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NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

Economics

Trust in government is high in NZ, but will it last until this year’s elections?

April 15, 2020

Just over half of New Zealanders surveyed - including Pacific Islanders - reported they were financially stressed

Economics

More than half of New Zealanders struggling financially, says survey

The aftermath of Indonesian forces burning temporary shelters in the Star Mountains, West Papua

Economics

Indonesia’s bullion banks, new mining policies pose threat to West Papuan sovereignty

Māori entities have grown from contributing $17 billion to New Zealand's GDP

Economics

Dramatic growth of NZ’s Māori economy highlights new report

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Economics

NZ’s Luxon briefly stopping over to see Marape in Port Moresby

Economics

Brexit referendum asked the wrong questions, says AUT academic

January 22, 2019

Economics

Labour and National leaders contest debate ‘draw’ but sharply different

September 22, 2020

Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama

Economics

Pacific Islands Forum launches new 2050 strategic blueprint

July 14, 2022

The policemen's wives spoke for their families

Economics

Warning signs have been flashing, PNG police housing needs ignored

March 13, 2024

Economics

Abrupt increase in minimum wage may hit Fiji economy, warns academic

May 17, 2017

Davao City’s Chinatown is a popular shopping street

Economics

China railway for Davao dream dashed as Marcos tilts towards the...

March 27, 2024

Republic of Marshall Islands President David Kabua

Economics

‘Our future looks secure’, says Puna on Pacific Islands Forum unity

February 21, 2023

Economics

Joey Tau: Can the MSG bloc walk out on the PACER-Plus...

June 13, 2017

Simona Marinescu (right) with former Samoa PM Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi

Economics

UN relationship with Samoa under a cloud over ‘political breaches’

November 29, 2021

Economics

Papuan landowners in PNG to receive first LNG project royalties of...

September 13, 2017

Economics

Loss of Australian Associated Press (AAP) a tragedy for entire Pacific

Sri Krishnamurthi -

March 4, 2020

Protesters in New Zealand's "mega strike" today

Economics

Thousands of nurses, teachers and doctors take part in NZ’s ‘mega...

October 23, 2025

Economics

Has the new world order failed? UN calls for new global...

July 20, 2020

The Strait of Hormuz

Economics

Iran’s ‘Samson option’ : Deterrence restored or nothing – the logic...

March 18, 2026

Exxon Mobil PNG's LNG plant near Port Moresby

Economics

Papua New Guinea fully retires debt for Liquefied Natural Gas project

January 7, 2026

Sacked Fiji Bureau of Statistics Kemueli Naiqama

Economics

Richard Naidu: The Fawlty Towers government – everything they touch...

September 18, 2021

Climate action

Economics

New Biden era heralds global climate politics switch with US rejoining...

November 9, 2020

Papua New Guinea's fuel crisis

Economics

Puma Energy shuts down PNG nationwide – seeks US$100m to resume...

February 20, 2023

Economics

Housing trust chief slams ‘short cuts’ approach to NZ homes crisis

Rahul Bhattarai -

October 26, 2018

Bougainville President Ishamel Toroama speaking at the launch of the Bougainville Digital Democracy Project earlier this year

Economics

Progress reported out of Bougainville independence talks at Burnham

June 12, 2025

Economics

US President Obama Insists TPP means America will write the rules...

Evening Report -

November 6, 2015

Fiji Parliament

Economics

Independent committee needed for Fiji MPs’ salaries, says parliament chief

June 3, 2024

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

Economics

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

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

Economics

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

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...

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

Bearing Witness

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

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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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Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

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Rabuka calls on Fijians to use freedom of expression ‘responsibly’

Pro-Palestine protesters at a rally in Auckland last weekend

Asia Report

Solidarity group condemns surge in anti-Palestine violence in NZ

Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis outside federal court in Adelaide in July 2025

Asia Report

Australian Zionists drop case against ‘truth’ journalist Mary Kostakidis

PNG's Women in Media founder Belinda Kora

Democracy

Social media misinformation ‘biggest hurdle’ for journalists, says MCPNG’s Belinda Kora

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Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis outside federal court in Adelaide in July 2025

Asia Report

Australian Zionists drop case against ‘truth’ journalist Mary Kostakidis

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) and Foreign Minister Winston Peters

Democracy

‘Treasury can write what it likes’, says Peters defending Pacific Islands...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Asia Report

Caitlin Johnstone: Three major revelations about the Gaza holocaust in the...

"Affirmed, noted, endorsed" at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit media conference in Koror

Analysis

Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror – heavy on reaffirming but...

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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

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Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis outside federal court in Adelaide in July 2025

Asia Report

Australian Zionists drop case against ‘truth’ journalist Mary Kostakidis

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) and Foreign Minister Winston Peters

Democracy

‘Treasury can write what it likes’, says Peters defending Pacific Islands...

"Affirmed, noted, endorsed" at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit media conference in Koror

Analysis

Pacific Islands Forum leaders in Koror – heavy on reaffirming but...

Thai protesters gathered outside the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok condemn the behaviour of Israeli tourists

Asia Report

‘Take Thailand Back’ – Thais protest against ‘disrespectful’ Israeli tourists in...