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Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.

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Online abusers ‘shaming, silencing’ Fiji women journalists, say researchers

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August 15, 2024

Designer Del Abcede at the media crush in last month's 30th anniversary celebration of Pacific Journalism Review

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Pacific Journalism Review at 30 – a strong media legacy

Participants in the recent Pacific International Media Conference 2024

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Polarised media undermines democracy, professor warns at Pacific media conference

PNG Communications Technology Minister Tmothy Masiu

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A role for Pacific media in charting a pragmatic global outlook

The recent Fiji mass rally for decolonisation and justice in Suva

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PANG talks to journalist David Robie on Pacific decolonisation issues

Asia Pacific Media Network's Dr David Robie and RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor

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Pacific journalists’ resilience shines through at historic conference

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July 16, 2024

"Blood Money"

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Pacific media academics slam global research journal model, defend regional niche...

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July 15, 2024

Panelists on the "Gender and Media in the Pacific" panel

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‘Culture plays a big part’: Female journalists in Pacific face harassment...

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July 15, 2024

The "pre-Bastille Day" march in the Fijian capital of Suva

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When media freedom as the ‘oxygen of democracy’ and hypocrisy share...

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July 14, 2024

The atmosphere of the capital city of Suva in Fiji

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Fiji, anchor of Indonesian diplomacy in the Pacific – a view...

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July 14, 2024

Waves of Change co-authors Associate Professor Shailendra Singh (from left), Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad and Dr Amit Sarwal

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Groundbreaking book Waves of Change launched at Pacific Media Conference in...

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July 14, 2024

Challenges facing journalism - Dr David Robie's wide-ranging keynote address

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‘Frontline Media Faultlines’ – David Robie’s keynote address to Pacific Media...

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July 14, 2024

Fiji Women's Rights Movement executive director Nalini Singh

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Nalini Singh calls for media coverage that ‘reflects realities of all...

July 13, 2024

Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and co-editor of the new book Professor Biman Prasad

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‘We’ve paid high price for being unable to protect freedom,’ says...

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July 13, 2024

Fiji journalist Lice Movono speaking on a panel discussion about "Prevalence and Impact of sexual harassment on female journalists"

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Pacific media conference: challenges and opportunities

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July 12, 2024

Pacific Journalism Review celebrates 30 years of publishing

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Amid decline in mainstream media trust, Pacific Journalism Review remains a...

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July 11, 2024

PACMAS team leader Alex Rheeney speaking at the 2024 Pacific International Media Conference in Suva, Fiji, last week

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Pacific media in crisis, warns former PNG, Samoa editor Alex Rheeney

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July 9, 2024

PNG Minister for Information and Communications Technology Timothy Masiu

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PNG Communications Minister calls for media to ‘protect, preserve Pacific identity’

July 8, 2024

Pacific Journalism Review celebrates 30 years of publishing

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Pacific Journalism Review turns 30 – and challenges media over Gaza

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July 7, 2024

Asia Pacific Report editor Dr David Robie (left) with Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad

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‘Precarious’ – newsmakers dissect state and future of Pacific journalism

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July 5, 2024

Asia Pacific Media editor Dr David Robie

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Newsmakers dissect state and future of Pacific journalism

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July 5, 2024

Papua New Guinea's NBC News features the launch of the 30th edition of Pacific Journalism Review

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Independent PJR ‘far more than a research journal’, says founder

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July 5, 2024

Asia Pacific Media Network's Dr David Robie talks to PMN's Pacific Mornings

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David Robie talks media challenges, education and decolonisation on Radio 531pi’s...

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July 4, 2024

The Pacific Media Conference 2024 lineup

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Award-winning academics, journos lined up for Pacific Media 2024

July 3, 2024

Pacific Prana

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People of the Indian diaspora in Pacific – another view through...

June 25, 2024

Pacific Journalism Review

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Pacific Media Conference to celebrate 30th birthday of Pacific Journalism Review

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June 22, 2024

Kanaky and Palestine as the same struggle

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Kanaky, Palestine and West Papua – ‘same struggle’, David Robie talks...

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June 17, 2024

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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"

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

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

Former NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern

Coronavirus

King’s Birthday Honours: Former NZ leader Jacinda Ardern receives high accolade

BEARING WITNESS

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

Asia Report

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?

Bearing Witness

Fiji to set up relocation trust fund for villages hit by...

Bearing Witness

Banabans climate change student documentary chosen for third festival

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.

Pacific Media Conference 2024

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

Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni

Democracy

‘Teary-eyed’ Tongan PM resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

Fiji human rights protesters march through Suva City yesterday

Crime

Violence against children in Fiji costs nation $460m, says Unicef study

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognises the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination

Culture

Te Tiriti: The history and implications of the Treaty Principles Bill

King Tupou VI (from left), outgoing Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni Hu'akavameiliku and interim vice-chancellor Dr Tangikina Steen

Analysis

Tonga’s PM Hu’akavameiliku throws in the towel – behind the timeline

EDITOR'S PICKS

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognises the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination

Culture

Te Tiriti: The history and implications of the Treaty Principles Bill

The entrance to Regional Processing Centre One

Australia

Nauru-Australia Treaty: Strategic gain or ‘corrupt arrangement’?

A "Stop the genocide now" placard at Auckland's Te Komititanga Square

Asia Report

PSNA condemns NZ welcome for ‘genocidal’ Israeli tourists while no humanitarian...

Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani

Asia Report

US officials talked about merits of removing $10m bounty on Syrian...

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

Gaza stands out as the "most dangerous" region

Asia Report

RSF says global attacks on journalists ‘alarming’, Gaza ‘most dangerous’ and...

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognises the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination

Culture

Te Tiriti: The history and implications of the Treaty Principles Bill

New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom

Decolonisation

Money link to illegal Israeli settlements ignites divestment battle in NZ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown

Cook Islands

Cook Islands govt fends off cyberattacks, passes bill to strengthen financial...