Kiribati
Hope amidst Kiribati water crisis, but international help is needed
On World Water Day, March 22, David Kakiakia explained his hope for Kiribati, which is suffering from severe drought. Audio
Unclean water in Kiribati leads to children's health issues
Lack of clean water in Kiribati leads to multiple health issues for children. Audio
Kiribati confident new centre will reduce high number of TB cases
A new facility to treat hundreds of i-Kiribati people suffering from tuberculosis (TB) - has opened at the Tungaru Central Hospital on Tarawa.
'Hardly any rain' for Kiribati island in nearly two years says MP
A member of parliament for Arorae in Kiribati says the island has had almost no rain for two years. Audio
Kiribati teams up with NZ university to tackle mortality rates
The government of Kiribati has partnered with Victoria University of Wellington in New Zealand in its efforts to reduce high maternal and child mortality rates. Audio
Still work to be done as Kiribati confirms Forum return
We spoke with Massey University Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Defence and Security Studies, Anna Powles, about the significance of Kiribati's intention to return to the Pacific Islands Forum ahead… Audio
Kiribati judicial crisis continues into 2023
The judicial crisis in Kiribati shows no sign of ending, three years after it began. Audio
Kiribati government looking to get flights back in the air
Kiribati's transport boss says his ministry aims to re-establish air service connections to the Line Islands.
Bloody Battle of Tarawa remembered in Kiribati
Kiribati has commemorated the 79th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa in a solemn dawn ceremony at the US World War II memorial in Betio, South Tarawa.
Legal groups condemn judicial appointment in Kiribati
Two legal organisations have expressed concerns about the appointment of Tetiro Semilota, the Attorney General, as Kiribati acting Chief Justice.
Former Kiribati president questions appointment of acting CJ
The appointment of Kiribati's Attorney General Tetiro Semilota as the acting Chief Justice has been called a questionable act by the country's first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai.
Concerns over controversial judicial appointment in Kiribati
The New Zealand Law Society and the New Zealand Ministry of forein Affairs and Trade have both spoken out about Kiribati's appointment of the Attorney General, Tetiro Semilota, as the acting Chief… Audio
Kiribati govt's treatment of its judiciary a concern says NZ Law Society
The New Zealand Law Society Te Kāhui Ture o Aotearoa is concerned at the Kiribati Government's treatment of its judiciary.
Kiribati attorney general appointed acting chief justice
The Kiribati government has appointed the Attorney General, Tetiro Semilota, as acting Chief Justice.
Kiribati opposition plans vote of no confidence against govt
The Kiribati opposition is planning to take its concerns over the actions of the government directly to the people. Audio
Kiribati opposition determined to overthrow govt
Opposition party members in Kiribati are determined to remove the country's President over judicial issues. Audio
Kiribati Government hits out again at judiciary
The Government of Kiribati says it will soon have an acting chief justice in place, following the suspension of Chief Justice Bill Hastings.
Motion of no confidence over Kiribati's treatment of judges
The Kiribati opposition is planning to bring a motion of no confidence in the Government of President Taneti Maamau. Audio
Dialogue begins to get Kiribati back into Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum has started a diplomatic dialogue with Kiribati, in the hope of persuading it to return to the fold.
Legal body condemns Kiribati govt over judiciary moves
The New Zealand Law Society has raised its concerns at the Kiribati government's suspension of its three remaining Court of Appeal judges.
