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Fiji Deputy PM Viliame Gavoka

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Israel’s relationship with Pacific is ‘biblical, ageless, real’, says Fiji deputy PM

October 22, 2026

As a second-tier PIF partner, Israel will support Pacific development priorities in areas such as water management, desalination, agriculture and climate change adaptation

Religion

‘Test of regionalism’ – Pacific churches call for review of Israel’s PIF role

Fiji Deputy Prime Minuster Viliame Gavoka

Religion

Open letter: Mr Gavoka, don’t present your personal theology as the ‘voice of the Pacific’

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

Religion

Who is a ‘Fijian’?: Constitution reform reignites identity debate

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

The Reichstag Fire 1933

Religion

Donald Trump – in search of a 1933 ‘Reichstag Fire’ moment...

October 9, 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

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

Religion

Journalist Cole Martin tells it ‘like it is in reality’ in...

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

June 7, 2026

Fiji Justice Minister Siromi Turaga

Religion

Jale Moala: Words matter in politics, especially at a time like...

October 6, 2026

MAF missionary plane

Religion

Confusion reigns over real reasons for burning of missionary plane in...

Pacific Media Watch -

January 16, 2021

NSW Justice Desmond Fagan

Religion

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

August 24, 2026

Te Ao With Moana

Religion

Māori delegates defend controversial ‘Indigenous’ trips to Israel

Pacific Media Watch -

September 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

August 20, 2026

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

Paramedics from New South Wales led the rescue

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

August 24, 2026

Pope Francis pictured with PNG Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae

Religion

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

September 9, 2024

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

Grace Road cult court order

Religion

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

September 8, 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

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

Richard Daschbach

Religion

Trial of ex-priest accused of child abuse in Timor postponed to...

March 21, 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

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Religion

Standing for decency: The sermon the President didn’t want to hear

January 23, 2025

University students in Adelaide protesting over Israel's genocide in Gaza

Religion

Jewish Council slams Australian universities’ ‘dangerous, politicised’ antisemitism definition

February 26, 2025

Papua's Tom Beanal

Religion

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

May 18, 2026

Carlile House in Auckland's Grey Lynn

Religion

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

August 14, 2026

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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

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Gaza family tents as far as they eye can see

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The lynching takes 48 hours – whiteness, the NZ press, and...

Another four years of far-right rule would pose an immediate threat to Palestinian communities and their rights inside Israel

Asia Report

Why Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but can’t expect any...

As a second-tier PIF partner, Israel will support Pacific development priorities in areas such as water management, desalination, agriculture and climate change adaptation

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‘Test of regionalism’ – Pacific churches call for review of Israel’s...

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Another four years of far-right rule would pose an immediate threat to Palestinian communities and their rights inside Israel

Asia Report

Why Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but can’t expect any...

PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi with her 95-year-old grandfather in Hebron

Asia Report

PSNA calls on NZ to expel Israeli ambassador after 95-year-old Palestinian...

Israel has been added to the Pacific Islands Forum list as a sectoral partner

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‘Strengthening ties’ or ‘shameful’? – why Israel’s new Pacific status is...

New Zealand electon voting papers being printed

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New Zealand election: Where political parties stand on Pasifika issues

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

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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

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Another four years of far-right rule would pose an immediate threat to Palestinian communities and their rights inside Israel

Asia Report

Why Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but can’t expect any...

PSNA national spokesperson Rinad Tamimi with her 95-year-old grandfather in Hebron

Asia Report

PSNA calls on NZ to expel Israeli ambassador after 95-year-old Palestinian...

New Zealand electon voting papers being printed

Democracy

New Zealand election: Where political parties stand on Pasifika issues

Fiji Deputy Prime Minuster Viliame Gavoka

Religion

Open letter: Mr Gavoka, don’t present your personal theology as the...