The Cook Islands has celebrated 60 years of self-governance amid a growing rift with New Zealand. The bilateral relationship has been strained in recent years over relations with China, calls from the Cook Islands for their own passports, as well as a pause in funding from NZ. Meanwhile, NZ Greens members are pushing for the country to recognise a Palestinian state. NZ government MP with the Green Party Teanau Tuiono joined The World from Rarotanga in the Cook Islands.
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