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Julien Blondel’s face . . . bloodied but unbowed

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After Israel’s brutal attack on Kiwis the NZ government does nothing

May 4, 2026

A banner at the Auckland "global day of action" march calling on the New Zealand government to sanction Israel

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Aotearoa marches, vigils kick-off ‘global day of action’ for Palestine with mass protests in dozens of countries

French Polynesia territorial President Moetai Brotherson

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French Polynesia proposes ‘pathway to independence’ process at UN

Local Fiji journalists conduct an interview at the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva

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Fiji’s Online Safety Act – why it poses risks for journalism

Labour's foreign policy spokesperson Vanushi Walters

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Labour ‘will not shrink’ from moral challenges – it will recognise Palestine statehood

Former Fiji Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

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FijiFirst seems to be ‘confused’ over role of Aiyaz, says Naidu

January 5, 2023

The social value of forestry was considered inefficient and wasteful

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Cyclone Gabrielle triggers more destructive forestry ‘slash’ – NZ must change...

February 18, 2023

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Tongan PM seeks royal audience after lawyer’s constitutional advice on law

May 21, 2018

A Naoero detention centre in 2018

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Aid groups call on Pacific leaders to end Nauru refugee ‘stain...

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September 1, 2018

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Commonwealth observer group praises Solomon Islands election

April 8, 2019

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Students gear up for first national live election broadcast with The...

Pacific Media Watch -

April 30, 2019

Te Pati Māori candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke

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NZ election 2023: Police investigate after invasion of Te Pāti Māori...

September 30, 2023

PNG troops

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Military put on alert as PNG announces further restrictions

March 18, 2020

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NZ silent over ‘backdoor’ Israeli deals, says Palestinian support group

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May 20, 2020

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

Fiji Deputy Prime Minister and co-editor of the new book Professor Biman Prasad

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‘We’ve paid high price for being unable to protect freedom,’ says...

Pacific Media Watch -

July 13, 2024

Vanuatu parliamentary crisis

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

June 9, 2021

Fiji's Health Secretary Dr James Fong (left) and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama

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Fiji suffers 5 more deaths, 404 new cases in covid crisis

July 3, 2021

Covid-19 training for PNG Defence Force

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PNG dispatches investigators to check out ‘delta threat’ on Papuan border

September 13, 2021

Covid-19 news day in NZ 16-12-21

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Omicron in NZ, covid-19 vaccine milestones and mandate protest

December 16, 2021

Vanuatu Prme Minister Bob Loughman

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Vanuatu back in UN ‘good books’ – pays fees, regains voting...

February 1, 2022

Deputy PM Grant Robertson on the right to protest

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Right to protest lost for those who ‘threaten, harass and disrupt’,...

February 12, 2022

West Papuan human rights defender Victor Yeimo

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West Papuan leader Victor Yeimo indicted on ‘treason’ charges

February 23, 2022

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Newspapers claim neutrality along with right to be partisan, says Fiji...

February 14, 2016

Vaccine-resistant people tend to hold strong views

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Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ...

April 9, 2022

Dawn breaks over Honiara for 80th anniversary of Battle of Guadalcanal celebrations

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Solomon Islands marking 80 years of WWII Battle of Guadalcanal

August 7, 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

Analysis

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

“Anything’s possible. Don’t give up hope.”

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Caitlin Johnstone: Assange returns to public commentary . . . ...

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...

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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

POPULAR POSTS

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo (from left), PNG Prime Minister James Marape, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, and Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua

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‘Let’s rally behind them’ – PNG commits to help Tuvalu at...

A banner at the Auckland "global day of action" march calling on the New Zealand government to sanction Israel

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Aotearoa marches, vigils kick-off ‘global day of action’ for Palestine with...

Local Fiji journalists conduct an interview at the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva

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Fiji’s Online Safety Act – why it poses risks for journalism

1News coverage on New Zealand public broadcaster television

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Maher Nazzal: Shame on New Zealand’s mainstream news media

EDITOR'S PICKS

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay praised, pilloried, ignored by Australia

Masked Kumul 23 elite police tactical force members

Crime

Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea’s troubled Porgera

The Global March for Palestine in Auckland

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What is happening to Palestine is the tip of the spear...

Fiji Times chair Kirit Prabhudas Patel

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Fiji Times reaffirms commitment to truth, fairness and accountability

MOST COMMENTS

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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

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

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Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay praised, pilloried, ignored by Australia

UNGA adopts the political declaration on pandemic prevention

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‘Humiliating’ – former PM Helen Clark slams NZ abstention on United...

Masked Kumul 23 elite police tactical force members

Crime

Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea’s troubled Porgera

The Global March for Palestine in Auckland

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What is happening to Palestine is the tip of the spear...