Mark Brown
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, having taken office in 2020. He is a member of the Cook Islands Party and has a background in business and community leadership. Brown's recent diplomatic engagement with China, including plans to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, has raised concerns in New Zealand about transparency and the implications for regional security.
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Mark Brown was charged with murder at Tweed Heads Police Station.
Man charged with murder after two shot on property in northern NSW
Australia· 2025-12-04
Mark Brown is featured in the film 'Septyni pasivaikščiojimai su Marku Brownu'.
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Lithuania· 2025-11-25
Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands and has been involved in discussions regarding the shipping registry.
The dark fleet hiding in our own backyard: How the Cook Islands sold its flag to Moscow and Tehran
New Zealand· 2025-11-24
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown signed a 'comprehensive strategic partnership' with China.
New Zealand extends pause on $29.8m Cook Islands funding after China dealNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Mark Brown delivered the moment of brilliance, scoring the lone goal as Mighty Barrolle secured a vital 1-0 victory.
Mighty Barrolle Triumphs in ‘Twin Giants’ Derby Opener | Sports
Liberia· 2025-10-21
Mark Brown is the head of fixed income at Harbour Asset Management.
On the canvas: Why the economy didn’t recover like it was supposed to – Liam DannNew Zealand· 2025-10-04
Mark Brown was present at the independence celebrations in Papua New Guinea.
Pacific leaders gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence | Papua New Guinea
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown's Welcome to Country was booed and heckled at the Anzac Day dawn service.
Melbourne Storm apologise to First Nations communities over cancelled Anzac Day Welcome to Country ceremonyAustralia· 2025-08-04
Mark Brown is the prime minister of the Cook Islands who declined requests for an interview.
Caught in the contest between China and the west, the Cook Islands asks where its future lies | Cook IslandsUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-14
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands who signed a strategic partnership with China.
NZ halts Cook Islands aid over PRC row
Taiwan· 2025-06-20
Mark Brown criticized the political commentary from New Zealand as undermining efforts to mend trust between the nations.
Cook Island Prime Minister criticises NZ aid pause as ‘patronising’New Zealand· 2025-06-20
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands who defended the deals with China.
New Zealand halts funding for Cook Islands over China dealsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-19Mark Brown signed a strategic partnership agreement with China, leading to tensions with New Zealand.
Cook Islands crisis complicates Christopher Luxon’s meeting with China’s Xi Jinping – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-19
Mark Brown is the prime minister of the Cook Islands who did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
New Zealand halts millions of dollars in aid to Cook Islands over deals struck with China | New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-19
Peters also shook hands with Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
The undercover zingers in Jacinda Ardern’s memoir; why Fieldays is a magnet for politicians – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-06-12
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown signed a new strategic partnership with China, expanding co-operation between the two countries.
Alarm grows in Australia and New Zealand as China advances in Pacific amid U.S. retreat
Canada· 2025-06-07
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, facing criticism from Winston Peters over a lack of consultation.
Winston Peters on China, Cook Islands and why he is ruling out Chris Hipkins ‘permanently’New Zealand· 2025-05-26
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands and holds the tourism portfolio.
Papa Turtle: Popular Cook Islands tour owner Tuhe Piho accused of putting lives at riskNew Zealand· 2025-05-17
Bunurong and Gunditjmara man Mark Brown delivered his address to the 50,000 people gathered.
Australian election: Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton face off in battle for Australia’s future - The Front PageNew Zealand· 2025-04-29
Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown was delivering the traditional welcome to country.
Welcome to Country should fill Australians with prideAustralia· 2025-04-28
Uncle Mark Brown is a Bunurong elder whose Welcome to Country was disrupted by far-right agitators.
Welcome to Country controversy upsets Melbourne Storm chairman Matt TrippAustralia· 2025-04-28
Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown was heckled on Friday as he formally welcomed crowds to a service marking Anzac Day.
Opposition leader criticises Aboriginal welcomesUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-28Bunurong elder Uncle Mark Brown delivered the Welcome to Country at the dawn service.
Jacob Hersant arrested after Melbourne dawn service booingAustralia· 2025-04-25
Mark Brown, a Bunurong elder, delivered a welcome to country at the Anzac Day dawn service.
‘Disrespectful’ booing of welcome to country at Melbourne Anzac Day dawn service condemned | Anzac DayUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-24
Mark Brown was previously the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and was also dismissed.
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Hong Kong· 2025-04-19
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands who traveled to China to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.
Čína obvinila šéfa novozélandskej spravodajskej služby zo šírenia neprávd
Slovakia· 2025-03-13
Mark Brown has suggested the last round could deliver more finality than usual.
NZ Open: Korean Guntaek Koh extends lead in peerless roundNew Zealand· 2025-03-01
Mark Brown, the Prime Minister, signed the agreement with China.
Paradisöarnas avtal med Kina oroar Nya Zeeland
Sweden· 2025-02-28
Mark Brown was one of the New Zealanders to make the weekend.
NZ Open: Records under threat after scores tumble in golf tournamentNew Zealand· 2025-02-28
Mark Brown is the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands who signed a range of deals with China.
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West’s grip loosensUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28
