The recent squabble between the Cook Islands and NZ over their deal with China has added a new element of tension in the relationship between China

The prime minister of the Cook Islands could be facing a no-confidence vote this week. It's part of the continuing political fallout from a recent agreement the government reached with China. HPRʻs Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown survived on Wednesday (Feb 26) a vote of no confidence in parliament brought by the opposition over deals he struck with China that strained relations with New Zealand.