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Solomons academic calls for caution over Taiwan/China decision

June 14, 2019

The port of Noumea in New Caledonia . . . unions had sought an across-the-board pay increase of 6 percent in the private sector to offset inflation

Economics

New Caledonia unions win pay rise for lowest earners

Economics

Accidents expose lax safety hitting Indonesia’s infrastructure projects

NZ's incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and deputy Carmel Sepuloni

Economics

NZ’s incoming PM Chris Hipkins singles out ‘global inflation pandemic’ as priority

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Economics

Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific...

September 10, 2026

The author, Laurens Ikinia, with a well-preserved mummy from the Hubula tribe in Wamena

Economics

Jakarta at crossroads – can President Prabowo connect with Papuan hearts?

January 27, 2026

Pandora Papers - Samoa

Economics

Samoa Observer: Pandora Papers show tax reform vital, but not just...

October 11, 2021

Economics

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

June 13, 2017

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) invited New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

Economics

New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank

October 5, 2026

Unity will be crucial if the Labour Party is to sell its proposed capital gains tax

Economics

Labour’s capital gains NZ tax gamble – from leak to launch

October 28, 2025

Maseratis for APEC

Economics

‘We made a terrible mistake’ over Maseratis, admits PNG’s Pundari

October 2, 2021

Iran’s navy successfully launched the Sayyad-3G naval air defence missile

Economics

How a US-Israeli attack on Iran could crash UK, German, NZ...

February 23, 2026

Economics

Freeport’s $3.8b divestment mine deal – what it actually means

July 15, 2018

Republic of Marshall Islands President David Kabua

Economics

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

February 21, 2023

Mining giant RioTinto

Economics

Thousands of Bougainville residents support lawsuit against mining giant

July 24, 2024

Fiji's Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad

Economics

Fiji’s Prasad reaches out to the NZ diaspora to help rebuild...

September 1, 2023

PNG Prime Minister James Marape reshuffles cabine

Economics

Marape reshuffles PNG cabinet – Treasurer demoted, Tkatchenko back

January 19, 2024

Vulupindi Haus, Port Moresby

Economics

Hackers hit PNG financial hub, fail in bid to hold state...

October 30, 2021

Kanaky New Caledonia's new Territorial President Milakulo Tukumuli

Economics

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

August 1, 2026

Sacked Fiji Bureau of Statistics Kemueli Naiqama

Economics

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

September 18, 2021

Economics

HSBC accused of being ‘dirty banker’ financing palm oil forest destruction

January 17, 2017

Economics

PNG bid to buy Rio Tinto’s shares in mine company ‘unacceptable’...

January 10, 2016

The Kiribati Parliament House

Economics

What are the issues facing Kiribati as it prepares for elections?

August 5, 2024

Azerbaijian’s National Assembly Chair Sahiba Gafarova (left) and pro-independence New Caledonia Congress member Omayra Naisseline

Economics

Controversial Azerbaijan deal sparks fresh row in New Caledonia

April 26, 2024

Economics

Environmental damage, social conflicts overshadow Indonesia’s palm oil future

March 27, 2017

US Vice-President Kamala Harris

Economics

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

July 13, 2022

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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

“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

Of the nearly 210 journalists killed in Gaza and Lebanon between October 2023 and October 2026, at least 71 were targeted or killed by Israeli soldiers in connection with their work

Analysis

Israeli military violence soars – 24 times as many journalists killed,...

Cook Islanders Koro Tuarae (left) and Rua Rio who are both from Glen Innes

Civil Society

Voters in areas with large Pacific populations clear on who should...

In contrast to its financial management, RNZ’s actual performance has been very positive

Analysis

RNZ’s budget crisis threatens its core purpose. But there’s an obvious solution

Climate activist Bianca Ranson

Climate

Ngāpuhi activist Mike Smith’s case spotlighted at UN’s COP31 climate summit

EDITOR'S PICKS

New Zealand's troubled parliamentary and executive Beehive

Commentary

New Zealand is in a mess – the election result signals...

In contrast to its financial management, RNZ’s actual performance has been very positive

Analysis

RNZ’s budget crisis threatens its core purpose. But there’s an obvious solution

NZ Palestine solidarity activist Janfrie Wakim

Asia Report

Journalist blasts NZ media silence on Gaza genocide, key activist condemns...

New Zealand Green MP and Cook Islander Teanau Tuiono in Rarotonga

Democracy

Pacific MPs across political spectrum pledge to work hard for ‘our...

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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

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

New Zealand's troubled parliamentary and executive Beehive

Commentary

New Zealand is in a mess – the election result signals...

In contrast to its financial management, RNZ’s actual performance has been very positive

Analysis

RNZ’s budget crisis threatens its core purpose. But there’s an obvious solution

NZ Palestine solidarity activist Janfrie Wakim

Asia Report

Journalist blasts NZ media silence on Gaza genocide, key activist condemns...

New Zealand Green MP and Cook Islander Teanau Tuiono in Rarotonga

Democracy

Pacific MPs across political spectrum pledge to work hard for ‘our...