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Dominic O’Sullivan: The role of Te Tiriti in boosting local government

October 15, 2022

Te Maruata chair Bonita Bigham

NZ local government: ‘We’re ready for change – it’s about youth...

July 23, 2022

Wellington Councillor Tamatha Paul

Māori councillors condemn racism faced in NZ local government role

July 21, 2022

Vaccinations in Karubaga Regional Hospital in Tolikara Regency, Papua

Papuan local governments push covid vaccine in spite of hoaxes, distrust

August 5, 2021

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale

Manasseh Sogavare unleashes on Solomon Islands government over US agreement

August 6, 2026

Kanaky New Caledonia's new Territorial President Milakulo Tukumuli

‘Kingmaker’ candidate elected new president of New Caledonia’s government

August 1, 2026

New Caledonia’s MP at the French National Assembly Emmanuel Tjibaou (pro-independence) after the French National Assembly endorsed changes in New Caledonia’s electoral roll for provincial elections

French National Assembly allows ‘native’ voters to take part in local...

May 21, 2026

Julien Blondel’s face . . . bloodied but unbowed

After Israel’s brutal attack on Kiwis the NZ government does nothing

May 4, 2026

The landslide occurred on Sunday in Gazelle district in Papua New Guinea's East New Britain province

Deadly landslide claims 10 lives in PNG’s East New Britain, reports...

April 16, 2026

Iran attacked two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz

Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens...

March 17, 2026

These dramatic changes that have been foisted upon the country’s public square have been central to a broad campaign that the Zionist lobby

Federal government’s crackdown on free speech affects all Australians

January 23, 2026

Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt

Samoan PM takes aim at local journalists, claims overseas media ‘in...

November 22, 2025

Cook Island activists peacefully confront the Nautilus at Rarotonga port last month, holding banners proclaiming "Don’t Mine The Moana"

Growing local opposition to seabed mining decision has forced Cook Islands...

November 13, 2025

While Māori are guaranteed representation through the Māori electoral roll at the national level . . .

Gerard Otto: Low turnout and rates pressure drive down Māori wards...

October 12, 2025

Gazan journalist Mariam Dagga in a last note to her son

Local journalists and fixers are dying at unprecedented rates in Gaza....

September 5, 2025

Local body election candidates

‘We need to be involved’: Pasifika candidates running in Auckland local...

August 15, 2025

A West Papuan Morning Star flag of independence among a sea of Palestinian flags

Why most Pacific governments stand with Israel in spite of UN...

June 26, 2025

Indigenous Papuans in Merauke district protest to protect their customary lands

Indigenous Papuans accuse Indonesian government of ‘land grabbing’ for food security...

May 16, 2025

Cook islanders protest in the streets of Avarua today

Cook Islanders march in Avarua against Mark Brown government

February 18, 2025

Independent Jewish protesters take part in a rally for a permanent ceasefire and peace in Gaza

Open letter from local Jewish Voices condemns Zionist ‘colonisation’ project

February 17, 2025

Outgoing New Caledonia President Louis Mapou

‘Bloc’ resignation over riots recovery plan topples New Caledonia’s government

December 27, 2024

Nelson votes to sanction Israel

Nelson City Council joins NZ local bodies voting to sanction Israel

December 5, 2024

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

Climate

COP29: Pacific climate advocates decry outcome as ‘a catastrophic failure’

A protester at COP29 calls on wealthy nations to "pay up"

Asia Report

COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm

Analysis

Strings attached: The reality behind NZ’s climate aid in the Pacific

Pacific Climate Warriors

Analysis

How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr

Coronavirus

Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent

Coronavirus

Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles, says WHO

Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson

Coronavirus

Former broadcast minister defends NZ journalism fund, state-funded media independence

1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay talks to the main party leaders in last night's debate

Analysis

NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood...

Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all

Coronavirus

NZ’s covid-19 mandates end: GP group says some mask-wearing, self-isolation still...

The 2021 post-covid Pacific media freedom panel discussion participants

Coronavirus

Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

BEARING WITNESS

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

Asia Report

Journalist Cole Martin tells it ‘like it is in reality’ in...

Author and journalist Dr David Robie speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Rainbow Warrior book Eyes of Fire

Analysis

Nuclear – now climate change: New book on how great powers...

Australia, the country, as a political entity, its government, its major institutions, its official voice to the world, was quiet over the Gaza genocide

Analysis

Ignoring genocide – the bill for Australia’s silence has arrived

"I am worried about the implications of any law that bans a chant by exiled people"

Analysis

Saige England: Bearing witness – we are seeing a rise of...

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence

Asia Report

27 years after Biak massacre in West Papua, human rights crisis...

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior

Bearing Witness

Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire...

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society

APJS newsfile

Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.

APJS newsfile

Online abusers ‘shaming, silencing’ Fiji women journalists, say researchers

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)

APJS newsfile

Islands Business: ‘Big picture’ style journalism is the future for...

QUT student journalist Maxim Bock with Fiji TV's director of news, current affairs and sports Felix Chaudhary (right)

APJS newsfile

Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

POPULAR POSTS

A Rising Tide climate protest with a Newcastle Port blockade

Australia

Australia, world leader in arresting climate protesters, drops 130 charges

Fiji has been an independent nation since 1970 and a republic since 1987

Analysis

Ashneel Jaynesh Prasad: Fiji’s flag – a conversation we must have

The Free Palestine Party

Asia Report

Free Palestine Party becomes latest political party in Aotearoa

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale

Asia Report

Manasseh Sogavare unleashes on Solomon Islands government over US agreement

EDITOR'S PICKS

The same officials colluding in Israel’s current crimes by shipping arms to Israel

Analysis

Britain’s Big Brother state is already here – we just don’t...

PNG Prime Minister James Marape

Editor's Picks

Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty $20,000 US visa...

Contesting the Cook Islands elections

Cook Islands

Two-way battle – no clear majority as Cook Islands prepares for...

Australia's Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal

Analysis

The Segal State – the public office Australia never voted for

MOST COMMENTS

Australia

Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern

Analysis

Gordon Campbell: Media collusion with National’s attack lines the real disgrace

Global

Deported Freedom Flotilla activist Mike Treen arrives back in NZ

Taiwan Day event in Suva

Asia Report

Chinese diplomatic gatecrash incident alleged at Taiwan event in Suva

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

The same officials colluding in Israel’s current crimes by shipping arms to Israel

Analysis

Britain’s Big Brother state is already here – we just don’t...

PNG Prime Minister James Marape

Editor's Picks

Papua New Guinea seeks dialogue over new hefty $20,000 US visa...

Australia's Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal

Analysis

The Segal State – the public office Australia never voted for

Producer Victor Mambor of the documentary Pesta Babi (Pig Feast): Colonialism in Our Time accepts the award on behalf of the production team

Asia Report

Pesta Babi documentary wins both Udin and Tasrif awards for ‘injustice’...