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PCC general secretary Reverend James Bhagwan

Religion

2 out 3 of Fiji women experience domestic violence, says Reverend Bhagwan

November 25, 2024

South Korean Christian doomsday cult Grace Road Church

Religion

Fiji’s Immigration Minister steps down temporarily over ‘unauthorised’ passports for cult members

PNG's Catholic Archbishop of Port Moresby Cardinal Sir John Ribat welcomes Pope Francis during his four nation Pacific and Southeast Asian tour

Religion

Pope Francis – a message of peace and real change in Pacific political struggles

A collage of the many fires on New Caledonia’s Catholic missions

Religion

New Caledonia crisis: Another church burns, spate of attacks continues

Pope Francis pictured with PNG Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae

Religion

Pope Francis calls for end to tribal ‘spiral of violence’ in PNG visit

French gendarmes in law and order operations in Kanaky New Caledonia

Religion

Open letter to President Macron: End Kanak vote ‘unfreezing’ and complete...

June 6, 2024

About 1000 people matched onto the Treaty grounds

Religion

Waitangi Day 2024: Thousands of visitors, one clear message – ‘Toitū...

February 6, 2024

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (centre) flanked

Religion

Luxon warned over ‘meddling’ on Te Tiriti – ‘Māori will not...

January 24, 2024

Fiji Day 2023

Religion

Fiji marks 53rd anniversary with a message of ‘unity in diversity’

October 12, 2023

Indiscriminate Israeli bombardment of civilian districts in Gaza where dozens of families were wiped out

Religion

Operation Al Aqsa Storm: How, why, and where to now in...

October 11, 2023

Ukrainian servicemen walk through a charred forest at the frontline

Religion

John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is...

September 24, 2023

The five killed Papuan youths being buried at Kilo Enam Public Cemetery

Religion

Australian advocacy group condemns killing of 5 West Papuans – challenges...

September 17, 2023

Since becoming established in Fiji in 2014, the South Korean-founded cult Grace Road has expanded

Religion

Korean doomsday sect Grace Road saga deepens with leader in...

Pacific Media Watch -

September 11, 2023

Grace Road cult court order

Religion

Interpol ‘red notices’ against 7 Grace Road cult figures, but court...

September 8, 2023

PNG Prime Minister James Marape (left) greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem

Religion

Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem

September 8, 2023

Vanuatu Prime Minister Sato Kilman

Religion

Vanuatu’s Kilman warns against ‘misuse’ of freedom of speech, threats and...

September 7, 2023

Part of the "cult leader" front page report in Muslim Media Watch 10Aug23

Religion

Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch monitor

Pacific Media Watch -

August 10, 2023

Author Byron Clark Clark believes Pacific nations are “less susceptible to climate change disinformation

Religion

Researchers warn over climate crisis ‘fringe views’ danger as NZ election...

Pacific Media Watch -

August 6, 2023

Burnt-out cars in the Northern suburbs of Paris, Sarcelles

Religion

French riots follow decades-old pattern of rage, with no resolution in sight

July 4, 2023

Fiji's President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere (front centre) arrrives on Bau Island

Religion

Fiji President welcomes inclusive ‘new dawn’ for Great Council of Chiefs

May 24, 2023

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka with former prime minister Mahendra Chaudhry

Religion

Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of...

May 15, 2023

Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma's President Reverend Ili Vunisuwai

Religion

‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to...

May 8, 2023

NZ pilot Philip Mehrtens

Religion

Papuan church leaders call on Jokowi to stop military ops over...

April 28, 2023

Shoes donated by a woman passerby in the Pink Shoe event at the St Patrick's Cathedral plaza, Auckland, today

Religion

International Women’s Day – ‘Pink Shoes into the Vatican’ campaign

March 8, 2023

Another shelter day for the Tangata Tuārangi RSE workers

Religion

Cyclone Gabrielle: Pasifika songs of gratitude ring out across Hawke’s Bay

February 18, 2023

Staff members of Grace Road Group in a jovial mood at their office in Navua, Fiji

Religion

Fiji to probe Korean Grace Road cult land deals – 31...

February 12, 2023

West Papuan leader Benny Wenda with Vanuatu and Papuan officials

Religion

Wenda calls on Melanesian ‘Good Samaritans’ to help free West Papua

January 23, 2023

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

Climate

COP29: Pacific climate advocates decry outcome as ‘a catastrophic failure’

A protester at COP29 calls on wealthy nations to "pay up"

Asia Report

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

Analysis

How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

CORONAVIRUS

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

Coronavirus

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

Analysis

NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood...

Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all

Coronavirus

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

Coronavirus

Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

Former NZ prime minister Jacinda Ardern

Coronavirus

King’s Birthday Honours: Former NZ leader Jacinda Ardern receives high accolade

BEARING WITNESS

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

APJS newsfile

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

Professor David Robie

Asia Report

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

USP and AUT journalism collaboration

Bearing Witness

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

Bearing Witness

Return to Rabi on the horizon for Ossies climate doco crew?

Bearing Witness

Fiji to set up relocation trust fund for villages hit by...

Bearing Witness

Banabans climate change student documentary chosen for third festival

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society

APJS newsfile

Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.

APJS newsfile

Online abusers ‘shaming, silencing’ Fiji women journalists, say researchers

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)

APJS newsfile

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)

APJS newsfile

Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

POPULAR POSTS

Fiji's Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua and others

Democracy

How media could help social cohesion and unite people – a...

Vanuatu Police Force officers on deployment in Samoa for the CHOGM leaders’ meeting

Asia Report

Pacific police chiefs open Australian base for regional rapid deployment force

Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani

Asia Report

US officials talked about merits of removing $10m bounty on Syrian...

An "Our freedom of expression/assembly is being gagged and violated by our government to support genocide" placard

Asia Report

Fiji government accused over human rights violations, free speech curb

EDITOR'S PICKS

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognises the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination

Culture

Te Tiriti: The history and implications of the Treaty Principles Bill

The entrance to Regional Processing Centre One

Australia

Nauru-Australia Treaty: Strategic gain or ‘corrupt arrangement’?

A "Stop the genocide now" placard at Auckland's Te Komititanga Square

Asia Report

PSNA condemns NZ welcome for ‘genocidal’ Israeli tourists while no humanitarian...

Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani

Asia Report

US officials talked about merits of removing $10m bounty on Syrian...

MOST COMMENTS

Australia

Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern

Analysis

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

Gaza stands out as the "most dangerous" region

Asia Report

RSF says global attacks on journalists ‘alarming’, Gaza ‘most dangerous’ and...

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognises the right of Indigenous peoples to self-determination

Culture

Te Tiriti: The history and implications of the Treaty Principles Bill

New Plymouth Mayor Neil Holdom

Decolonisation

Money link to illegal Israeli settlements ignites divestment battle in NZ...

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown

Cook Islands

Cook Islands govt fends off cyberattacks, passes bill to strengthen financial...