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Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

Religion

Journalist Cole Martin tells it ‘like it is in reality’ in Palestine’s West Bank

Pacific Media Watch -

July 21, 2026

A mini banner inspired and dedicated to Fijians for Palestine Solidarity Network and the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre protests

Religion

Fijians for Palestine – an antidote to ‘Suva sycophancy’ over Israel

Papua's Tom Beanal

Religion

Thom Beanal – saluting a human rights legacy for Papua’s ‘father’

After two years of denial, Israel has officially admitted firing on the 5-year-old Hind Rajab’s car

Religion

Palestinian theologian warns against trusting Israel over Hind, medics killings probe

Paramedics from New South Wales led the rescue

Religion

Whale-watching boat carrying NZ Anglican Church delegates capsizes in Tonga

NSW Justice Desmond Fagan

Religion

Segal’s speech code meets the law – Justice Fagan wrecks Canberra’s...

August 24, 2026

A 2017 constitutional amendment still guarantees individuals freedom of religion, belief and worship in Sāmoa

Religion

Mixed reactions over Samoan PM’s proposal to ban non-Christian religions

January 12, 2026

You could always count on Lindsey Graham to be the first and loudest voice arguing in favour of more death

Religion

Caitlin Johnstone: Well, at least Lindsey Graham is dead

July 13, 2026

Sāmoan Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt

Religion

Sāmoa set to become third Pacific nation to open Jerusalem embassy

January 11, 2026

Carlile House in Auckland's Grey Lynn

Religion

Church owning historic Carlile House talks with Auckland Council about demolishing...

August 14, 2026

Israeli Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and rightwing Israelis under military protection storm the Al-Aqsa Mosque

Religion

Palestine Forum of NZ condemns ‘provocative’ Israeli assault on Al-Aqsa Mosque,...

July 24, 2026

A state visit to Australia "presented to us not as diplomacy, not as geopolitics, not as a strategic signal, but as 'healing'"

Religion

What is Israel’s Herzog doing in Australia – who invited him,...

February 2, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Religion

Lim Tean: Marco Rubio embarrasses himself – and America – over...

June 25, 2026

Police outside Al-Noor Mosque

Religion

Muslim community to pray in private on anniversary of NZ attacks

March 15, 2021

Conspiratorial populism out of Donald Trump’s America

Religion

The extremism visible at NZ’s Parliament protest has been growing for...

March 2, 2022

Catholic nuns protest

Religion

Bishops slam draconian security laws in Philippines, Hong Kong

July 19, 2020

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...

September 15, 2024

Holy Shit. Cartoon by Mr Fish

Religion

Chris Hedges: The political dysfunction of Trump as God

April 24, 2026

Australia's Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal (from left), Dr Michael Abrahams-Sprod, and vice-chancellor Mark Scott at Sydney University

Religion

Sydney Uni appoints antisemitism ‘lecturer’, forgets to tell anybody

April 22, 2026

Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump

Religion

Pope’s message for peace: ‘The Church cannot remain silent when power...

April 5, 2026

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV appears at the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican

Religion

Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church −...

May 9, 2025

Religion

Indonesian islanders win struggle against Chinese mining firm

April 6, 2017

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

How global news channel Al Jazeera reported the death of Pope Francis at 88

Religion

Pope Francis dies one day after first post-hospital public appearance and...

April 21, 2025

Religion

Gallery: Christchurch terror: Prayers and hijabs for peace at Ponsonby

March 23, 2019

Religion

Indonesian military threatens news site after generals coup plot story

Pacific Media Watch -

April 22, 2017

Ukrainian servicemen walk through a charred forest at the frontline

Religion

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

September 24, 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

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr

Coronavirus

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

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

BEARING WITNESS

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

Analysis

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

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

Religion

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

Analysis

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

Analysis

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"

Analysis

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

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

Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) president Kalafi Moala (front, second from left) with participants of the Climate Change and Corruption roundtable

Climate

UN adviser tells Pacific journalists to probe ‘accountability’ in climate change,...

This is a photo of me in the desert in Saudi Arabia 19 years ago

Commentary

Saige England: No judgments, freedom and about rocking the boat

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham and co-director Rachel Szor receiving the Venice Special Jury Prize for their critical Gaza war film

Analysis

The controversial documentary NAZA: 10 reasons to defend this whistleblower war...

TUC unions back motion demanding boycotts and sanctions to oppose the "catastrophic destruction of Gaza"

Asia Report

Palestine Forum calls on NZ unions to follow TUC sanctions lead...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Author Nicky Hager at the launch of his latest book Dirty Work

Civil Society

Nicky Hager’s new book Dirty Work ‘exposé’ of Taxpayers’ Union

This is a photo of me in the desert in Saudi Arabia 19 years ago

Commentary

Saige England: No judgments, freedom and about rocking the boat

Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) president Kalafi Moala (front, second from left) with participants of the Climate Change and Corruption roundtable

Climate

UN adviser tells Pacific journalists to probe ‘accountability’ in climate change,...

The Invercargill City Council

Decolonisation

Invercargill Council becomes seventh NZ local body to ban illegal Israeli...

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

Author Nicky Hager at the launch of his latest book Dirty Work

Civil Society

Nicky Hager’s new book Dirty Work ‘exposé’ of Taxpayers’ Union

This is a photo of me in the desert in Saudi Arabia 19 years ago

Commentary

Saige England: No judgments, freedom and about rocking the boat

Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) president Kalafi Moala (front, second from left) with participants of the Climate Change and Corruption roundtable

Climate

UN adviser tells Pacific journalists to probe ‘accountability’ in climate change,...

Fiji's Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara

Australia

Fijian chief calls for scrutiny of Fiji-Australia security treaties