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NZ Prime Minister Chris Hipkins

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Lives ‘turned upside down . . . destroyed’, says PM

February 20, 2023

A massive NZ rescue and aid operation follows the devastation left by Cyclone Gabrielle, especially in the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions

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Cyclone Gabrielle: NZ death toll rises, ‘grave concerns’ for several missing

The podcast takes the listener into a room in Seattle, Washington, in 1984, where Greenpeace International leader Steve Sawyer met for the first time with Jeton Anjain

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How Jeton Anjain planned the Rongelap evacuation – new Rainbow Warrior podcast series

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Vanuatu pressing ahead with Ambae volcano island evacuation plan

Auckland flash flood debris

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NZ flash floods: Residents slam council inaction over rubbish disposal

A massive NZ rescue and aid operation follows the devastation left by Cyclone Gabrielle, especially in the Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions

Disasters

Cyclone Gabrielle: NZ death toll rises, ‘grave concerns’ for several missing

February 16, 2023

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Gallery: Vanuatu ‘welcomes all’ to rebuilt traditional chiefs’ nakamal meeting house

March 7, 2025

Hunga-Ha’apai and Hunga-Tonga erupting in Tonga

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Why the volcanic eruption in Tonga was so violent, and what...

January 16, 2022

An Eskdale road sign . . . one of the most devastated areas by Cyclone Gabrielle

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Cyclone Gabrielle: More heavy rain for NZ’s disaster-hit northern regions

February 24, 2023

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Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado

June 21, 2021

The Esk Valley in Hawke's Bay on Tuesday

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Cyclone Gabrielle: New weather warnings for flood-hit NZ regions

February 23, 2023

Ni-Vanuatu RSE workers helping unload donations after Cyclone Gabrielle

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Vanuatu RSE workers ‘safe and cared for’, say officials

March 1, 2023

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Fiji’s provident fund frees up $5.3m for natural disaster assistance

April 22, 2018

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Protests mount over massacre of Filipino farmers in climate demo

April 8, 2016

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Despite taking lead on global stage, Fiji pays price for climate...

February 24, 2016

Mt Roskill flood-damaged belongings

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Auckland’s Great Flood: ‘If you think it was bad before, it’s...

February 10, 2023

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NZ sending more Defence Force engineers to assist Fiji

February 28, 2016

Flooded properties in Hawke's Bay.

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Cyclone Gabrielle: Insurer says 20,000 NZ homes at risk of severe...

March 1, 2023

Climate crisis and the Israeli war on Gaza

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Climate crisis: The carbon footprint of the Gaza genocide

January 23, 2025

Starlink green light . . . good news for many Papua New Guineans

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Starlink set to return to PNG after court quashes ban, clearing...

April 27, 2026

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Cyclone Winston claims 10 lives, destroys century-old iconic tree

February 22, 2016

Pacific cyclones

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Fiji’s weather bureau predicts up to seven cyclones this season

October 24, 2022

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Villagers of Fiji’s Koro island relay their horrific tales

February 24, 2016

NZ Prime Minister Chris Hipkins visiting the Moana-nui-ā-Kiwa Hub in Māngere

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Flash flood impacted Pasifika communities in NZ on alert

February 1, 2023

Israel has repeatedly violated the ceasefire deal

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Hamas report to mediators accuses Israel of pervasive Gaza ceasefire violations

February 12, 2025

A flooded road on Vanuatu's Efate island after Tropical Cyclone Kevin struck

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Tropical Cyclone Kevin lashes Port Vila with destructive winds and heavy...

March 6, 2023

Fua'amotu International Airport coated in ash

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Tonga eruption: Airport runway cleared of ash, says WHO official

January 20, 2022

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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

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

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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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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

Gaza flotilla humanitarian activist Hāhona Ormsby

Asia Report

‘Take this seriously’ – flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by...

Iranian American international affairs professor Vali Nasr

Analysis

Trump’s war on Iran ends with a ‘triumphant’ Tehran and a...

Despite the presence of many well-known pro-Palestinian activists, there was no security in the room

Analysis

‘You’re a liar! You’re a liar!’ NZ foreign minister Peters insults...

Joseph Auga Matamata aka Viliamu Samu in court

Crime

Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole

EDITOR'S PICKS

The leftwing heart of the Labour Party were upset by Starmer's support for Israel.

Analysis

Palestine Action ‘terror’ sentencing, Starmer resignation but Labour change unlikely over...

Pro-Palestine protesters set off a blood-red flare outside the US Consulate in the peaceful March for Peace demonstration in Auckland

Analysis

Paul Hopkinson: Why NZ’s ‘Free Palestine’ party seeks to put Gaza...

Bougainville's Panguna mine . . .

Bougainville

Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna licence setback

People queue to vote in Bougainville’s independence referendum

Bougainville

PNG’s ruling party supports 15-year transition period for Bougainville

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 leftwing heart of the Labour Party were upset by Starmer's support for Israel.

Analysis

Palestine Action ‘terror’ sentencing, Starmer resignation but Labour change unlikely over...

Four days before the Kanaky New Caledonia provincial elections, the pro-independence Kanak Workers and Exploited Workers' Union (USTKE) has announced its voting preferences in all three provinces

Elections

Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as provincial election approaches

Pro-Palestine protesters set off a blood-red flare outside the US Consulate in the peaceful March for Peace demonstration in Auckland

Analysis

Paul Hopkinson: Why NZ’s ‘Free Palestine’ party seeks to put Gaza...

Bougainville's Panguna mine . . .

Bougainville

Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna licence setback