Home Politics

Politics

7 days popular

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

Politics

West Papuan doco Pig Feast exposes oligarchs, food security crisis and ecocide under noses of military

March 8, 2026

An oil tanker docked at the Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand

Politics

US-Israel’s war on Iran – mostly negative scenarios for the Pacific

Indigenous West Papuans struggle against the rapacious destruction of rainforest and militarisation of their lands

Politics

Devastating new ‘ecocide’ film to premiere at West Papua solidarity forum weekend

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (far left) at the inaugural meeting of Trump's so-called Board of Peace

Politics

West Papua’s humanitarian crisis stalls Prabowo’s ‘global peacemaker’ credibility bid

“The safety of journalists is non-negotiable. War must under no circumstances hinder the work of the press," says RSF

Politics

War in Iran – journalism in crisis as reporters work amid bombs, says RSF

Politics

FLNKS calls for West Papua self-determination, condemns violence

September 4, 2019

Politics

Philippine protesters back ABS-CBN television survival against Duterte

Pacific Media Watch -

February 18, 2020

Prof Pal Ahluwalia

Politics

USP at the crossroads – a student view on tracking good...

November 17, 2020

Canberra media conference

Politics

Yes, politicians need to change the way they treat women. But...

April 3, 2021

The Nakba march

Politics

Palestinians in NZ stage rallies protesting against Israeli ‘brutality’

Pacific Media Watch -

May 16, 2021

Toeolesulusulu Damon Salesa

Politics

Next question is role of police and ‘social licence’ in Samoan...

May 25, 2021

Three new delta variant covid-19 cases in NZ 180821

Politics

AUT student among 10 new delta cases of covid-19 in NZ...

August 18, 2021

Afghan media microphones

Politics

New (unofficial) oppressive rules imposed on journalists in Afghanistan

Pacific Media Watch -

August 29, 2021

Manus Island detention centre

Politics

Outrage as Australia walks away from PNG refugee responsibilities

October 14, 2021

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare

Politics

‘Don’t enter Solomon Islands’ pleads Sogavare with Bougainvilleans

January 12, 2022

Panguna gold and copper mine

Politics

PNG faces dilemma over ‘momentous’ decision to reopen Bougainville’s Panguna mine

February 18, 2022

Politics

TPP signing sparks dozens of protests across US over biggest trade...

February 6, 2016

Attempts to silence, diminish and demean New Zealand's prime minister, female MPs and other prominent women have plumbed new depths

Politics

Who will call out the misogyny and abuse undermining women’s academic...

April 27, 2022

Politics

West Papua – ‘a nation in waiting’: Behind this week’s uprising

May 4, 2016

NZ Budget 2022

Politics

NZ Budget 2022: Record $11.1 billion post-covid boost for health system

May 19, 2022

Politics

PNG Opposition files no-confidence motion notice against government

June 7, 2016

Politics

UPNG’s ban on student protest leaders ‘illegal’, claims lawyer

KINJAP Peter S. -

August 31, 2016

Politics

West Papuan solidarity events planned to mark Morning Star flag day

November 29, 2016

PNG national election 2022 extension

Politics

PNG extends election returns date by two weeks to avoid ‘failed...

July 26, 2022

Politics

Juffa demands Labour boss step down over work permit allegations

February 9, 2017

Suspended backbench Labour MP Dr Guarav Sharma

Politics

Labour’s caucus suspends rogue MP Gaurav Sharma for ‘breach of...

August 16, 2022

Politics

Mastermind behind murder of activist Munir still unknown after 13 years

September 7, 2017

1...227228229...266 Page 228 of 266

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

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

BEARING WITNESS

"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...

Sawana Village on Fiji's Vanua Balavu island was partly destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016

Politics

Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

Professor David Robie

Politics

David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation

USP and AUT journalism collaboration

Politics

Pacific ‘voice of the voiceless’ media in renewed post-covid struggle

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

A draft US military training document for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands provides for joint military training exercises

Politics

US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint

PSNA co-chair John Minto

Politics

Sanitising atrocities by the US or Israel and finding excuses is...

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

Politics

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

Union organiser and socialist Joe Carolan speaking at an anti-war rally

Politics

US-Israeli war on Iran confusion clouds ‘off-ramp’ hope, says analyst

EDITOR'S PICKS

Producer Victor Mambor (left) and director Dandhy Dwi Laksono of Pesta Babi (Pig Feast)

Politics

‘The world should see this’, say Papua deforestation doco filmmakers

US President Trump holds a meeting in the Situation Room at the White House

Politics

Four possible outcomes with the war on Iran – but only...

PSNA co-chair John Minto

Politics

Sanitising atrocities by the US or Israel and finding excuses is...

From Jabotinsky to Netanyahu, Israeli leaders built a doctrine of psychological dominance

Politics

Ramzy Baroud: Israel’s greatest weapon was fear – and it’s now...

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

Producer Victor Mambor (left) and director Dandhy Dwi Laksono of Pesta Babi (Pig Feast)

Politics

‘The world should see this’, say Papua deforestation doco filmmakers

US President Trump holds a meeting in the Situation Room at the White House

Politics

Four possible outcomes with the war on Iran – but only...

PSNA co-chair John Minto

Politics

Sanitising atrocities by the US or Israel and finding excuses is...

The Heritage Foundation

Politics

Trump-aligned think tank proposes ‘Pacific Charter’, greater US involvement in the...