Kiribati
Kiribati president calls for patience over border closure
The President of Kiribati has called for patience from the public as the government seals its borders as part of its Covid-19 response.
Lives on the line for Pacific fisheries observers
Pacific fisheries observers work in dangerous environments on board foreign fishing vessels holding them to account and helping protect the region's fish stocks and oceans. But who is protecting them?
Kiribati, UNICEF and NZ join forces for child health
Kiribati has signed a $US4.5 million dollar deal with UNICEF to improve maternal and child health.
Kiribati cabinet sworn in
The cabinet of the newly re-elected president of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, has been sworn in.
Kiribati receives funds for ferry safety
Kiribati will receive a $US12 million grant to help improve the safety and resilience of inter-island transport in the western Gilbert Group.
Kiribati president to select his cabinet this week
The President of Kiribati says he will begin selecting his cabinet ministers this week. Audio
Kiribati president says heated election reflects democracy
The newly re-elected president of Kiribati says the tough election campaign showed the strength of their democracy.
Micronesia opposes deferral of Forum appointment
Micronesian countries say they oppose a postponement of the appointment of a new Secretary-General for the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
Taneti Maamau wins re-election in Kiribati presidential
Taneti Maamau is voted back in as president of Kiribati, cementing the country's relations with China after it switched from Taiwan last year. Audio
Taneti Maamau re-elected president of Kiribati, in blow for Taiwan
Taneti Maamau has been re-elected president of Kiribati by more than 8,000 votes, cementing the country's relations with China.
Kiribati to hold presidential election today
The people of Kiribati will go to the polls today to vote in a presidential election.
Kiribati presidential race could be decided by foreign policy - Tong
A former Kiribati president says the two man contest for the top office could be decided by foreign policy.
Kiribati speaker says election loss a 'blessing in disguise'
Kiribati's new Speaker of Parliament says her loss at the general elections was a blessing in disguise.
Two former allies to face off for Kiribati presidency
The caretaker Kiribati President and his former TKP party chair will face off in the vote for the top position next month.
Kiribati parliament votes in first female speaker
The Kiribati Parliament has made history today with MPs voting in the country's first female Speaker of Parliament.
Pacific warned of seabed mining's irreversible impacts
A new report into seabed mining in the Pacific warns of irreversible damage to the marine environment.
Kiribati voters wanted fresh ideas says new MP
By Lisa Williams A new Kiribati MP says voters wanted fresh ideas and progress. This month Kiribati voters ushered in 16 new Members of Parliament who will take their...
Sixteen new MPs elected in Kiribati
Over a dozen new MPs have been elected in Kiribati after the final round votes were tallied up and the battle for leadership and party support is now beginning.
Final round of voting begins in Kiribati
The final votes in the Kiribati national elections begin this morning as round two polling begins.
Kiribati voters turnout in force for elections
There's been strong voter turnout and a mixed bag of results from preliminary counts for the Kiribati national elections.
