacific islands, putting leadership in the region on edge. We ...

Could New Zealand’s relationships with its Pacific neighbours be in jeopardy – and is China ready to take full advantage? Tensions have emerged in recent weeks between New Zealand and several Pacific ...

New Zealand has accused the Cook Islands government of a lack of transparency over its plans to strike a partnership deal ...

With tensions mounting, we break down what the proposed deal between China and the Cook Islands is all about, why New Zealand ...

Explainer: New Zealand and the Cook Islands are in the middle of a diplomatic row. A series of events has frustrated New ...

New Zealand, along with Australia and the United States, have become increasingly concerned about China’s growing presence in ...

The Cook Islands PM is in Beijing to sign an agreement with China - but the government says he failed to consult with NZ on ...

A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential ...

The U.S. decision to shut down USAID has been widely criticized as a strategic victory for China, allowing it to expand its ...

Wellington is at odds with the Cook Islands over a looming new agreement with China and the former Pacific colony's plan to have its own passport.