Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates; Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region; An all-female Pacific-crewed research vessel which set sail from Aotearoa last month has arrived in Tonga.

Today on Pacific Waves

Tight race for urban seats in Kiribati election

Pacific leaders push for visa-free regional travel

Research vessel Hinemoa II arrives in Tonga

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