Tokelau
NZ maintains tight controls on Tokelau
New Zealand's new government is maintaining a firm hand on Tokelau's governance following the territory's controversial helicopter buy.
Tokelau climate change efforts recognised
Tokelau is now formally included in major global climate change agreements after a declaration by New Zealand to the United Nations.
Tokelauan community changing the language of God from Samoan
For most Tokelauans, the language of church, the Bible and God is Samoan but this is changing. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 23 October 2017
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Vaka being built to sail and fund-raise for a Tokelauan bible
A Tokelauan New Zealand man is fulfilling a promise to his now dead grandmother, to build and sail a vaka to raise funds for the Tokelauan bible translation project. Audio, Gallery
More revelations on NZ role in Tokelau suspensions
It's been revealed that New Zealand ordered Tokelau to suspend two public servants accused of making a controversial helicopter buy.
Confusion and delay in Tokelau helicopter investigation
Tokelau has delayed its ongoing legal investigation of two senior public servants despite assurances it was finished.
New Tokelau cargo ship on track for 2018 delivery
A new cargo ship for Tokelau is on track to be delivered early next year, and is expected to save on what have been described as astronomical charter prices.
NZ appoints new Tokelau administrator
New Zealand has appointed Jonathan Kings as administrator to Tokelau after David Nicholson was removed from his post just seven months in.
Tokelau Ulu says leaders decide, public servants should advise
The Ulu of Tokelau says it is for the government to make decisions and not public servants.
Tokelau head says Govt makes decisions not public servants
The Ulu of Tokelau says it is for the government to make decisions and not public servants. Audio
Controversial helicopter deal part of Tokelau capital spending spree
An employment investigation has revealed a controversial helicopter buy was part of a hasty capital spending spree by the New Zealand territory.
Tokelauan elder says Nicholson's removal improper
A member of Tokelau's Taupulega says the decision to remove the administrator David Nicholson from his position was made without proper approval.
Tokelau public servant says helicopter purchase not NZ's business
Tokelau's suspended public service general manager says a controversial purchase of helicopters was self-funded and had nothing to do with New Zealand. Audio
Suspended Tokelau public servants stranded in Samoa
Two senior Tokelau public servants suspended in April remain stranded in Samoa without income.
Tokelau in dire need of Met Service help
Tokelau wants to set up its own weather service after years of relying on forecasts from Fiji and Samoa.
Tokelau forces exit of NZ administrator
This follows concerns raised by Tokelau over David Nicholson's position being combined with his other role as High Commissioner to Samoa.
Suspended Tokelauans slam Wellington over chopper saga
Two Tokelau public servants suspended in April for their role in a controversial helicopter buy have spoken out for the first time, proclaiming both their innocence and foul play by New Zealand and…
Tokelau Fono awaiting update on helicopter controversy
Tokelau's leader says he hopes to be updated next week on the investigation into the controversial purchase of two helicopters. Audio
Plans for Tokelau's admin office move to be presented next week
Tokelau's leader says plans for moving the country's administrative offices from Samoa to Tokelau will be presented at the fono session next week. Audio