Monthly Archives: September 2023

Much of what the politicians are offering is extremely grim

ANALYSIS: By Dr Bryce Edwards The 2023 general election campaign must be the most hollow in living memory. There really isn’t much that is positive...
Scotland's wing Darcy Graham is tackled by Tonga's tighthead prop Ben Tameifuna during the Rugby World Cup

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Nice, France Tonga is out of the running for a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot as they...
Freed West Papuan leader Victor Yeimo

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was yesterday released from prison in Jayapura, Indonesia's occupied capital of West Papua,...
Ukrainian servicemen walk through a charred forest at the frontline

COMMENTARY: By John Mitchell in Suva On Thursday, the whole world celebrated the International Day of Peace. Although the UN day is not as famous...
French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux

Pacific Media Watch The International Press Institute (IPI) has condemned the arrest and interrogation of French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux and demanded her immediate release. She...

By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva A recent investigation by The Fiji Times has found that former attorney-general and FijiFirst party (FF) general-secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did...
The male dormitory under renovation in UPNG's School of Medicine and Health Science

By Grace Salmang in Port Moresby Reconstruction and renovation work for dormitories, laboratories, mess and tutorial rooms is currently underway at the University of Papua...
Argentina's wing Emiliano Boffelli (left) scores a try in WRC2023

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports journalist in Saint-Étienne, France Argentinian winger Emiliano Boffelli scored all his team's points as they defeated Manu Samoa 19-10...
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi

ANALYSIS: By Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2020, Te Pāti Māori co-leader...
Climate protesters in Wellington in May

By Eloise Gibson, RNZ climate change correspondent While attention is focused on economists finding a $500 million-a-year hole in National's tax plans, a similar-sized hole...
Home Affairs Minister Pio Tikoduadua

By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva The Fiji government has warned the public “don't panic” as news of an alleged firebombing incident at Totogo Police Station...
Manu Samoa training ahead of their game against the Pumas

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Saint Étienne, France Manu Samoa have made only three changes to their starting lineup to maintain consistency...
PNG's Immigration CEO Stanis Hulahau

PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea’s chief Immigration boss Stanis Hulahau has warned all foreign nationals in the country that the office will not hesitate to...
Stark choices confronting Aotearoa New Zealand

COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury Aotearoa New Zealand's opposition - and poll leader -- National Party's three biggest donors have a combined net worth of $15...
Traditional landowners in Rempang pictured after clashing with Indonesian security forces

Indoleft News in Jakarta The Nusantara Traditional Community Alliance (AMAN) and the Nusantara Traditional Community Defence Association (PPMAN) have highlighted the polemic over the forced...
A Papuan online discussion themed "Demography, Expansion and Development of Papua

Jubi News in Jayapura Academics at Papuan tertiary institutions have accused Indonesian authorities of a new "indigenous marginalisation" programme through the establishment of the autonomous...
1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay talks to the main party leaders in last night's debate

ANALYSIS: By Ella Stewart, RNZ News longform journalist, Te Ao Māori National Party leader Christopher Luxon made claims about health outcomes that were clearly false....
NZ women suffragettes marching in 1893

Asia Pacific Report Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomed a large crowd on Suffrage Day yesterday to celebrate at a memorial to mark 130 years...
Flying Fijians replacement flanker Lekima Tagitagivalu

By Rodney Duthie Lekima Tagitagivalu knows too well how the French are rugby crazy and wasn't surprised about the support shown to the Flying Fijians...
Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa

By Pita Ligaiula of Pacnews Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa says the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is focused on how they will...
Labour leader Chris Hipkins and National's Christopher Luxon toe-to-toe in last night's first NZ election leaders debate

ANALYSIS: By Maree Mahony, RNZ digital journalist Labour leader Chris Hipkins and National leader Christopher Luxon have faced off in a fast-paced but unspectacular debate...
Dismissed Madang Open MP Bryan Kramer

PNG Post-Courier Former MP for Madang Open and anti-corruption campaigner Bryan Kramer has filed a Supreme Court appeal against a National Court ruling dismissing his...