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The West Papua delegation flying the Morning Star flag at the opening of the MACFEST 2023
Decolonisation

West Papua high on agenda as MSG leaders set to convene...

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August 19, 2023
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Land clearing in West Papua region's Grime Nawa Valley, Jayapura Regency
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Massive deforestation in West Papua – Greenpeace reveals loss of 641,400...

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August 18, 2023
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The flag of Hawai'i waves beside a sign reading "Tourist(s) Keep Out" in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires
Climate

Native Hawai’ian official blames colonisation, climate change for wildfires

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August 18, 2023
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NZ’s Western Bay of Plenty councillors vote for Māori wards –...

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August 18, 2023
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An M72 mortar shell fired by Indonesian forces and recovered by villagers
Decolonisation

‘Harrowing’ details of Indonesian crackdown on Papuan villages exposed by new...

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August 17, 2023
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Recovery and humanitarian workers ramp up efforts on Maui island
Disasters

Anger over failure of sirens to go off as wildfire swept...

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August 17, 2023
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PNG Police Commissioner David Manning
Crime

PNG’s police chief issues lethal force policy to protect against ‘domestic...

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August 16, 2023
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A peaceful West Papuan protest over the controversial 1962 New York Agreement 15 August 2023
Decolonisation

20 people wounded in Indonesian police crackdown on Papua protest

APR editor -
August 16, 2023
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Fans at the FIFA World Football Cup semifinal match between Spain and Sweden at Auckland's Eden Park last night
American Samoa

FIFA boss wraps up trailblazing Pacific tour with stop in New...

APR editor -
August 16, 2023
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The image on one of the French media stories about Kanak sexual violence allegations based on reports challenged
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Open letter criticises ‘colonial’ French agency, media over Kanaky sexual violence...

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August 15, 2023
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Just over half of New Zealanders surveyed - including Pacific Islanders - reported they were financially stressed
Economics

More than half of New Zealanders struggling financially, says survey

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August 15, 2023
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A statue at the entrance to Vanuatu's Parliament
Democracy

MPs meet tomorrow to try to resolve Vanuatu’s political crisis

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August 15, 2023
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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...

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August 15, 2023
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The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior berthed in Suva harbour in Fiji
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Rainbow Warrior sails Pacific seeking evidence for World Court climate case

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August 14, 2023
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An archival photo of Lema'i Faioso Sione (left) and Malele Paulo
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Two jailed for plot to kill former Samoan prime minister Tuilaepa

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August 14, 2023
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Some of the arrested West Papuan activists
Decolonisation

West Papuan solidarity group condemns arrest of 21 activists protesting 1962...

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August 13, 2023
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Greenpeace backs Greens’ ‘solar homes’ policy, but warns over NZ post-election...

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August 13, 2023
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Aotearoa New Zealand's defence and security puzzle
China

Out of the shadows: why making NZ’s security threat assessment public...

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August 13, 2023
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The majestic 150-year-old banyan tree in front of the historic courthouse in Lahaina still stands following destructive wildfires on Maui
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‘Everyone was in panic mode’: Lāhainā resident tells of wildfire escape

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August 12, 2023
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Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant
Cook Islands

Rabuka, PIF ‘undermine credibility’ of Pacific experts over Japan’s nuclear waste...

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August 12, 2023
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Pacific Journalism Review researcher Justito Adipresto
Decolonisation

Indonesian media ‘favours state voice’ on West Papua, PJR research finds

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August 11, 2023
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At least 53 people have been killed in the Maui wildfires in Hawai'i
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Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as...

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August 11, 2023
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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

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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

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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
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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
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Ignoring genocide – the bill for Australia’s silence has arrived

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West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence
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Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society
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Some Americans are fighting every day to save the babies of Cuba

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August 9, 2026
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‘Triple tap’ in Gaza, Iran and the Hind Rajab atrocities condemned...

August 8, 2026
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