Government Announces Rail Enabled Cook Strait Ferries
TRAC believes that this is a day for celebration for all freight shippers across the Cook Strait with the government’s announcement to buy two new RAIL ENABLED ferries for the Cook Strait.
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The paradise islands that don't want to be Hawaii
The Cook Islands is proving that sustainable tourism isn't just possible – it's essential. Here's how this South Pacific nation is preserving their paradise for generations for come. Landing on ...
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Rail Minister Unveils Plan for New Zealand’s New Inter-Island Ferries Amid Cost Concerns
Rail Minister Winston Peters will soon announce his plan for New Zealand’s inter-island ferries. The government is seeking companies to build two rail-enabled ferries for Cook Strait, set to be ready ...
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China’s Pacific power play: How the Cook Islands deal threatens regional security
The Cook Islands’ strategic location halfway between New Zealand and Hawaii made it a crucial logistics base during World War II. American forces established airstrips on Penrhyn and Aitutaki ...
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Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West's grip loosens
The Cook Islands may be small but the ambitions of its leader are mighty. A range of deals Prime Minister Mark Brown signed with China without consulting the public or New Zealand – an ally to ...