A defence treaty with PNG might seem like a ‘win’ for Australia. But there are 4 crucial questions to answer
No Australian government has offered PNG a binding security guarantee in the past. The current government must address four ...
'Unconscionable': Iwi leaders, former PM, legal experts blast Treaty bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is a waste of time and is spreading "toxic, shameful and misinformed views on Māori", a select committee has been told. Oral submissions on the Bill are being heard on ...
New Zealand must ‘reset’ Cook Islands ties after China pact, foreign minister says
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Wednesday his country must “reset” its relationship with the Cook Islands ...
Cook Islands gives some detail of its China deal that has upset close partner New Zealand
The public quarrel between New Zealand and the Cook Islands — which share a passport, a military and constitutional ties — is ...