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Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands

Why a deal with China has strained New Zealand’s ties with the Cook Islands - Beijing’s growing influence in the South Pacific has hit the close relationship between Wellington and the Cook Islands

Reuters · 1d

New Zealand voices renewed concern as Cook Islands PM eyes agreement with China

New Zealand expressed renewed concern on Monday about the Cook Islands' prime minister travelling to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with Wellington despite the two nations' constitutional ties.

BBC on MSN · 1d

New Zealand and Cook Islands fall out over China deal

The Cook Islands is hugely reliant on New Zealand under a longstanding "free association" agreement that provides it with defence and financial support. China's growing influence

The Financial Times · 1d

Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand

The Cook Islands will this week sign a strategic agreement with China, in a move that has rattled the south Pacific country’s traditional partner New Zealand and deepened concerns about Beijing’s influence in the region.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China

Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ Prime Minister travels to China this week to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations' constitutional ties.

New Zealand considering to relax ban on foreigners buying houses

New Zealand’s government is considering whether to relax a ban on foreigners buying residential property, says Finance ...

Protests and a New Zealand leader's absence overshadow a day marking the founding treaty with Māori

The bill's architect, David Seymour, met with protests at Waitangi marae — a Māori meeting house — during speeches by ...

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Truck driver’s near-miss after dangerous illegal move near Wellington SH1 interchange

Truck drivers weighed in on the driver’s dangerous act, with one saying “someone got their licence from the Weetbix box”. Another was critical of the driver’s actions, writing: “We don’t need this ...

The Associated Press on MSN11d

New Zealand grants a mountain personhood, recognizing Taranaki Maunga as sacred to the Indigenous Māori people

The legal recognition acknowledges the mountain's theft from the Māori of the Taranaki region after New Zealand was colonized ...

1don MSN

New Zealand Rugby taking legal action against Ineos over sponsorship walkout

New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against the Ineos corporation of British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe after the ...

New Zealand hints at letting more foreign investors buy homes

Currently only Australians and Singaporeans can be non-resident and own homes in New Zealand. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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A New Zealand mountain is granted personhood, recognizing it as sacred for Māori

Mount Taranaki — now known as Taranaki Maunga, its Māori name — is the latest natural feature to be granted personhood in New ...

Scooter challenge seeks 300 riders for Napier to Wellington trek

The Napier to Wellington 50cc Scooter Challenge is back for its fourth year and there’s still time to enter, say organisers.

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KFC New Zealand Launches Airline Delivering Mates to Super Rugby Matches

Introducing Zing Air, KFC's first private airline service, delivering lucky fans from around New Zealand, straight from their hometown to a rugby match to support their favourite ...

Australian Gourmet Traveller1d

An insider’s guide to the best farm stays New Zealand has to offer

Our edit of the best farm stays New Zealand has to offer. From luxe accommodation to quaint Airbnbs and self-catering ...

The Taipei Times5d

Thousands gather in New Zealand on Waitangi Day

Thousands gathered across New Zealand yesterday to celebrate the signing of the country’s founding document and some called ...

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