Tuvalu
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.
Tuvalu Language Week all about resilience - minister
The theme of New Zealand's Tuvalu Language Week is a call to resilience according to the Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio.
Former Tuvalu PM hits out at US and Australian climate inaction
A former Prime Minister of Tuvalu and climate change activist has fired shots at Australia and the United States over their inaction regarding climate change.
Pacific Dance NZ shines the spotlight on Tuvalu for 2020
Tuvaluan dance choreographer Molia Alama Tulafono has been named 2020 Artist in Residence for Pacific Dance New Zealand.
Tuvaluan dancer named Artist in Residence for Pacific Dance NZ
Tuvaluan dance choreographer named this year's Artist in Residency by Pacific Dance New Zealand. Audio
Tuvalu revises economic relief measures
Tuvalu has revised economic relief measures as the country moves from Covid-19 alert level three to level two.
Forum head hopes commonsense prevails at USP
The chair of the Pacific Islands Forum, Tuvalu Prime Minister Kausea Natano, is the latest to raise concerns at last week's developments at the University of the South Pacific.
Tuvalu gets early education grant from World Bank
Early childhood education in Tuvalu will get a $US14 million-dollar boost from the World Bank.
Forum chair warns of potential for economic collapse
Tuvalu's prime minister is warning that some of the region's fragile economies are at risk of collapse, unless international support is provided. Audio
Tuvalu PM calls for political unity in Covid-19 fight
Tuvalu's prime minister has called for political differences to be put aside to eliminate Covid-19.
Tuvalu govt announces Covid-19 relief
Tuvalu has endorsed financial relief measures to help people and businesses affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
Repatriation of Tuvaluans a dilemma for Tuvalu govt
Tuvalu's foreign minister Simon Kofe says the repatriation of Tuvaluans back into the country is presenting a dilemma for his nation.
Tuvalu makes progress on waste management
Tuvalu is making significant progress on improving its waste management, the International Institute for Sustainable Development says.
Child rights in Tuvalu affected by climate change - UN delegation
The head of Tuvalu's delegation to this week's UN Child Rights Committee session in Apia says climate change poses huges challenges in delivering services to young people in the country.
Tuvaluan community in Auckland welcomes new church
New Zealand's first Tuvaluan Christian congregation has a new church that has been years in the making. Audio
New church opens for Tuvalu community in Auckland
New Zealand's first Tuvaluan Christian congregation has a new church 28 years after its establishment in Aotearoa. Audio
Schools in Samoa closed as storms hit much of South Pacific
Strong winds and swells as high as four metres are striking Tokelau and Tuvalu, while schools in Samoa and American Samoa have been ordered closed amid heavy rain.
Weather systems off Samoa group and Tuvalu could become cyclones
Samoa's meteorological service says there are currently two weather systems of concern to Samoa.
Tuvalu receives World Bank grant quickly after Cyclone Tino
The World Bank has granted Tuvalu $US6.2 million to help it recover from Cyclone Tino just two weeks after the January storm. Audio