Officials have pointed to China and Russia as likely culprits, but legal challenges make prosecutions difficult.

Solomon Islands Minister for Infrastructure Development Manasseh Maelanga met with Tuvalu's Minister for Natural Resources ...

In a vote on Wednesday afternoon (Tuesday, Cook Islands time), the man who has been at the centre to controversy in the past ...

When asked to comment on the agreements signed by the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands with the Chinese government, including on access to port facilities on the island, undersea mining and a ...

THE Cook Islands said on Saturday (Feb 22) it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation’s seabed mineral riches. A copy of the deal – ...

The Cook Islands signed a five-year agreement with China for seabed mineral exploration and research. Prime Minister Mark Brown was accused of not consulting New Zealand on the deal with China.

WELLINGTON: The Cook Islands said Saturday (Feb 22) it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches. A copy of ...

The Cook Islands government said the memorandum of understanding, signed with China on February 14, did not involve any agreement to give an exploration or mining licence. Cook Islands Prime ...

The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China to cooperate in exploring and researching the Pacific nation's seabed mineral riches. A copy of the deal -- which is ...

Don't miss out! Get your daily dose of sports news straight to your phone. Join YEN's Sports News channel on WhatsApp now! The Cook Islands said Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown speaks during a livestream on Facebook earlier this month. Photo / via video The Cook Islands said on Saturday it has struck a five-year agreement with China ...