Cook Islands

The comprehensive agreement has been criticised for being vague and lacking details regarding the priority areas in which the two countries will partner.

Cooperation on seabed mining, the establishment of diplomatic missions and preferential treatment in regional and multi-lateral forums were some of the standouts in the agreement.

Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's 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.

Mark Brown is hoping to have "an opportunity to talk" with the New Zealand government to "heal some of the rift"

A motion of no confidence against the Cook Islands Cabinet, filed on 11 February, faces delays due to parliamentary procedure.

United Party leader Teariki Heather says Cook Islanders are concerned about Prime Minister Mark Brown's decisions that have upset Aotearoa.

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

Cricket PNG has confirmed it has outstanding payments to make to members of the men's national team from last year's T20 World Cup commitment.

A motion of no confidence has been filed against Mark Brown and his Cabinet.

As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence.

New Zealand needs to ensure it does not become unhinged over the spat with the Cook Islands, says an international relations specialist at Victoria University of Wellington.