CLOSE
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Reportage
    • Pacific Report
    • Asia Report
    • APJS newsfile
    • Climate
  • Country
    • Pacific Report
      • Australia
      • Cook Islands
      • Federated States of Micronesia
      • Fiji
      • Kiribati
      • Marshall Islands
      • Nauru
      • New Caledonia
      • New Zealand
      • Niue
      • Palau-Belau
      • Papua New Guinea
      • Rapanui
      • Samoa
      • Solomon Islands
      • Tahiti
      • Timor-Leste
      • Tokelau
      • Tonga
      • Tuvalu
      • Vanuatu
      • West Papua
    • Asia Report
      • Brunei
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • Indonesia
      • Lao
      • Malaysia
      • Myanmar
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Vietnam
      • Thailand
      • Other
  • Editor’s Picks
  • Multimedia
    • Multimedia
    • PMC on Demand
    • Audio
    • Gallery
    • Video
  • PMC on Demand
Saturday, September 5, 2026
  • Login
  • About Asia Pacific Report
  • Contact
  • EveningReport.nz
  • Pacific Media Centre
Asia Pacific Report
Asia Pacific Report Asia Pacific Report
  • News
  • Analysis
  • Reportage
    • Pacific Report
    • Asia Report
    • APJS newsfile
    • Climate
  • Country
    • Pacific Report
      • Australia
      • Cook Islands
      • Federated States of Micronesia
      • Fiji
      • Kiribati
      • Marshall Islands
      • Nauru
      • New Caledonia
      • New Zealand
      • Niue
      • Palau-Belau
      • Papua New Guinea
      • Rapanui
      • Samoa
      • Solomon Islands
      • Tahiti
      • Timor-Leste
      • Tokelau
      • Tonga
      • Tuvalu
      • Vanuatu
      • West Papua
    • Asia Report
      • Brunei
      • Cambodia
      • China
      • Indonesia
      • Lao
      • Malaysia
      • Myanmar
      • Philippines
      • Singapore
      • Vietnam
      • Thailand
      • Other
  • Editor’s Picks
    • Indonesian Embassy response on West Papua
      Politics

      UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says…

      A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July
      Politics

      Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test

      The coastline on Futuna Island in southern Vanuatu
      Analysis

      Two small Pacific islands creating one big stink with France over…

      Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar
      Politics

      Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

      Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo
      Politics

      Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent

  • Multimedia
    • Multimedia
    • PMC on Demand
    • Audio
    • Gallery
    • Video
  • PMC on Demand
Home Politics

Politics

7 days popular
  • Latest
  • Featured posts
  • Most popular
  • 7 days popular
  • By review score
  • Random
PSNA's Leeann Wahanui-Peters reading out Te Pāti Māori's statement for co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Politics

NZ left parties condemn Luxon govt on lack of humanity, ‘complicity’ over Gaza genocide

APR editor -
August 29, 2026
West Papuan advocate Paula Makabory
Politics

West Papuan leader calls on Pacific Forum to ‘break its silence’ and denounce Indonesian military violence

"Gaza is not for sale" . . . the spray painted slogan at President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort
Politics

Palestine Action activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort spray-painting

Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) activist Neil Scott
Politics

How Free Palestine party plans to pressure NZ govt over its ‘failures’ on Gaza genocide

All smiles for Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale
Politics

Solomon Islands PM Wale rushes home from Palau after confidence challenge launched

Politics

PNG opposition withdraws vote of no confidence against O’Neill

PMC Reporter -
May 21, 2019
0
West Papua protest
Politics

West Papua riots: Why Indonesia needs to answer for its broken...

APR editor -
August 22, 2019
0
Bombing of Gaza 2021
Politics

Gaza conflict: No matter how powerful Israel’s military becomes it still...

APR editor -
May 20, 2021
0
Samoan flag and child
Politics

Samoa Observer: Democracy tested as Samoa celebrates independence

Pacific Media Watch -
June 2, 2021
0
Author - explorer Philip Temple
Politics

NZ should raise human plight of West Papuans at UN, says...

APR editor -
July 20, 2021
0
Tappoos warehouse fire, Fiji 010821
Politics

Fiji police warn public against violence and ‘fake profiles’ after two...

APR editor -
August 3, 2021
0
Tuila'epa Dr Sailele Malielegaoi
Politics

Samoa Observer: The ‘failed state’ fallacy and HRPP propaganda

APR editor -
August 15, 2021
0
The Future of Work in Journalism screenshot
Politics

MEAA calls for halt to ‘slow erosion’ of media to safeguard...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 1, 2021
0
NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
Politics

NZ parliament covid protesters ‘not interested in engaging’, says Ardern

APR editor -
February 14, 2022
0
Politics

Freeport mine in Papua sacks 840 striking workers following May Day

APR editor -
May 18, 2017
0
Politics

Fiji electoral officials urge voters to take part in next month’s...

APR editor -
October 1, 2018
0
Professor Steven Ratuva
Politics

Fijians are ‘fed up’ – no more coups in modern politics,...

APR editor -
July 16, 2023
0
video
Politics

At least 20 killed as two bomb blasts hit Jolo Cathedral...

APR editor -
January 28, 2019
0
Politics

Students across NZ to kick off global climate change day of...

Te Waha Nui -
March 15, 2019
0
Pro-Palestinian protesters carrying the Fiji and Tongan national flags
Politics

War on Gaza: The US plan to revamp Palestinian Authority is...

APR editor -
January 21, 2024
0
Prof Pal Ahluwalia 3
Politics

USP staff, students condemn Fiji ‘Gestapo’ tactics, demand Ahluwalia’s return

Wansolwara -
February 4, 2021
0
Mimika students protest 1
Politics

West Papuans reject Jakarta plan for extension of special autonomy

APR editor -
February 25, 2021
0
Asia Pacific Media Network's Dr David Robie and RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor
Politics

Pacific journalists’ resilience shines through at historic conference

Pacific Media Watch -
July 16, 2024
0
PM James Marape vaccine
Politics

West Sepik administration fumes over handling of Papua border crossers

APR editor -
March 31, 2021
0
Pal Ahluwalia Open DevPolicy 680wide
Politics

Ahluwalia still USP’s vice-chancellor, says Aingimea

APR editor -
April 29, 2021
0
Bennett & Netanyahu 140621
Politics

‘Business as usual’ Israeli repression against Palestinians predicted

APR editor -
June 14, 2021
0
Professor Michael Baker
Politics

Covid-19: ‘We’re not in the clear yet’, epidemiologist warns NZ

APR editor -
June 27, 2021
0
1...227228229...290Page 228 of 290

CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29
Politics

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

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

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
Politics

How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

Load more

CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr
Politics

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
Politics

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
Politics

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

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

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
Politics

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

Load more

BEARING WITNESS

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin
Politics

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
Politics

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
Politics

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"
Politics

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
Politics

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

Tweet to @DavidRobie
Tweets by DavidRobie

APJS NEWSFILE

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

Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.
Politics

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

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)
Politics

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)
Politics

Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

POPULAR POSTS

President Surangel Whipps talking over the chairmanship of the PIF, making his remarks at the opening of the 55th PIFLM in Palau
Politics

Pacific leaders urged to be united behind 2050 climate action vision

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau (from left), Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, and New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters mark the announcement of the Penrhyn port project in Palau
Politics

US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands...

Pro-Palestine activists at a public meeting in Auckland last night planning for the New Zealand share of the Global March for Palestine
Politics

PSNA raps NZ govt over ‘haphazard’ foreign policy and mixed messages

NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters (from left), Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown and the US Deputy State Secretary, Christopher Landau
Politics

US pushes critical minerals agenda in Cook Islands with Penrhyn ‘lifeline’

EDITOR'S PICKS

Indonesian Embassy response on West Papua
Politics

UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says...

A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July
Politics

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test

The coastline on Futuna Island in southern Vanuatu
Analysis

Two small Pacific islands creating one big stink with France over...

Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar
Politics

Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

Load more

MOST COMMENTS

Politics

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

Jacinda Ardern
Politics

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

Indonesian Embassy response on West Papua
Politics

UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says...

A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July
Politics

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test

Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar
Politics

Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo
Politics

Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent

Editor's Picks

Indonesian Embassy response on West Papua

UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says...

September 4, 2026
A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July

Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test

September 4, 2026
The coastline on Futuna Island in southern Vanuatu

Two small Pacific islands creating one big stink with France over...

September 4, 2026
Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar

Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

September 4, 2026
Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo

Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent

September 3, 2026
Load more

Popular Reports

Isolation hasn't been the greatest enemy for the people of Tongareva; arguably, it's engagement with the outside world that's done them more harm

Minerals, military strategy draw the eye of Trump to isolated atoll...

September 3, 2026
Leaders at the round table for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting Plenary in Koror, Palau

Pacific Islands Forum: Should outside nations be allowed at the leaders’...

September 3, 2026
Pro-Palestine activists at a public meeting in Auckland last night planning for the New Zealand share of the Global March for Palestine

PSNA raps NZ govt over ‘haphazard’ foreign policy and mixed messages

September 2, 2026
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale

Notable absences loom ahead of PIF leaders’ meeting in Palau

August 31, 2026
Secular Jewish socialist and peace activist Tony Greenstein

The British state has lost the argument, even as it rigs...

September 3, 2026
Load more

POPULAR CATEGORIES

  • Pacific Report8543
  • Politics6368
  • Human Rights4978
  • Syndicate4897
  • Global4298
  • New Zealand3737
  • Indigenous3184
  • RNZ Pacific2717
  • Media2411
  • Pacific Media Watch2237
  • Asia Report2205
  • Democracy2147
  • Security2021
  • Military1954
  • Justice1904
CREATIVE COMMONS
Creative Commons LicenseCopyright: Content on Asia Pacific Report is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
Contact us: newseditor@AsiaPacificReport.nz
FOLLOW US
© Site Copyright 2021 - AsiaPacificReport.nz