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    • Adelaide Writers' Week Festival Board members who resigned
      Australia

      Adelaide Writers Week: Cancelled – no decorum without a quorum

      "Terror is the engine that empowers dictatorships"
      Analysis

      Chris Hedges: The global machinery of terror

      A potential pathway for transformative change in Indonesia, aiming to forge a new social contract for Papuans
      Analysis

      Papua in the Pacific mirror: A path to recognition and reconciliation

      CNMI territory approaching a critical eoonomic point
      Development

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      Analysis

      Australia’s ‘antisemitism crisis’ – examining what’s real and what isn’t

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A pro-Palestinian protester outside the public broadcaster TVNZ in an Auckland demonstration
Asia Report

Censorship crusade: Israel targets platforms and online archives to ‘rewrite Gaza’

Pacific Media Watch -
November 7, 2025
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The winds of political change are blowing in a populist-left direction globally
Analysis

Bryce Edwards: Mamdani lessons – NZ left need to catch up...

APR editor -
November 6, 2025
0
French Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou
Decolonisation

New dates for French minister Moutchou’s visit to New Caledonia

APR editor -
November 6, 2025
0
This enmity towards journalism, has been a hallmark of the Trump presidency
Asia Report

Making a stand against the global assault on press freedom

Pacific Media Watch -
November 5, 2025
0
UniSaver New Zealand
Decolonisation

‘Divest from genocide’ call by NZ university workers to UniSaver

APR editor -
November 5, 2025
0
The traditional NZ Census will be replaced with a combination of government data and smaller annual surveys
Civil Society

Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul

APR editor -
November 5, 2025
0
Israeli Channel 12 released a video showing soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian prisoner
Asia Report

Top Israeli military lawyer arrested over abuse video scandal, but focus...

APR editor -
November 5, 2025
0
The average household in PNG was five people, according to the 2024 Census final figures
Development

Papua New Guinea’s population tops 10 million, census data reveals

APR editor -
November 5, 2025
0
"Political trust has collapsed. Communities no longer view the decolonisation process as impartial"
Decolonisation

People’s mission to Kanaky warns over ‘broken trust’ in France about...

APR editor -
November 4, 2025
0
No more kings?
Analysis

Eugene Doyle: Venezuela and Trump’s war to save the Ancien Régime

APR editor -
November 4, 2025
0
Cook Islands activists confront the EV Nautilus on its return to Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is...

APR editor -
November 3, 2025
0
Air New Zealand back flying to New Caledonia
Aviation

Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension following...

APR editor -
November 3, 2025
0
The court ordered the Israeli government to present a clear position on its blockade
Asia Report

RSF expresses ‘regret’ over new Israeli Supreme Court delay on Gaza...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 3, 2025
0
An UNRWA school in Gaza destroyed by Israeli bombing
Analysis

Rebuilding Gaza begins in the classroom and with dignity

APR editor -
November 2, 2025
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Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel (left) with Destiny Church's Hannah Tamaki in Auckland
Asia Report

NZ is now in sphere of Israeli influence – we risk...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 2, 2025
0
Palestinian supporters protest against the ongoing Gaza genocide by Israel in spite of the "ceasefire"
Asia Report

Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says...

APR editor -
November 2, 2025
0
Street art depicting a girl holding a paper boat, with half of her dress showing buildings
Civil Society

Parihaka the focus for global IPRA peace conference in Aotearoa

APR editor -
November 2, 2025
0
Australia's National Press Club sponsors include the world’s two biggest weapons makers
Analysis

Weaponising media – National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors

APR editor -
November 1, 2025
0
Trump’s threat to resume nuclear tests comes just months before the last major nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires
Democracy

‘Extraordinarily destabilising decision’ – Trump denounced over call to immediately resume...

APR editor -
November 1, 2025
0
USP student journalist Riya Bhagwan
Climate

USP student journalists win Vision Pasifika media award for plastic pollution...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 1, 2025
0
Despite limited Egyptian equipment entering the Gaza Strip to help with recovery efforts, Israel continues to block the entry of heavy machinery
Asia Report

Israel accused of using captives’ bodies issue to undermine Gaza ceasefire

APR editor -
November 1, 2025
0
About 65,000 people will be eligible to vote on November 20
Democracy

Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming...

APR editor -
October 31, 2025
0
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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

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

Professor David Robievideo
Asia Report

David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation

USP and AUT journalism collaboration
Bearing Witness

Pacific ‘voice of the voiceless’ media in renewed post-covid struggle

Bearing Witness

Return to Rabi on the horizon for Ossies climate doco crew?

Tweet to @DavidRobie
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

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Crime

PNG’s lethal Tsak Valley raid and deeper crisis over guns, policing,...

Former UNDP adninistrator Helen Clark
Democracy

Clark condemns US withdrawal as ‘assault on international system of cooperation’

A 2017 constitutional amendment still guarantees individuals freedom of religion, belief and worship in Sāmoa
Culture

Mixed reactions over Samoan PM’s proposal to ban non-Christian religions

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Adelaide Writers' Week Festival Board members who resigned
Australia

Adelaide Writers Week: Cancelled – no decorum without a quorum

"Terror is the engine that empowers dictatorships"
Analysis

Chris Hedges: The global machinery of terror

A potential pathway for transformative change in Indonesia, aiming to forge a new social contract for Papuans
Analysis

Papua in the Pacific mirror: A path to recognition and reconciliation

CNMI territory approaching a critical eoonomic point
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Australia

Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern
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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

China's ambassador to Samoa Fei Mingxing (left) hands over a ceremonial cheque for US$200,000 to SPREP director of legal services and governing bodies Aumua Clark Peteru in Apia
Asia Report

China matches US contribution to Pacific environmental body a week after...

FLNKS president Christian Tein (centre) with Arnaud Chollet-Leakava and Laurie Humuni
Decolonisation

FLNKS boycotts Macron-convened Paris talks over future this week

Tehran mural . . . a massive Vali Asr Square image of the pro-government national protests
Analysis

Iran protests – why this upheaval is fundamentally different from 1979

Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro
Asia Report

Indonesia accused of being ‘unfit’ for UN rights council presidency

Editor's Picks

Adelaide Writers' Week Festival Board members who resigned

Adelaide Writers Week: Cancelled – no decorum without a quorum

January 13, 2026
"Terror is the engine that empowers dictatorships"

Chris Hedges: The global machinery of terror

January 13, 2026
A potential pathway for transformative change in Indonesia, aiming to forge a new social contract for Papuans

Papua in the Pacific mirror: A path to recognition and reconciliation

January 12, 2026
CNMI territory approaching a critical eoonomic point

CNMI leaders warn economic slide could affect US strategic presence in...

January 12, 2026
The Sydney Harbour Bridge "March for Humanity" on 3 August 2025

Australia’s ‘antisemitism crisis’ – examining what’s real and what isn’t

January 12, 2026
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong

NGOs warn of catastrophic impact in Gaza – Penny Wong doesn’t...

January 10, 2026
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Mixed reactions over Samoan PM’s proposal to ban non-Christian religions

January 12, 2026
Sāmoan Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt

Sāmoa set to become third Pacific nation to open Jerusalem embassy

January 11, 2026
The new sign for Kaipātiki Hot Springs

Popular Auckland hot springs gets name change to Kaipātiki

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Iran protests – why this upheaval is fundamentally different from 1979

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