Kiribati
Choosing sides in the battle for influence in the Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence.
Geopolitical games in the South Pacific
As the US looks to be leaving the Pacific, and New Zealand is rowing with Kiribati and the Cook Islands, experts worry about Chinese influence. Audio
Sudden surge of diplomatic drama & news deserts rolled back
Trump's alarmed the world with trade tariffs, turning off aid and proposing to take over Gaza. But New Zealand's had its own diplomatic dramas in the news - with the media in the middle of them. Also… Audio
Winston Peters' handling of Kiribati relations criticised by Pacific expert
Victoria University academic Dr Iati Iati says the New Zealand Foreign Minister needed "to be a bit more humble" in deadling with the situation. Audio
'New Zealand government cancelled its own proposed visit'
"The strong bonds between Kiribati and New Zealand will enable a resolution to this unfortunate standoff," the Kiribati President's Office said on Monday.
Nauru and Kiribati sign agreement to boost air connectivity
The Nauru government said preliminary discussions were held last month, and the draft agreement was finalised by Nauru Air Corporation and Kiribati's Transport Ministry.
How personalities and misunderstandings can drive foreign aid
Opinion - We are seeing power plays from the US, but it is surprising from New Zealand, writes Sione Tekiteki.
Kiribati MP comes to president's defence
A Kiribati minister says the President is "absolutely not" trying to avoid New Zealand's foreign minister. Audio
NZ-Kiribati fallout: 'Questionable precedent'
Ruth Cross Kwansing, a New Zealand-born Kiribati MP, has come to her president's defence in the diplomatic row between Wellington and Tarawa.
NZ-Kiribati fallout: Peters rejects excuse as Hipkins urges constructive diplomacy
The Foreign Minister has hit back at comments by a Kiribati government minister that the island nation's leader failed to receive him because of pre-planned commitments.
NZ-Kiribati fallout: Maamau govt minister says 'impacts to be felt by the people'
The visit by New Zealand's foreign minister "was cancelled by NZ itself" but blame is falling on Kiribati's president, a Cabinet minister in Taaneti Maamau's government says.
NZ-Kiribati fallout: 'Cutting aid usually works in the reverse direction'
Victoria University's Jon Fraenkel says "there are difficulties in the relationship between Wellington and Kiribati" but "Kiribati does have alternatives" both in Beijing and elsewhere.
Claim the Kiribati Government ignores manifesto commitments
An opposition MP in Kiribati said the Budget did not include any funding for the commitments made in the president's manifesto.
Kiribati Court of Appeal hears deported Judge Lambourne's appeal
High Court Judge David Lambourne was forced out of the country earlier this year following a dispute with the government.
Kiribati Court of Appeal to hear Judge Lambourne's appeal next month
David Lambourne left the country in May this year after a lengthy battle with the government, which wanted him out.
Taneti Maamau wins third term as Kiribati president
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was the first Pacific leader to congratulate Maamau on Saturday.
Taneti Maamau back to Tarawa for victory celebrations
Kiribati's president-elect Taneti Maamau arrived back in the capital Tarawa from his home island of Onotoa on Monday morning, ahead of his party's planned victory celebrations tonight.
The Kiribati Presidential Election unfolds
Three candidates from the ruling Tobwaan Kiribati Party (TKP) breaking away to form his own alliance and challenge incumbent president Taneti Mamau. Audio
Kiribati election drama: Ruling party candidate defects
Late drama has unfolded in the Kiribati presidential election with one of the three candidates from the ruling party breaking away to form his own alliance, challenging incumbent president.
Kiribati returns to the polls: Taneti Maamau seeks third term as president
There are three candidates for President: the man who has held the role for the past eight years, Taneti Maamau, along with Bauntaake Beia and Kaotitaake Kokoria.
