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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.

Mark Brown slammed suggestions that Cook Islands' comprehensive strategic partnership and other agreements will help China establish a military presence in the islands.

A small group of women protesters, who supported last week's rally against the government and its decision-making on key national issues, were out again with their placards.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank and open conversation with his Chinese counterpart about China's warships in the Tasman Sea. Audio

The foreign minister will be raising the matters of the warships and the controversial Cook Islands deals in three high-level meetings in Beijing this week. Audio

A round-up of news from French Pacific territories, including a Cabinet reshuffle in French Polynesia.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will seek answers on the issues of Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea and a controversial agreement with the Cook Islands during high-level meetings in Beijing this…

Winston Peters is in Beijing for a 48-hour visit that will include talks with China Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

A round-up of news from around the region, including a Papau New Guinean mother being saved after sorcery accusations.

The Foreign Minister needs to restate the relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says. Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters needs to restate New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says.

The first performers are taking the stage at the national kapa haka championships, with more than 2000 people and 55 groups set to perform. Audio

Cook Islands and China have agreed to cooperate on blue economy investments, including new port wharves and deep sea minerals development.

The meeting, held behind closed doors at New Caledonia's Congress, was a precursor to further talks scheduled later this week, in negotiation mode.

His decades of interaction with China will be invaluable for talks with leaders that seem certain to include the issue of warships conducting live fire exercises off Australia.

Analysis - In times of international stress and uncertainty, New Zealand has always tended to move towards deepening relationships with traditional allies.

As the French Minister for Overseas lands in New Caledonia on Saturday to pursue talks on its political future, the situation on the ground has again gained tension over the past few days.

Analysis: Some world leaders and ex-leaders think it is less reliable, after 10 days of geopolitical ructions centred on NATO. Audio