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Winston Peters
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U.S. and New Zealand fund Cook Islands port upgrade amid Pacific rivalry
The United States will contribute $50 million and New Zealand NZ$17.5 million to upgrade the Cook Islands’ Penrhyn port, linking remote-island infrastructure with maritime resilience, critical minerals and intensifying Pacific competition.
New Zealand under-16 social media ban gains Labour backing despite coalition revolt
New Zealand’s Labour opposition has backed Christopher Luxon’s under-16 social-media ban, potentially rescuing legislation opposed by two government coalition partners.
Pacific nations split over China missile test as New Zealand pushes joint response in Suva
Pacific Island foreign ministers are debating whether to issue a collective response to China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test, exposing divisions over Beijing’s growing military presence and the region’s promise to remain an “Ocean of Peace.”
China submarine missile test alarms Pacific as Australia, New Zealand and Japan object
China described the July 6 submarine-launched missile test as routine military training, but Pacific governments said limited notice and Beijing’s rapid military expansion created a fresh regional security concern.