Kiribati
Uncertainty for Kiribati students in Taiwan
More than 100 Kiribati students studying in Taiwan face an uncertain future after diplomatic relations ended on Friday.
Once a stronghold, Taiwan's presence in the Pacific wanes
Taiwan lost its two biggest allies in the Pacific this week, as both Solomon Islands and Kiribati switched their allegiances to China in the latest diplomatic blow for Taipei.
Taiwan cuts ties with Kiribati
Taiwan has cut diplomatic ties with Kiribati, according to local media.
Kiribati opposition claims govt to ditch Taiwan for China
The Kiribati government has decided to end diplomatic ties with Taiwan in favour of China, the opposition says.
Britain's nuclear legacy lingering in Kiribati
Britain's nuclear legacy in Kiribati still lingers 60 years on, with locals speaking of lasting concerns and a sense of abandonment, a researcher says. Audio
Good weather mitigates king tide damage in Kiribati
Damage from this morning's king tide in Kiribati was eased by calm weather, according to a climate spokesperson.
Urgent prep underway for king tide in Kiribati
People in Kiribati are making urgent preparations for what is predicted to be a record king tide tomorrow morning.
Kiribati frustrated by Australian indifference to climate change
The President of Kiribati says he is frustrated by Australia's indifference to the plight of countries vulnerable to climate change.
Pacific atolls voice climate concerns at Maldives conference
A climate change development workshop in the Maldives hopes to bring awareness to the risks facing low-lying atolls.
Call for Australia to be cut from Pacific Forum over coal
Australia should be sanctioned or suspended from the Pacific Islands Forum over the Morrison government's pro-coal stance, Kiribati's former president, Anote Tong, says.
Kiribati approves Earhart expedition
The Kiribati government has granted permission for National Geographic's expedition to Nikumaroro atoll to search for clues about missing aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
Taiwan funds medical and educational facilities in Kiribati
Taiwan has given Kiribati about $US700,000 to upgrade medical facilities and schools on the outer islands.
Kiribati aims to boost its status as a tourist destination
The new head of the newly formed Tourism Authority of Kiribati says the country has recgonised sustainable tourism as a potential contributor to the country's economic progress.
Kiribati attempts to boost its status as a tourist destination
A Fijian appointed to head Kiribati's new Tourism Authority says the islanders have recognised sustainable tourism as a potential contributor towards the Pacific nation's economic development. Audio
Kaiea sworn-in as new minister in Kiribati
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has appointed South Tarawa MP, Taoaba Kaiea, as the new Minister for Women, Youth, Sports and Social Affairs.
Rate of child sexual exploitation in Pacific 'appalling'
New research into child sexual exploitation in the Pacific reaffirms that children are most often sexually exploited by people they know.
Better outreach leads to surge in tuberculosis figures in Kiribati
In Kiribati improved services have caused a surge in the recorded number of victims with tuberculosis.
Ceremony marks completion of Kiribati water project
A ceremony has been held in Kiribati to mark the completion of a four-year project to improve access to fresh water.
Kiribati Vice President sacked for breaching travel policy
The Kiribati president has sacked his deputy for breaching the government's travel policy.
Kiribati vice president's overseas trips investigated
The vice president of Kiribati has been told by the president to take leave while investigations are carried out into his overseas trips.
