WELLINGTON -- New Zealand had a net migration gain of 27,100 in 2024, down from a net gain of 128,300 in 2023, which was a ...

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.

The South Pacific country of Cook Islands has unveiled the details of a deal with China to boost cooperation after the pact ...

The protest, led by Opposition MP and Cook Islands United Party leader Teariki Heather, has taken place outside the Cook Islands Parliament in Avarua — a day after Brown returned from China.

Cook Islanders are also New Zealand citizens. To mark the 60th anniversary of free association, Brown had floated the idea of a Cook Islands passport, but New Zealand was firm that could only happen ...

Protests erupt over Cook Islands’ new strategic partnership with China, raising concerns about ties with New Zealand ...