The sole ranking New Zealand city is not Auckland, its largest population center, or the South Island city of Christchurch—but Queenstown (No. 4): a lakeside resort town on the South Island ...

New Zealand seeks transparency from Cook Islands on China agreements China says it sees Cook Islands as important South Pacific partner Cook Islands opposition questions lack of consultation on ...

Map of the south-west Pacific Ocean ... In 2018, the median annual income for Cook Islands Māori in New Zealand was $22,500, equivalent to 65 percent of the median income for Europeans ($34,600).

The bond between Kiribati — population 120,000 — and its near neighbor New Zealand, a country of 5 million people, might not appear the South Pacific’s most significant.

The Cook Islands is a grouping of 15 islands and atolls in the South Pacific. It has a population of 15,000 and been a self-governing nation in free association with New Zealand for nearly 60 years.

Your ultimate travel guide to New Zealand. Discover the must-visit destinations on the North and South Islands, from Queenstown's adventures to Rotorua's culture.

A rare dispute between New Zealand and Kiribati has renewed focus on the Pacific island nation, highlighting the existential threat it faces from the climate crisis – against the backdrop of a ...