NZ, Cook Islands end stand-off over China pacts with security declaration
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Source: ABC News
Published: 2026-04-02 15:43 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Asia, China, World News, Asia Pacific
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Snippet:
The Cook Islands is a self-governing state in "free association" with New Zealand, but the relationship soured last year. (AFP: Michael Runkel/Robert Harding Premium)
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