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US, NZ to fund Cook Islands port for deep sea mining

Deep sea mining is deeply controversial across the Pacific but the US and New Zealand are teaming up to fund a Cook Islands port to aid the practice.

AAP · Sep 1

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown expected to return to power following election

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown is expected to lead the government for a second term after his party won more seats than any other group in this week’s election

The Independent UK · Aug 14

Cook Islands election: PM Mark Brown speaks on the diplomatic crises that defined his year

The prime minister tells the Guardian that last year’s diplomatic rift with ally New Zealand could be on voters’ minds as they head to the polls

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Police Bar Group Linked To March For Aus From Perth ANZAC Service After Booing In Other States

A group of people linked to March For Australia had been barred from attending a Perth ANZAC Day Dawn Service after booing in other states.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 26

The AFL bans disruptive racists. Surely the police can do the same for morons who boo welcome to country on Anzac Day

To dishonour the memory of Indigenous and other Australians who served during wars is despicable, ignorant and a moral crime

The Guardian - AU · Apr 25

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign a defense pact, easing tensions over a China deal

New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defense and security pact, easing over a year of tension between them

The Independent UK · Apr 2

New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal

Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partnership with Beijing

The Guardian - AU · Apr 2

New Zealand, Cook Islands patch up recent squabbles

New Zealand will resume aid payments to the Cook Islands after make-up talks between the Polynesian nation and its colonial power.

AAP · Apr 2

Hornby steers sale of near 70-year-old toy brand Scalextric for £20m

Hornby has agreed to the sale of the business to family-owned investment vehicle Purbeck Capital Partners.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m

Purbeck Capital Partners seals deal with model railway maker for toy racing car business and IP rights

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27