Tuvalu
Tuvalu seeks to attract climate change tourists
From New Zealand you could go half way around the world for the price of a flight to Tuvalu. Audio
Tuvalu wants tourism policy that fights climate change
Tuvalu's government wants assistance with developing a tourism policy that embraces the fight against climate change.
Green Climate Fund green lights land reclamation in Tuvalu
Tuvalu has received the go ahead to use Green Climate Fund money to reclaim more land as it fights the effects of climate change. Audio
Dateline Pacific for 11 July 2019
About 5,000 tonnes of the mineral bauxite has spilled into a bay in Solomon Islands where a bulk carrier ran aground earlier this year, spilling thousands of litres of oil; Tuvalu will be able to… Audio
Tuvalu gets green light for reclamation
Tuvalu will be able to reclaim more land in its fight against the effects of climate change after receiving approval from the Green Climate Fund. Audio
Tuvalu land dispute temporarily resolved
The Tuvalu government and landowners on Funafuti atoll have agreed to work together to reach agreement on land leases.
Tuvalu landowners block airport over lease non-payment
Fiji Airways was forced to cancel its flight to Tuvalu on Saturday after a dispute between landowners and government over land lease payments led to a blockade of the international airport.
Tuvalu PM holds cooperation talks in UAE
Tuvalu's Prime Minister, Enele Sopoaga, has held talks in the United Arab Emirates on expanding ties between the two countries.
NZ public gallery shows first exhibition of Tuvaluan art
A New Zealand art gallery is holding its first solo exhibition of Tuvaluan art.
Dengue claims two lives in Tuvalu
In Tuvalu, two people have died and twenty-one have been hospitalised as a result of dengue fever.
The Pacific Ballot - Ticket to a new life
Winning a lottery isn't the normal way to secure a new life in a new country. But each year, New Zealand holds a visa ballot for people from a number of Pacific nations. Many thousands enter. But if…
Tuvalu to go to the polls on 9 September
Tuvaluans will vote for a new government on 9 September this year.
High tech mapping underway to help Tuvalu adapt
A plane has been buzzing over Tuvalu's atolls and lagoons harvesting information to help the country cope with rising seas and cyclones. Audio
High-tech mapping to help Tuvalu adapt to rising seas
High-tech mapping over Tuvalu in the last week is expected to provide comprehensive data which will help it adapt to rising seas.
Pacific allies voice support for Taiwan at WHO meeting
Taiwan's Pacific allies have rallied behind its bid to join the World Health Organisation, or WHO.
Mapping underway to help Tuvalu fight climate change
An airplane and crew have arrived in Tuvalu to survey the country's atolls as part of its adaptation for climate change.
Motion against Tuvalu's Sopoaga withdrawn
A motion of no confidence against Tuvalu's prime minister, Enele Sopoaga, has been withdrawn.
Tuvalu Prime Minister faces no confidence motion
A motion of no confidence has been filed against Tuvalu's prime minister, Enele Sopoaga.
UN head to mobilise world around Pacific climate needs
The UN Secretary General says he intends to mobilise the international community around the Pacific's need for action on climate change. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 13 May 2019
Papua New Guinea's police chief has warned against moves by MPs to coerce the public or members of his force in the country's current political wrestle; New Caledonia's provincial elections confirm… Audio