Tuvalu
Post-cyclone: State of emergency remains for Tuvalu
A state of emergency remains in force for Tuvalu as the government continues to assess the damage caused by Cyclone Tino.
NZ appoints new Tuvalu High Commissioner
Matt Howell has been appointed New Zealand's High Commissioner to Tuvalu.
ADB to provide $US3 million to Tuvalu for cyclone recovery
The Asian Development Bank will provide a $US3 million grant to Tuvalu to assist with its recovery from Cyclone Tino.
Tuvalu to declare state of emergency after Cyclone Tino
Tuvalu's government has given its approval for a state of emergency to be declared in the country with rough seas still hampering disaster authorities efforts to assess damage caused by Cyclone Tino.
'It swept right over': Tuvalu inundated by waves whipped up by Cyclone Tino
Hundreds of people have been evacuated from their homes in Tuvalu, with strong winds and giant waves churned up by Cyclone Tino causing extensive damage across the country.
COP25 'utterly disappointing' - Forum chair
The Pacific Islands Forum has expressed utter disappointment at this month's global climate negotiations in Spain.
Tuvalu man has record size tumour removed in India
A Tuvalu man has undergone robotic surgery to remove what Indian surgeons claim is the largest thyroid tumour in the thoracic cavity ever recorded.
Tuvalu receives $US7.5m grant from World Bank
Tuvalu has been given $US7.5 million by the World Bank to strengthen the management of its public finances, improve the resilience of infrastructure, and help people with disabilities.
Sopoaga raises doubts about Australia's Pacific commitment
Former Tuvalu Prime Minister and climate champion Enele Sopoaga has asked whether countries that refuse to reduce fossil fuel use are really part of the Pacific.
Tuvalu Parliament sessions go live
For the first time, Tuvalu's Parliament proceedings have been streamed live on social media.
NZ company to help Tuvalu reach renewable energy goal
A New Zealand renewable energy company has won a $US5.4 million contract to help Tuvalu towards its goal of 100 percent renewable electricity.
Tuvalu's artificial islands won't be made in China
Tuvalu has reportedly rejected offers from Chinese firms to build artificial islands that would help it deal with rising sea levels
ADB gives Tuvalu solar energy grant
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $US6 million grant to Tuvalu for renewable energy.
ADB approves $US6m grant to Tuvalu
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $US6 million grant to Tuvalu to help fund expanded access to energy services.
NZ immigration rules a 'concern' - Tuvalu human rights head
Tuvalu's Human Rights Commissioner is lobbying New Zealand to drop what he describes as discriminatory immigration laws for disabled people. Audio
Dateline Pacific for Tuesday 5 November 2019
Tonga's government announces Inquiry into a controvesial wetlands development; Tuvalu human rights head says NZ immigration rules a 'concern'; Call for Malaysian banks to regulate financing of… Audio
NZ immigration rules a 'concern' - Tuvalu human rights head
Tuvalu's Human Rights Commissioner is lobbying New Zealand to drop what he describes as discriminatory immigration laws for disabled people. Audio
Taiwan deputy FM to visit Tuvalu for talks
Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister is expected to travel to Tuvalu this week and meet its new Prime Minister Kausea Natano.
Tuvalu receives $US4m from Asian Development Bank
The Asian Development Bank is giving Tuvalu $US4 million so it can improve the management of its finances and the national infrastructure.
Tuvalu PM looks to Japan for help with 'artificial island' plan
Tuvalu's prime minister says his country is looking to Japan for assistance in creating an "artificial island".
