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    • Pacific Elders' Voice chair Anote Tong
      Decolonisation

      Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’

      TVNZ's Kaupapa Māori Debate
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      A democratic franchise means very little if a minority population must exercise it under the scrutiny of hostile partisan activists
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      Tracy Campbell: Democracy, Israeli-style: Bring your gun to the polling station

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Local Fiji journalists conduct an interview at the Pacific Peace and Security Dialogue in Suva
Analysis

Fiji’s Online Safety Act – why it poses risks for journalism

Shailendra Singh -
October 9, 2026
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The shunning of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Analysis

Jonathan Cook: The West wants Netanyahu gone – so Palestinians can...

APR editor -
October 9, 2026
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Labour's foreign policy spokesperson Vanushi Walters
Democracy

Labour ‘will not shrink’ from moral challenges – it will recognise...

APR editor -
October 8, 2026
0
Yue Lai Hotel in Suva and the Overseas Chinese Service Center located within it
China

US designates prominent Fiji businessman for advancing ‘China-based interests

APR editor -
October 8, 2026
0
Israeli sniper position in a watchtower in the illegally occupied West Bank
Analysis

Tracy Campbell: War on Gaza – unpacking the ‘Year Zero’...

APR editor -
October 7, 2026
0
ABC Media Watch
Analysis

‘Flying High Dubai’ – Michael West Media responds to ABC Media...

Pacific Media Watch -
October 7, 2026
0
Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo (from left), PNG Prime Minister James Marape, Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr, and Tonga Prime Minister Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua
Climate

‘Let’s rally behind them’ – PNG commits to help Tuvalu at...

APR editor -
October 7, 2026
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A Palestine solidarity rally in Auckland on 3 Oct 2026
Asia Report

Palestine – We remember. We resist. We remain. We will not...

David Robie -
October 7, 2026
0
French Polynesia territorial President Moetai Brotherson
Decolonisation

French Polynesia proposes ‘pathway to independence’ process at UN

APR editor -
October 7, 2026
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Aseri Radrodro (from left), Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and NFP's Professor Biman Prasad
Democracy

‘Respect the people’ – Fiji coalition clash over Rabuka’s fast-tracked constitutional...

APR editor -
October 7, 2026
0
A pro-Palestinian rally on the 156th consecutive week of protest
Asia Report

Palestine solidarity protesters in NZ to kick off ‘global action’ day...

APR editor -
October 6, 2026
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Fiji Justice Minister Siromi Turaga
Culture

Jale Moala: Words matter in politics, especially at a time like...

APR editor -
October 6, 2026
0
Palestinian journalists work with cameras, laptops and limited equipment from makeshift press areas
Analysis

Palestinian researcher exposes Israel’s list of so-called ‘terrorist’ journalists slain in...

Pacific Media Watch -
October 5, 2026
0
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (left) invited New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon
Economics

New Zealand walks away from multi-billion dollar Defence Bank

APR editor -
October 5, 2026
0
The Greens "Zionism is racism" motion was passed by an overwhelming majority
Asia Report

UK Greens celebrate landmark ’Zionism is racism’ policy adoption

APR editor -
October 5, 2026
0
Pro-France New Caledonian politician Nicolas Metzdorf, a deputy in the French National Assembly
China

‘We are not a French province’ – Vanuatu slams pro-France lawmaker’s...

APR editor -
October 5, 2026
0
The stiff-right-arm salute and the phrase “Heil Hitler,” used to signify allegiance to Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany, were captured in previously unseen 2007 footage involving Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt
Democracy

Samoan PM La’aulialemalietoa apologises for historical ‘Heil Hitler’ video

Pacific Media Watch -
October 5, 2026
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Students from the Mount St Mary Primary School at the Ecumenical and Interfaith
Civil Society

Fiji PM Rabuka urges climate action as Pacific hosts pre-COP31 meeting

APR editor -
October 5, 2026
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SCO's Nurlan Yermekbayev
Analysis

Eugene Doyle: The quiet general – and the fast growing Eurasian...

APR editor -
October 4, 2026
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Passengers at Karanga-a-Hape, one of Auckland's new City Rail Link stations
Elections

Greens eye free, fast and reliable public transport with NZ election...

APR editor -
October 4, 2026
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The US bombing of a school in Minab, Iran, on 28 February 2026 killed at least 156 people -- 120 of them children, 26 teachers, all women
Analysis

‘The school that became a grave’ – Jeremy Scahill on US...

APR editor -
October 3, 2026
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Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt
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Media demand answers after Samoan PM’s security reportedly deletes journalist’s photos

Pacific Media Watch -
October 3, 2026
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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

“Anything’s possible. Don’t give up hope.”
Analysis

Caitlin Johnstone: Assange returns to public commentary . . . ...

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
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...

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Tweets by DavidRobie

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

“This partnership will unravel: not strengthen, that weave.
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Shameful move by Pacific Islands Forum undermines decolonisation and justice

Firearms and ammunition seized in a counter-terrorism operation by PNG police in Southern Highlands province
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West New Britain governor speaks out about raskols as 12 killed...

Samoan Prime Minister La'auli and New Zealand's Christopher Luxon in Apia
Elections

‘I said no’ – Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must...

Ocean Partnership Roundtable at Ngarachamayong Cultural Center in Koror, Palau,
Decolonisation

Pacific Elders’ Voice calls for reversal of Forum partnership with Israel

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Pacific Elders' Voice chair Anote Tong
Decolonisation

Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’

TVNZ's Kaupapa Māori Debate
Culture

NZ’s Te Tiriti, gangs and grocery prices – parties clash in...

A democratic franchise means very little if a minority population must exercise it under the scrutiny of hostile partisan activists
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Tracy Campbell: Democracy, Israeli-style: Bring your gun to the polling station

Environmental activists protesting in Jakarta against forest and land fires
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Activists still targeted over Indonesian forest fires and in West Papua,...

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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

Pacific Elders' Voice chair Anote Tong
Decolonisation

Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’

TVNZ's Kaupapa Māori Debate
Culture

NZ’s Te Tiriti, gangs and grocery prices – parties clash in...

A democratic franchise means very little if a minority population must exercise it under the scrutiny of hostile partisan activists
Asia Report

Tracy Campbell: Democracy, Israeli-style: Bring your gun to the polling station

Environmental activists protesting in Jakarta against forest and land fires
Asia Report

Activists still targeted over Indonesian forest fires and in West Papua,...

Editor's Picks

Pacific Elders' Voice chair Anote Tong

Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not ‘morally defensible’

October 30, 2026
TVNZ's Kaupapa Māori Debate

NZ’s Te Tiriti, gangs and grocery prices – parties clash in...

October 30, 2026
A democratic franchise means very little if a minority population must exercise it under the scrutiny of hostile partisan activists

Tracy Campbell: Democracy, Israeli-style: Bring your gun to the polling station

October 29, 2026
Environmental activists protesting in Jakarta against forest and land fires

Activists still targeted over Indonesian forest fires and in West Papua,...

October 29, 2026
Ocean Partnership Roundtable at Ngarachamayong Cultural Center in Koror, Palau,

Pacific Elders’ Voice calls for reversal of Forum partnership with Israel

October 28, 2026
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A democratic franchise means very little if a minority population must exercise it under the scrutiny of hostile partisan activists

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October 25, 2026
Another four years of far-right rule would pose an immediate threat to Palestinian communities and their rights inside Israel

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October 27, 2026
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October 25, 2026
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