France ‘must pay’ for study on genetic impact of its Pacific...
RNZ Pacific
The French state should pay for a study on the genetic impact of its nuclear weapons tests in the South Pacific, says French...
Businessman Nupiri arrested, charged over PNG election violence at Mendi
PNG Post-Courier
A Papua New Guinean businessman has been arrested and charged by police as the first of 15 "persons of interest" relating to post...
Fiji elections: ‘Smooth transition’ vital for both country and Pacific, says...
NZ Pacific
A Pacific media academic says Fiji is still not a fully-fledged democracy and is recovering from the impacts of the 2006 coup --...
Papuans mourn sudden loss of ‘one of their brightest stars’
OBITUARY: By Yamin Kogoya
The sudden death of activist Leonie Tanggahma has shaken Papuan communities. Her loss last week has shocked West Papuans who regarded...
Fijiana survive scare from South Africa to win 21-17 in dying...
By Alipate Narawa
The Fijiana 15s defeated 13th ranked South Africa 21-17 today to get their first win at the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Fiji struck...
Mediawatch: Coverage vital for NZ’s democracy but fact-checking in short supply
MEDIAWATCH: By Hayden Donnell, RNZ Mediawatch producer
Once again Aotearoa New Zealand's local elections were plagued by low voter turnout and a lack of engagement....
Lobbying begins for new coalition government in Vanuatu after vote
By Hilaire Bule, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Port Vila
Talks among Vanuatu political parties have started for the formation of a coalition government following Thursday's...
Draconian Fiji ‘nowhere near genuine democracy’, says NFP’s Prasad
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist
Fiji MP and the leader of the opposition National Federation Party, Professor Biman Prasad, is accusing Prime Minister Voreqe...
Dominic O’Sullivan: The role of Te Tiriti in boosting local government
ANALYSIS: By Professor Dominic O'Sullivan
At this year’s local government elections, average voter turnout was 36 percent. This is comparable to the 2019 figure. It...
Honouring the people’s fight against hardship, repression and racism
SPECIAL REPORT: By Tony Fala
Community organisers representing multiple Aotearoa struggles gathered at the Ponsonby Community Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau last Sunday to celebrate the...
Keep Maria Ressa out of jail, #HoldTheLine tells Marcos
Pacific Media Watch
The #HoldTheLine Coalition has urged President Marcos of the Philippines to end persecution of journalists and independent media by dropping all charges...
Women-led protests in Iran gather momentum – but will they be...
ANALYSIS: By Tony Walker, La Trobe University
As protests in Iran drag on into their fourth week over the violent death in custody of Mahsa...
Defend NZ’s ‘fragile democracy’ by tackling disinformation, says advocate
By David Robie
A human rights advocate appealed tonight for people in Aotearoa New Zealand to take personal responsibility in the fight against disinformation and...
Ressa ‘disappointed’ over failed appeal and ongoing harassment in Philippine cyber...
By Jairo Bolledo in Manila
The Philippines Court of Appeals has denied the motion for reconsideration filed by Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Rappler CEO...
New MP marks milestone for Aotearoa – gender parity in the...
By Moana Ellis, Local Democracy Reporter
The swearing in of Labour list MP Soraya Peke-Mason to Parliament on October 25 will mark a milestone for...
Fiji’s Methodists face ‘worrying trend’ over misuse of funds, dictatorial style
By Wata Shaw in Suva
Misuse of funds, dictatorial leadership and lack of consultation displayed by some Methodist Church leaders in Fiji is “a worrying...
Vanuatu snap election: International observers arrive for key vote
By Hiliare Bule, RNZ News correspondent in Port Vila
Forty nine regional and international observers have arrived in Vanuatu to monitor the running of...
Star Post-Courier ‘frontline’ reporter Miriam Zarriga now new chief-of-staff
PNG Post-Courier
Miriam Zarriga, one of Papua New Guinea's top experienced journalists, has been appointed as the PNG Post-Courier's new chief-of-staff.
With more than 10 years...
How Philippine ‘press freedom’ has been abandoned under ‘Bongbong’ Marcos
ANALYSIS: By Danilo Arana Arao in Manila
Upon assuming the Philippines presidency on 30 June 2022, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr -- the only son and...
When will enough be enough? Port Moresby’s struggle with ethnic war
SPECIAL REPORT: By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby
Port Moresby’s "amazing city" tag in Papua New Guinea is fast losing its varnish and appeal --...