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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

April 29, 2026

The narrative being delivered through our “Western-centric” media lens is that Ukrainians are legitimately resisting and defending their homeland from an evil invader

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‘Self-defence’ and the contradictions of Western exceptionalism in our media

A protester at the Anzac Day rally in Auckland Tamaki Makaurau today

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PSNA calls on McKee to condemn Israel’s bulldozing of NZ war graves in Gaza

Indonesian police launch a brutal crackdown against Papuan protesters

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Wenda calls on Indonesia to halt crackdown on peaceful Papua protests

Under international law -- if anyone still pays attention to such things -- the Iranians have a strong case

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Eugene Doyle: Iran demands hundreds of billions in reparations for being attacked. Guess who’ll pay?

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Iwi don’t have Treaty right on TPP issues, says Turei –...

February 4, 2016

Former Fiji Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma

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Fiji ministers ‘held on tight leash’ – afraid to speak up,...

April 12, 2022

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

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As Wong makes her mark in the Pacific, the Albanese government...

June 1, 2022

The PNG Electoral Commission

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Many PNG voters to miss out because Common Roll update ‘ran...

June 14, 2022

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Gavin Ellis: An open letter to the incoming media minister

June 26, 2022

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Philippines Communist Party: We’ll issue ceasefire if govt does same

August 1, 2016

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Philippines students urged to never forget Martial Law atrocities

September 22, 2016

Wellington Councillor Tamatha Paul

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Māori councillors condemn racism faced in NZ local government role

July 21, 2022

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Duterte’s War: ‘He was alive when they hammered the nails into...

December 11, 2016

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PNG customary landowners call for ‘fairness’ in defence base inquiry

February 23, 2017

Educator Hiroshi Taniguchi

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Elections hopeful Taniguchi gave up citizenship to become Fijian

August 19, 2022

People's Alliance party leader Sitiveni Rabuka

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Fiji elections: Solution to nation’s problems – ‘vote out FijiFirst’, says...

December 7, 2022

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Māori, Pasifika to have stronger profile in Labour RNZ+ media policy

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September 14, 2017

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Matangi Tonga condemns state for ‘annihilating’ public broadcasting

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October 17, 2017

Former Fiji attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum

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Richard Naidu: Rule of law – maybe a time for Aiyaz...

January 28, 2023

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Murray Horton: Independent foreign policy? Fine words, but not reality

December 27, 2017

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Australian lawyer accused of ‘bullying’ in Vanuatu court clash with journalists

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March 20, 2018

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Savu border unsolved, but Timor-Leste leader praises ‘amazing’ Indonesia link

May 29, 2018

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Media freedom groups protest over detained Bangladeshi photojournalist

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August 10, 2018

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Peter Manning: Despite her good intentions, Michelle Guthrie was never...

September 25, 2018

West Papuans rally in support of full membershio of the Melanesian Spearhead Group

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Wenda slams ‘grave abuses’ against Papuan activists at MSG demos

July 14, 2023

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Wouwou rejoins PNG breakaway camp as O’Neill loses more support in...

May 6, 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

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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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Global Sumud Flotilla boats have been intercepted illegally by Israeli Defense Forces

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NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken...

Indonesian police launch a brutal crackdown against Papuan protesters

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Wenda calls on Indonesia to halt crackdown on peaceful Papua protests

The narrative being delivered through our “Western-centric” media lens is that Ukrainians are legitimately resisting and defending their homeland from an evil invader

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"Hands up" . . . Global Sumud Flotilla protesters

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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...

Global Sumud Flotilla boats have been intercepted illegally by Israeli Defense Forces

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NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken...

"Hands up" . . . Global Sumud Flotilla protesters

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Former Greek minister slams ‘Western complicity’ over brutal Israeli kidnap...

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

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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

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

Reporters Without Borders says for the first time in the Index's history, more than half of the world's countries now fall into the "difficult" or "very serious" categories for press freedom

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Fiji climbs to 24th in World Press Freedom Index, biggest gain...

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...

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...

Fiji has climbed from 40th place in 2025 in the latest RSF World Press Freedom Index

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Political reforms drive Fiji’s big press freedom gains, says RSF