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    • Starkly, in Israel’s case, not only does its actions in Gaza look like genocide, but its leaders have been crystal clear
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NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern
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PM Jacinda Ardern tests positive for covid-19 – NZ cases rising

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Māori Council chair Matthew Tūkākī
Human Rights

Tūkākī reveals ‘horrific abuse’ he receives over NZ’s hotspot of racism

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Ready for the Rotuman dances
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Thrilling cultural dances to celebrate NZ’s Rotuman Language Week

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The burnt out motorbike in front of Papua LBH office
Human Rights

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PNG Deputy Prime Minister Sam Basil
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Outgoing Vanuatu President Obed Moses Tallis
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© Malcolm Evans
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Firearms in Papua New Guinea
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PNG police order crackdown on illegal firearms as deadline looms

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Indonesian police forcibly break up a rally in Waena
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Protester critically injured by rubber bullet, 7 arrested in protest over...

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May 12, 2022
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Pacific students
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Pacific students’ education ‘hit harder by pandemic’, say ERO educators

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Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Aklehvideo
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Pong Para-atman Spongtanyo
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Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March
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Greens condemn ‘two-tier’ NZ migrant policy as entrenching inequities

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May 11, 2022
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Comelec acting spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco
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RSF 2022 World Press Freedom Index
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RSF report another reminder for Fiji to drop harsh media penalties,...

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West Papuan Laurens Ikinia helps empowering fellow overseas wantoks

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May 11, 2022
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May 10, 2022
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The Porgera mine and township of Paiam
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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
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How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

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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
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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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The 2021 post-covid Pacific media freedom panel discussion participants
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Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

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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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