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A focus on information-sharing between countries, which, on Fiji's part, requires a reform programme "to address fragmentation"

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NZSIS to support Fiji intelligence review amid foreign ‘interference’ claims

October 15, 2026

Masked Kumul 23 elite police tactical force members

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Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea’s troubled Porgera

Fiji teachers union leader Paula Manumanunitoga

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Fijian Teachers Association head’s threat to ‘roast’ critics in earth ovens sparks political storm

Candidates Alani Fisher Taione, Lemauga Lydia Sosene, and Vicky Hau

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Māngere voters left ‘wanting more’ as local candidates pitch for support

Delphina Soti. the general manager of Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau

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‘Poor becoming poorer’ – South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening among Pasifika

Four days before the Kanaky New Caledonia provincial elections, the pro-independence Kanak Workers and Exploited Workers' Union (USTKE) has announced its voting preferences in all three provinces

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Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as provincial election approaches

June 24, 2026

UNGA adopts the political declaration on pandemic prevention

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‘Humiliating’ – former PM Helen Clark slams NZ abstention on United...

October 13, 2026

A former Kanaky New Caledonia territorial government president, Louis Mapou, heads the breakaway pro-independence UNI list

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New Caledonia’s political parties make final pitch to voters before campaigning...

June 27, 2026

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...

May 3, 2026

Nouméa voters queue at the Town Hall after polling places opened

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Heavy security deployed as New Caledonia’s crucial elections begin

June 28, 2026

Laurie Humuni, general secretary of the Oceanian Democratic Rally (RDO)

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Pro-French, pro-independence blocs remain in New Caledonia election

June 29, 2026

Reverend James Bhagwan, general secretary of the Pacific Conference of Churches

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Nauru’s government announces plans for embassy in Israel

July 23, 2026

USP campus in Suva

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USP forced to cut costs as Fiji still refuses to pay...

July 20, 2022

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir gloating in the Gaza flotilla detainees video

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Peters condemns Israeli minister over flotilla video as 3 Kiwis detained

May 21, 2026

Tongan police are investigating the threat against a Kele'a journalist incident on April 23

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Tongan police investigate journalist threatened at gunpoint after gang-related report

Pacific Media Watch -

May 5, 2026

2000 coup leader George Speight announcing at Parliament House in Suva on May 28 that he planned to rule Fiji by decree

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Fiji 2000 coup leader George Speight granted presidential pardon

September 20, 2024

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo (from left), PNG Prime Minister James Marape, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, and Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua

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‘Let’s rally behind them’ – PNG commits to help Tuvalu at...

October 7, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

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Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific...

September 10, 2026

The Kanaky New Caledonia elections count tonight

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Counting underway at polling stations in New Caledonia provincial elections

June 28, 2026

All smiles for Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale

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

August 31, 2026

NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

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Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia

March 2, 2026

NZ's gun control report 2005.

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Former PNG military chief calls for gun ban to curb election...

August 5, 2022

New Caledonia's President Milakulo Tukumuli

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France commits more financial help to struggling New Caledonia

September 5, 2026

A Greenpeace deep-sea mining protester dressed as US President Donald Trump

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Greenpeace seabed mining activists protest on board NZ research vessel Tangaroa

September 27, 2026

Fiji's 2013 Constitution

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Fiji targets new constitution by Christmas Eve as watchdog warns of...

September 18, 2026

Lakapi Samoa CEO Seumanu Douglas Ngau Chun

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Lakapi Samoa CEO warns World Rugby sanctions could end Manu Samoa

August 24, 2026

Auckland's new metro rail station Karanga-a-hape

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‘Just lovely’: Karanga-a-Hape train station delights locals and visitors on open...

August 15, 2026

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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

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

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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

RNZ Pacific

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

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

Analysis

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

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin

Asia Report

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

Candidates Alani Fisher Taione, Lemauga Lydia Sosene, and Vicky Hau

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Māngere voters left ‘wanting more’ as local candidates pitch for support

A scene from NAZA . . . the controversial documentary on Israel's industrial scale murder in the Gaza genocide

Analysis

Gaza mass killing documentary a warning of global dystopian future

A focus on information-sharing between countries, which, on Fiji's part, requires a reform programme "to address fragmentation"

RNZ Pacific

NZSIS to support Fiji intelligence review amid foreign ‘interference’ claims

No adversary has damaged Western civilisation as profoundly as Israel

Analysis

Iran never made the West abandon its own principles. Israel did.

EDITOR'S PICKS

Te Pāti Māori's co-leader Rawiri Waititi (left) landed a "killer blow" to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters in last night's TVNZ election debate

Commentary

Rawiri shines at Kingmaker debate as Māori voters set to rock...

A scene from NAZA . . . the controversial documentary on Israel's industrial scale murder in the Gaza genocide

Analysis

Gaza mass killing documentary a warning of global dystopian future

Delphina Soti. the general manager of Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau

RNZ Pacific

‘Poor becoming poorer’ – South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening...

No adversary has damaged Western civilisation as profoundly as Israel

Analysis

Iran never made the West abandon its own principles. Israel did.

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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

A focus on information-sharing between countries, which, on Fiji's part, requires a reform programme "to address fragmentation"

RNZ Pacific

NZSIS to support Fiji intelligence review amid foreign ‘interference’ claims

Te Pāti Māori's co-leader Rawiri Waititi (left) landed a "killer blow" to New Zealand First leader Winston Peters in last night's TVNZ election debate

Commentary

Rawiri shines at Kingmaker debate as Māori voters set to rock...

A scene from NAZA . . . the controversial documentary on Israel's industrial scale murder in the Gaza genocide

Analysis

Gaza mass killing documentary a warning of global dystopian future

Delphina Soti. the general manager of Vinnies Tāmaki Makaurau

RNZ Pacific

‘Poor becoming poorer’ – South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening...