Tokelau

An employment investigation has revealed a controversial helicopter buy was part of a hasty capital spending spree by the New Zealand territory.

A member of Tokelau's Taupulega says the decision to remove the administrator David Nicholson from his position was made without proper approval.

Tokelau's suspended public service general manager says a controversial purchase of helicopters was self-funded and had nothing to do with New Zealand. Audio

Two senior Tokelau public servants suspended in April remain stranded in Samoa without income.

Tokelau wants to set up its own weather service after years of relying on forecasts from Fiji and Samoa.

This follows concerns raised by Tokelau over David Nicholson's position being combined with his other role as High Commissioner to Samoa.

Two Tokelau public servants suspended in April for their role in a controversial helicopter buy have spoken out for the first time, proclaiming both their innocence and foul play by New Zealand and…

Tokelau's leader says he hopes to be updated next week on the investigation into the controversial purchase of two helicopters. Audio

The Ulu of Tokelau says frustrations have prompted renewed calls to move the territory's administration to Tokelau.

Tokelau's director of energy says the addition of bio-gas generation would likely provide an energy surplus for the country.

When Tokelau bought two helicopters, angering New Zealand, Wellington responded by restricting the territory's access to money, infuriating Tokelau.

Documents show Tokelau's controversial helicopter buy was part of a proposed deal with Polynesian Airlines to run air services from Samoa to the New Zealand territory.

The New Zealand Prime Minister Bill English has promised to treat pension portability for Cook Islanders, Niueans and Tokelauans as a priority if he is re-elected in September.