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Mining company and campaigners clash over deep sea mining's role
The Metals Company is being accused by environmental groups of changing its corporate branding from fueling the green transition to supporting security and defence. Audio
Catholic priest calls PNG's Christian state declaration 'cosmetic' change
The PNG parliament passed a constitutional amendment last week to formally recognise the nation as a Christian country. Audio
Law Society warns Cook Islands' religious rules 'against human rights'
This comes as churches on the island are pushing for a constitutional amendment to declare Cook Islands a Christian nation.
Deep sea mining companies accused of infiltrating society
However, one mining company disagrees, saying that, "If you do not do anything, you get accused, and if you do something, you still get accused."
Artist uses humour to highlight Pacific peoples NZ passport struggles
Christchurch-based Tongan artist John Vea opened on Saturday at the Christchurch Art Gallery. Audio
Pacific islanders 'have a very high-risk of overstaying' - immigration expert
A New Zealand immigration advisor believes visa-free travel should not be extended to visitors from Pacific Island nations despite growing calls for free movement of people in the region.
Concern US presence could run against Marshalls nuclear-free treaty
Marshall Islands defence provisions could "fairly easily" be considered to run against the nuclear-free treaty that they are now a signatory to, a veteran journalist on Majuro says. Audio
Sakar tribe blocks National Highway following fatal clash in Porgera
Porgera has been under a state of emergency since September of last year in response to ongoing violence between illegal miners and local landowners. Audio
Churches push for Cook Islands to be declared a Christian nation
It comes following the discovery of a mosque in Rarotonga. Audio
Solomon Islands considers launching ship registry amid suspicion of Russian shadow fleet
Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development Manasseh Maelanga met with Tuvalu's Minister for Natural Resources Development Sa'aga Talu Teafa about the potential ship registry.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader protest against 'aggressive' Cook Islands PM
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government.
Watch: Cook Islanders protest against Mark Brown government
More than 400 people took to the streets a day after the prime minister returned from China, where he signed a strategic partnership deal.
'No areas of concern': Cook Islands PM returns home, addresses NZ's China deal fears
Mark Brown is hoping to have "an opportunity to talk" with the New Zealand government to "heal some of the rift"
'Deal with China complements, not replaces, NZ relationship' - Cook Islands PM
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the deal with China "complements, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand after signing it on Friday.
Cook Islands signs closely watched China deal
Official ratification of a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement is likely to cause consternation in Wellington.
Cook Islands seeks China's expertise in seabed mining
The island's Seabed Minerals Authority says it has held "high-level" discussions with several institutes to advance "sustainable" seabed exploration.
China confirms 'in-depth exchange' with Cook Islands
Beijing revealed details of its meeting with Prime Minister Mark Brown for the first time on Thursday, as New Zealand Foreign Minister faces criticism for bullying. Audio
China: Cook Islands' relationship with Beijing 'should not be restrained'
"The relationship between China and the Cook Islands does not target any third party," the Chinese Foreign Ministry says, as opposition leaders in Rarotonga plan protest.
“自由联合”现分歧,新西兰与库克群岛出现什么问题?
库克群岛的一系列举动让新西兰产生不满--最新分歧是库克群岛计划在协议内容未经与新西兰磋商的情况下与中国签署"全面战略伙伴关系"。
The stoush between NZ and the Cook Islands, explained
Diplomatic tension between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is growing. Here's what it's about, what China has to do with it, and why it matters.
Cook Islands police hit by 'realities of job market'
Police spokesperson Trevor Pitt told RNZ Pacific that they were in need of between 30 and 40 staff. Audio
Mark Brown on China deal: 'No need for NZ 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 expected to be signed next week.