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Tahiti's President Moetai Brotherson

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‘I’m not begging’, Tahiti’s Brotherson tells France in prep for independence

June 8, 2023

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Scott Waide: How China is several moves ahead in Port Moresby

Bainimarama and Xi

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The Taiwan ‘prize’ and the US-China rivalry in the Pacific

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Opposition will ‘not let up’ to planned seabed mining in Philippines

$"And now the world acts shocked because foreign activists were finally subjected to a fraction of what Palestinians have endured for decades$

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Shameen Suleman: Outrage over the flotilla activists but where were they for Palestinians?

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Papua, Pacific youth and climate change to mark NZ conference

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October 16, 2019

BenarNews former Pacific editor Stefan Armbruster

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Pacific editor welcomes US court ruling in favour of Radio Free...

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April 25, 2025

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Gallery: Palestinian musicians, poets and solidarity partners in vibrant celebration

November 29, 2024

How the front page of today's Samoa Observer covered the arrival of King Charles

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King Charles arrives in Samoa for ‘resilient environment’ CHOGM

October 24, 2024

Fleeing Porgera women

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20 dead – PNG women, girls flee tribal fighting in Porgera...

September 15, 2024

Professor Steven Ratuva

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‘Call it what it is – climate crisis, not just change,’...

May 8, 2022

Cyclone Maila damage in Papua New Guinea

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Ten dead in Bougainville amid Cyclone Maila aftermath

April 13, 2026

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka speaks to the Fijian community in Sydney

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Rabuka calls for Pacific peace zone – ‘We don’t want to...

October 20, 2023

Professor Biman Prasad (left) and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in December 2022

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‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation

October 29, 2025

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Tongan police charge Lord Tu’ivakanō with bribery in passport saga probe

March 2, 2018

Fiji troops celebrating International Peacekeepers Day

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Bainimarama slams Fiji’s support for Israeli occupation of Palestine as ‘disturbing’

February 21, 2024

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

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

February 17, 2025

Jailed leader Marwan Barghouti . . . Palestine's "Nelson Mandela"

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Marwan Barghouti – the world’s most important hostage – must be...

January 21, 2025

Gufron Mabruri (bottom right) and M. Haripin (bottom left)

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Critics warn Indonesian military link in food estates threatens Papua violations

October 15, 2021

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China plans ‘greener, cleaner’ industry but faces complex challenges

June 20, 2016

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New Zealand PM’s diplomatic debacle and geopolitical hypocrisy over Fiji

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June 22, 2016

How Iran's PressTV channel reported the Israeli attack

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Eugene Doyle: Team Genocide and the West’s war on Iran

June 13, 2025

King Charles III ... Upon his elevation to the throne, the new king is expected to be less outspoken on environmental issues

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‘The most significant environmentalist in history’ is now king. Two Australian...

September 14, 2022

CNMI and Guam activists stage a rally protesting against the US military buildup in the Marianas

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‘Bridge for peace – not more bombs,’ say CNMI Gaza protesters

June 29, 2025

The late Sir Rabbie Namaliu

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PNG’s Sir Rabbie blessed at birth – ‘he’ll be a big...

April 3, 2023

The French Ambassador to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, with Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat in March last year

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French ambassador’s social media diplomacy lands poorly in Vanuatu

May 9, 2026

Kanak great chief Hippolyte Sinewami Htamumu

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Kanak great chief resigns from New Caledonia’s customary Senate

August 1, 2024

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

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

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

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

In the Eye of the Storm

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

Pacific Climate Warriors

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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

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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

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...

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

APJS newsfile

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

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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)

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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)

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Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

POPULAR POSTS

Indonesian military forces on patrol in the Oksop regency

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Indonesia defends high number of military deployed in Papua

Bougainville's Mt Bagana volcano

Bougainville

Bougainville volcano ups gears, as Titan Ridge submarine volcano cools off

In Dunedin Ōtepoti yesterday . . . walking from St Kilda beach to St Clair beach, Palestine will be free

Asia Report

John Minto: The shame of NZ’s betrayal of Gaza’s children

Republic of Fiji Military Forces commander Major-General Ro Jone Kalouniwai (left)

Democracy

Fiji military defends national role in society after 9% budget cut

EDITOR'S PICKS

Indonesian military forces on patrol in the Oksop regency

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Indonesia defends high number of military deployed in Papua

In Dunedin Ōtepoti yesterday . . . walking from St Kilda beach to St Clair beach, Palestine will be free

Asia Report

John Minto: The shame of NZ’s betrayal of Gaza’s children

Fehi Fineanganofo garlanded by family speaks to the media after the All Blacks defeated France 34-32 in Christchurch

Culture

‘Pasifika’ All Blacks claim bloody and physical Nations rugby test against...

Beyond the Bubble

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Why the AI bubble will burst – with system threatening consequences

MOST COMMENTS

Australia

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

Jacinda Ardern

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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

Indonesian military forces on patrol in the Oksop regency

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Indonesia defends high number of military deployed in Papua

In Dunedin Ōtepoti yesterday . . . walking from St Kilda beach to St Clair beach, Palestine will be free

Asia Report

John Minto: The shame of NZ’s betrayal of Gaza’s children

Beyond the Bubble

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Why the AI bubble will burst – with system threatening consequences

Pro-Palestine and anti-war protesters picket the US Consulate in Auckland during today's "US Invasion Day" rally

Afghanistan

July 4th anniversary – speakers at NZ rally slam American ‘freedom...