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Democratic Party leader Tina Pupuke-Browne

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Democratic Party pledges ‘honest review’ after preliminary election wipeout in Cook Islands

August 18, 2026

Bondi Commissioner Virginia Bell

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Bondi Royal Commission: A ‘slippery slope to eroding our freedoms’

Australia's march for humanity and an end to Israel's Gaza genocide

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Australia, don’t be surprised. Israel does this to Palestinians all the time

After two years of denial, Israel has officially admitted firing on the 5-year-old Hind Rajab’s car

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Palestinian theologian warns against trusting Israel over Hind, medics killings probe

Indonesian military forces in action in Intan Jaya regency in Central Papua province this week

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West Papua issue likely to be on agenda in Palau, says PNG foreign minister

Maybrat, West Papua, refugees

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Indonesia accused of forcing mass flights of Papuans ‘for business’

September 8, 2021

French security forces in Noumea

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France deploys big force to secure New Caledonia referendum

October 27, 2021

Fijian troops being briefed

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50 Fiji troops join Australian, PNG forces boosting Honiara security

November 30, 2021

Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa takes a selfie

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Nobel Peace laureates slam ‘Damocles’ sword’ threat to press freedom

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December 10, 2021

PNG police search for the notorious “Het Wara” gang

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PNG church workers plead for more police help to end gang...

December 22, 2021

ULMWP president Benny Wenda

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West Papuans to open branch office in Port Moresby, Wenda confirms

January 11, 2022

The Russian super yacht at Lautoka, Fiji

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Fiji ‘making mockery of UN’, says Rabuka on Russian ship Amadea

April 16, 2022

Wali Wahetra (second left) and fellow election candidate Gerard Reignier (right)

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New Caledonia’s pro-independence parties choose for French elections

May 19, 2022

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PNG students take campaign to provinces – opposition MPs plan protest...

May 28, 2016

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Baron Waqa reelected in Nauru polls but Aiwo voting continues

July 11, 2016

Hopeful PNG women politicians at a recent health workshop

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Election of women to PNG Parliament crucial for future, says economist

June 29, 2022

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Vanuatu police chief court case, finance ‘grey list’ pose challenges

February 3, 2017

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Walden Bello: Duterte fascism and naked force ruling Philippines

March 8, 2017

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Moresby bilum market mum wants change with PNG elections

May 26, 2017

Sodelpa board member Tanya Waqanika

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‘Merry Christmas Fiji – free at last’ as Sodelpa confirms joining...

December 23, 2022

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Forum chief promises protesters ‘voice of Papua’ will be heard in...

Pacific Media Watch -

September 6, 2017

Vodafone previously said it wants to change its name to reflect its legacy in NZ after having separated from the global Vodafone group

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TVNZ files opposition claim against Vodafone’s One NZ trademark

January 11, 2023

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Rappler links Duterte 2016 campaign to Philippine fake news ‘ecosystem’

Pacific Media Watch -

February 2, 2018

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Fiji security forces on standby as nation ready for voting

November 14, 2018

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Thousands in NZ don’t believe official Christchurch terror attacks story

Pacific Media Watch -

April 5, 2019

PNG Ombudsman Commission

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PNG leadership rivals O’Neill, Marape both implicated in UBS loan saga

May 17, 2019

James Marape

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Keith Jackson: Marape’s commitment to PNG a checklist for judging him

June 4, 2019

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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

Coronavirus

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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Bondi Commissioner Virginia Bell

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Bondi Royal Commission: A ‘slippery slope to eroding our freedoms’

RNZ's Morning Report

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RNZ tops trust survey, lifts radio and digital audiences

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir . . . visiting the construction site of a gallows being built to hang Palestinians

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‘Bloodthirsty psychopath’ – Israel’s Ben-Gvir touts viewing booths at gallows for...

Caretaker Prime Minister and Cook Islands Party leader Mark Brown with supporters on election night

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Stability key driver in Cook Islands Party’s election performance, says analyst

EDITOR'S PICKS

New Caledonia's President Milakulo Tukumuli

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New Caledonia’s President Tukumuli outlines six-month recovery roadmap

"The fact that you can sling around libel without evidence in the largest newspapers in Australia gives us a window into how discussion of basic Palestinian rights is shut down"

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Adam Johnson: Coverage of my media book being banned proves the...

The Beachcomber Island resort off Nadi in Fiji

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Pacific ‘catastrophe’ awaits if nations not alert to deep sea eco...

PNG Prime Minister James Marape (right) and MPs "pray for wisdom"

Decolonisation

‘This is a difficult task’: PNG parliament to finally address Bougainville...

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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

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

New Caledonia's President Milakulo Tukumuli

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New Caledonia’s President Tukumuli outlines six-month recovery roadmap

Thai Mai Thon members delivered a protest letter to the Israeli Embassy in Bangkok

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Thai protesters picket Israeli embassy over tourist harassment

"The fact that you can sling around libel without evidence in the largest newspapers in Australia gives us a window into how discussion of basic Palestinian rights is shut down"

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Adam Johnson: Coverage of my media book being banned proves the...

The Beachcomber Island resort off Nadi in Fiji

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Pacific ‘catastrophe’ awaits if nations not alert to deep sea eco...