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Starkly, in Israel’s case, not only does its actions in Gaza look like genocide, but its leaders have been crystal clear

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The West’s bubble of illusion about Israel – and about itself – is finally being burst

May 13, 2026

Resigned TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman

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Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into resigning

Mistreatment of the Sumud prisoners also breaches the Convention Against Torture

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Did NZ’s Prime Minister just commit treason? PM ignores terrorist attack on his own citizens

Abducted NZ Gaza flotilla campaigner Sean Janssen

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‘They threatened to kill us at gunpoint,’ says NZ Gaza flotilla activist

About 200 protesters in the Vallée-du-Tir yesterday marked the second anniversary of the pro-independence protests that erupted into riots in Nouméa

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Two years after New Caledonia’s violent uprising, tensions remain high

A Susi Air Cessna similar to the one seized in Nduga pictured preparing for takeoff

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NZ Papua hostage: Pilots warned to take precautions in ‘danger’ zone

February 8, 2023

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Former Speaker sentenced to 15 years in prison in Indonesia’s e-ID...

April 24, 2018

New Zealand seabed mining industry protesters

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KASM claims government has ‘misled’ NZ over seabed mining bill

May 10, 2023

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PNG pledges boost for Bougainville local radio before referendum

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August 2, 2018

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#Oscars2019 play it safe with Green Book – nothing progressive here

February 26, 2019

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Christchurch terror shooting: First victims buried, calls for unity

March 20, 2019

People across the world have taken to the streets to voice their solidarity with Palestinians

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Genocidal language being used to justify a massive death toll on...

October 12, 2023

PNG troops

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Military put on alert as PNG announces further restrictions

March 18, 2020

Turkish Humanitarian Relief Foundation's Bulent Yildirim . . . recently announced the Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans

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‘Time for talking is over’ – Turkish plan to break Gaza...

February 27, 2024

Cheng Lei

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AJF calls for Chinese authorities to free ‘hostage’ TV anchor Cheng...

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September 2, 2020

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Opponents scramble to avoid New Caledonia’s third referendum

October 8, 2020

TNI helicopter

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40-day ‘fasting for West Papua’ protest ends soon – but still...

November 27, 2020

Al Jazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul (right) and cameraman Rami al-Rifi targeted by Israel military

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Gaza killings and the death of Western journalism – why the...

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August 3, 2024

Vanuatu parliamentary crisis

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Vanuatu judge stays Speaker’s vacation of PM plus 18 parliamentary seats

June 9, 2021

Lavetanalagi Seru

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Pacific civil society disappointed over ‘big let down’ COP26 climate summit

November 17, 2021

Aid for Tonga

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Second day of NZ’s Tonga tsunami emergency fundraiser today

January 22, 2022

Sacked EMTV news manager Sincha Dimara

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MEAA condemns EMTV’s ‘assault’ on PNG journalists’ rights

Pacific Media Watch -

February 25, 2022

Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa

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Samoa and China have no plans for military ties, says Fiamē

June 15, 2022

Chinese diplomacy in the Pacific

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Steven Ratuva: Pacific agency: A devalued political capital?

June 27, 2022

Polling officials check details from two ballot boxes arriving in Tari

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Disgruntled PNG voters destroy ballot boxes, set fire to voting papers

July 6, 2022

Papua New Guinea's Parliament Haus

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Marape has the numbers and keeps PNG’s top post as prime...

August 9, 2022

The Conflict islands in Milne Bay province

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PNG orders investigation into Conflict islands ‘sale’ – no deal, says...

September 1, 2022

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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

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

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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...

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

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

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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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Israeli military pictured boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla yacht Abodes

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Türkiye condemns new Israeli ‘piracy’ against Gaza aid flotilla in international...

"The message is clear to every current or aspiring Republican politician: Be a toady to Trump, or you’re out."

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Robert Reich: Has Trump’s Republican Party become a criminal enterprise?

Scenes from the Bondi Royal Commission

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NSW antisemitism hearings ‘drowned’ in the Bondi Royal Commission

Fiji media workers of the Fijian Media Association celebrate a belated World Press Freedom Day in the capital Suva

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Fiji’s journalists celebrate belated World Press Freedom Day – but warn...

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New Caledonia’s special electoral card for Congress and provincial elections

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French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia’s ‘frozen’ electoral roll

Israeli soldiers board a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla vessel and hold the crew at gunpoint

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Greenpeace calls on global govts to ensure safety of Gaza flotilla...

Israeli military intervene in international waters in the Mediterranean Sea to seize the Global Sumud Fleet

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Irish president’s sister, 2 Kiwis among Gaza flotilla activists detained by...

Israeli military pictured boarding the Global Sumud Flotilla yacht Abodes

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Türkiye condemns new Israeli ‘piracy’ against Gaza aid flotilla in international...

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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

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"The message is clear to every current or aspiring Republican politician: Be a toady to Trump, or you’re out."

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Robert Reich: Has Trump’s Republican Party become a criminal enterprise?

New Caledonia’s special electoral card for Congress and provincial elections

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French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia’s ‘frozen’ electoral roll

Israeli soldiers board a Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla vessel and hold the crew at gunpoint

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Greenpeace calls on global govts to ensure safety of Gaza flotilla...

Multinational police probe into Fiji officers

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Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade...