Kiribati
Kiribati voters getting down to the nitty-gritty ahead of poll
The soaring cost of living and signs the government's struggling to meet its obligations are dominant discussion points going into next Wednesday's first poll in Kiribati. Audio
The issues facing Kiribati as it prepares for elections
Kiribati journalist Rimon Rimon speaks to RNZ Pacific's senior journalist Don Wiseman ahead of the 2024 Kiribati elections next week.
114 candidates to contest Kiribati election, including 18 women
Over 100 candidates are to contest the Kiribati election in a fortnight hoping to get elected into atoll island nations the 44-seat parliament.
Weeks out from elections Kiribati a mystery
The nation has experienced a turbulent last four years, choosing to switch diplomatic allegiance to China over Taiwan, pulling out of and then returning to the Pacific Islands Forum. Audio
The growing mystery that is Kiribati
Kiribati is just a few weeks away from its national elections. Audio
Kiribati marks independence, as nation prepares for polls
The people of Kiribati, celebrating their 45th Independence Anniversary this weekend, will go to the polls next month to elect a new legislature, the Maneaba ni Maungatabu.
Australia's ongoing struggles with Kiribati
The Australian newswire service, AAP, has reported Australian officials are being frozen out of Kiribati as the country is courted by China.
Embattled Kiribati judge departs the country
A Kiribati judge, who has been battling a government determined to have him removed from his post, has now left the country. David Lambourne, for nearly four years, has faced...
'It's a funny situation': Kiribati's Sir Ieremia Tabai scathing about decision to deport judge
Kiribati's first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says the decision by the government to deport Australian-born Judge David Lambourne from the country is "a farce". Audio
Expatriate judge in Kiribati likely to face deportation
Expatriate judge in Kiribati likely to face deportation. Audio
David Lambourne: Australia-born judge facing potential deportation from Kiribati
An Australian-born judge in Kiribati could well face deportation later this week after a tribunal ruling that he should be removed from his post.
Kiribati struggles to reduce stray dog population
Kiribati struggles to reduce stray dog population. Audio
Kiribati judge hopes to finally have day in court
An expatriate judge in Kiribati hopes he will get a chance to make his case on Tuesday over his controversial suspension three years ago.
US cautions after Hawaii neighbour Kiribati gets Chinese police
The US has cautioned Pacific nations against assistance from Chinese security forces after Reuters reported that Chinese police are working in Kiribati, a neighbour of Hawaii.
Kiribati-NZ partner to prioritise healthcare
The Kiribati government and New Zealand's Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) have joined forces in their efforts to improve the health outcomes for i-Kiribati people.
UN agency waiting to hear from Kiribati govt on judge suspensions
A United Nations Special Rapporteur has castigated the Kiribati government for its treatment of judges and the country's judicial crisis. Audio
Dignitaries mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Tarawa
American marines, alongside the Kiribati government and the US ambassador to Kiribati co-hosted the 80th annual commemoration of the Battle of Tarawa at the Betio Sports Complex on Tarawa Atoll.
After three and a half years Kiribati judicial crisis drags on
After three and a half years Kiribati judicial crisis drags on. Audio
As Banabans fall through the cracks they get help from ICAAD
As Banabans fall through the cracks they get help from ICAAD. Audio
Fiji, Kiribati urged to stop phosphate exploration process on Banaba island
A spokesperson in a village on Rabi island, Fiji is urging the Fiji and Kiribati governments to stop an exploration process led by an Australian mining company to extract the remaining phosphate on…