Kiribati
Latest death of Pacific fisheries observer highlights protection flaws
The World Wildlife Fund says the death of a Kiribati fisheries observer on a purse seiner shows the protections for such roles aren't sufficient.
Kiribati goes to polls as normal despite Covid-19 threat
Despite Covid-19 public health warnings, it's business as usual for the Kiribati election as thousands head to the polls.
Delayed start for Kiribati elections
Elections in Kiribati have been delayed by a week as emergency measures in response to the covid-19 pandemic have disrupted public services.
Childfund NZ supporting Kiribati with Covid-19 preparedness
Childfund New Zealand is supporting Kiribati with its Covid-19 preparedness by delivering hygiene kits and conducting awareness in the community.
Kiribati, Rotuman languages now part of NZ language weeks lineup
Members of the Kiribati and Rotuman communities in New Zealand have welcomed their inclusion in the country's Pacific language weeks lineup. Audio
Kiribati, Rotuman languages in NZ language weeks
Kiribati and Rotuma - for the first time - have been included in this year's New Zealand Pacific Language Weeks. Audio
Kiribati to go to polls for elections in April
The people of Kiribati will go to the polls for elections in April.
Auckland school establishes Kiribati language unit
A school in New Zealand's south Auckland has established a unit to teach i-Kiribati students their language. Audio
UN refugee agency highlights urgent climate challenge
The United Nations Refugee Agency has highlighted the recent UN ruling about Kiribati man Ioane Teitiota's climate change plight.
Rehabilitative programmes top list for Kiribati corrections reforms
Rehabilitative programmes top the list for reforms within Kiribati's corrections system. Audio
Woman dies in Kiribati after hit by fallen pillar
A woman in her 30s has died in Kiribati after a pillar from a maneaba, or traditional meeting house, fell on her.
Rehabilitative programmes top list for Kiribati corrections reforms
Rehabilitative programmes top the list for reforms within Kiribati corrections system. Audio
Pacific leaders agree on vision to tackle corruption in region
A vision of the Pacific united against corruption has been released from last week's first Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Conference in Kiribati. Audio
Coronavirus: Kiribati blocks Chinese travellers
The Kiribati government has placed all visa applications from China on hold in an effort to stave off the coronavirus.
Kiribati man loses appeal over NZ deportation
A i-Kiribati man has lost an appeal to a United Nations committee over his deportation from New Zealand.
China destination approval a 'game-changer' for Kiribati tourism
Being added to China's list of approved destinations is a game-changer, says Kiribati's tourism authority.
Kiribati now approved destination for Chinese tour groups
Kiribati has been added to China's list of approved destinations for its tour groups.
China exploring projects in Kiribati
China's government says it's open to exploring "all sorts" of projects in Kiribati, which could include reopening a mothballed satellite tracking station.
Kiribati signs MOU with China
Kiribati has joined other Pacific Island countries in signing up to China's global development strategy, the trillion-dollar 'Belt and Road' infrastructure initiative.
World Bank approves $US15m towards Kiribati water project
The World Bank has approved $US15 million to go towards a major water project in Kiribati.
