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    • Resigned TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman
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      Mistreatment of the Sumud prisoners also breaches the Convention Against Torture
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FEMAT field hospital in Suva 150621
Coronavirus

Covid-19 deaths tally controversy at Suva hospital troubles Fijians

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Human Rights

‘Terror in our society that money can’t pay for’, Polynesian Panthers...

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Obituary

Papuans join Vanuatu in mourning death of ‘freedom’ Pastor Allen Nafuki

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June 15, 2021
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Rappler's Maria Ressa 150621
Asia Report

Lawyer Clooney welcomes dismissal of second libel suit against Maria Ressa

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June 15, 2021
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Polynesian Panthers - J. Miller
Human Rights

NZ to formally apologise for Dawn Raids against Pacific Islanders

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June 14, 2021
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PNG Prime Minister James Marape
Coronavirus

Marape urges PNG public to take vaccine as doses expiry looms

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June 14, 2021
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Coronavirus

105 more covid cases in Fiji – 98 linked to existing...

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June 14, 2021
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Auckland is the world’s ‘most liveable city’? Many Māori might disagree

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June 14, 2021
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Coronavirus

‘Deeply misleading’ NZ covid-19 leaflets cause distress to at-risk resident

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June 14, 2021
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USP Laucala Campus 140621
Coronavirus

USP ranked 11th in world for ‘crisis management’ over covid response

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June 14, 2021
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‘Business as usual’ Israeli repression against Palestinians predicted

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June 14, 2021
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Coronavirus

NFP leader Prasad warns against Fiji ‘catastrophe’ by stubborn government

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June 13, 2021
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Australian lawyer Greg Sheppard 130621
Development

High profile lawyer faces fresh fraud, money laundering charges in PNG

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June 13, 2021
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"Demanding Dignity, Papuans Are Punished" seminar 130621
Human Rights

Nine reasons why Jakarta has branded Papuan armed rebels as ‘terrorists’

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June 13, 2021
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Coronavirus

Fiji disaster unfolds as nation breaks daily covid record with 94...

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June 12, 2021
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Crime

Marape tells PNG police they should be ‘doing their job’ over...

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June 12, 2021
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Maysoon Salama
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They are (using) us: ‘How is it okay for others to...

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June 12, 2021
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51 new covid cases confirmed in Fiji with fast-growing Nadi cluster

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Dr Robbie Robertson
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Former USP academic and author of Fiji coup books Robbie Robertson...

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June 11, 2021
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‘It gives us nightmares,’ says PNG police officer dealing with domestic...

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June 11, 2021
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Fiji A/Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu
Coronavirus

Five police officers among 39 new covid cases in Fiji as...

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June 11, 2021
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Bridesmaids actress Rose Byrne
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Actress Rose Byrne to play Jacinda Ardern in mosque attacks film

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June 11, 2021
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CLIMATE AND COVID

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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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
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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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

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GLOBAL REPORTAGE

Resigned TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman
Democracy

Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into...

Pacific media in action .
Crime

Tongan media faces new type of challenge, following threat

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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The West’s bubble of illusion about Israel – and about itself...

Mistreatment of the Sumud prisoners also breaches the Convention Against Torture
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Did NZ’s Prime Minister just commit treason? PM ignores terrorist attack...

Editor's Picks

Resigned TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman

Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into...

May 13, 2026
Pacific media in action .

Tongan media faces new type of challenge, following threat

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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

The West’s bubble of illusion about Israel – and about itself...

May 13, 2026
Mistreatment of the Sumud prisoners also breaches the Convention Against Torture

Did NZ’s Prime Minister just commit treason? PM ignores terrorist attack...

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