Monthly Archives: September 2015
WJEC conference at AUT – the Asia-Pacific connection
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Welcome to the 4th World Journalism Education Congress (WJEC) that will be held in Auckland, from July 14 to July...
Pat on back for Pacific public health successes, but also criticism
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Significant achievements in Pacific public health, reports Chelsea Armitage of Asia-Pacific Journalism. But there is a serious downside too.
Progress is...
19 years on, Wansolwara’s student journalists still tackle tough issues
Report by Pacific Media Centre
By Kai Ping Lew
The editorial supervisor watches the students like a hawk as they type frantically, occasionally barking questions about...
The story of Greenpeace and the story Greenpeace tells
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Brian Fitzgerald reviews the new documentary exploring the origins of Greenpeace.
The documentary film How To Change the World has just...
Pacific languages more popular with youth but funding cuts impact on role
Report by Pacific Media Centre
In spite of an increase in interest in Pacific languages from second and third generation Pacific Islanders in New Zealand,...
Native Affairs trumps mainstream media in exclusive West Papua TV report
Report by Pacific Media Centre
“We were among the first media people allowed in in decades. The challenge now is to see if other media...
Rainbow Warrior campaign pushes spotlight on Pacific fish ‘laundering’
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Nauru’s recent announcement that it would ban transshipping practices makes it the third Pacific Island country to do so. Kai...
Cook Islands artists hosted in Creative NZ Pacific heritage project
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Sharing knowledge and skills of traditional art forms – ranging from tattooing to drumming – provide insights into a distinct...
‘Paying it forward’ – a new dance concept with Ia Manuia
Report by Pacific Media Centre
“Pacific communities don’t have a lot of role models leaving behind legacies for young Pacific …” Susan Epskamp of...
Digital broadcasting switchover starts for Pacific nations
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Nine Pacific countries now national “roadmaps” for the transition to digital broadcasting. Without a digital switchover, Pacific broadcasters face increased...
Push to ban transhipments in ‘out of control’ Pacific tuna fishery
Abuse at sea – “we were paid nothing at all”. One of a series of testimonials by abused fishermen. Video: Greenpeace
Report by Pacific Media...
Worst drought in two decades forces PNG to close many schools
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Thousands of children in Papua New Guinea are currently receiving little or no education because of a severe drought making...
Growing Fiji youth suicide problem pushes agencies into action
Report by Pacific Media Centre - Niklas Pedersen reports from Suva. Video: PMC
A suicide or attempted suicide is now reported every day and a half in...
Key misses vital moment to step up over climate change – case of...
Report by Pacific Media Centre - Kiribati Independent editor Taberannang Korauaba in Auckland analyses the fallout from the "climate change refugee" controversy. He was at the...
Café Pacific: Nuclear lawsuit inspires support at NZ peace action conference
Report by Pacific Media Centre
David Robie profiles the World Without War conference in Auckland at the weekend.
BEFORE Parisian car engineer turned-designer Louis Réard named...
Bikini bombs lawsuit inspires support at NZ peace conference
Report by David Robie. This article was first published on Café Pacific
BEFORE Parisian engineer Louis Réard named the sexy two-piece swimsuit a “bikini” in...
‘World Without War’ – and a conference to help make it happen?
Report by David Robie. This article was first published on Café Pacific
MORE than 40 people with wide-ranging expertise will pool their knowledge and ideas...
Public interest journalism – a new non-profit beginning for Scoop
Report by Pacific Media Centre
A message from the New Scoop Team
On December 19, 2014, the Scoop Team set out on a project called "Operation...
American migrant sailor boosts Tongan America’s Cup challenge dream
Report by Pacific Media Centre
The world’s oldest and wealthiest race has an unlikely challenger, an ancient Tongan kalia. An American sailor, resident in Tonga’s...
Mobile eye clinic changes lives for thousands of Fijians
Report by Pacific Media Centre
The World Health Organisation says three-quarters of all blindness can be prevented or treated, with the Pacific Islands having one...
‘We won’t be intimidated’ over West Papua at Forum, says Sogavare
Report by Pacific Media Centre Pacific Scoop: Makereta Komai in Port Moresby
Solomon Islands will not be intimidated by Indonesia or other countries in the Pacific Islands...
Fiji Report: ‘Read more with your children’ pleads education minister
Report by Pacific Media Centre
Teacher Mareani Sanegar left Rewa at 6am with her Year Three and Year Four students, taking a boat to attend...