The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific ...

They cover infrastructure, ship-building, tourism, agriculture, technology, education and, perhaps crucially, deep-sea mineral exploration. Prime Minister Mark Brown says his decisions will be based ...

The government of the Cook Islands said on Saturday that it had struck a five-year agreement with China to explore deep-sea minerals. The deal has raised eyebrows in nearby New Zealand.

The Cook Islands prime minister says he is aware of the strong interest in the outcomes of his visit to China.

agriculture, technology, education and, perhaps crucially, deep-sea mineral exploration. Brown says his decisions will be based on the "long-term interests" of the Cook Islands, which are remote ...