Kiribati
Kiribati residents fighting for their existance
People living on the tiny Pacific atolls of Kiribati are fighting for their very existence. The United Nations warns if sea level rise continues at the current rate, the islands could be completely… Video, Audio
Calls for NZ govt to be sympathetic to climate refugees
New Zealand is being warned to prepare for an impending stream of refugees from the Pacific as low-lying atolls are swamped by sea-level rise.
Pacific atolls ‘could be underwater by 2050’
The government is being warned to prepare for an impending stream of refugees from the Pacific as low-lying atolls are swamped by sea-level rise.
NZ to include Fisheries in RSE scheme for Tuvalu and Kiribati
New Zealand has extended its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme in Kiribati and Tuvalu to include the fisheries sector. Audio
Challenges remain for Kiribati and Tuvalu
The Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says New Zealand aid money going into the Pacific is making a real difference, but there are still huge challenges in the region. Audio
Pacific visit an 'eye-opener' for Bennett
Visiting small island states affected by sea-level rises has been "a dose of reality", Climate Change Minister Paula Bennett says.
Kiribati man charged with assaulting a fisheries observer
A Kiribati national working on a purse seiner could face up to 12 months in jail in the Federated States of Micronesia if he's found guilty of assaulting a fisheries observer.
Kiribati atoll loses coral to bleaching
The largest coral atoll in the world, Kiritimati, in Kiribati, is set to lose almost all its coral due to bleaching according to scientists.
Rescued Kiribati sea-drifters arrive in Marshalls
Four men from Kiribati who were rescued after nearly a month at sea have arrived in the Marshall Islands and are awaiting repatriation this weekend.
Portuguese national held on drugs charges in Kiribati
A Portuguese national is being held on Kiritimati Island in Kiribati awaiting his appearance at the court in June.
Kiribati yellow carded over fishing practices
The European Commission has officially warned Kiribati for not being transparent about fishing practices in its waters.
Kiribati's BTK party sees merit in being in opposition
The former ruling party in Kiribati, Boutokaan te Koaua, of BTK, has publicly welcomed its defeat in the presidential election.
World Bank says Kiribati airport work on track
The World Bank says it continues to work with Kiribati to upgrade its airports, following a controversial cancellation of flights from Fiji Airways.
Kiribati hopes to avoid further airport problems
The Kiribati Government says it will stay vigilant over its airports, after Fiji Airways cancelled flights for two weeks due to "safety concerns."
Fiji Airways resumes Kiribati flights after remedial works
Fiji Airways has resumed flights to Kiribati after services were cancelled for two weeks due to "serious safety concerns."
Kiribati upset with Fiji Airways
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has expressed concern over Fiji Airways delaying its flights to Kiribati since last week.
Decentralisation, education priorities for new Kiribati govt
Decentralisation, free education and a lift in copra prices are some of the priorities of the administration of Kiribati's new president Taneti Maamau. Audio
PNA membership criteria considered at Kiribati meeting
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement are expected to consider adding new members at their meeting this week in Kiribati.
Game changers: Pacific RSE workers in NZ
Pacific Islanders participating in New Zealand's RSE scheme say the work is of great benefit to them and their home communities. Video
New Kiribati cabinet ministers sworn in
Ten ministers in Kiribati's new 12 member cabinet, along with the country's attorney-general, have been sworn in.
