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Nauru and Kiribati sign agreement to boost air connectivity
Nauru and Kiribati presidents, Taneti Maamau, left, and David Adeang signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance aviation cooperation between their governments, on 1 February 2025. Photo: Facebook / The Government of the Republic of Nauru The...
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NZ-Kiribati fallout: A ‘Pacific way’ perspective on the Peters spat
A NZ-born Kiribati member of Parliament, Ruth Cross Kwansing, has tried to bring in some Pacific common sense into the diplomatic tiff between her country and Aotearoa New Zealand. Her original title on her social media posting was “A storm in a...
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NZ-born Kiribati MP defends Taneti Maamau over Winston Peters snub
Ruth Kwansing, right, with Taneti Maamau, middle, in a post-election meeting on 26 October 2024. Photo: Facebook / Ruth Cross Kwansing New Zealand cancelled its visit to Kiribati because Winston Peters specifically wanted to meet with President...
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New Zealand-born Kiribati MP defends Taneti Maamau over snub of Winston Peters
Ruth Kwansing, right, with Taneti Maamau, middle, in a post-election meeting on 26 October 2024. Photo: Facebook / Ruth Cross Kwansing New Zealand cancelled its visit to Kiribati because Winston Peters specifically wanted to meet with President...
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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...
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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...
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Fiji Draws Tourists Globally But Must Win Climate Financing To Thrive
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Namotu Island Mamanuca Islands, Fiji, South Pacific - aerial view. Disappearance of islands. ... [+] Refugees due to climate change. The sea level rises year after year and many Pacific islands will disappear. The islands of the Pacific Ocean are...
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New Zealand’s aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with…
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New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him. Terms of Reference for the review are still being finalised, and it...
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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...
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New Zealand to review development plan for Kiribati following cancelled visit
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Pacific Media Network
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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...
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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...
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Winston Peters regrets publicity surrounding cancelled Kiribati visit
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Pacific Media Network
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New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister regrets the publicity surrounding his cancelled diplomatic meeting in Kiribati but insists they made strong efforts to ensure it took place. Deputy PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Vaovasamanaia...
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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...
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Purdue University postpones team expedition to search for Amelia Earhart until 2026
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WAVE) - Months after announcing its expedition to search for lost aviator Amelia Earhart, Purdue University has announced that it will be postponing its trip due to issues with government clearance. Purdue University, Purdue...
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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...
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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...
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Australia's aid reach in the Pacific outstrips other countries by a long way
Australia has cemented its position as the Pacific's largest aid donor by far as other countries pull back on lending and prepare to cut development assistance. The latest version of the Lowy Institute's Pacific Aid Map captures the flow of...
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NZ aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Peters
RNZ Pacific Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him last week. Terms of Reference for the review are still being...
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Peters holds tough line over diplomatic rift with Kiribati
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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...
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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...
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