Seven Pacific states blast Indonesia for human rights violations in West...
A Vanuatu cabinet minister has delivered a stinging condemnation of Indonesia over the "grave situation" on human rights violations in West Papua.
Ronald K Warsal,...
‘Dangerous’ – ni-Vanuatu band DropVkal track highlights climate
The track 'Dangerous' ... a video clip about climate change highlights second anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Pam next week. Video: DropVkal Family
DropVkal Family, a...
Freeport mine shares granted for local administrations in Papua
Local administrations in Papua will get shares from PT Freeport Indonesia when the company divests its 51 percent shares, as required by a new...
‘We never thought we’d make it to Hollywood’, say Tanna stars
The making of the Vanuatu love story film Tanna. A Wall Street Journal video
By Len Garae of the Vanuatu Daily Post
For the first time...
NZ journalists working harder, women disadvantaged, says PJR research
New Zealand journalists are working longer hours, and feeling more pressure, both ethically and resource-wise, than they were only two years ago, a new...
Tanna stars hit Oscars in penis sheaths and win many global...
Tanna may have missed out on an Oscar - but in many ways the humble South Pacific cast are the stars of the show.
The...
Indonesia and Australia agree to restore full military ties
Indonesia and Australia have restored full military relations coinciding with the visit of President Joko Widodo to Canberra at the weekend. Video: Al Jazeera...
Filipino photographer puts Duterte death squads into focus
Vice News portrays the Philippines war on drugs through the eyes of a photographer.
Dondi Tawatao went from feature photographer in Manila to chasing crime...
Duterte critics, supporters clash on EDSA People Power anniversary
A scuffle erupts after around as Duterte supporters arrive at a rally of thousands of Duterte critics near the People Power Monument. Video: Rappler
Critics...
Vanuatu awaits the Oscars with high hopes for love story Tanna
By Bob Makin in Port Vila
The first-ever Oscar-nominated film made in Vanuatu, Tanna, continues to receive enormous praise.
The movie has just been awarded the...
New Bougainville vice-president faces BFM criticism over mining policy
Raymond Masono has been appointed new Vice-President of Bougainville and has immediately faced criticism from the Bougainville Freedom Movement.
Bougainville News reported Masono was from...
Solomon Islands success over EU tuna fisheries market access earns praise
News of the return to green card status for Solomon Islands tuna into the European Union market provides much-deserved cause for celebration, says the...
‘I will have you jailed too,’ Trillanes warns President Duterte
By Lian Buan in Manila
After visiting Senator Leila de Lima in jail, Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said that he will stop at nothing to...
O’Neill pays tribute to late PNG Governor-General at state funeral
By Charles Yapumi in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has described the late Governor-General, Sir Michael Ogio, as a man of...
War on drugs critic Senator Leila de Lima arrested in Philippines
Senator Leila de Lima has branded President Rodrigo Duterte a "sociopathic serial killer" after he was accused of ordering drug killings. Video: Pinas Trends
A...
Vincent Lingga: Freeport’s arbitration threat simply ploy to block mining reform
By Vincent Lingga in Jakarta
"PT Freeport Indonesia reserves all its rights including the right to commence arbitration to enforce all provisions of...
Duterte critic Leila de Lima vows to fight charges, seeks prayers...
Senator Leila de Lima says her camp and police agreed the arrest would happen on Friday, but they were dismayed to find out the...
Trump, Duterte and other ‘toxic’ leaders blamed for undermining human rights
Amnesty International video and release of its Annual Report on the State of the World’s Human Rights.
Toxic fear mongering by anti-establishment politicians, among them...
Competition watchdog refuses Sky TV, Vodafone NZ merger plan
New Zealand's Commerce Commission ruled today that Sky Television will not be allowed to merge with Vodafone NZ.
Rival telco Spark New Zealand said the...
PNG customary landowners call for ‘fairness’ in defence base inquiry
Landowners make their case at a media conference in Port Moresby. Video: EM TV News
The customary landowners of Papua New Guinea's proposed military base...