Tuvalu
Tuvalu ratifies PACER Plus trade agreement
Tuvalu last month became the ninth Pacific Island Forum member country to ratify the Australia and New Zealand led regional free trade agreement, known as PACER Plus. Audio
NZ govt urged to review overstayer legislation
The authors of new research looking at the lives of undocumented families in New Zealand say the country's immigration laws are inhumane and cause life-long and inter-generational harm. The Unitec… Audio
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tongans overseas get some word on repatriation flights, travellers to French Polynesia warned full proof of vaccination mandatory, Unclaimed bodies in PNG's capital buried in mass grave, Possible…
Tuvalu PM tells COP26 his country is sinking
Tuvalu's Prime Minister told the world leaders at COP26 of his country's grim climate change reality, saying 'Tuvalu is sinking'.
Tonga to keep testing man who arrived with Covid
Tongan health officials will again test the man who arrived in the Kingdom with Covid-19 on a flight from New Zealand.
Tuvalu man tests negative in second assessment
A man who arrived in Auckland from Tuvalu and tested positive for Covid-19 in MIQ on Sunday has returned a negative second test.
Traveller from Tuvalu tests positive for Covid-19 in NZ
A traveller who arrived in New Zealand from Tuvalu has tested positive for Covid-19.
Celebrating Tuvalu language week
Tuvalu, a tiny Pacific nation near the equator, is celebrating its language this week.
Tuvalu's nine inhabited islands, which are at risk of sinking beneath the waves, are home to about 11,000… Audio
Vaccinate and celebrate language and culture, Tuvaluans urged
A Tuvaluan leader in Aotearoa New Zealand is urging his community to take their eligible family members to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Tuvalu Language Week moves online
Tuvalu Language Week moves online due to the uncertainty around Covid-19 according to the Minister for Pacific Peoples.
Pacific Forum prepares for COP26
The Pacific Islands Forum is asking if financing to combat climate change is on the right track.
Tuvalu holding consultations on constitutional review
A select committee tasked with reviewing Tuvalu's constitution is holding public consultations.
Tuvalu chases digital immortality on a blockchain
Tuvalu is planning an ambitious digital transformation, based on a blockchain. Audio
Tuvalu govt seeks financial immortality with Blockchain
The small Pacific nation of Tuvalu is planning to go from having no online banking and only one ATM, to using Bitcoin.
Tuvalu's government aims to become the world's first paperless society, using… Audio
Tuvalu passport sales plan under attack
Former Tuvalu prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, is strongly critical of plans by the government to sell passports.
Pacific leaders meet to demand urgent global climate action
Pacific Islands Forum leaders will demand urgent global action on climate change at today's virtual summit. Audio
Pacific countries team up for high quality education
Six Pacific island countries have joined the United Nations Global Partnership for Education following the endorsement of their own plans for education.
Tuvalu secures investment incentive with US
Tuvalu has signed an historic agreement with the United States which provides access to a range of investment support.
Tuvalu ratifies the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
Tuvalu has ratified the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, bringing it closer to being in force.
Tuvalu nurse calls for more engagement with Pasifika in NZ
An Auckland-based Tuvaluan nurse says her language and culture have been advantageous in working with vulnerable communities.
