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Paramedics from New South Wales led the rescue

Religion

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

August 24, 2026

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

NSW Justice Desmond Fagan

Religion

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

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

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

Religion

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

Papua's Tom Beanal

Religion

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

May 18, 2026

NZ pilot Philip Mehrtens

Religion

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

April 28, 2023

Carlile House in Auckland's Grey Lynn

Religion

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

August 14, 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

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi

Religion

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

June 25, 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

Conspiratorial populism out of Donald Trump’s America

Religion

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

March 2, 2022

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

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

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

Holy Shit. Cartoon by Mr Fish

Religion

Chris Hedges: The political dysfunction of Trump as God

April 24, 2026

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

Pope Leo and US President Donald Trump

Religion

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

April 5, 2026

Grace Road cult court order

Religion

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

September 8, 2023

Religion

True Christmas story: What history really tells us about the birth...

December 22, 2017

Sir Michael Somare

Religion

Papua New Guinea in grief after Grand Chief Somare, 84, passes...

February 26, 2021

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

New report tells of murder, kidnapping and torture in West Papua

March 14, 2016

Indonesian police carry remains

Religion

Indonesian suicide bombing rocks Makassar Cathedral on Palm Sunday

March 29, 2021

Speakers paying homage to Pope Francis at the "guerrilla theatre for Palestine" rally in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

Religion

Homage paid to Pope Francis at NZ street theatre rally for...

April 26, 2025

Religion

Indonesian journalists ‘bought, broken and soul searching’, says researcher

Michael Andrew -

August 23, 2019

A young girl holds a placard quoting from the late Pope Francis while calling for an end to the war on Gaza in Auckland last Saturday

Religion

Gaza not a religious issue – it’s a massive violation of...

July 23, 2025

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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

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...

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior

Bearing Witness

Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire...

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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

All smiles for Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale

Development

Solomon Islands PM Wale rushes home from Palau after confidence challenge...

Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar

Analysis

Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

"Gaza is not for sale" . . . the spray painted slogan at President Trump’s Turnberry golf resort

Asia Report

Palestine Action activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort spray-painting

NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters in Palau for the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting

Democracy

Peters blasts Solomon Islands cabinet ministers for move against PM Wale

EDITOR'S PICKS

Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar

Analysis

Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo

Democracy

Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent

Isolation hasn't been the greatest enemy for the people of Tongareva; arguably, it's engagement with the outside world that's done them more harm

Analysis

Minerals, military strategy draw the eye of Trump to isolated atoll...

Facilitators at a New Zealand public protest meeting in Auckland this week planning for a Global March for Palestine on October 10

Asia Report

Israel ready to ‘forcibly remove’ Gaza population but awaiting US approval

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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

Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar

Analysis

Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?

Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo

Democracy

Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent

Isolation hasn't been the greatest enemy for the people of Tongareva; arguably, it's engagement with the outside world that's done them more harm

Analysis

Minerals, military strategy draw the eye of Trump to isolated atoll...

Facilitators at a New Zealand public protest meeting in Auckland this week planning for a Global March for Palestine on October 10

Asia Report

Israel ready to ‘forcibly remove’ Gaza population but awaiting US approval