Kiribati
Woman dies in Kiribati after hit by fallen pillar
A woman in her 30s has died in Kiribati after a pillar from a maneaba, or traditional meeting house, fell on her.
Rehabilitative programmes top list for Kiribati corrections reforms
Rehabilitative programmes top the list for reforms within Kiribati corrections system. Audio
Pacific leaders agree on vision to tackle corruption in region
A vision of the Pacific united against corruption has been released from last week's first Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption Conference in Kiribati. Audio
Coronavirus: Kiribati blocks Chinese travellers
The Kiribati government has placed all visa applications from China on hold in an effort to stave off the coronavirus.
Kiribati man loses appeal over NZ deportation
A i-Kiribati man has lost an appeal to a United Nations committee over his deportation from New Zealand.
China destination approval a 'game-changer' for Kiribati tourism
Being added to China's list of approved destinations is a game-changer, says Kiribati's tourism authority.
Kiribati now approved destination for Chinese tour groups
Kiribati has been added to China's list of approved destinations for its tour groups.
China exploring projects in Kiribati
China's government says it's open to exploring "all sorts" of projects in Kiribati, which could include reopening a mothballed satellite tracking station.
Kiribati signs MOU with China
Kiribati has joined other Pacific Island countries in signing up to China's global development strategy, the trillion-dollar 'Belt and Road' infrastructure initiative.
World Bank approves $US15m towards Kiribati water project
The World Bank has approved $US15 million to go towards a major water project in Kiribati.
Kiribati records first measles case
The Kiribati Ministry of Health has confirmed the first case of measles in the country.
Kiribati promises leading role on sustainable fisheries
Kiribati is promising to play a leading role in establishing sustainable coastal fisheries in the Pacific.
Kiribati set to welcome cruises to pristine protected area
Kiribati's tourism authority is expecting 2020 to be an exciting year for tourism.
Kiribati receives further fire training and equipment
Kiribati has received firefighting training and equipment over the past fortnight from Australia.
Kiribati on measles alert after infant shows signs of virus
Kiribati health officials are closely monitoring the health of a five-month-old boy and his family after the child showed symptoms of measles.
Kiribati President denies govt behind early Parliament close
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has denied any government involvement in last week's abrupt closing of Parliament.
Kiribati budget defeated in Parliament
Opposition MPs in the Kiribati Parliament have defeated the government's budget.
Kiribati President appeals to MPs to pass budget
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has called on MPs to set aside political differences and pass the budget.
Kiribati High Court clears way for attempt at no confidence vote
The Kiribati High Court has ruled that an opposition MP can move a motion of no confidence against the president.