Tokelau
Modernised Tokelau schools seeing results
An education expert from New Zealand says Tokelau children's English, Tokelauan and maths are improving after a change in teaching style on the atolls. Audio
New learning methods a boost for Tokelau students
An education expert from New Zealand says Tokelau children's language and maths skills are improving after a change in teaching style on the atolls.
Tokelau still to go public over controversial chopper buy
Tokelau's government has suspended two senior public servants as it continues efforts to find out how it ended up spending several million dollars buying two helicopters.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 20 April 2017
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Tokelau Festival attracts thousands
The biggest Tokelau festival in the world took place in New Zealand over the Easter weekend for the seventeenth time. Audio, Gallery
Swains leader sees benefits in Tokelau chopper stopover
The House Representative for American Samoa's Swains Island says he was very happy to make the island available as a proposed refuelling stop for helicopters from Tokelau.
Tokelau angry over chopper buy
Tokelau's leader says the people of the three atolls are in an uproar over the government buying two helicopters.
Tokelau furious over helicopter buy
Tokelau's leader says the people of the three atolls are in an uproar over the government buying two helicopters. Audio
NZ gets tough over Tokelau helicopter buy
Tokelau is angered at New Zealand plans to give its administrator in the islands a veto over decisions made by the Tokelau government.
Tokelau installs Siopili Perez as Ulu
Tokelau has inaugurated Siopili Perez as its new Ulu, or leader. It is his second time in the post after being Ulu in 2015.
Tokelau agreement for albacore gets a boost
Efforts to implement the Tokelau Arrangement for South Pacific albacore have been boosted by a grant of $US5.1 million dollars from New Zealand.
NZ issues Tokelau a 'please explain' chopper purchase
The New Zealand Government hopes discussions this week in Tokelau will shed light on the reported purchase of two helicopters by the territory.
NZ Pacific youth award winners give back to community
Recipients of the New Zealand Prime Minister's Pacific Youth awards are focusing on giving back to the community. Audio
NZ furthers climate support commitment to Tokelau, Pacific
New Zealand's Climate Change Minister says this country will extend ratification of both the Climate Change Convention and the Paris Agreement to include Tokelau.
Master artists from Tokelau share their wisdom
A master carver and three weavers from Tokelau have traveled to New Zealand to share their passion and knowledge with the local community. Audio
'Don't wait till language week' - Tokelau leader
The home and church are being promoted as places to help the endangered Tokelauan language survive. Audio
Tokelauan leader asks parents to use language more in homes
A community leader in New Zealand is appealing to Tokelauans to speak their language in the home all year round and not just during their language week.
Pacific atolls seek UN framework for climate victims
The Coalition of Atoll Nations on Climate Change is calling for a United Nations legal framework to protect the rights of those displaced by climate change.
Tokelau happy as Forum associate member
Tokelau is not eyeing immediate full membership of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Forum expansion unlocks new questions
A political scientist who covers Pacific issues says he wonders if the Pacific Islands Forum realises the implications of including territories as members.
