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

Hawai'i

NFIP activists, advocates to open nuclear-free Pacific exhibition

July 12, 2025

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 States

The flags of Guam and the US

Hawai'i

Guam at decolonisation ‘crossroads’ with resolution on US statehood

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

Peace Action cover detail

Hawai'i

Lessons from peace activists – and action is up to the...

March 20, 2023

The late Queen Elizabeth on her first visit to Fiji in December 1953

Hawai'i

Flags at half mast across the Pacific as leaders pay tribute...

September 10, 2022

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

"It's more than ironic that while Western countries like Britain and New Zealand are calling for an end to the war in Gaza, they continue to be hostile toward the anti-war protest movements in their own countries"

Asia Report

Gaza: Empty rhetoric from New Zealand and other Western countries

Former PNG national Parliament regional representative for Bougainville Joe Lera . . . "We will try to make big changes in addressing sustainable development"

Analysis

Veteran Bougainville politician wants new approach to independence and development

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached catastrophic levels

Asia Report

Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel’s Gaza genocide?

Porirua Cemetery manager Daniel Chrisp speaks at the Family Forum beside the chapel, as Mayor Anita Baker and whānau gather to honour 1800 patients buried in unmarked graves

Civil Society

Pacific leaders demand respectful involvement in memorial for unmarked graves

EDITOR'S PICKS

In the heart of besieged Gaza, local Al Jazeera journalist Hani Mahmoud shares his painful daily struggle

Asia Report

Gaza: Global community must act amid reports of starvation of journalists,...

An "Israel-USA - blood on your hands" banner at a pro-Palestinian rally in Auckland last Saturday

Asia Report

Leaked document reveals proposed law revisions in NZ, as Western defence...

A West Papuan Morning Star flag of independence flies higm among dozens of climate activists - from both the Netherlands and abroad - gathered on a square outside the court

Climate

UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for...

A "save the world" banner at last Saturday's pro-Palestinian march in Auckland's Viaduct precinct

Decolonisation

Gaza – an open question for NZ’s foreign minister Winston Peters

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

In the heart of besieged Gaza, local Al Jazeera journalist Hani Mahmoud shares his painful daily struggle

Asia Report

Gaza: Global community must act amid reports of starvation of journalists,...

An "Israel-USA - blood on your hands" banner at a pro-Palestinian rally in Auckland last Saturday

Asia Report

Leaked document reveals proposed law revisions in NZ, as Western defence...

Vanuatu's Climate Minister Ralph Regenvanu talks to the media

Climate

Historic ICJ climate ruling ‘just the beginning’, says Vanuatu’s Regenvanu

A warning on mass starvation in Gaza

Analysis

Israel waging ‘horror show’ starvation campaign in Gaza, says UN chief