Early elections cannot become the norm in Timor-Leste, says Alkatiri
By Evaristo Soares Martins in Dili
Early elections cannot be allowed to “become the political culture” in Timor-Leste, says the leader of the opposition Fretilin...
From PNG crime to a small town cycle business – how...
By Sharlyne Eri in Lae
A Papua New Guinean man who once resorted to crime to make a living is now running a bicycle repair...
‘We’ve done nothing wrong,’ says ABS-CBN chief and will answer allegations
By Felipe F. Salvosa II in Manila
ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo Lopez Katigbak has broken his silence amid the controversy over renewal of the...
Indonesia’s strict foreign researchers laws lead to deportation of rafting...
By Djemi Amnifu in Jakarta
A group of sailing enthusiasts attempting to conduct a rafting expedition from the Timor Sea to Darwin, Australia, has been...
Step Up step in right direction, but Australia ‘needs to listen...
By the Vanuatu Daily Post
The Whitlam Institute within Western Sydney University this week launched new policy research into the relationship between Australia and some...
Uyghurs living abroad in NZ tell of China’s campaign of intimidation
Pacific Media Centre
Chinese authorities are systematically harassing Uyghurs and other Muslim ethnic groups even after they have left the country, according to new testimonies...
Australian court ruling another threat to whistleblower protection, says RSF
Pacific Media Watch
An Australian federal court decision upholding the legality of the police raid on the Sydney headquarters of the national public broadcaster ABC...
Marape makes rare PNG visit to NZ to boost friendship, model...
ANALYSIS: By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has embarked on a state visit to New Zealand. It is...
Philippine legal chief in Senate probe shot dead in front of...
By Rambo Talabong in Manila
The top lawyer of the Philippine Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) who was a controversial witness in Senate hearings on the...
USP spending $5m to speed up long delayed facilities overhaul
By Dipesh Kumar in Suva
The University of the South Pacific can expect improved facilities after Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Pal Ahluwalia has confirmed at...
Rappler co-founder questions ‘guns blazing’ legal attack on top network
Pacific Media Watch
The Philippines top state lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the country’s key television broadcaster with “guns blazing” but he ought to...
Return to Rabi on the horizon for Ossies climate doco crew?
By Sri Krishnamurthi
Highly commended for their recent success at the Ossie Awards for the best student journalism in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific...
Bougainville proposing constitution amendments, rejects ‘process’ claim
By Meriba Tulo in Port Moresby
Over the past month, the Autonomous Bougainville Government has made known its intention to put forward several proposed amendments...
Philippine Solicitor-General seeks gag order against top TV channel
By Felipe F. Salvosa II in Manila
Solicitor-General Jose Calida asked the Supreme Court today to issue a gag order against ABS-CBN, claiming the Philippines’...
Philippine protesters back ABS-CBN television survival against Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte takes legal action to shut down the biggest broadcaster in the Philippines in what is being described as the most severe...
Air Niugini putting people first in fight against coronavirus
Pacific Media Centre
Papua New Guinea's Minister for State Enterprises Sasindran Muthuvel has reassured the nation that Air Niugini is taking all necessary steps to...
Priests post bail in Philippines ‘Bikoy’ videos sedition case
By Joenner Paulo L. Enriquez and Ma. Alena O. Castillo in Manila
Thomasian priests Fr Albert Alejo and Fr Flaviano Villanueva have posted P10,000 (NZ$310)...
NZ’s classical music station not safe yet – innovation and leadership...
By Michael Norris in Wellington
After a week-long controversy, New Zealand’s public broadcaster Radio New Zealand (RNZ) has withdrawn a proposal to axe its classical...
Experts warn over Indonesian plan for fast track environmental deregulation
By Hans Nicholas Jong in Jakarta
Experts have warned that a slate of sweeping deregulation planned by the Indonesian government could prove disastrous for the...
Philippines court orders arrest of Trillanes, 10 others on sedition charge
By Lian Buan in Manila
A Philippines court has issued arrest warrants against former senator Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 other people for conspiracy to...