There has been no mention from the leader of the government on the report about his Chinese connections. A report prepared by researchers, academics and political scientists explicitly mentions these ...

China’s influence operations in Samoa have been patient, persistent, and, as the election proved, profoundly effective.

We welcome Cook Islands Government’s response to our recent opinion piece.

In the Pacific, infrastructure is influence – but China appears to be alone in recognizing that.

OPINION: The Cook Islands people are proud, resilient, and deeply connected to Aotearoa. They deserve leaders who embody those same values.

OPINION: New Zealand has never looked more isolated.

The live-fire exercises were a demonstration of China’s growing sea power in Australia and New Zealand’s immediate periphery – and meant to normalize the PLA presence there.

The new China-Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.

The new China-Cook Islands deal has implications for Pacific security, but particularly for New Zealand, the United States, and Australia.

Petitions are addressed to the House of Representatives and ask that the House do something about a policy or law, or put right a local or private concern.

Island territory’s transition to greater autonomy “must include discussions” on defense against external threats, a scholar says.

Rocket Lab wins $515 million contract to build 18 satellites for U.S. government agency

In this excerpt from Morning Report, Paul Jackman reports on the use of Māori language in Parliament. Māori Affairs Minister Koro Wetere answered a question in Māori without a translation into Engl...

Exclusive: Malware may still be present and potential effects have been covered up by staff, investigation reveals

Join us live for the Commission Opening of the 54th Parliament from 11am.

An investigation of Chinese state meddling in UK institutions and repression of dissidents

An investigation of Chinese state meddling in UK institutions and repression of dissidents

Fijian leader ‘anticipates collaboration’ with Beijing on projects amid rising concern over China’s ambitions in Pacific

All charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office over political donations to National and Labour in a milestone case have now been quashed - leaving just one defendant guilty of lying to the SFO.

What would happen if only voters - not unions or businesses - could donate to political parties? A plan to do exactly that exists, if the government wants to try it.

Inquiry into the 2017 General Election and 2016 Local Elections