New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday that his country would have to “reset” his relations with the Cook Islands government after his Pacific neighbor signed agreement With China without consultation. In a speech by the Pacific Island Political Science Association in Wellington, Peters stated that Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s opaque … Read more
Taipei, Taiwan – China and Cook Islands on Friday signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, but the lack of transparency around the details has worried the nearest Democratic ally of New Zealand, South Pacific State. While the details of the agreement are not clear, public statements from Cook Islands Prime Minister Mar Mark Brown and … Read more
Wellington, New Zealand – New Zealand said on Monday it would introduce looser visa rules to allow holidaymakers to work remotely while visiting the country in a bid to boost its tourism sector and economy. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford said in a statement that visitor visas will be changed from January 27 to allow people … Read more
Wellington, New Zealand – After a year of ongoing conflict and political instability, cities around the world are preparing to ring in the New Year with celebrations highlighting local cultures and traditions. South Pacific countries will be the first to welcome 2025, with midnight in New Zealand being 18 hours before the ball drops in … Read more