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

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Nuclear – now climate change: New book on how great powers have plagued the Pacific

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April 22, 2026

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

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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"

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Saige England: Bearing witness – we are seeing a rise of totalitarian predator injustice from Gaza to NZ

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence

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

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

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

Sawana Village on Fiji's Vanua Balavu island was partly destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016

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Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

Pacific Media Watch -

July 24, 2024

Professor David Robie

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David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation

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October 20, 2022

USP and AUT journalism collaboration

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Pacific ‘voice of the voiceless’ media in renewed post-covid struggle

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August 11, 2021

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Return to Rabi on the horizon for Ossies climate doco crew?

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February 19, 2020

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Fiji to set up relocation trust fund for villages hit by...

April 17, 2019

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Banabans climate change student documentary chosen for third festival

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February 19, 2019

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Banabans of Rabi student doco given Tongan film festival premiere

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November 25, 2018

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Banabans of Rabi short climate change documentary chosen for Nuku’alofa

Pacific Media Watch -

October 4, 2018

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Pacific storytelling with a focus on the ignored and ‘untold’ issues

Pacific Media Watch -

October 3, 2018

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Reviving the ‘lost skills’ of traditional waka Pacific voyaging

June 22, 2018

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Strongest climate solutions ‘developed together’, says PaCE-SD chief

April 27, 2018

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Gallery: Fiji’s first climate change village moved from seashore to ‘promised...

April 27, 2018

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Rabi landslide? Not a big problem, horseback and walking the answer

April 26, 2018

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Life on Fiji’s Rabi Island – simple, peaceful and full of...

April 25, 2018

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Gallery: Bearing Witness journeys north …. to Fiji’s idyllic Rabi Island

April 25, 2018

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USP students raise Pacific climate change awareness using cellphones

April 19, 2018

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USP celebrates 50 years and leads research action on climate change

April 18, 2018

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Solar panels the way to go for Pacific, says USP physics...

April 18, 2018

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Bearing Witness students win big at AUT communication studies awards

April 13, 2018

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Bearing Witness climate storytellers gear up for fresh Fiji challenge

April 10, 2018

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France committed to backing ePOP Pacific climate storytelling

Pacific Media Watch -

April 6, 2018

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Asia-Pacific media must ‘empower people’ on climate action, says PMC

Pacific Media Watch -

March 26, 2018

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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

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

Bearing Witness

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

Bearing Witness

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"

Bearing Witness

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

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence

Bearing Witness

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...

Sawana Village on Fiji's Vanua Balavu island was partly destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016

Bearing Witness

Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

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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

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Activist Mike Smith

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Abducted NZ Gaza flotilla campaigner Sean Janssen

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About 200 protesters in the Vallée-du-Tir yesterday marked the second anniversary of the pro-independence protests that erupted into riots in Nouméa

Analysis

Two years after New Caledonia’s violent uprising, tensions remain high

A drone view of the Marshalls Energy Company's main power plant in Majuro

Analysis

Majuro reels from huge power rate increase, as govt steps up...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Scenes from the Bondi Royal Commission

Analysis

NSW antisemitism hearings ‘drowned’ in the Bondi Royal Commission

About 200 protesters in the Vallée-du-Tir yesterday marked the second anniversary of the pro-independence protests that erupted into riots in Nouméa

Analysis

Two years after New Caledonia’s violent uprising, tensions remain high

A free speech forum at Lingkaran Abepura in Jayapura last Monday

Asia Report

Papuan women ‘living in fear’ condemn military violence

Resigned TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman

Democracy

Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into...

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

Scenes from the Bondi Royal Commission

Analysis

NSW antisemitism hearings ‘drowned’ in the Bondi Royal Commission

“My son,” a woman screamed in Gaza

Asia Report

Palestinian photojournalist wins Pulitzer for breaking news photography

About 200 protesters in the Vallée-du-Tir yesterday marked the second anniversary of the pro-independence protests that erupted into riots in Nouméa

Analysis

Two years after New Caledonia’s violent uprising, tensions remain high

A free speech forum at Lingkaran Abepura in Jayapura last Monday

Asia Report

Papuan women ‘living in fear’ condemn military violence