Kiribati
Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining
Former Kiribati president and leading climate justice advocate Anote Tong says the deep sea mining industry presents unique challenges for Pacific leaders trying to secure economic resources in the… Audio
Anote Tong: 'Our fate has already been decided'
The former Kiribati president says Australia's failure to secure its bid to host the next United Nations climate conference with Pacific nations is a missed opportunity.
'I was way off the mark': Kiribati minister on women in parliament
Ruth Cross Kwansing says special seats for women in parliament are needed to achieve gender equity in Pacific. Audio
Kiribati official bats for US visa exemption after 'a misunderstanding'
A last-minute visa mix-up almost prevented Kiribati from joining the 65th Board of Directors Meeting of the Association of Pacific Island Legislatures in the Northern Mariana Islands.
NZ 'noise' over funding cut 'not fair', Kiribati president says
Speaking for the first-time since the diplomatic fallout with New Zealand, Taneti Maamau says that if Foreign Minister Winston Peters "wishes to come, he's welcome" to visit Kiribati.
Kiribati opposition furious as govt ignores Court of Appeal fiasco
The Kiribati opposition is formally condemning the government's refusal to debate the suspension of the country's Court of Appeal, which occurred more than two years ago.
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Kiribati Language Week: Celebrating culture amid rising seas back home
This year marks five years since the celebration of the language began.
Kiribati youth embrace language through performances
It's been five years since Kiribati Language Week was first introduced in Aotearoa and the i-Kiribati community are proudly celebrating how far they've come. Audio
Aotearoa's i-Kiribati community honours language and culture
Thousands of i-Kiribati people across New Zealand are celebrating their rich language and culture during Kiribati Language Week, which is now in its fifth year.
The Fijian pilot inspiring the next generation of Pacific aviators
When Salote Mataitini first dreamed of becoming a pilot, she was a child reading newspaper articles about aviators, long before iPhones or social media.
Kiribati's considerable kava consumption - and concerns
Michael Louze, former chairman of the Vanuatu Kava Industry said when you break it down, it's about four kilograms of kava per person annually if half the population drinks.
Kiribati reassures it's part of Pacific family - Baron Waqa
Kiribati has reaffirmed its commitment to Pacific regionalism.
David Lambourne saga in Kiribati heading back to court
A years' long legal wrangle in Kiribati that is keeping the Australian judge separated from his family remains unresolved.
NZ tight-lipped over details of Kiribati aid review
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson has confirmed New Zealand is not cutting its assistance to Kiribati.
Kiribati data bill will 'protect our people', MP says
Kiribati legislators unanimously passed a first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill during its first reading in parliament on Tuesday.
Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
Kiribati is exploring a deep sea mining deal with China after a breakdown in its agreement with mining front runner. Audio
Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
Campaigner says The Metals Company's loss of a third of its exploration area is sign of a stuttering industry.
Choosing sides in the battle for influence in the Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence.
Geopolitical games in the South Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence. Audio
