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Teachers from Otahuhu Primary School among the thousands at today's "mega strike" rally

Economics

Thousands march through streets as part of NZ’s ‘mega strike’

October 23, 2025

New Zealand's first Emissions Reduction Plan ... car critics

Economics

NZ’s focus on private vehicles an ‘off-track’ climate change plan, say critics

Professor Biman Prasad addressing the Pacific Update conference

Economics

‘Other people’s wars’, climate crisis – South Pacific not in good shape, warns Fiji leader

Drone footage of Atafu, a low-lying motu of Tokelau

Economics

Tokelau airport project scrapped despite multi-million dollar design

US Vice-President Kamala Harris

Economics

US tells Pacific leaders it will ‘deepen commitment’ to the region

Economics

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

Rahul Bhattarai -

October 26, 2018

All smiles FTimes

Economics

Graham Davis: Fat-cat leaders laughing in the face of Fiji’s suffering

March 1, 2021

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

Economics

NZ lockdown – day 21: 20% pay cut for PM, ministers...

April 15, 2020

Sugar Minister Charan Jeath Singh

Economics

Fiji’s sugar minister condemns ‘disappearance’ of FICAC abuse allegation files

January 14, 2023

Economics

Xanana Gusmão opposes extending state of emergency in Timor-Leste

April 30, 2020

Chinese oil supplies from Iran in Washington's sights

Economics

Trump’s naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz actually targets China

April 16, 2026

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...

March 2, 2025

A little-known arrangement that puts proceedings of New Zealand's Parliament on the air has been cited as a threat to AM broadcasting's future

Economics

Mediawatch: Signal to noise – is NZ’s AM radio really under...

Pacific Media Watch -

March 5, 2023

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins

Economics

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins defends cost-of-living record, promises more action

January 25, 2023

The flag of Hawai'i waves beside a sign reading "Tourist(s) Keep Out" in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires

Economics

Anger in Hawai’i over threat of land grabs after wildfire disaster

August 22, 2023

The new sign for Kaipātiki Hot Springs

Economics

Popular Auckland hot springs gets name change to Kaipātiki

January 10, 2026

Economics

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

May 17, 2017

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Economics

‘Let’s talk’ – Rabuka hints at ‘national unity’ government for Fiji

June 13, 2024

NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

Economics

Trust in government is high in NZ, but will it last...

April 15, 2020

Economics

#COP21: Climate insurgency after Paris

January 14, 2016

James Shaw 010221

Economics

Climate Change Commission plan ‘big challenge’ for New Zealand

February 1, 2021

Exxon Mobil PNG's LNG plant near Port Moresby

Economics

Papua New Guinea fully retires debt for Liquefied Natural Gas project

January 7, 2026

Belden Namah

Economics

PNG opposition’s Namah calls for end to ‘martial law-like’ restrictions

September 28, 2020

"Bloodied but as yet unbowed, Iran knows it can rise like the Phoenix"

Economics

Eugene Doyle: Who will pay billions in reparations to Iran? We...

April 5, 2026

Economics

‘Heavy handed’ NZ clamps down on Tokelau spending

Mackenzie Smith -

March 15, 2017

Elite 1 percenters

Economics

We are the 1% – the wealth of many Australians puts...

January 27, 2021

Economics

Barry Coates: PACER Plus – how the Pacific Way is being...

April 21, 2017

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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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In the face of a denunciation by the Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte, the NUJP recalls that the Philippine media has borne the attacks of Duterte-era leadership

Asia Report

NUJP slams Sara Duterte for disparaging news groups, touting social media

An image well illustrating the diversity of today’s Aotearoa New Zealand

Analysis

Jeremy Rose: Far from Winston’s first racist rodeo

American advocacy journalist and film maker Abby Martin in conversation with Auckland journalist Simon Wilson

Climate

Abby Martin’s documentary takes on the ‘Earth’s Greatest Enemy’ ecocide

KNPB spokesperson Ogram Wanimbo

Asia Report

KNPB plans coordinated demos across Papua on New York Agreement anniversary

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In the face of a denunciation by the Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte, the NUJP recalls that the Philippine media has borne the attacks of Duterte-era leadership

Asia Report

NUJP slams Sara Duterte for disparaging news groups, touting social media

An image well illustrating the diversity of today’s Aotearoa New Zealand

Analysis

Jeremy Rose: Far from Winston’s first racist rodeo

KNPB spokesperson Ogram Wanimbo

Asia Report

KNPB plans coordinated demos across Papua on New York Agreement anniversary

Zionist lawyer Yehuda Shimon

Asia Report

Caitlin Johnstone: All mainstream Western institutions view Palestinian lives as worthless

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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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In the face of a denunciation by the Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte, the NUJP recalls that the Philippine media has borne the attacks of Duterte-era leadership

Asia Report

NUJP slams Sara Duterte for disparaging news groups, touting social media

An image well illustrating the diversity of today’s Aotearoa New Zealand

Analysis

Jeremy Rose: Far from Winston’s first racist rodeo

KNPB spokesperson Ogram Wanimbo

Asia Report

KNPB plans coordinated demos across Papua on New York Agreement anniversary

Zionist lawyer Yehuda Shimon

Asia Report

Caitlin Johnstone: All mainstream Western institutions view Palestinian lives as worthless