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Luxon meets Chinese President Xi Jinping amid Cook Island controversy
In introductory remarks, Xi said now was a time to build on the two countries' past achievements and "strive for new progress".
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Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 20 June
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a re-signing for Moana Pasifika.
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Former New Zealand PM blames Cook Islands for creating a crisis
Helen Clark says the Cook Islands government entered into a strategic partnership with a major power nation - China - without consulting New Zealand.
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Watch: Preparing for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa
Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands.
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Issues pile up as PM prepares for President Xi Jinping meeting
Christopher Luxon heads into his meeting with China's President on Friday with an ever-growing list of topics to discuss.
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China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - expert
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over their decision-making is short-sighted. Audio
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'Puts New Zealand in a weaker position' - expert on Peters' Cook Islands move
The decision by the Foreign Affairs Minister to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands could backfire on the New Zealand government, an academic says.
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Pacific Waves for 20 June 2025
NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands; China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles; Pacific economy is growing slowly but surely - World Bank; Getting… Audio
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NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands
New Zealand has paused nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands for the upcoming financial year. Audio
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China could be beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles
The decision by New Zealand's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Winston Peters, to suspend payment of aid to the Cook Islands, could backfire on the government. Audio
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Pacific Waves for 20 June 2025
Podcast episode — 19 June 2025In Pacific Waves today: NZ pauses millions of dollars in funding for the Cook Islands; China could be major beneficiary of Peters' move on Cooks - Powles; Pacific economy is growing slowly but surely - World Bank; Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa.
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Getting ready for the biggest Cook Islands festival in Aotearoa
Te Maeva Nui NZ is seen as the largest Cook Islands cultural festival outside of the Cook Islands. Audio
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News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 June 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
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No need to give China heads-up over decision to halt Cook Islands funding - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.
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Luxon downplays Cook Islands funding pause
Speaking from Shanghai, the prime minister says the dispute lies squarely with the Cook Islands government - not China.
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Funding to Cook Islands on pause after partnership agreement
Audio 19 Jun 2025Nearly 20 million dollars in development assistance to the Cook Islands is on pause as New Zealand reacts to its Pacific neighbour's ever-closer ties with China. Wellington claims it was not consulted… Audio
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Govt cuts $20 million in funding to Cook Islands
Audio 19 Jun 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been fielding questions about New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands as his government cuts nearly $20 million in funding to our Pacific neighbour… Audio
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Why has NZ paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in development assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming. Audio
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Explainer: Why has New Zealand paused funding to the Cook Islands over China deal?
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming.
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NZ halt to Cook Islands funding kept quiet for two weeks
The news - amid a stoush over the region's relationship with China - only emerged as Prime Minister Christopher Luxon prepares to meet Xi Jinping. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Audio
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NZ pauses funding to Cook Islands
The government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year. New Zealand told the Cook Islands government… Audio
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Political editor Jo Moir on Cook Islands funding latest
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
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NZ pausing funding to Cook Islands
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
