Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Kiribati
OceaniaEnglishGilbertese
Country facts
Kiribati at a glance
Capital
South Tarawa
Population
Approximately 121 thousand
Official languages
English, Gilbertese
Currency
Australian dollar, Kiribati dollar
Region
Oceania
Time zone
UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00, UTC+14:00
Internet domain
.ki
Calling code
+686
Why this country matters
Why Kiribati matters in the news
Kiribati, with South Tarawa as a key national reference point, is part of the Oceania news region, where coverage often connects to Pacific diplomacy, climate adaptation, fisheries, tourism, public services, regional security, and island community life. Its population is listed as approximately 121 thousand, and news in Kiribati is commonly read through English, Gilbertese sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 9 listed sources across Radio, TV News, Digital Media, Newspaper.
OceaniaEnglish, GilberteseCurrency: Australian dollar, Kiribati dollar
Country overview
Kiribati news and media context
Oceania. 9 listed outlets across Radio, TV News, Digital Media, Newspaper.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Australian dollar, Kiribati dollar.
Geographic context
Regional links with Australia, Fiji, Marshall Islands shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
English, Gilbertese.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Newspaper: 4Digital Media: 2Radio: 2TV News: 1
Kiribati Source Guide
Best for breaking news
Kiri One TV
TV and community video
Best public broadcaster
Kiri One TV
TV and community video
Best local source
BPA News / Radio Kiribati
Public broadcaster and news
Local: 7National: 3Government: 3Independent: 3Public Broadcaster: 1Diaspora: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Kiribati
Kiribati's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- English
- Gilbertese
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Kiribati page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
Inclusion limits
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Review status
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BPA News / Radio Kiribati
news2.bpa.org.ki
Broadcasting and Publications Authority news platform connected to Radio Kiribati, covering public information, national updates, radio news, and community affairs.
KiribatiRadioEnglish / GilbertesePublic broadcaster and newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Kiri One TV
www.facebook.com/kirionetv
Kiribati television and video source referenced in regional media coverage; current official web presence should be verified manually.
KiribatiTV NewsEnglish / GilberteseTV and community videoVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Kiribati Government News
kiribati.gov.ki
Government portal for official information, ministry updates, public notices, policy information, and national services.
KiribatiDigital MediaEnglish / GilberteseOfficial government informationVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Kiribati Independent
www.rimonrimon.com
Independent Kiribati newspaper referenced in regional media directories; active website and archives should be manually verified before expansion.
KiribatiNewspaperEnglish / GilberteseIndependent newspaper referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Kiribati Newsroom
www.rimonrimon.com
Online Kiribati news blog/project associated with independent reporting and anti-misinformation work; current publishing URL needs periodic manual verification.
KiribatiDigital MediaEnglishIndependent online news/blog referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Kiribati Newstar
www.rimonrimon.com
Independent weekly newspaper referenced in Kiribati media listings; current web presence requires manual verification before live feed use.
KiribatiNewspaperEnglish / GilberteseIndependent newspaper referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Life FM Kiribati
lifefmki.org
Christian radio and community media source in Kiribati with faith, music, community, and selected news-style updates.
KiribatiRadioEnglish / GilberteseChristian radio and community mediaVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Te Mauri
kiribati.gov.ki/information/broadcasting
Kiribati Protestant Church newspaper reference in media directories; use as a directory lead until current publishing details are verified.
KiribatiNewspaperGilberteseChurch/community newspaper referenceVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Te Uekera
kiribati.gov.ki/information/broadcasting
National newspaper associated with Kiribati's Broadcasting and Publications Authority, mainly in Gilbertese with selected English public information.
KiribatiNewspaperGilbertese / EnglishGovernment national newspaperVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28