Social media misinformation ‘biggest hurdle’ for journalists, says MCPNG’s Belinda Kora
By Lomanai Kenny in Port Moresby
Misinformation on social media is the biggest challenge for journalists, says Belinda Kora, secretary of the Media Council of...
No-confidence motion against Solomon Islands PM withdrawn
RNZ Pacific
The motion of no confidence filed against the Prime Minister of Solomon Islands has been withdrawn.
The motion against Prime Minister Matthew Wale, who...
Palestine protesters renew ‘don’t buy Israeli’ pledge, demand NZ sanction Israel
Asia Pacific Report
Pro-Palestine activists made strong pleas for stronger boycotts of Israeli products today and again demanded that the New Zealand government sanction Tel...
Tibetan community shocked by devastation from Nepal flash flood
By Blessen Tom of RNZ
New Zealand's Tibetan community said it was shocked to see the devastation caused by last week's catastrophic flash flood near...
France commits more financial help to struggling New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced more financial assistance for New Caledonia to assist the financially-embattled French Pacific...
Shane te Pou: Matua Pita Tipene, I wish you weren’t in...
OPEN LETTER IN THE DAILY BLOG: By Shane te Pou
Tēnā koe, Te Rangatira
Matua Pita Tipene, I’ve met you several times over the years and...
UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says...
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific
Indonesia's government has indicated that a visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is...
Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test
By Lillian Hanly of RNZ
Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China in July, calling on...
Two small Pacific islands creating one big stink with France over...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ben Bohane
Amid an escalating sovereignty and maritime boundary dispute with France, Vanuatu has now filed an "application" at the International Court...
Nepali Times: Not if, but when next?
EDITORIAL: Nepali Times
No one could have predicted this disaster would happen when it did, but we all knew it would happen one day.
As this...
Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific
Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says further resignations from Cabinet are imminent, as Prime Minister Matthew...
Minerals, military strategy draw the eye of Trump to isolated atoll...
ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Milne
Isolation has been a challenge for the people of the atoll of Tongareva, 1300km north of the Cook Islands capital on...
Israel ready to ‘forcibly remove’ Gaza population but awaiting US approval
Asia Pacific Report
Israel has plans ready to forcibly remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip but is waiting for the United States to figure out...
Pacific Islands Forum: Should outside nations be allowed at the leaders’...
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau
The Solomon Islands is asking its fellow Pacific Island Forum (PIF) members to reconsider the presence...
Melanesian countries to review Indonesia’s status at MSG if no action...
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific
Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the UN High Commissioner for...
The British state has lost the argument, even as it rigs...
In a stinging rebuke to the judge, the jury members unanimously acquitted Tony Greenstein after just two hours of deliberation. As it turned out,...
Who is responsible? Glaring lack of clarity over Fiji operation to...
By Coco Lance of RNZ Pacific
Authorities in Fiji are offering contradictory accounts of a nationwide effort to remove beggars and street dwellers from public...
‘Not sorry’ – will international pressure mean justice for Zomi Frankcom?
Will a global human rights declaration help pave the way for Australian Zomi Frankcom’s Israeli killers to be held accountable for her death? Human...
PSNA raps NZ govt over ‘haphazard’ foreign policy and mixed messages
Asia Pacific Report
New Zealand signed an international letter criticising Israel which foreshadows sanctions but a pro-Palestine advocacy group has rapped the government over its...
US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands...
By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific in Koror, Palau
The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the...










































