Kiribati women’s minister says kava abuse is wrecking families
A government minister in Kiribati is worried that the amount of kava being imported and consumed is threatening the country's development and peoples' way of
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Sky is no limit: Kiribati pilot inspires girls
In the skies above the vast ocean, which links the many atolls of Kiribati, Captain Salote Mataitini holds the lives of her passengers in her firm, capable hands.
David Lambourne saga in Kiribati heading back to court
A years' long legal wrangle in Kiribati that is keeping a judge separated from his family remains unresolved.
Kiribati dodges aid cuts in NZ review
The New Zealand Government has decided against cutting its current foreign aid to Kiribati, following a review sparked by a diplomatic stoush between Foreign Minister Winston Peters and the island nation’s
Pacific nation of Kiribati explores deep sea mining deal with China
The company at the vanguard of plans to mine deep sea metals used in electric vehicle batteries has surrendered a third of its Pacific Ocean exploration area after a breakdown in cooperation with the island nation of
Kiribati reduces poverty by up to 70%, targets tech-facilitated violence, climate resilience CSW69
Targeted support for elderly, the unemployed, and those with disabilities have helped bring down poverty levels in Kiribati by up to 70%, Kiribati Women, Youth and Social Welfare Minister Ruth Cross Kwansing has told
New Zealand’s strange diplomatic stoush with Kiribati
The squabbles between New Zealand’s Foreign Minister, Winston Peters and heads of government in Kiribati and the Cook Islands have been denounced by some as neo-colonial grandstanding but welcomed by others as
Nauru and Kiribati sign agreement to boost air connectivity
The governments of Nauru and Kiribati have signed an agreement aimed at boosting their aviation sector. A memorandum of understanding was signed by the presidents of both Micronesian nations on 01 February, according
Kiribati rejects claims of diplomatic rift over NZ deputy PM’s cancelled visit
Government of Kiribati has pushed back against claims of a diplomatic fallout with New Zealand following the cancellation of deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters’ planned visit, insisting that the matter was still
Kiribati President concludes Fiji visit
President Taneti Maamau of Kiribati left Fiji last night after a three-day state visit that saw him meet Fiji government officials and ministers, the President and visit the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat. President
Winston Peters regrets publicity surrounding cancelled Kiribati visit
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister regrets the publicity surrounding his cancelled diplomatic meeting in Kiribati but insists they made strong efforts to ensure it took place. Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne’s appeal
The Kiribati Court of Appeal on Friday heard an appeal from High Court Judge David Lambourne, who was forced out of the country earlier this year following a dispute with the government. RNZ Pacific reports that
We’re not drowning
It’s a warm night in Sydney. A neighbourhood climate action group gathers at a pub in the inner-city suburb of Rozelle, to meet a visiting delegation of Pacific climate justice activists. For the six young advocates
What these Pacific youth leaders want to see come out of COP29
Pacific Island youth leaders say the stakes couldn't be higher at this year's United Nations climate
Urgent action needed to reduce Kiribati’s mortality rates: Nunn
A development specialist says there is an urgent need for action to reduce mortality rates for children under five in
Kiribati’s US$60m airports project moves forward
Aviation provides vital regional and international connectivity for Kiribati, and is essential for the import and export of time-sensitive commodities and emergency
Kiribati elects President Maamau for third term
New Zealand congratulated Kiribati's Taneti Maamau after the president was elected on Saturday to a third term in charge of the Pacific Island
Taneti Maamau expected to win third term as Kiribati president
Kiribati went to the polls in late August and in nine days, the final part of the electoral process will be completed with the president's
Kiribati presidential candidates release manifestos
The candidates for President in Kiribati have published their manifestos, as required by a new
Kiribati criticises Beijing missile launch
Kiribati has issued rare criticism of China over last month's launch of an ballistic missile, saying it "does not welcome" Beijing's
Kiribati MP wants voice heard too as popular vote nears
With Members of Parliament and the Speaker elected in Kiribati, the focus is now on the vote for the country's
Kiribati ‘a one-party state’: Former Opposition Leader Lambourne
Kiribati is becoming a one-party state while the delivery of basic services is near collapse, according to a former opposition