Kiribati
SPORT: Big day for New Caledonia in pool
Papua New Guinea remain atop the medal table after six days of competition at the Pacific Games in Port Moresby.
Lost bodies of US Marines found in Kiribati
The bodies of dozens of United States marines who died in the Second World War have been unearthed in Kiribati.
Renewed calls for more climate action
The President of Kiribati has renewed calls for less talk and more action on climate change, which he says is the biggest humanitarian issue facing our time.
Radical solutions to climate change needed - Kiribati
The president of Kiribati says there is a need for radical solutions to dealing with the effects of climate change, such as creating floating islands or building up the land. Audio
Kiribati parents encouraged to talk about sex
A Kiribati cabinet minister says parents should have more open discussions with their children about sex so they are more aware of the risks around teenage pregnancy, puberty and sexual health. Audio
More sex education planned for Kiribati
The Kiribati Minister of Education says the school curriculum will be improved to ensure young people know more about sex, but more information also needs to come from the home.
More sex education planned for Kiribati
The Kiribati minister of education says the school curriculum will be improved to ensure young people know more about sex, but more information also needs to come from the home. Audio
Global climate action too late for Kiribati
The President of Kiribati Anote Tong says whatever action the world decides to take at climate change talks in Paris, it comes too late for low-lying island nations like his own. Audio
Call for more Kiribati male family planning advocates
A Kiribati youth representative says religious beliefs are stopping vital conversations about sexual health. Audio
Kiribati parents urged to talk about sex
A Kiribati youth representative says parents need to open up to their sons about safe sex.
Regional humanitarian meeting in NZ
A regional meeting is looking to discuss challenges, new partnerships, and the future of humanitarian action begins today in Auckland.
Speed of Kiribati cyclone aid delivery queried
A Kiribati opposition MP says he is disappointed with the progress of aid delivery and recovery on the islands of Tamana and Arorae which were badly hit by Cyclone Pam in March.
Greenpeace Pacific forum calls for action on climate change
Village leaders from Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu, Fiji and Solomon Islands have signed a declaration calling for immediate action on climate change.
Kiribati cop demoted over gear sale bid
Kiribati police have demoted a senior police officer for trying to sell police brass band equipment to a church group.
Over 22,000 Pacific applications for NZ residency
The results of a ballot which gives people from five Pacific countries an opportunity to gain residency in New Zealand are being announced today.
Kiribati promotes new solar water disinfection method
Kiribati is promoting a new solar water disinfection method that authorities hope will improve health and curb diarrheal diseases.
Honorary USP degree for Kiribati's Tong
Kiribati's President Anote Tong is to receive an honorary degree this week at the University of the South Pacific's Kiribati campus graduation ceremony.
Frenchman arrested for breaching Kiribati sovereignty
Kiribati police have arrested a Frenchman for allegedly living on one of the country's uninhabited islands in the eastern group without a permit.
Kiribati tides and coastal erosion move some inland
Some on Kiribati south islands are deciding to move permanently inland, fearing more destructive tides, and coastal erosion. Audio
Clean water priority for recovering Kiribati islands
A Kiribati National Disaster manager says the top priority for the islands still recovering from cyclone Pam is ensuring greater access to clean water.
