Yearly Archives: 2023
Demise of CSU news journalism course was ‘greatly exaggerated’
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...
Bid to protect Pacific indigenous knowledge in the global digital space
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 journos gear up for the Pacific Games the MoJo way with ABC help
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...
NZ election 2023: Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment
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 warns over ‘fake nudes’ harassment of young girls
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 says ‘name who we’re fighting – the fossil fuel industry’
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...
NZ election 2023: Overstayers issue kicks off Pacific communities debate
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist
The Pacific Election 2023 debate kicked off today with one of the most pressing issues for Pacific communties --...
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...