Tuvalu
Tuvalu gets early education grant from World Bank
Early childhood education in Tuvalu will get a $US14 million-dollar boost from the World Bank.
Forum chair warns of potential for economic collapse
Tuvalu's prime minister is warning that some of the region's fragile economies are at risk of collapse, unless international support is provided. Audio
Tuvalu PM calls for political unity in Covid-19 fight
Tuvalu's prime minister has called for political differences to be put aside to eliminate Covid-19.
Tuvalu govt announces Covid-19 relief
Tuvalu has endorsed financial relief measures to help people and businesses affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Repatriation of Tuvaluans a dilemma for Tuvalu govt
Tuvalu's foreign minister Simon Kofe says the repatriation of Tuvaluans back into the country is presenting a dilemma for his nation.
Tuvalu makes progress on waste management
Tuvalu is making significant progress on improving its waste management, the International Institute for Sustainable Development says.
Child rights in Tuvalu affected by climate change - UN delegation
The head of Tuvalu's delegation to this week's UN Child Rights Committee session in Apia says climate change poses huges challenges in delivering services to young people in the country.
Tuvaluan community in Auckland welcomes new church
New Zealand's first Tuvaluan Christian congregation has a new church that has been years in the making. Audio
New church opens for Tuvalu community in Auckland
New Zealand's first Tuvaluan Christian congregation has a new church 28 years after its establishment in Aotearoa. Audio
Schools in Samoa closed as storms hit much of South Pacific
Strong winds and swells as high as four metres are striking Tokelau and Tuvalu, while schools in Samoa and American Samoa have been ordered closed amid heavy rain.
Weather systems off Samoa group and Tuvalu could become cyclones
Samoa's meteorological service says there are currently two weather systems of concern to Samoa.
Tuvalu receives World Bank grant quickly after Cyclone Tino
The World Bank has granted Tuvalu $US6.2 million to help it recover from Cyclone Tino just two weeks after the January storm. Audio
Post-cyclone: World Bank backs emergency support for Tuvalu
Tuvalu's recovery from Cyclone Tino has been boosted with a $US6.2 million grant from the World Bank. Audio
Tuvalu Tino recovery gets $US6m boost
Two weeks on from Cyclone Tino, Tuvalu is still reeling from the devastation wrought. Audio
UN body to meet in Samoa over child rights
The UN Child Rights Committee will review the Cook Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and Tuvalu in its session in Samoa early next month.
Post-cyclone: State of emergency remains for Tuvalu
A state of emergency remains in force for Tuvalu as the government continues to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Tino.
NZ appoints new Tuvalu High Commissioner
Matt Howell has been appointed New Zealand's High Commissioner to Tuvalu.
ADB to provide $US3 million to Tuvalu for cyclone recovery
The Asian Development Bank will provide a $US3 million grant to Tuvalu to assist with its recovery from Cyclone Tino.
Tuvalu to declare state of emergency after Cyclone Tino
Tuvalu's government has given its approval for a state of emergency to be declared in the country with rough seas still hampering disaster authorities efforts to assess damage caused by Cyclone Tino.
'It swept right over': Tuvalu inundated by waves whipped up by Cyclone Tino
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Tuvalu, with strong winds and giant waves churned up by Cyclone Tino causing extensive damage across the country.
