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The late Sir Rabbie Namaliu

Development

PNG’s Sir Rabbie blessed at birth – ‘he’ll be a big man, clever’

April 3, 2023

Pharmaceutical supplies

Development

PNG auditor calls for ‘sanctions’ in private probe over medicines row

Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine

Development

Marshall Islands president warns of threat to Pacific Islands Forum unity

A photo of Indigenous West Papuan civilians in Distrik Tembagapura, Mimika, Central Papua, allegedly wounded by use of excessive force by Indonesian military

Development

‘They’re wiping us out’ – church leader warns about young West Papuans killed in escalating conflict

Development

Indonesia reviews Papua special funds – why $7.4bn since 2002 hasn’t helped

Incoming Pacific Islands Forum chair Voreqe Bainimarama 2021

Development

‘We’re sorry,’ Pacific Forum chair tells Micronesia over SG post

August 6, 2021

PNG anti-corruption drive

Development

PNG corruption – ‘Our people think MPs are automatic teller machines’

May 25, 2023

Development

China coal plant building at crossroads amid carbon pricing reforms

January 18, 2017

Development

Shifting demographics in West Papua highlight conflict, says academic

January 30, 2017

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

Development

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

May 14, 2026

Kanak great chief Hippolyte Sinewami Htamumu

Development

Kanak great chief resigns from New Caledonia’s customary Senate

August 1, 2024

Kanaky New Caledonia's new Territorial President Milakulo Tukumuli

Development

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

August 1, 2026

UpScrolled . . . the Palestinian-Australian "free speech" platform

Development

UpScrolled – the pro-Palestine platform shaking up social media

Pacific Media Watch -

January 30, 2026

Tuvalu from the air

Development

World’s ‘smallest university’, but Tuvalu campus has big local impact

January 29, 2024

Development

Biman Prasad: COP23 presidency — facing the gravity of the task...

January 15, 2017

FLNKS president Christian Tién

Development

Pro-independence FLNKS ‘unequivocally’ reject latest agreement for New Caledonia

January 22, 2026

The designations render the two Micronesian politicians and their immediate family members ineligible for entry into the US

Development

US designates two Micronesian leaders over corruption allegations

February 11, 2026

Part of the "inclusiveness" wall at Marshall Islands High School

Development

Trump’s racist, corrupt agenda – like a bank robbery in broad...

Pacific Media Watch -

April 16, 2025

Protesting students believe that there is a high chance that their new president, Claire Shipman, handed over information about Mahmoud Khalil

Development

Jewish students chain themselves to Columbia gates to protest over ICE...

Pacific Media Watch -

April 4, 2025

Development

‘Shocking’ levels of child violence found in Pacific, says new report

August 2, 2019

Development

Pioneering Samoan academic wins key social sciences role at UNESCO

August 22, 2018

Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono

Development

Pasifika MP among possibles for NZ’s new Green co-leadership

January 30, 2024

Bougainville' President Ishmael Toroama

Development

‘What are you afraid of?’ Toroama asks PNG about independence vote

August 1, 2023

Northern provincial President Paul Néaoutine, first elected in 1999, has been reelected

Development

Horse-trading in New Caledonia over provincial presidency elections

July 4, 2026

Development

Cuba boosting ‘Pacific connection’ in defiance of US blockade

Michael Andrew -

April 3, 2019

Marian Rivera as Mirama

Development

Evening star rising: Girlhood in the Aeta heartlands of the Philippines

January 16, 2026

Rotuman culture and language

Development

Call for Rotuman people to speak language or it could be...

May 11, 2026

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

Development

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

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

Development

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

“Anything’s possible. Don’t give up hope.”

Analysis

Caitlin Johnstone: Assange returns to public commentary . . . ...

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...

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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

As a second-tier PIF partner, Israel will support Pacific development priorities in areas such as water management, desalination, agriculture and climate change adaptation

Development

‘Test of regionalism’ – Pacific churches call for review of Israel’s...

New Zealand electon voting papers being printed

Democracy

New Zealand election: Where political parties stand on Pasifika issues

Samoan Prime Minister La'auli and New Zealand's Christopher Luxon in Apia

Elections

‘I said no’ – Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must...

Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry

Democracy

Fiji ‘worse off today’, former PM warns, as Rabuka’s constitution overhaul...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Firearms and ammunition seized in a counter-terrorism operation by PNG police in Southern Highlands province

Crime

West New Britain governor speaks out about raskols as 12 killed...

The BBC still runs its story on six-year-old Hind Rajab, killed by Israeli forces, under the headline "Hind Rajab, 6, found dead

Analysis

UN puts media giants on notice over Gaza as journalists’ death...

Another four years of far-right rule would pose an immediate threat to Palestinian communities and their rights inside Israel

Asia Report

Why Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but can’t expect any...

PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi with her 95-year-old grandfather in Hebron

Asia Report

PSNA calls on NZ to expel Israeli ambassador after 95-year-old Palestinian...

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

Firearms and ammunition seized in a counter-terrorism operation by PNG police in Southern Highlands province

Crime

West New Britain governor speaks out about raskols as 12 killed...

The BBC still runs its story on six-year-old Hind Rajab, killed by Israeli forces, under the headline "Hind Rajab, 6, found dead

Analysis

UN puts media giants on notice over Gaza as journalists’ death...

Another four years of far-right rule would pose an immediate threat to Palestinian communities and their rights inside Israel

Asia Report

Why Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but can’t expect any...

PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi with her 95-year-old grandfather in Hebron

Asia Report

PSNA calls on NZ to expel Israeli ambassador after 95-year-old Palestinian...