Norfolk Island

Norfolk Island will not be running out of food despite current shortages, says the island's administrator.

The owner of Norfolk Island's main supermarket has spent the past weekend in Auckland loading a Boeing 737 with goods needed for his shop's depleted shelves.

The Norfolk Council of Elders remains confident its appeal to the United Nations against Australia's take over of the island will succeed.

The administrator on Norfolk Island has dismissed a claim by the Chamber of Commerce that the island is at risk of becoming a failed state. Audio

The Norfolk Island Chamber of Commerce is calling for an urgent change in direction by Canberra or the island risks becoming a "failed state".

Air links from New Zealand to Norfolk Island have been launched today.

The new Australian Labor Party MP for the Canberra seat of Bean, says all constituents should have the capacity to influence decisions that affect them. Audio

Norfolk Islanders are using mannequins, placed around the island, to make the point about their struggle to be heard.

Australia is being accused of trying to weaken Norfolk Islanders hold on their island and culture.

A protest is planned on Norfolk Island this week over concerns that the island is unnecessarily importing rock to rebuild the airport runway.

A petition made by Norfolk Islanders alleging Australia breached their civil and political rights has made progress at the United Nations.

An economist on Norfolk Island says the Australian parliament was badly misled over problems in the territory.

The Norfolk Island Chamber of Commerce is asking the Territories Minister, Sussan Ley to explain possible changes in the provision of some government services.

New Zealand domestic airline Air Chathams says it is hoping to have a service to Norfolk Island in place by early next year.