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The Cook Islands government says it is working to stabilise its strained relationship with New Zealand, but not at the cost of its independence.

It comes after Aotearoa extended its funding pause to almost $30 million over two financial years.

In a 30 minute long address, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown assured his parliament the government is taking steps to mend the rift.

"Our officials and ministers have engaged consistently with New

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