Tokelau
Judge mulls authority of Tokelau High Court
A Tokelau High Court judge says he's not sure he has the authority to reverse decisions by the territory's government.
Tokelau Finance Minister admits trip to see helicopter
Tokelau's Finance Minister has admitted to making a "joyride" trip to view a helicopter which was controversially bought without approval and later sold.
Tagata o te Moana for 9 February 2019
Sea-level rise and how the Pacific maybe disproportiantely affected, outcry over environmental damage in Fiji, questions in Tonga as to how the country was plunged into the pre-internet age, and… Audio
Tokelau leader sees merit in establishing High Court
There is merit in establishing a High Court in Tokelau, one of the territory's failupe says. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 21 January 2019
Nearly 700 people from four villages on Vanuatu's Ambrym island have been evacuated to safe zones after ongoing volcanic eruptions; Launch of huge Chinese fish farm on French Polynesia's Hao atoll… Audio
SPC head calls for action to save NZ Realm Pacific languages
The head of the Pacific Community says this year marks a perfect opportunity to address the desperate situation the languages of the New Zealand Realm countries are in. Audio
Tokelau helicopter case to continue despite hurdle
A legal case against Tokelau's government will continue, despite two disgruntled former public servants being ordered to pay security.
Tokelau headed for resource crisis - study
A new study has found Tokelau may be headed for a resource crisis soon, as it battles the forces of climate change.
Former Tokelau public servants ordered to pay security
Two former Tokelau public servants have been ordered to pay security of nearly $US7,000 in their legal case against the territory's administrator.
NZ gifts new passenger ferry to Tokelau
New Zealand has formally handed over a new vessel to Tokelau to serve as a small passenger ferry between the territory's three atolls.
Schooling up on rules to improve maritime safety
Maritime representatives from seven Pacific Island countries are in New Zealand this week to learn more about new regulations to improve safety at sea. Audio
New wharf in Tokelau completed
The first of three new wharves in Tokelau has been completed.
NZ chief justice rejects call for High Court to sit in Tokelau
New Zealand's Chief Justice Dame Sian Elias has rejected a bid to have a high-profile court case heard in Tokelau.
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 19 November 2018
Geopolitical face-off dominates the APEC leaders summit in PNG; Fiji's Bainimarama wins another four years, Fiji coup leaders must step away from politics says Rabuka; Much of the island of Saipan in… Audio
Tokelau elders protest dismissals of public servants
Elders in the Tokelau atoll of Fakaofo are protesting the removal of two former public servants from office. Audio
Tokelau elders aggrieved that investigation report withheld
The release of a report from an investigation into the alleged misuse of millions of dollars of government funds in Tokelau has been delayed by a pending legal case, the territory's leader says.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 November 2018
A minister ousted from Vanuatu's government says his party's support is up for grabs; With the focus on Nauru, Manus Island refugees say there's a health crisis there, too; A blackout on campaigning… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 November 2018
Blackout on campaigning in force in Fiji ahead of polls; NZ super changes delight some in the Pacific; A former PNG election candidate calls for better voter ID measures; Agencies try to address a… Audio
NZ Super changes delight some in the Pacific
There is some delight in the Pacific with the New Zealand parliament making it easier to qualify for New Zealand Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension for those living, or wanting to live in the… Audio
NZ parliament passes super portability law
A bill aimed at improving access to New Zealand Superannuation and Veteran's Pension for those living in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau has passed its third reading.
