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Kiribati has withdrawn from the Pacific Island Forum.It’s due to a leadership grievance over the forum’s Secretary General Henry Puna’s appointment, which had been seen as a snub of their own candidate for the role.The switch from Orange to Red might be on the table.It comes as the country struggles with Covid cases and a struggling health sector.NZ Herald Political Editor Claire Trevett joined Andrew Dickens.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.