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United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) representative to the South Pacific Jonathan Veitch

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Breaking the silence – 83% of Fijian children suffer violence, reports UNICEF

July 21, 2024

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How Philippine state surveillance is used as a tool to silence critics

Climate crisis . . . time to speak of “legally binding obligations'

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Pacific, small island states slam ‘endless’ climate talks at landmark maritime court hearing

Southern Cross

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USP leadership crisis talking point with Michael Field on Southern Cross

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NZ leads global marches in defence of women’s rights

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Staff, students back USP academic chief amid tension over allegations

June 9, 2020

A poster taped to a lamppost protesting against the arrest of pro-Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil

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Free press under threat in US – Columbia J-School speaks out

Pacific Media Watch -

March 18, 2025

Professor Pal Ahluwalia

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Ahluwalia reappointed as USP vice-chancellor and resumes job in Samoa

August 9, 2021

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Police claim raid on Papuan students to block ‘Bloody Biak’ film...

July 10, 2018

Solidarity action in Vanuatu in support of the indigenous Kanak Indigenous people of New Caledonia

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Kanaky New Caledonia unrest: ‘Everything is negotiable, except independence’

June 21, 2024

Professor Steven Ratuva

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‘Call it what it is – climate crisis, not just change,’...

May 8, 2022

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Michael Bain: A shameful neglect of our Moruroa campaign veterans

May 2, 2018

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Australia won’t meet Nauru, Manus resettlement target

June 17, 2019

West Papuan activist Leonie Tanggahma

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Papuans mourn sudden loss of ‘one of their brightest stars’

October 16, 2022

Australia's The Voice vote . . . passionate supporters for both the "yes" and "no" camps

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‘No’ to Australia’s indigenous Voice – a devastating wake-up call for...

October 17, 2023

Members of RAMSI military destroy surrendered weapons

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Transform Aqorau: Rethinking Solomon Islands security – focus on arms unsustainable

April 5, 2022

Agence France Presse photojournalist Christina Assi

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Photojournalist targeted by Israeli army carries Olympic torch in Paris

Pacific Media Watch -

July 26, 2024

President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo (right) with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh in Jakarta 2022

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Wenda slams Jakarta’s ‘hypocrisy’ over support for Palestine, but denying West...

March 4, 2023

Ripeka Evans and John Minto

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1981 Springbok tour protests revisited – and now Palestine is the...

July 27, 2021

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West Papuan leader Benny Wenda plans New Zealand visit this month

August 3, 2016

Covid vaccines

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Iwi Chairs forum urges covid cap on NZ-bound travel, faster vaccine...

January 15, 2021

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NZ government makes apology over Dawn Raids targeting Pasifika

August 1, 2021

Kris Douw

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Indonesian security forces attack Papuan musician, say activists

Pacific Media Watch -

November 23, 2020

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Urban battle for Marawi finally over – 1000 dead, says Philippines

October 23, 2017

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Political poetry has dramatic impact at Dawn Raids art exhibition

May 27, 2019

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Vice-president forced out of Timorese Parliament in bitter row

May 19, 2020

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PNG police officer accused of assault on female journalists at Boroko

Pacific Media Watch -

June 3, 2016

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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"

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COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm

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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

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Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent

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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

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

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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

Professor David Robie

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David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation

USP and AUT journalism collaboration

Bearing Witness

Pacific ‘voice of the voiceless’ media in renewed post-covid struggle

Bearing Witness

Return to Rabi on the horizon for Ossies climate doco crew?

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society

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Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.

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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)

Human Rights

Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

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Palestinians perform prayer next to the rubble of a mosque that was destroyed by the Israeli occupation forces during the Gaza genocide

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Trump’s ‘annexation ban’ is a ploy to push Israeli normalisation

Protesters accusing Rocket Lab and the New Zealand government of being complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza

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PSNA condemns Collins for ‘can’t be trusted’ stance on Gaza over...

Palestinian supporters protest against the ongoing Gaza genocide by Israel in spite of the "ceasefire"

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Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says...

The court ordered the Israeli government to present a clear position on its blockade

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RSF expresses ‘regret’ over new Israeli Supreme Court delay on Gaza...

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The court ordered the Israeli government to present a clear position on its blockade

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RSF expresses ‘regret’ over new Israeli Supreme Court delay on Gaza...

An UNRWA school in Gaza destroyed by Israeli bombing

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Rebuilding Gaza begins in the classroom and with dignity

Palestinian supporters protest against the ongoing Gaza genocide by Israel in spite of the "ceasefire"

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Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says...

Australia's National Press Club sponsors include the world’s two biggest weapons makers

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Weaponising media – National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors

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Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern

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Gordon Campbell: Media collusion with National’s attack lines the real disgrace

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Deported Freedom Flotilla activist Mike Treen arrives back in NZ

Taiwan Day event in Suva

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Chinese diplomatic gatecrash incident alleged at Taiwan event in Suva

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

The court ordered the Israeli government to present a clear position on its blockade

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RSF expresses ‘regret’ over new Israeli Supreme Court delay on Gaza...

An UNRWA school in Gaza destroyed by Israeli bombing

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Rebuilding Gaza begins in the classroom and with dignity

Palestinian supporters protest against the ongoing Gaza genocide by Israel in spite of the "ceasefire"

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Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says...

Street art depicting a girl holding a paper boat, with half of her dress showing buildings

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Parihaka the focus for global IPRA peace conference in Aotearoa