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A controversial Fiji and Israeli plan to cooperate in security training has triggered criticism

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Fiji joins global Israel allies network, security plan slammed as ‘shameful’

July 20, 2026

Dr Hussam Abu Safiya as he looked three years ago

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‘They brought me here to kill me’ – NZ media slammed over ignoring plea

The packed public meeting in opposition to the DP World

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Saige England: A tale of power being taken from the people and handed to predator companies

"FBI Director Kash Patel sounds super stoked about the chance to become a 21st century J Edgar Hoover"

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Caitlin Johnstone: They’re launching a new COINTELPRO for the 21st century

PNAG's Joey Tau in Honiara

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Has the Pacific’s Ocean of Peace concept been hijacked?

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Refugee children on Nauru ‘living without hope’, says advocacy group

September 19, 2018

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Timorese journalists protest outside Philippine embassy over Ressa arrest

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February 16, 2019

Protesters march to Parliament today in a demonstration organised by a diverse range of New Zealand groups

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NZ Parliament protest: Hundreds march, extra police on patrol

September 28, 2023

Chinese detainees in Vanuatu

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Secrecy veil over deportation of six Chinese nationals raises key questions

July 8, 2019

Benny Wenda Sky

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Reject Jakarta’s ‘divide and rule’ Papua provinces strategy, warns Wenda

February 10, 2021

Auckland rally against racism

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How to make sense of white supremacy and settler colonialism for...

November 24, 2021

Freelance journalist Georgina Kekea

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Solomon Islands riots: ‘We’ll shoot you with stones’ abuse for journalists

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December 3, 2021

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The TPP: Why rush in where angels fear to tread?

January 15, 2016

Papuan protesters

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Humanitarian group slams plan to divide Papua after draft law approved

April 12, 2022

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Electoral Commission refuses to recognise UPNG student vote

May 12, 2016

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Philippines move to restore death penalty bill wins House support

December 8, 2016

Rufina Peter

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Hope for women in PNG elections – Peter becomes lone female...

August 8, 2022

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Papuan landowners in PNG to receive first LNG project royalties of...

September 13, 2017

Construction of the Solomon Islands National Stadium in the capital Honiara was originally being sponsored by Taiwan but China is now shouldering the major costs of hosting the 2023 Pacific Games

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Fears over China influence leads US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy

January 17, 2023

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Tongan Democrat landslide delivers numbers for Pohiva government

November 16, 2017

Under fire PNG Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko

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PNG’s Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko steps aside over video row

May 13, 2023

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France under fire for ‘manipulated’ ousting of Temaru from Assembly

October 31, 2018

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Bangsamoro Islamic troops choose peace via historic Philippines vote

January 22, 2019

Military Nduga

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Indonesia deploys 600 crack soldiers to guard Trans-Papua highway

March 7, 2019

New Zealand, Canada and Australia warn that Rafah invasion would be 'catastrophic'

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NZ’s weak criticism of Israel’s ethnic cleansing war crime too little...

February 16, 2024

NZ Housing Crisis

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Bryan Bruce: NZ’s housing crisis – ask the right questions and...

March 24, 2021

UPNG Student Representative Council female vice-president Nancy Poglau 110621

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Media Council condemns ‘mob rule’ to intimidate female students, media at...

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June 11, 2021

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

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COP29: Pacific climate advocates decry outcome as ‘a catastrophic failure’

A protester at COP29 calls on wealthy nations to "pay up"

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COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm

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Strings attached: The reality behind NZ’s climate aid in the Pacific

Pacific Climate Warriors

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How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr

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Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent

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Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles, says WHO

Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson

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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

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NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood...

Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all

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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

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

BEARING WITNESS

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

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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

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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

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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"

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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

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Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire...

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society

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Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.

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

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)

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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)

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Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

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Professor Vijay Naidu

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Fiji universities criticised for ‘great shame’ of ignoring coup impacts

The Fiji diaspora in Niue meet a government delegation

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Fiji finalising diaspora policy to ensure citizens abroad ‘keep coming back’

The packed public meeting in opposition to the DP World

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Saige England: A tale of power being taken from the people...

Fiji Minister of Information Lynda Tabuya

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

EDITOR'S PICKS

Lyttelton local and environmental campaigner Sara Campbell

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Saige England: Capitalism. Colonialism. Why the DP World money trail leads...

Reverend James Bhagwan, general secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches

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Nauru’s government announces plans for embassy in Israel

A Nile crocodile, the creature to be deployed in Israel's Ketziot Prison moat

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Media avoids Israel’s sadism like a crocodile-infested moat

Filipino National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag takes an oath before testifying

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Sara Duterte impeachment trial – Matibag says no hitman yet, but...

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Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern

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Gordon Campbell: Media collusion with National’s attack lines the real disgrace

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Deported Freedom Flotilla activist Mike Treen arrives back in NZ

Taiwan Day event in Suva

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Chinese diplomatic gatecrash incident alleged at Taiwan event in Suva

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

Lyttelton local and environmental campaigner Sara Campbell

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Saige England: Capitalism. Colonialism. Why the DP World money trail leads...

Reverend James Bhagwan, general secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches

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Nauru’s government announces plans for embassy in Israel

A Nile crocodile, the creature to be deployed in Israel's Ketziot Prison moat

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Media avoids Israel’s sadism like a crocodile-infested moat

Filipino National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag takes an oath before testifying

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Sara Duterte impeachment trial – Matibag says no hitman yet, but...