The Cook Islands recently unveiled the terms ... to Mr Brown’s now-abandoned proposal for a separate Cook Islands passport, ...
The Pacific nation's prime minister wants to reassess longstanding agreements with New Zealand, but Wellington is already ...
He recently abandoned a proposal to introduce a Cook Islands passport following a public outcry. "[The relationship with NZ] connects us politically and connects us to our brothers and sisters of ...
Mark Brown is facing a motion of no confidence in parliament today after his controversial moves to have Cook Islands passport and sign deals with China.
But Brown said New Zealand media had sold short his consultation with Wellington on the China accord, as well as overblowing his now-defunct plan for a "symbolic" Cook Islands passport.
The public quarrel between New Zealand and Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — was a victory for Beijing’s efforts to woo Pacific leaders and a blow ...
On Tuesday, protesters held signs that read “Stay connected with New Zealand”, while others waved placards featuring the New Zealand passport in opposition to Mr Brown’s now-abandoned proposal for a ...