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Vanuatu's Anna Naupa (left) has been appointed as the new Melanesian Spearhead Group Director-General

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Vanuatu’s Anna Naupa becomes first woman to lead MSG Secretariat

June 18, 2026

The opening of the 2026 session of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (C-24) meeting

RNZ Pacific

Renewed UN calls for decolonisation action on New Caledonia, French Polynesia, Guam and Tokelau

Joseph Auga Matamata aka Viliamu Samu in court

RNZ Pacific

Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole

Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown

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New Zealand First’s campaign to scrap city’s independent Māori Board just ‘dumb, racist stuff’, says mayor

Political party posters on display at the Nouméa Town Hall

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Campaigning in full swing as New Caledonia heads toward crucial provincial elections

Gaza flotilla humanitarian activist Hāhona Ormsby

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‘Take this seriously’ – flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by...

June 20, 2026

Reporter Rakesh Kumar (from left) and chief editor Fred Wesley from The Fiji Times, and editor Samantha Magick of Islands Business

RNZ Pacific

Historic day for Fiji journalism as ‘draconian’ media law scrapped

Pacific Media Watch -

April 6, 2023

Nouméa bus operator Tanéo

RNZ Pacific

Greater Nouméa bus service to be maintained on election day

June 21, 2026

People queue to vote in Bougainville’s independence referendum

RNZ Pacific

PNG’s ruling party supports 15-year transition period for Bougainville

June 22, 2026

Fiji human rights advocate Shamima Ali

RNZ Pacific

Calls to dismantle joint taskforce rejected by Fiji govt despite brutality...

June 16, 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

PSNA national organiser John Minto

RNZ Pacific

Veteran activist John Minto gets $10,000 from NZ police after unlawful...

June 17, 2026

Political commentator appointed The Post chief editor Matthew Hooton

RNZ Pacific

Stuff stuns with ‘bold’ call on new Post editor

June 15, 2026

FLNKS president Christian Téin

RNZ Pacific

Case dismissed for pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin

June 6, 2026

All Blacks captain 2026 Ardie Savea

RNZ Pacific

‘One of the greatest honours in sport’ – Ardie Savea as...

June 22, 2026

Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka

RNZ Pacific

Rabuka’s message to free Kanaky movement: ‘Don’t slap the hand that...

October 25, 2024

Charges dropped for FLNKS president Christian Téin

RNZ Pacific

Latest Paris court ruling triggers polarised reactions in New Caledonia

June 10, 2026

Presentation of the UC-FLNKS candidates among the 24 party lists presented to contest the Kanaky New Caledonian provincial elections

RNZ Pacific

New Caledonia’s political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections

June 12, 2026

Among Pasifika awardees in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List

RNZ Pacific

NZ King’s Birthday Honours 2026: Pasifika people among those recognised

June 1, 2026

The moment "Coconut Cartel" ringleader Lorenzo Lemalu Tovia was gunned down

RNZ Pacific

Samoan police investigate after pair admit killing ‘Coconut Cartel’ ringleader in...

May 28, 2026

Film director Dandhy Laksono

RNZ Pacific

‘Threat to democracy’ – Indonesian filmmaker slams military crackdown on Papua...

Pacific Media Watch -

May 26, 2026

ISA's Secretary-General Leticia Carvalho

RNZ Pacific

Pacific nations shaping future of seabed mining rules, says ISA chief

May 27, 2026

Moana Pasifika captain Miracle Fai'ilagi (centre) with head coach Tana Umaga (right) and talent manager Kevin Senio

RNZ Pacific

Moana Pasifika captain hopeful their final whistle hasn’t blown yet

May 27, 2026

Activist Mike Smith

RNZ Pacific

‘Affront to democracy’ – NZ law change halts landmark climate crisis...

May 12, 2026

Marshall Islands Foreign Minister Kalani Kaneko (second from right) has been leading advocacy for island US military veterans

RNZ Pacific

Health services for US veterans from Freely Associated States remain elusive

May 25, 2026

Moana Pasifika head coach Tana Umaga sings and dances along to a cultural song after Saturday's Super Rugby Pacific Round 15 match

RNZ Pacific

‘We always stay hopeful’, says Umaga on Moana Pasifika’s future

May 25, 2026

Government field officers assess the condition of communities and collapsed structures in General Santos City

RNZ Pacific

Tsunami advisories issued in Pacific after 7.8 Philippines earthquake

June 8, 2026

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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29

RNZ Pacific

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

RNZ Pacific

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

RNZ Pacific

Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

BEARING WITNESS

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...

Sawana Village on Fiji's Vanua Balavu island was partly destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016

APJS newsfile

Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

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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

Political party posters on display at the Nouméa Town Hall

RNZ Pacific

Campaigning in full swing as New Caledonia heads toward crucial provincial...

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

The opening of the 2026 session of the Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (C-24) meeting

RNZ Pacific

Renewed UN calls for decolonisation action on New Caledonia, French Polynesia,...

Despite the presence of many well-known pro-Palestinian activists, there was no security in the room

Analysis

‘You’re a liar! You’re a liar!’ NZ foreign minister Peters insults...

EDITOR'S PICKS

The leftwing heart of the Labour Party were upset by Starmer's support for Israel.

Analysis

Palestine Action ‘terror’ sentencing, Starmer resignation but Labour change unlikely over...

Pro-Palestine protesters set off a blood-red flare outside the US Consulate in the peaceful March for Peace demonstration in Auckland

Analysis

Paul Hopkinson: Why NZ’s ‘Free Palestine’ party seeks to put Gaza...

Bougainville's Panguna mine . . .

Bougainville

Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna licence setback

People queue to vote in Bougainville’s independence referendum

RNZ Pacific

PNG’s ruling party supports 15-year transition period for Bougainville

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

The leftwing heart of the Labour Party were upset by Starmer's support for Israel.

Analysis

Palestine Action ‘terror’ sentencing, Starmer resignation but Labour change unlikely over...

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

Pro-Palestine protesters set off a blood-red flare outside the US Consulate in the peaceful March for Peace demonstration in Auckland

Analysis

Paul Hopkinson: Why NZ’s ‘Free Palestine’ party seeks to put Gaza...

Bougainville's Panguna mine . . .

Bougainville

Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna licence setback