Explaining the ‘diplomatic tiff’ between New Zealand and Kiribati

A cancelled meeting in the Pacific raises larger questions about aid, climate change and the role of China and the US in the world’s biggest ocean. New Zealand is reviewing its aid for Kiribati after the president of the Pacific country declined...

Foreign minister: Solomon Islands may take longer to shed least developed status

The Solomon Islands may not shed its least-developed country status by the 2024 target after suffering economic setbacks, Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele said Monday. More than 40 countries are classified by the UN as least developed due to...

New Zealand to review Kiribati aid after alleged snub

New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the leader of the former ally of Taiwan, government officials said. The unusual move to review all finance to...

New Zealand to review development plan for Kiribati following cancelled visit

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Vaovasamanaia Winston Peters, has announced a review of the $102 million development programme with Kiribati, citing a lack of high-level engagement with the Pacific...

New Zealand reviews aid to Kiribati after island nation snubs official's visit

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND — New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the island nation's leader, government officials said. The unusual move to review all...

NZ reviews Kiribati aid program after presidential snub

WELLINGTON: The New Zealand government said it is reviewing its development aid program with the Pacific nation of Kiribati after the country’s president cancelled a meeting with New Zealand’s foreign minister earlier in January. Kiribati, a...

New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official’s visit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the island nation’s leader, government officials said. The unusual move to review...

New Zealand reviews Kiribati aid programme after presidential snub

By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) – The New Zealand government said it is reviewing its development aid programme with the Pacific nation of Kiribati after the country’s president cancelled a meeting with New Zealand’s foreign minister earlier...

NZ’s ‘diplomatic tiff’ with Kiribati could push it closer to China: Expert

Winston Peters had been due to meet with the president and foreign minister of Kiribati last Tuesday and Wednesday. Photo: RNZ/REECE BAKER/25012702 The New Zealand government’s decision to review its development aid in Kiribati has “all the...

Pacific Islands Forum ongoing efforts to re-engage with Kiribati

Fijian Prime Minister and Chair of the Pacific Islands Forum Voreqe Bainimarama assured Forum Leaders are committed to a dialogue with the Government of Kiribati to explore options for closer diplomatic engagement between Kiribati and the Forum....

Winston Peters rejects Kiribati's excuse as Hipkins urges constructive diplomacy

Taneti Maamai, left, and Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters has hit back at comments by the Kiribati education minister that the nation's leader, Taneti Maamau, had a pre-planned commitment, which resulted in him snubbing...

Ratu Naiqama hosts Kiribati President, reaffirms Fiji’s Pacific Vuvale commitment

Ratu Naiqama hosts Kiribati President, reaffirms Fiji’s Pacific Vuvale commitment President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and First Lady Emily Lalabalavu hosted a welcome reception for the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, at State...

Peters holds tough line over diplomatic rift with Kiribati

Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand isn’t getting the "reciprocal reaction we expect" from Kiribati as the two nations' relationship hits rock bottom. 1News revealed yesterday that New Zealand’s entire aid programme to Kiribati was...

NZ's 'diplomatic tiff' with Kiribati could push it closer to China, warns expert

Photo: AFP The New Zealand government's decision to review its development aid in Kiribati has "all the hallmarks of a diplomatic tiff" and could "push away" the Micronesian island nation closer to China, a regional political commentator says. On...

China’s development achievements in past decade amazing, says Kiribati president

Amazement is the right word to use when describing China’s development achievements in the past ten years, Kiribati President and Foreign Minister Taneti Maamau said. The chapter ahead would add color and excitement to the great story of the...

Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on the digital nomad visa, New Zealand's relationship with Kiribati

Christopher Luxon's defending the Government's handling of its new stand-off with Kiribati. New Zealand's relationship with the central Pacific Island nation appears to have reached an all-time low. Aid to the country has been put on hold pending...

The Huddle: Winston Peters v Kiribati - where do we go from here?

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and former Labour Minister Stuart Nash joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Prime Minister is pushing hard for asset sales - and he aims to seek...

Michael Field: Pacific issues journalist on the Government suspending financial aid to Kiribati

One expert on Pacific relations has fired off against Winston Peters and claimed he's taking the wrong approach to Kiribati. New Zealand is reviewing its aid to the Pacific Island Nation after it cancelled a meeting with the Foregin Minister last...

New Zealand reviews its aid to Kiribati after the Pacific island nation snubs an official's visit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the island nation's leader, government officials said. The unusual move to review...

New Zealand to review aid to Kiribati after the Pacific Island nation snubs an official's visit

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is reconsidering all development funding to the aid-dependent island nation of Kiribati, following a diplomatic snub from the island nation's leader, government officials said Monday. The unusual move to...