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The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has expressed grave concern for the safety and well-being of human rights activists Palestinian Saif Abu Kishek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila, who were abducted by Israeli commandos

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Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ govt to intervene after Israeli interception

May 3, 2026

PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi

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NZ govt must rebuke Israeli envoy over beating of citizens, says PSNA

"Without cartoonists, power goes unchecked"

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Pacific political caricatures: Why criticising a leader’s actions isn’t a personal attack

Indonesian security forces crack down on a Papuan protest over the Puncak massacre

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West Papua: The unhealed wounds and sorrow run deep in Puncak

"I stand against genocide" placard at a Stop Wars protest in Auckland's Aotea Square last month

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Blame the NZ govt for ‘selective’ human rights morality, not activists

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MeP pushes ahead with plan for Pacific media educators and trainers

July 20, 2016

Pro-independence Caledonian Union's Roch Wamytan

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New Caledonia’s Roch Wamytan set to be re-elected Congress president

August 27, 2022

Construction of the Solomon Islands National Stadium in the capital Honiara was originally being sponsored by Taiwan but China is now shouldering the major costs of hosting the 2023 Pacific Games

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Fears over China influence leads US to reopen Solomon Islands embassy

January 17, 2023

Tokelau elections

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Tokelau declares 2023 elections result in spite of comms problems

January 27, 2023

PNG's Justice Secretary Dr Eric Kwa

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PNG government’s top legal adviser charged over ‘dangerous’ road death

February 9, 2023

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Two Timorese journalists named for Balibo Five-Roger East fellowships

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December 20, 2017

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Open letter to PM Ardern: Raise Papua human rights crimes with...

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March 17, 2018

The funeral for former PNG prime minister Sir Rabbie Namaliu in Kokopo yesterday

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Rosso pays tribute to former PM Sir Rabbie’s ‘great legacy of...

April 14, 2023

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Jokowi, Mahathir discuss migrant worker protection, border deal

July 2, 2018

Prime Ministers Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji (left) and Chris Hipkins of New Zealand

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Hipkins grants Fiji $11m in climate crisis aid as Rabuka renews...

June 8, 2023

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France under fire for ‘manipulated’ ousting of Temaru from Assembly

October 31, 2018

PNPB protesters in Jayapura rally in support of full West Papuan membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group

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West Papua solidarity group protests over arrest of 10 KNPB members

July 12, 2023

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Don’t be fooled by Fiji PM’s apology over arrests –...

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April 12, 2019

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Wendy Bacon: Journalism is not a crime – why I support...

July 13, 2019

"Shame on the NZ govt"

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Israel wants a Palestinian intifada in the West Bank. It may...

January 19, 2024

Surabaya dorm raid

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Papua free media advocate files UN ‘blackout’ plea, targeted by hacker

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August 26, 2019

Al Jazeera Middle East analyst Marwan Bishara

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Al Jazeera’s Bishara says ICJ critics ‘demolished shameless defences’ of Israel...

February 28, 2024

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Police commissioners in Tonga and the dropped reforms

July 6, 2020

PJR 26(1) cover detail

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Media under strain in Melanesia during challenging era

Pacific Media Watch -

August 7, 2020

Faa'a Airport

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French Polynesia closing borders to tourists from Wednesday

February 1, 2021

USP's Professor Pal Ahluwalia

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USP staff unions reject Fiji AG’s claims, ‘set record straight’

August 26, 2021

News conference in Fiji

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The Fiji Times: The role of the media – holding power...

Pacific Media Watch -

September 27, 2021

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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

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...

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

POPULAR POSTS

PINA president Kalafi Moala addresses the Media Council of Papua New Guinea

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Fiji jumps, Samoa plunges in World Press Freedom Index

PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi

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NZ govt must rebuke Israeli envoy over beating of citizens, says...

Julien Blondel’s face . . . bloodied but unbowed

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

Fiji journalists at the FMA's annual general meeting in March

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FMA praises Fiji media workers for press freedom climb but warns...

EDITOR'S PICKS

The French Ambassador to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, with Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat in March last year

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French ambassador’s social media diplomacy lands poorly in Vanuatu

Maiki Sherman winning the Māori Journalist of the Year at the Ngā Kupu Ora Awards 2017

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Oriini Kaipara: This reeks of foul play by a NZ govt...

Solomon Islands journalists Eddie Osifelo (from left), Jenny Kay and Robert Iroga at the 2026 World Press Freedom Day celebration in Honiara

Democracy

‘Money problems’ the real threat to Pacific press freedom, says Iroga

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu (left) and President Emmanuel Macron

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New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes...

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

The French Ambassador to Vanuatu, Jean-Baptiste Jeangène Vilmer, with Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat in March last year

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French ambassador’s social media diplomacy lands poorly in Vanuatu

Maiki Sherman winning the Māori Journalist of the Year at the Ngā Kupu Ora Awards 2017

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Oriini Kaipara: This reeks of foul play by a NZ govt...

Solomon Islands journalists Eddie Osifelo (from left), Jenny Kay and Robert Iroga at the 2026 World Press Freedom Day celebration in Honiara

Democracy

‘Money problems’ the real threat to Pacific press freedom, says Iroga

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu (left) and President Emmanuel Macron

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New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes...