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February 25, 2025 | News
Tamihere criticizes NZ response to China naval excercise in Tasman Sea
Te Pāti Māori President John Tamihere says the Government is overreacting and can't afford to make enemies.
March 16, 2026
February 17, 2025 | News
Cook Islands signs China deal, concerns NZ
The Cook Islands Foreign Affairs Minister has confirmed the signing of a “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement with China without disclosing its contents to New Zealand before ratification.
February 14, 2025 | News
Winston Peters downplays Cook Islands tension
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says the situation between the Cook Islands and New Zealand is simply a matter of miscommunication and lack of communication between both countries—nothing more.
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