Monthly Archives: September 2023
NZ election 2023: Bryce Edwards: The most hollow campaign in living memory
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...
RWC2023: Tonga outscored and outpointed by Scotland in Nice
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...
Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight against racism
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,...
John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is so vital
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...
IPI condemns arrest of investigative journalist Ariane Lavrilleux over ‘Egypt papers’
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...
Spotlight on Fiji’s former AG Sayed-Khaiyum over undeclared wealth
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...
Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest
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...
RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances
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...
NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the...
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...
NZ election 2023: Both Labour and National face multimillion dollar ‘climate hole’
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...
‘Remain calm’, Fiji’s Pio tells public over firebombing incident in Suva
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...
RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina
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 boss warns foreigners after arrest of NZ citizen
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...
NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no...
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...
Indigenous rights group highlights rise in land grabs under Jokowi’s watch
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...
Papuan academics accuse Indonesia of new ‘indigenous marginalisation’ strategy
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...
NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood in 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....
Deputy mayor pays tribute to ‘fearless advocacy’ of suffragettes 130 years ago
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...
RWC2023: Fiji’s ’16th man’ – how French support boosts Flying Fijians
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...
Samoa PM calls on world leaders to ‘leave nationalism behind’ to achieve UN sustainability...
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...
NZ election 2023: Hipkins and Luxon in fast-paced debate but fail to excite pundits
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...
Anti-corruption former MP Kramer appeals to PNG Supreme Court
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...