Tokelau
Pacific news in brief for July 26
America sending high ranked diplomats to Solomon Islands; research shows Palau reef heavily polluted with plastics; Tonga shuts prison ward after suspected second suicide; and New Zealand Navy…
Tokelau prepares for General Fono
Later on in the program we check in on Tokelau were preparations are underway for the first in person meeting of the General Fono in over a year. Audio
Family under house arrest for nearly a year over vaccine defiance
A family has been under house arrest in Tokelau for almost a year after they refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Audio
Tokelauans refute anti-vax narrative of community affairs
Tokelau village leaders refute anti-vax narrative of community affairs. Audio
New fiber-optic cable for Tokelau means reliable internet
Cheaper and more reliable internet access than the current satellite link-up is on the cards for Tokelau.
Pfizer vaccine roll-out begins in Covid-free Tokelau
Tokelau's Nukunonu atoll began its vaccination process today after receiving its delivery of the first dose of the Pfizer vaccine from New Zealand.
NZ Navy set for contactless delivery of vaccine to Covid-free Tokelau
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines is heading to Tokelau and northern Cook Islands aboard a New Zealand navy ship.
Navy ship delivers Covid-19 vaccine to remote Tokelau, northern Cook Islands
A navy ship carrying the Pfizer vaccine is now on its way to Tokelau and the northern Cook Islands.
It's carrying enough doses for the eligible populations of Tokelau and Palmerston Island.
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NZ rolls out more Covid-19 support for the Pacific
Covid-19 vaccines will soon roll out in the Cook Islands, followed by Niue and Tokelau, and the New Zealand government has announced more vaccines and $120 million in additional support for Pacific…
Tokelauan Fishing Quest: sharing adventure, food and tradition
In the remote Tokelau atolls, everyone plays a role in looking after the community through traditions like Faiva Fakamua.
Tokelau head pays tribute to Samoan repatriation help
The newly inaugurated Ulu o Tokelau has paid tribute to Samoa for its role in the recent repatriation of more than 100 Tokelauans.
Tokelau opens parliament for 2021
Tokelau has officially opened its first parliamentary session for 2021 in Atafu, inaugurating a new Ulu
Tokelauan: a language in danger
Tokelauan is on UNESCO'S list of the world's severely endangered languages, how can it be safeguarded? University of Auckland PhD student, John Middleton's thesis is based on the syntax of Tokelauan… Audio
'England vs America': The friendly war that unites a Tokelau atoll
Every January, Tokelau stops as its people come together for an annual cricket tournament, but with a twist. Elena Pasilio takes us inside the colour, feasting and culture of the national sport.
Hybrid network to boost connectivity for Tokelau and Kiribati
Tokelau and Kiribati are set to benefit from a hybrid internet network announced to bolster connectivity amid upgrade work on the Southern Cross cable.
Tokelauans stoked to be home in time for Xmas
First group of Tokelauans to be repatriated just happy to be home in time for Christmas. Audio
Finally! Stranded Tokelauans head home
33 Tokelauans are finally heading home after months of being stranded in New Zealand and Samoa due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Water security, renewable energy equipment for Tokelau
Over the past few weeks the Royal New Zealand Navy ship HMNZS Canterbury has been using helicopters to deliver equipment for Tokelau's development plans.
Tokelauans heading home after months stranded in New Zealand
A handful of Tokelauans are heading home after months of waiting for the first repatriation flight. Audio
Tokelauans elated to be finally returning home
A handful of Tokelauans are heading home after months of waiting for the first repatriation flight since the Covid pandemic struck.
