Teariki Heather warns the minimum wage increase from NZ$9.50 to $10 from 1 July could harm the people the minimum wage policy ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown both have a difference of opinion on the level of consultation required between the two nations on such matters. "There is no ...

The Cook Islands prime minister has suggested a double standard, after the New Zealand government cut its development assistance to the tune of nearly $20 million.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown told lawmakers in Parliament on Thursday that the funding was “not halted, it’s paused” and downplayed the significance of the amount frozen.

New Zealand has halted funding to the Cook Islands over what it considers the small Pacific nation's deepening ties with China.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said in February that its deals with China were based on his country's "long-term interests" and tried to reassure its neighbours Australia and New Zealand that ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

In February, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" with China, said he had not consulted with New Zealand over the deals or ensured shared interests ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said in February that its deals with China were based on his country's "long-term interests" and tried to reassure its neighbours Australia and New Zealand ...