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French Polynesia territorial President Moetai Brotherson

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French Polynesia proposes ‘pathway to independence’ process at UN

October 7, 2026

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 Pre-COP climate meet

Yue Lai Hotel in Suva and the Overseas Chinese Service Center located within it

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US designates prominent Fiji businessman for advancing ‘China-based interests

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

Aseri Radrodro (from left), Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and NFP's Professor Biman Prasad

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‘Respect the people’ – Fiji coalition clash over Rabuka’s fast-tracked constitutional referendum

Masked Kumul 23 elite police tactical force members

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

October 13, 2026

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

RNZ Pacific

Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as provincial election approaches

June 24, 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

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

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

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

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

RNZ Pacific

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

September 10, 2026

Pro-France New Caledonian politician Nicolas Metzdorf, a deputy in the French National Assembly

RNZ Pacific

‘We are not a French province’ – Vanuatu slams pro-France lawmaker’s...

October 5, 2026

The Kanaky New Caledonia elections count tonight

RNZ Pacific

Counting underway at polling stations in New Caledonia provincial elections

June 28, 2026

New Caledonia's President Milakulo Tukumuli

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France commits more financial help to struggling New Caledonia

September 5, 2026

Fiji's HIV crisis

RNZ Pacific

‘We are very open’: Fiji’s tourism minister says HIV emergency should...

September 18, 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

Samoan PM La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt

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Samoan PM back home as journalist alleges assault outside his residence

November 17, 2025

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

RNZ Pacific

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

June 29, 2026

Cook Islands caretaker Prime Minister Mark Brown and US Ambassador Jared Novelly exchange gifts

RNZ Pacific

‘Teeming with life’: Cook Islands officials enthuse over NOAA deep dive

August 20, 2026

The new president of PINA, PNG's Neville Choi

RNZ Pacific

New PINA president pledges to strengthen Pacific newsrooms

Pacific Media Watch -

September 29, 2026

Temukisa Auina Penehuro Hauma

RNZ Pacific

Tuvalu appoints first woman governor-general ahead of 48th Independence Day

October 1, 2026

Passengers at Karanga-a-Hape, one of Auckland's new City Rail Link stations

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Greens eye free, fast and reliable public transport with NZ election...

October 4, 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

NZ's gun control report 2005.

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

August 5, 2022

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) invited New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon

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New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank

October 5, 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

RNZ Pacific

Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent

RNZ Pacific

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

RNZ Pacific

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

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The Global March for Palestine in Auckland

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What is happening to Palestine is the tip of the spear...

Masked Kumul 23 elite police tactical force members

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

The shunning of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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The Norwegian Nobel Committee awards the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem "Navi" Pillay

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Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

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

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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

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay

Australia

Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay praised, pilloried, ignored by Australia

UNGA adopts the political declaration on pandemic prevention

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

Masked Kumul 23 elite police tactical force members

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

The Global March for Palestine in Auckland

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What is happening to Palestine is the tip of the spear...