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The Beachcomber Island resort off Nadi in Fiji

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Pacific ‘catastrophe’ awaits if nations not alert to deep sea eco threat

August 26, 2026

Parliament Haus in Port Moresby

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Long time coming: After decades of struggle, is Bougainville on the brink of statehood?

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Papuans protest over ‘Act of Free Choice’ in 13 cities in Indonesia

Cook Islands caretaker Prime Minister Mark Brown and US Ambassador Jared Novelly exchange gifts

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‘Teeming with life’: Cook Islands officials enthuse over NOAA deep dive

The Realm of New Zealand's four leaders

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New Zealand says its ties with its Realm countries remain strong and stable

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

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

January 27, 2026

Bougainville's Panguna mine . . .

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Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna licence setback

June 23, 2026

ISA's Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho

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Pacific nations shaping future of seabed mining rules, says ISA chief

May 27, 2026

Pacific verdict on COP29

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

November 25, 2024

Military Nduga

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West Papua’s highway of blood – a case of destruction not...

May 18, 2020

New US Ambassador Jared Novelly to NZ

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New US ambassador to New Zealand says Cook Islands a top...

July 6, 2026

An Odysseus 6K remotely operated vehicle

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Vanuatu fights for marine protection at key UN deep-sea mining summit

July 30, 2024

Curse of Gold

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Taking the wealth – the plunder and impoverishment of West Papua

March 10, 2026

The International Seabed Authority flag

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Trump’s push on deep sea mining leaves Nauru’s commercial ambitions ‘out...

May 5, 2025

Melanesian solidarity with West Papua on display at the MACFEST 23

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OPM leader calls for ‘world indigenous UN’ – end to Papuan...

August 9, 2023

People queue to vote in Bougainville’s independence referendum

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

June 22, 2026

TVNZ's 1News and Kiribati

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Mediawatch: NZ media in the middle of Asia-Pacific diplomatic drama

Pacific Media Watch -

February 9, 2025

Cook Islands activists confront the EV Nautilus on its return to Rarotonga

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Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is...

November 3, 2025

Winners of the Goldman Environmental Award winners, 2026

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Bougainville advocate among all-women lineup winning Goldman Environmental prize

April 25, 2026

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson

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Green Party celebrates decision to decline ‘dead end’ Taranaki seabed mining

February 6, 2026

International Seabed Authority secretary-general-elect Leticia Carvalho (left) of Brazil is congratulated

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New head of UN deep-sea mining regulator vows to restore neutrality

August 3, 2024

Iora Open MP Theonila Roka Matbob in central Bougainville

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Bougainville woman Cabinet minister battling nine men to hold her seat

July 27, 2025

Nickel Prony Resources mining site in New Caledonia

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SA company Sibaneye-Stillwater eyes New Caledonia nickel mining plant

September 17, 2024

Koniambo Nickel

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Mothballed northern New Caledonia nickel company appoints new chair

January 13, 2025

Children have clear advice for politicians at Auckland's March for Peace

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People power against Trump’s wars – act against NZ ‘war mineral’...

June 20, 2026

Tuvalu delegates Monise Laafai and Demi Afasene

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Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator

August 2, 2024

The Gambier Islands

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French Polynesia president announces huge highly protected marine area

June 11, 2025

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

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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

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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Parliament Haus in Port Moresby

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Long time coming: After decades of struggle, is Bougainville on the...

Forty current and former soldiers of the Israel "Defence" Forces (IDF) will jog across the Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Comedian’s Australian visa sabotaged, war crimes suspects cheered through

You start pulling on one thread and then the whole thing unravels

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Caitlin Johnstone: All it takes is one crack in the lie...

The Beachcomber Island resort off Nadi in Fiji

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Pacific ‘catastrophe’ awaits if nations not alert to deep sea eco...

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The Realm of New Zealand's four leaders

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New Zealand says its ties with its Realm countries remain strong...

The University of Sydney

Asia Report

Alumni revolt over Israel: 450 Sydney Uni staff, graduates accuse university...

Crowds gather in Tehran on March 9 to celebrate the appointment of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei

Analysis

Six months on, Iran is still standing but survival is becoming...

A PNG Parliament press gallery monitor shows Opposition Leader James Nomane speaking during debate following the tabling of the Bougainville referendum result

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PNG’s parliament Bougainville vote still many months away

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Australia

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 Realm of New Zealand's four leaders

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New Zealand says its ties with its Realm countries remain strong...

The University of Sydney

Asia Report

Alumni revolt over Israel: 450 Sydney Uni staff, graduates accuse university...

Crowds gather in Tehran on March 9 to celebrate the appointment of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei

Analysis

Six months on, Iran is still standing but survival is becoming...

A PNG Parliament press gallery monitor shows Opposition Leader James Nomane speaking during debate following the tabling of the Bougainville referendum result

Decolonisation

PNG’s parliament Bougainville vote still many months away