CLOSE
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Reportage
    • Pacific Report
    • Asia Report
    • APJS newsfile
    • Climate
  • Country
    • Pacific Report
      • Australia
      • Cook Islands
      • Federated States of Micronesia
      • Fiji
      • Kiribati
      • Marshall Islands
      • Nauru
      • New Caledonia
      • New Zealand
      • Niue
      • Palau-Belau
      • Papua New Guinea
      • Rapanui
      • Samoa
      • Solomon Islands
      • Tahiti
      • Timor-Leste
      • Tokelau
      • Tonga
      • Tuvalu
      • Vanuatu
      • West Papua
    • Asia Report
      • Brunei
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • Indonesia
      • Lao
      • Malaysia
      • Myanmar
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Vietnam
      • Thailand
      • Other
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Multimedia
    • Multimedia
    • PMC on Demand
    • Audio
    • Gallery
    • Video
  • PMC on Demand
Monday, September 14, 2026
  • Login
  • About Asia Pacific Report
  • Contact
  • EveningReport.nz
  • Pacific Media Centre
Asia Pacific Report
Asia Pacific Report Asia Pacific Report
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Reportage
    • Pacific Report
    • Asia Report
    • APJS newsfile
    • Climate
  • Country
    • Pacific Report
      • Australia
      • Cook Islands
      • Federated States of Micronesia
      • Fiji
      • Kiribati
      • Marshall Islands
      • Nauru
      • New Caledonia
      • New Zealand
      • Niue
      • Palau-Belau
      • Papua New Guinea
      • Rapanui
      • Samoa
      • Solomon Islands
      • Tahiti
      • Timor-Leste
      • Tokelau
      • Tonga
      • Tuvalu
      • Vanuatu
      • West Papua
    • Asia Report
      • Brunei
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • Indonesia
      • Lao
      • Malaysia
      • Myanmar
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Vietnam
      • Thailand
      • Other
  • Editor’s Picks
    • About 12,000 people are now believed to be living with HIV in Fiji
      Development

      ‘Horrendously high’ number of HIV infections in Fiji babies – health…

      Cartoon: © 2026 Malcolm Evans
      Cartoons

      Malcolm Evans: Lipstick on a pig – UK ‘resets’ Israel policy

      Auckland's Waitematā Station on Monday morning
      Development

      Auckland’s City Rail Link – 25,000+ train passengers on first weekday

      Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson . . . “Te reo Māori is a taonga."
      Culture

      Greens promise $200m boost for te reo Māori initiatives

      The Vanuatu ferry MV Matui
      Disasters

      Vanuatu ferry disaster: ‘It’s a miracle anyone survived,’ says rescuer

  • Multimedia
    • Multimedia
    • PMC on Demand
    • Audio
    • Gallery
    • Video
  • PMC on Demand
Home Obituary

Obituary

7 days popular
  • Latest
  • Featured posts
  • Most popular
  • 7 days popular
  • By review score
  • Random
Activist, community strategist and musician Roger Fowler
Obituary

Roger Fowler, a legend of the Aotearoa solidarity movement, dies at 77

APR editor -
February 22, 2026
Somare tribute marches
Obituary

Gallery: Somare tribute marches from Hela, Western Highlands and Jiwaka people in Port Moresby

Actor Sam Neill
Obituary

Sam Neill: NZ’s biggest but modest movie star dies at 78

112 members of two Palestinian families - Al-Hasayneh and Abu Sharia - have been buried in Gaza
Obituary

Gaza genocide: Mourning the 112 victims of two families of Israeli attacks – why the world silence?

You could always count on Lindsey Graham to be the first and loudest voice arguing in favour of more death
Obituary

Caitlin Johnstone: Well, at least Lindsey Graham is dead

Children in Gaza have paid tribute to Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Obituary

Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

APR editor -
July 14, 2026
0
Solomon Islands journalist George Atkin
Obituary

Pacific media figures pay tribute to Solomons legend George Atkin

APR editor -
August 12, 2026
0
Former Vanuatu Daily Post media director Dan McGarry
Obituary

Former Vanuatu Daily Post media director Dan McGarry leaves legacy

Pacific Media Watch -
March 26, 2026
0
Social justice and Palestine campaigner Roger Fowler
Obituary

The Palestine Chronicle: Roger Fowler’s legacy – a Palestinian tribute

APR editor -
February 25, 2026
0
Australian journalist, editor and manager Bob Howarth in Timorese ceremonial dress in Dili
Obituary

‘Father of Timor Post’ – why Asia Pacific media legend Bob...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 25, 2025
0
Australian mentor Bob Howarth with journalists in Timor-Leste
Obituary

Tribute to Bob Howarth: He touched the Pacific in ways words...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 15, 2025
0
Former Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
Obituary

Fiji’s former President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau dies at 84

APR editor -
March 30, 2026
0
Vanuatu investigative journalist and editor Dan McGarry
Obituary

‘He will never be replaced’ – tributes flow for ‘fearless’ Vanuatu...

Pacific Media Watch -
March 26, 2026
0
Then French prime minister Lionel Jospin (centre) shakes hands
Obituary

Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, ‘father’ of the Nouméa Accord

APR editor -
March 25, 2026
0
"On top of her bold activism, Hilda LINI was also a mother to us."
Obituary

Motarilavoa Hilda Lini – strong, passionate fighter for decolonisation, nuclear-free Pacific

Pacific Media Watch -
May 27, 2025
0
Filmmaker Max Stahlvideo
Obituary

Timor-Leste’s ‘true hero’ cameraman Max Stahl who exposed Indonesian atrocities dies

APR editor -
October 29, 2021
0
Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut
Obituary

Filipino photojournalist Alex Baluyut: An extraordinary sense of truth in an...

APR editor -
February 28, 2026
0
Matangi Tonga publisher Pesi Siale Fonua
Obituary

Tributes pour in for Matangi Tonga founder Pesi Siale Fonua –...

Pacific Media Watch -
October 14, 2025
0
Sir Tim Shadbolt
Obituary

‘An extraordinary, charismatic man’: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 78

APR editor -
January 8, 2026
0
Sir Michael Somare
Obituary

Obituary: Sir Michael Somare, ‘father’ of PNG and colossus of Pacific...

APR editor -
February 26, 2021
0
South African journalist Terry Bell
Obituary

Activist journalist Terry Bell – a life defined by unwavering commitment...

Pacific Media Watch -
March 26, 2026
0
Lawyer Helen Reddy with her father Jai Ram Reddy
Obituary

Helen Reddy: A tribute to my father, Fiji’s visionary Jai Ram...

APR editor -
August 30, 2022
3
The late Sir Julius Chan
Obituary

Former PNG army commander Jerry Singirok pays tribute to Sir Julius...

APR editor -
February 1, 2025
0
"I have a personal memory of meeting Jesse Jackson"
Obituary

Moana Maniapoto: The day we met Jesse Jackson – and why...

APR editor -
February 21, 2026
0
How global news channel Al Jazeera reported the death of Pope Francis at 88
Obituary

Pope Francis dies one day after first post-hospital public appearance and...

APR editor -
April 21, 2025
0
Papuan activist and former political prisoner Filep Karma
Obituary

Filep Karma: A Papuan human rights hero and huge loss...

APR editor -
November 2, 2022
0
Fiji-born journalist Sri Krishnamurthi
Obituary

Moce Sri Krishnamurthi . . . sports journalist, democracy activist, storyteller...

David Robie -
August 7, 2023
0
123...6Page 1 of 6

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"
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

Load more

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

Load more

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...

Tweet to @DavidRobie
Tweets by DavidRobie

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese
Analysis

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

Pro-Palestine protesters at a rally in Auckland last weekend
Asia Report

Solidarity group condemns surge in anti-Palestine violence in NZ

Maltese authorities must implement the long overdue measures protecting journalists and media freedom
Commentary

RSF slams ‘outrageous’ failure to bring justice 9 years after killing...

An United Israel Appeal tour
Asia Report

Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from...

EDITOR'S PICKS

About 12,000 people are now believed to be living with HIV in Fiji
Development

‘Horrendously high’ number of HIV infections in Fiji babies – health...

Cartoon: © 2026 Malcolm Evans
Cartoons

Malcolm Evans: Lipstick on a pig – UK ‘resets’ Israel policy

Auckland's Waitematā Station on Monday morning
Development

Auckland’s City Rail Link – 25,000+ train passengers on first weekday

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson . . . “Te reo Māori is a taonga."
Culture

Greens promise $200m boost for te reo Māori initiatives

Load more

MOST COMMENTS

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

About 12,000 people are now believed to be living with HIV in Fiji
Development

‘Horrendously high’ number of HIV infections in Fiji babies – health...

Cartoon: © 2026 Malcolm Evans
Cartoons

Malcolm Evans: Lipstick on a pig – UK ‘resets’ Israel policy

Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson . . . “Te reo Māori is a taonga."
Culture

Greens promise $200m boost for te reo Māori initiatives

The Panguna mine arson attack
Bougainville

Mining company’s equipment targeted in Panguna arson attack

Editor's Picks

About 12,000 people are now believed to be living with HIV in Fiji

‘Horrendously high’ number of HIV infections in Fiji babies – health...

September 14, 2026
Cartoon: © 2026 Malcolm Evans

Malcolm Evans: Lipstick on a pig – UK ‘resets’ Israel policy

September 14, 2026
Auckland's Waitematā Station on Monday morning

Auckland’s City Rail Link – 25,000+ train passengers on first weekday

September 14, 2026
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson . . . “Te reo Māori is a taonga."

Greens promise $200m boost for te reo Māori initiatives

September 14, 2026
The Vanuatu ferry MV Matui

Vanuatu ferry disaster: ‘It’s a miracle anyone survived,’ says rescuer

September 14, 2026
Load more

Popular Reports

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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

September 11, 2026
A banner at today's rally in Auckland's Te Komititanga Square

Pioneer of Palestine protest in NZ warns against the IDF ‘obscenity’...

September 12, 2026
The Panguna mine arson attack

Mining company’s equipment targeted in Panguna arson attack

September 13, 2026
About 12,000 people are now believed to be living with HIV in Fiji

‘Horrendously high’ number of HIV infections in Fiji babies – health...

September 14, 2026
Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson . . . “Te reo Māori is a taonga."

Greens promise $200m boost for te reo Māori initiatives

September 14, 2026
Load more

POPULAR CATEGORIES

  • Pacific Report8580
  • Politics6405
  • Human Rights5010
  • Syndicate4934
  • Global4332
  • New Zealand3757
  • Indigenous3215
  • RNZ Pacific2729
  • Media2424
  • Pacific Media Watch2264
  • Asia Report2226
  • Democracy2170
  • Security2033
  • Military1975
  • Justice1928
CREATIVE COMMONS
Creative Commons LicenseCopyright: Content on Asia Pacific Report is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Contact us: newseditor@AsiaPacificReport.nz
FOLLOW US
© Site Copyright 2021 - AsiaPacificReport.nz