Kiribati
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.
Kiribati voters turnout in force for elections
Round one election results in Kiribati have delivered a repeat term for some, a new political life for others, and a farewell for those who've lost out.
Mixed results for sitting MPs in Kiribati as thousands head to the polls
There's been strong voter turnout and a mixed bag of results for the sitting MPS in preliminary counts for the Kiribati national elections.
Latest death of Pacific fisheries observer highlights protection flaws
The World Wildlife Fund says the death of a Kiribati fisheries observer on a purse seiner shows the protections for such roles aren't sufficient.
Kiribati goes to polls as normal despite Covid-19 threat
Despite Covid-19 public health warnings, it's business as usual for the Kiribati election as thousands head to the polls.
Delayed start for Kiribati elections
Elections in Kiribati have been delayed by a week as emergency measures in response to the covid-19 pandemic have disrupted public services.
Childfund NZ supporting Kiribati with Covid-19 preparedness
Childfund New Zealand is supporting Kiribati with its Covid-19 preparedness by delivering hygiene kits and conducting awareness in the community.
Kiribati, Rotuman languages now part of NZ language weeks lineup
Members of the Kiribati and Rotuman communities in New Zealand have welcomed their inclusion in the country's Pacific language weeks lineup. Audio
Kiribati, Rotuman languages in NZ language weeks
Kiribati and Rotuma - for the first time - have been included in this year's New Zealand Pacific Language Weeks. Audio
Kiribati to go to polls for elections in April
The people of Kiribati will go to the polls for elections in April.
Auckland school establishes Kiribati language unit
A school in New Zealand's south Auckland has established a unit to teach i-Kiribati students their language. Audio
UN refugee agency highlights urgent climate challenge
The United Nations Refugee Agency has highlighted the recent UN ruling about Kiribati man Ioane Teitiota's climate change plight.
