Cook Islands’ new passport move, China deal leave New Zealand ‘blindsided’
Foreign Minister Winston Peters expresses concern over Pacific nation’s independent plans, including a proposed pact with ...
"Blindsided": Cook Island-China came out of left field, Winston Peters says
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the deal between the Cook Islands and China came out of left field for not only New Zealand, but the people of the Coo ...
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for New Zealand to sit in the room with us'
The Cook Islands prime minister says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with Beijing which is ...
Cook Islands PM Mark Brown criticises New Zealand oversight on China deal
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says New Zealand is asking for too much oversight over its deal with China, which ...
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New Zealand says 'blindsided' by Cook Islands' China overture
SYDNEY: New Zealand said on Friday (Feb 7) it had been "blindsided" by the Cook Islands' plans to sign a major agreement with ...
NZ, Cook Islanders left in dark over PM's possible China deal - Peters
Mark Brown is travelling to China soon where he is expected to potentially sign an agreement on closer cooperation with Beijing.
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The Cook Island's Government will not be progressing an initiative for its own passport
Prime Minister Mark Brown spoke with Foreign Minister Winston Peters earlier today - and has confirmed he doesn't want to do anything to risk Cook Islanders' rights or security. Brown's in Beijing ...
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BONDS: NZGBS: Sharply Cheaper As Market Plays Catch-Up After Holiday
NZGBs closed weaker, with benchmark yields rising 2-8bps in a session lacking local data.Today's movements largely reflect a catch-up after yesterday’s holiday, with NZ-US and NZ-AU 10-year yield ...