Tuvalu
Stageplay imagines a lost Tuvalu
A stage play about Tuvalu lost to rising seas aims to give Tuvaluans strength as they contemplate the future. So says its creator, a New Zealander of Tuvaluan and Samoan heritage, who's dream is to… Audio
Tuvalu looks to manure use and deep sea fishing
The nation of Tuvalu is looking for innovative ways to expand its agricultural and aquacultrual sectors. Audio
Pig manure used to boost Tuvalu agriculture
Tuvalu is looking at using manure from its pigs to expand its agricultural sector.
Tuvalu promoting off-shore fishing to protect coastal resources
The Tuvalu government is encouraging people to fish offshore rather than around the coastal areas.
Tuvaluans look to tradition to address family violence
Tuvaluans in New Zealand have been urged to turn to their traditional ways to address family violence.
Tuvalu historian says islands have matured since separation
A Tuvaluan academic who was a senior government official when the country was seperated from Kiribati in 1975, says the following four decades have proven the move was the right one to make. Audio
Sopoaga ridicules citizenship swap, calls instead for more climate action
Tuvalu's PM says a recent suggestion to swap Australian citizenship for maritime resources is an isolated view with no support, but countries still need to take drastic action to combat climate…
Tuvalu hopes NZ agreement will bring greater communication
The Prime Minister of Tuvalu says he hopes a partnership between his government and New Zealand will bring about closer communication between the two countries.
Tuvalu dismisses citizenship for fisheries idea
Tuvalu's leader Enele Sopoaga has lambasted a former Australian leader's suggestion to swap Australian citizenship for maritime resources.
Tonga mostly unscathed by Cyclone Neil
The Tonga Red Cross says Cyclone Neil and it's associated low depression brought a lot of rain but left houses and property unscathed.
Canberra's courtship of Pacific continues
Australia's Foreign Minister Marise Payne is to visit Tuvalu and Solomon Islands next week.
World Bank promises better internet for Tuvalu
A public-private partnership, with help from the World Bank, is aimed at improving internet access in Tuvalu.
Japan to build new ship for Tuvalu
Tuvalu's fishing industry is expected to improve once the construction of a multi-purpose vessel is completed by Japan.
Improving Tuvalu's resilience to coastal flooding
The United Nations Development Programme and the Pacific Community are working together to improve Tuvalu's resilience to coastal flooding.
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
Former Tuvalu prime minister laid to rest
A former Tuvalu prime minister, Apisai Ielemia, was buried on his home island yesterday after dying at his Funafuti home on Monday.
Tuvaluan policewoman leads multinational maritime exercise
A senior constable from Tuvalu has become the first female Chief of Staff chosen to lead the latest operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific region. Audio
Tuvalu constable looks to inspire women leaders
A woman from Tuvalu, who led a regional operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific, is hoping she can inspire other women to take on leadership roles.
Tuvalu woman leads maritime exercise
A senior constable from Tuvalu has become the first female Chief of Staff chosen to lead the latest operation to combat illegal fishing in the Pacific region.
Australia to build high commission in Tuvalu
Australia is setting up its first high commission in Tuvalu's capital, Funafuti.
