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ICC, The Hague
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Resolution of human rights violation cases in Papua ‘has deteriorated’

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Waikeria protest supporters
Human Rights

Waikeria Prison protesters surrender to NZ authorities after 6-day siege

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Waikeria Prison
Human Rights

Amnesty calls for caution in ending NZ’s Waikeria prison protest

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January 3, 2021
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Mata'afu Keni Lesa
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Award-winning editor of Samoa Observer resigns after 22 years

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January 3, 2021
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Carmela Fonbuena
Asia Report

Former Rappler reporter Carmela Fonbuena is new head of PCIJ

Pacific Media Watch -
January 3, 2021
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James Marape
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Scott Waide: Open letter to PM James Marape: Treat our people fairly

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January 2, 2021
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Matilda Koma
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PNG authorities slammed over ‘lack of control’ on alluvial mining

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January 2, 2021
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Nduga internal refugees
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A belated Papua Christmas morning story from Nduga’s internal refugees

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January 2, 2021
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Saki disaster
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Kerema open air market
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TC Yasa
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Violence against Indonesian journalists
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Tolukuma mine
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December 27, 2020
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Sir Mekere Morauta
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Sir Mekere, PNG’s straight shooting and reformist prime minister

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December 27, 2020
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Stephanie Dike
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Papuan students succeed in NZ – ‘the golden generation from Papua’

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December 24, 2020
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Margaret Mills
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Pioneering saga of early Otago horse whisperer author’s dream come true

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December 24, 2020
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Poverty
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The Great Divider: Covid-19 reflects global racism, not equality

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December 23, 2020
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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"
Asia Report

COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm
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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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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
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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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

"I am worried about the implications of any law that bans a chant by exiled people"
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Saige England: Bearing witness – we are seeing a rise of...

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence
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27 years after Biak massacre in West Papua, human rights crisis...

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior
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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
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Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society
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Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.
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Online abusers ‘shaming, silencing’ Fiji women journalists, say researchers

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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)
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