A first-of-its-kind Data Protection Bill was passed during its first reading in parliament; the bill's author, Alexander Teabo told RNZ Pacific that protecting public information is the aim of his proposal, and the bill will protect the people

The UN Disability Rights Committee reported that despite the Building Act 2024 and a national accessibility audit, most public buildings, including healthcare facilities or schools, are inaccessible, with no set plan, budget or timeframe for renovation

Opposition is formally agains government's refusal to debate suspension of the Court of Appeal, occurred over two years ago, as the CoA quashed government's deportation order for HC Judge Lambourne as it was unconstitutional and mandating to reinstate him

Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with Kiribati seeing an outbreak peak

The Micronesian Presidents’ Summit 2025, a key regional gathering of Heads of State and Government from the regions, has been hosted on Kiritimati Island, one of the world’s largest coral atolls, part of the Line Islands in eastern Kiribati