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New Caledonia votes ‘non’ – but huge Kanak boycott of French...
RNZ Pacific
Voters in New Caledonia have overwhelmingly rejected independence from France in a referendum spurned by a massive boycott from the pro-independence camp.
With vote...
New Caledonia votes in third ballot on independence from France
RNZ Pacific
Voting is under way in New Caledonia today in the last of three referendums on independence from France.
The pro-independence parties said they will...
New Caledonia’s final independence vote today – mired in controversy
By Stefan Armbruster of SBS World News
Kanaky New Caledonia is holding a final referendum on independence from France today. But not everyone wants to...
I support Kanaky New Caledonian independence – but why I’m not...
COMMENTARY: By Marylou Mahé, a Kanak supporter of independence for New Caledonia
When tomorrow’s referendum on independence for New Caledonia goes ahead, it won’t have...
9 children among 54 bodies in Port Moresby mass burial for...
By Grace Auka-Salmang in Port Moresby
Not a single tear was shed as 54 unclaimed bodies and 11 body parts were laid on top of...
French minister’s visit ‘a provocation’, say pro-independence parties
RNZ Pacific
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties say the French overseas minister's visit in the next few days is unwelcome, describing it as "another provocation".
Overseas Minister...
Alex Rheeney: Frontline media lessons of the past – from PNG...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Alexander Rheeney
It was probably one of those rare times when I “became the news” as a journalist.
I had accompanied Greenpeace activists...
Malaita’s M4D group declared illegal for alleged role in Solomons riots
By Robert Iroga in Honiara
The Malaita for Democracy (M4D) group has been declared an illegal organisation because of the alleged role of individuals in...
Fiji men advocates commit to ‘honour’ their roles in society
By Rohit Deo in Lautoka, Fiji
Made up of present and retired police officers, former school teachers, village headmen, community leaders and representatives from the...
The uninvited Christmas guest: Is New Zealand prepared for omicron’s inevitable...
ANALYSIS: By Matthew Hobbs, University of Canterbury and Lukas Marek, University of Canterbury
As New Zealand gets ready for the festive season under the new...
James ‘Jimmy’ O’Dea: How he upheld Te Tino Rangatiratanga and many...
OBITUARY: By Tony Fala
James “Jimmy” O’Dea (18 October 1935-27 November 2021) was a mighty activist, community organiser, family man, and working-class defender. He died...
Paris court clears way for Sunday’s New Caledonia referendum
RNZ Pacific
A late legal bid to postpone Sunday's independence referendum in New Caledonia has reportedly failed.
A leading anti-independence leader and president of New Caledonia's...
Malaita plans self-determination poll to see if it’s ‘still in the...
RNZ Pacific
Malaita province in Solomon Islands is planning to poll people on self-determination.
It comes two weeks after a Malaitan-led protest against the national government...
Pro-independence delegation seeks UN backing over New Caledonia vote
RNZ Pacific
A pro-independence delegation from New Caledonia has left for New York to raise its opposition to the independence referendum due this Sunday with...
Tidal damage cuts swathe across wide area of Pacific
SPECIAL REPORT: By Michael Field, co-editor of The Pacific Newsroom
Extensive damage to food crops across South Pacific atolls has followed three days of high...
Solomon Islands political battle ends with Sogavare winning confidence vote
By Robert Iroga in Honiara
After a day of political showdown that at times involved shouting battles and personal clashes, the much anticipated motion of...
Two Fijians from Nigeria test positive for omicron variant
RNZ Pacific
Health authorities in Fiji have confirmed two people who had arrived in the country from southern Africa last month have now tested positive...
Solomons PM condemned during confidence debate, but survives
RNZ Pacific
The Solomon Islands prime minister came in for searing criticism when he faced a confidence vote in Parliament today.
A motion of no confidence...
Yamin Kogoya: 60 years ago, Indonesia invaded West Papua with guns....
Shocking footage has been circulating on social media showing National Armed Forces (TNI) Indonesian military helicopters firing indiscriminately at civilian villages in Suru-Suru District,...
‘Unthinkable’ referendum on New Caledonia independence challenged
RNZ Pacific
A group of citizens in New Caledonia has asked France's highest administrative court to postpone next Sunday's third and final independence referendum.
In an...
‘Don’t interfere’, Solomon Islands police tell opposition leader
By Robert Iroga in Honiara
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) has appealed to opposition leader Matthew Wale to "stop interfering" with police investigations...
#HoldTheLine coalition demands charges against Maria Ressa be dropped before Nobel...
Reporters Without Borders
One week ahead of the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony, the #HoldtheLine Coalition has called on the government of the Philippines to...