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World Indigenous People's Conference on Education

Hawai'i

‘My mana reignited’: Attendees leave world’s largest Indigenous education conference feeling inspired

November 21, 2025

The tsunami waves, caused by a massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the coast of Russia, have now rolled on southeastward toward South America

Hawai'i

Pacific avoids major damage after powerful quake off Russia

"Legends of the Pacific: Stories of a Nuclear-Free Moana 1975-1995"

Hawai'i

NFIP activists, advocates to open nuclear-free Pacific exhibition

Although New Caledonia is one of New Zealand’s closest neighbours, the French colony feels very isolated from the rest of the Pacific

Hawai'i

While Pacific is target of geopolitics, many nations still fight for basic sovereignty

Trump's Pacific fisheries executive order

Hawai'i

Trump executive orders roll back ocean fisheries protections in Pacific

NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters and his delegation in Hawai'i

Hawai'i

Peters emphasises growing importance of NZ’s Pacific ties with the United...

April 15, 2025

The flags of Guam and the US

Hawai'i

Guam at decolonisation ‘crossroads’ with resolution on US statehood

March 16, 2025

Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi

Hawai'i

Fourth death from Hawai’i fireworks explosion highlights illegal trade

January 7, 2025

US Vice-President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump

Hawai'i

US presidential election holds high stakes for Pacific relations

November 6, 2024

Auckland University's Dr Emalani Case

Hawai'i

Hawai’i’s Rimpac war games begin, but academic condemns them as harmful...

June 27, 2024

Jubilant scenes at the end of FestPAC 2024

Hawai'i

FestPAC 2024: Delegates wrap up with standing ovation for Kanaky, Vanuatu...

June 17, 2024

HMNZS Aotearoa, which returns this year, sails into Hawai'i’s Pearl Harbour

Hawai'i

Nick Rockel: RIMPAC 2024 training – NZ’s sabre dance with Israel...

June 12, 2024

Moemoeana Miss Pacific_Islands at FestPAC 2024

Hawai'i

FestPAC 2024: ‘One body, one people, one ocean, one Pacific’

June 11, 2024

The wa'a welcoming today at FestPAC 2024

Hawai'i

FestPAC 2024: Wa’a ceremony heralds start of Pacific cultural celebration

June 7, 2024

Cook Islands dancers in rehearsal

Hawai'i

FestPAC 2024: Largest celebration of indigenous Pacific islanders kicks off

June 6, 2024

The Hawai'i vote for Gaza round one

Hawai'i

Pacific state of Hawai’i first in US to pass dual Gaza...

April 30, 2024

Hawai'i Governor Josh Green talks to Face the Nation

Hawai'i

Struggling Maui residents now ‘pleading’ for tourists to return

August 25, 2023

The flag of Hawai'i waves beside a sign reading "Tourist(s) Keep Out" in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires

Hawai'i

Anger in Hawai’i over threat of land grabs after wildfire disaster

August 22, 2023

The “sponge city” concept is gaining traction as a way to mitigate extreme weather

Hawai'i

Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions...

August 19, 2023

The flag of Hawai'i waves beside a sign reading "Tourist(s) Keep Out" in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires

Hawai'i

Native Hawai’ian official blames colonisation, climate change for wildfires

August 18, 2023

Recovery and humanitarian workers ramp up efforts on Maui island

Hawai'i

Anger over failure of sirens to go off as wildfire swept...

August 17, 2023

The majestic 150-year-old banyan tree in front of the historic courthouse in Lahaina still stands following destructive wildfires on Maui

Hawai'i

‘Everyone was in panic mode’: Lāhainā resident tells of wildfire escape

August 12, 2023

At least 53 people have been killed in the Maui wildfires in Hawai'i

Hawai'i

Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as...

August 11, 2023

Best Pacific Female Artist and Best Pacific Language award winner Olivia Foa'i

Hawai'i

Melodownz, Sam V, Olivia Foa’i among big winners at Pacific Music...

August 10, 2023

Activist minister Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua brandishes the petition against the AUKUS military pact at the launch

Hawai'i

Nuclear-free campaigners warn against AUKUS raising Pacific tensions

July 10, 2023

"Whakaako Kia Whakaora - Educate to Liberate" - Polynesian Panthers

Hawai'i

Latest Island Studies journal features social justice activism and advocacy

June 1, 2023

Tahiti's new President Moetai Brotherson

Hawai'i

Brotherson ushers in bold new era of Tavini governance for Mā’ohi...

May 13, 2023

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

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

Bearing Witness

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

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?

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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

Samoan Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt

Democracy

PM hits back at PINA and PFF over Samoa Observer ‘ethics’...

Convicted Fiji murderer Sairusi Ceinaturaga outside the Suva High Court

Crime

Fiji journalists condemn police over lack of courthouse security after another...

Newly elected Tongan noble Lord Ma'afu

Elections

Tonga election: Two new lords as 9 noble seats decided

Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt

Culture

Samoan PM takes aim at local journalists, claims overseas media ‘in...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Head of Greenpeace Pacific Shiva Gounden

Australia

COP30 ends with ‘extremely weak’ outcomes, says Pacific campaigner

Australian journalist, editor and manager Bob Howarth in Timorese ceremonial dress in Dili

Asia Report

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

A tribute in Māngere East's Village Green

Civil Society

Showing their aroha for the activist ‘power couple’ of Māngere East

A SodaStream critical placard in today's protest

Asia Report

Protesters march to Warehouse in Auckland city, demand halt to Israeli...

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

The organisers of the Chilean civil society initiative against genocidal Israel

Asia Report

Chile plans to launch global campaign seeking to expel ‘pariah’ Israel...

Head of Greenpeace Pacific Shiva Gounden

Australia

COP30 ends with ‘extremely weak’ outcomes, says Pacific campaigner

Australian journalist, editor and manager Bob Howarth in Timorese ceremonial dress in Dili

Asia Report

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

Former Israeli military spokesman

Asia Report

Israel has lost social media battle over Gaza, says military ex-spokesperson