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Shameful Israel move by Pacific Islands Forum undermines decolonisation and justice

October 25, 2026

A press conference at the Papua Legal Aid Institute (LBH Papua) office in Jayapura on 2 November 2026 discussing the shooting of three civilians in Nduga Regency on 23 October 2026

Pacific Voices

Nduga shooting victims’ families ask Papua Legal Aid Institute to oversee investigation

Moruroa files

Pacific Voices

The Moruroa Files – how cutting edge science, secret documents and journalism exposed a Pacific lie

Latest Indonesian torture atrocity in West Papua

Pacific Voices

Wenda condemns ‘sadistic brutality’ of Indonesian torture of Papuan – calls for UN action

West Papuan support for the Melanesian Spearhead Group

Pacific Voices

MSG throws away golden chance to reset peace and justice for West Papua

Pasifika voters discuss what's important to them this NZ election

Pacific Voices

‘Our people don’t want handouts’ – Pasifika voters seek action on...

November 2, 2026

Papuan student advocate Laurens Ikinia

Pacific Voices

Open letter to Minister Faafoi – an appeal to help 34...

April 13, 2022

Stephanie Dike

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Papuan students succeed in NZ – ‘the golden generation from Papua’

December 24, 2020

Film director Dandhy Laksono

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‘Threat to democracy’ – Indonesian filmmaker slams military crackdown on Papua...

Pacific Media Watch -

May 26, 2026

Vanuatu's public broadcaster VBTC reporting on the Melanesian Spearhead Group's denial of full membership for West Papua

Pacific Voices

OPM accuses Melanesian group of taking Jakarta’s ‘blood money’ at expense...

August 27, 2023

Emmanuel Tjibaou speaking after his election as new president of the oro-independence Union Calédonienne party

Pacific Voices

Mixed reactions to Tjibaou’s election to key Kanak pro-independence party

November 26, 2024

Senior journalist Salveen Chand, now with the Cook Islands News

Pacific Voices

Holding power accountable – a Pacific journalist’s journey through assaults and...

Pacific Media Watch -

October 20, 2026

PIF Secretary General Baron Divavesi Waqa welcomed Israel’s Ambassador to Fiji and Pacific Island Countries, Maya Yaron, and Head of MASHAV, Ambassador Eynat Shlein,

Pacific Voices

Israel votes against decolonisation for Pacific at UN – then says...

October 23, 2026

Akosita Tamanisau and Dr Robbie Robertson

Pacific Voices

Fiji’s actions threaten to unwind the Pacific’s great experiment in regional...

February 12, 2021

Delphina Soti. the general manager of Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau

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‘Poor becoming poorer’ – South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening...

October 15, 2026

Fijian Elections Office staff busy at the National Results Centre

Pacific Voices

The Fiji Times: Kingmakers and the big post-election reveal!

December 19, 2022

Village resisters against the massive destruction of rainforest as portrayed in the new West Papuan documentary Pesta Babi - Pig Feast

Pacific Voices

West Papuan doco Pig Feast exposes oligarchs, food security crisis and...

March 8, 2026

An unknown Papuan artist's depiction of the graphic torture videos

Pacific Voices

West Papuan wounds of suffering – diplomatic pressure on Indonesia needed...

March 24, 2024

Arbitrary detention, ill-treatment and internal displacement of West Papuans

Pacific Voices

Wenda condemns ‘cruel’ arbitrary arrests of West Papuans in Tambrauw

March 21, 2026

Fiji Minister of Information Lynda Tabuya

Pacific Voices

NZ govt says it had no influence over $200,000 doco ahead...

July 17, 2026

Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa

Pacific Voices

Samoa’s political future hangs in balance with Fiame leadership challenge

January 18, 2025

The USAID controversy featured on New Zealand's 1News tonight

Pacific Voices

Trump’s foreign aid freeze throws independent journalism into chaos

Pacific Media Watch -

February 8, 2025

Papuan supporters of Governor Lukas Enembe protest against efforts by Indonesian authorities to "criminalise" him

Pacific Voices

Papuan protesters warn Jakarta – ‘don’t criminalise’ Governor Enembe

September 16, 2022

"Without cartoonists, power goes unchecked"

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Pacific political caricatures: Why criticising a leader’s actions isn’t a personal...

Pacific Media Watch -

May 5, 2026

Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal

Pacific Voices

Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’

December 28, 2022

A New Zealand protest over the Gaza genocide with a focus on the media

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Improvements in Pacific media freedom, but a shameful silence on Gaza...

Pacific Media Watch -

May 15, 2026

Local Fiji journalists conduct an interview at the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva

Pacific Voices

Fiji’s Online Safety Act – why it poses risks for journalism

Shailendra Singh -

October 9, 2026

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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

Pacific Voices

How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr

Pacific Voices

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

Pacific Voices

Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

BEARING WITNESS

“Anything’s possible. Don’t give up hope.”

Analysis

Caitlin Johnstone: Assange returns to public commentary . . . ...

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...

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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)

Pacific Voices

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 La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt

Democracy

Samoa government urged at UN to address declining media freedom

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka (left) and former prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama, both ex-coup leaders

Crime

Removing Fiji coup immunity may change little, says lawyer Naidu

Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon

Asia Report

Caitlin Johnstone: Israel claims it had nothing to do with Trump’s...

This billboard came down in strong winds in Grey Lynn, Auckland,

Elections

NZ election day weather turns sour with lightning, heavy rain and...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Abahlali baseMjondolo co-founder and leader S’bu Zikode

Civil Society

‘Emulate 1981’ Springbok tour solidarity over Palestine plea by South African...

New Zealand's three-headed coalition government leadership

Commentary

NZ elections: What a weakened Luxon does with an empowered ACT...

Right to Democracy

American Samoa

Advocacy group warns proposed US Census changes could deepen inequalities in...

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong

Democracy

From Lautoka to NZ parliament – the remarkable journey of Qiulae...

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

Abahlali baseMjondolo co-founder and leader S’bu Zikode

Civil Society

‘Emulate 1981’ Springbok tour solidarity over Palestine plea by South African...

New Zealand's three-headed coalition government leadership

Commentary

NZ elections: What a weakened Luxon does with an empowered ACT...

Opportunity Party leader Qiulae Wong

Democracy

From Lautoka to NZ parliament – the remarkable journey of Qiulae...

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins

Elections

Right bloc takes lead in NZ election, but senior National MPs...