Yearly Archives: 2023

CSU's senior lecturer in news and media Jock Cheetham

By Bruce Andrews A Charles Sturt University journalism academic says the evolving communication course at his institution in Australia continues to feed the ranks of...
The Pacific region needs to be fully informed about ongoing negotiations about the global digital landscape

By Ema Ganivatu and Brittany Nawaqatabu in Suva A recent webinar hosted by the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) brought together minds from across the...
SIBC steps up digital storytelling training

By Robert Iroga, editor of Solomon Business Magazine Online Australia’s support for the Solomon Islands media sector is long-standing and is now providing support for...
Greens co-leader Marama Davidson

RNZ News New Zealand's Green Party says it will double the Best Start payment from $69 a week to $140 -- and it will also...
PNG's Chief Censor Jim Abani

By Marjorie Finkeo in Port Moresby The rise in social media platforms uploading naked pictures of women and girls has come to the attention of...
Pacific climate warrior and youth climate justice activist Suluafi Brianna Fruean

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Pacific youth climate champion Suluafi Brianna Fruean has likened her first time in the United Nations building to primary...
RNZ Pacific partnered with Pacific Media Network to question major parties on how their policies will benefit Pacific peoples

By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist The Pacific Election 2023 debate kicked off today with one of the most pressing issues for Pacific communties --...
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...