Tuvalu
Tuvalu MPs stuck in outer islands due to bad weather
Bad weather after last week's election in Tuvalu has delayed travel to the capital for outer island MPs ahead of a prime ministerial election. Audio
Bad weather dampens travel plans for Tuvalu MPs
Bad weather dampens travel plans for Tuvalu MPs. Audio
Tuvalu elections 2024: Strong voter turnout reported
Over 6,000 people registered to cast their votes in eight constituencies in the country. Polls will close 4pm, local time.
Tuvalu goes to the polls
Tuvaluans will cast their votes to fill the 16-member parliament when polls open from 8am till 4.00pm Friday, local time.
'Focused on Tuvalu's priorities': Australia says falepili union about 'shared interests'
Australia says the Falepili Union is "to achieve shared interests" in response to comments from former Tuvalu prime minister's comments that he will flush the treaty if he gets into office.
Enele Sopoaga plans to scrap Tuvalu/Australia if elected as PM
Opposition leader of Tuvalu wants to scrap the Tuvalu/Australia treaty if he is a successful candidate in the upcoming election. Audio
Ex-Tuvalu PM running for office in 2024 will 'throw away' falepili treaty
Enele Sopoaga says he will scrap the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union treaty if elected to lead government in the upcoming election. Audio
Australia-Tuvalu falepili union 'shameful' - former Tuvalu PM
Opinion - The Australia-Tuvalu 'falepili' strategy is bullish and most alarming, writes former Tuvalu prime minister Enele Sopoaga.
The Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union: Tuvaluan values or Australian interests?
Analysis - If Tuvalu's government changes after the upcoming elections, a new government may simply dissolve the Australia-Tuvalu Falepili Union, writes Jess Marinaccio
Australia-Tuvalu treaty is 'to maintain our identity', Kausea Natano says
A Pacific secutiy expert says the treaty follows the security pact signed between Solomon Islands-China last year. But for Tuvalu, it's about "doing everything...to "maintain our identity". Audio
Tuvalu PM on a mission to secure multiple treaties for country's future
Tuvalu's Prime Minister is throwing everything he can at securing treaties with his pacific neighbours before his country is submerged under water.
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Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their language
Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their language. Audio
Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan
Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan. Audio
Air Tuvalu aircaft arrives
The first-ever Tuvalu government-owned aircraft landed at the Funafuti International Airport today.
Families ripped apart by Pacific blackbirding now reuniting
From the 1860s until 1901, trading ships took Pacific islanders to work on plantations - many kidnapped or tricked, now some of those families are being reunited.
More than 400 evacuated RSE workers soon to have accommodation
More than 400 workers from the Pacific evacuated to a Napier church should be able to return to more permanent accommodation in the next few days.
Tuvalu plans for next COVID-19 response before Xmas
A huge thank you from Tuvalu Red Cross to its volunteers on the coalface of the covid-19 outbreak ahead of Christmas... Audio
Emergency grant for Tuvalu to help combat effects of drought
The Asian Development Bank has provided a $US4 million emergency grant to the Government of Tuvalu to help drought relief efforts.
Tuvalu welcome NZ "loss and damage" support at COP27
Tuvalu has welcomed New Zealand's support and contribution towards "loss and damage" climate financing at COP27. Audio