Kiribati
Kiribati assesses impact of damaging sea flooding
Repairing damaged seawalls is the main focus of the Kiribati government after storms and sea surges earlier this month.
Victims' families of Kiribati ferry disaster mull legal action
A Kiribati NGO representing families of the victims of the Butiraoi ferry disaster says it could launch legal action against the government. Audio
Kiribati buys two new jet planes
Air Kiribati has bought two new jet airliners, as well as the purchase rights for two more.
Kiribati Govt says ferry disaster report will be made public, eventually
The Kiribati Government says a report on the sinking of the Butiraoi, in which at least 80 died, will be made public once a police investigation is completed.
Kiribati President calls for completion of Paris Agreement
The President of Kiribati has made a strong call for the completion of the Paris Agreement work programme at the COP24 climate meeting in Poland.
Kiribati tourists to be surveyed
Travellers leaving Kiribati will be surveyed soon to find out more about their experiences in the hope of attracting more tourists to the country. Audio
Kiribati tourists to be surveyed
Travellers leaving Kiribati will soon be surveyed to help the government develop the tourism sector in the hope of attracting more tourists.
Kiribati NGO calls for release of Butiraoi report findings
The NGO Kiribati Citizens Against Corruption is calling for the findings of a report into the Butiraoi sinking to be released.
ADB grants Kiribati $US2.5m towards economic management
Kiribati has received a $US2.5 million grant from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen the government's economic management.
Kiribati fund lost $US20m to US-China trade war - minister
Kiribati's Finance Minister says the trade war between the US and China has cost the country's sovereign wealth fund $US20 million.
Call for report on Kiribati ferry disaster to be released
An opposition MP in Kiribati says there is growing anger over the government's refusal to release a report into the Butiraoi sinking. Audio
Schooling up on rules to improve maritime safety
Maritime representatives from seven Pacific Island countries are in New Zealand this week to learn more about new regulations to improve safety at sea. Audio
Anger in Kiribati over unreleased report on ferry disaster
An opposition MP in Kiribati says there is growing anger over the government's refusal to release a report into the Butiraoi sinking.
Kiribati police to investigate Butiraoi sinking
The police in Kiribati will investigate the sinking of MV Butiraoi, the inter island vessel which sank in January claiming at least 80 lives.
Vanuatu and Kiribati join INTERPOL
Vanuatu and Kiribati have joined the world policing body INTERPOL.
Kiribati students graduate with vocational skills
Twenty I-Kiribati nationals have gained Australian qualifications in nine technical and vocational programmes through Australian aid funded technical training.
Funding for biggest Kiribati water project approved by GCF
Kiribati says the Green Climate Fund is providing $US28 million dollars for the country's biggest ever water project.
Introduced mosquito release limits Pacific dengue spread
A programme which spreads infected mosquitoes to control dengue and other diseases is showing success in parts of Fiji, Kiribati and Vanuatu.
Sport: Pacific athletes impress in futsal, rowing at Youth Olympics
Tonga suffered a narrow 7-5 defeat against Trinidad and Tobago this morning in a high-octane women's futsal match at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.
Sport: Pacific athletes struggling at Youth Olympics
It's been a tough start for Pacific Islands athletes at the Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.