Israel’s President Herzog faces ‘war crimes’ challenge over his Australia visit
Asia Pacific Report
Israeli President Isaac Herzog faces a legal challenge over his role in alleged war crimes as news media say he will visit...
‘Thank God’ – parents of PNG conjoined twins grateful they defied...
By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist
The parents of rare conjoined twins say doctors in Papua New Guinea told them to take the boys...
Genocide research institute levels accusations against Germany
By Leon Wystrychowski
The internationally recognised Lemkin Institute for the Prevention of Genocide has issued severe criticism of Germany.
In a statement dated 13 January 2026,...
Federal government’s crackdown on free speech affects all Australians
ANALYSIS: By Paul Gregoire
Australia's two federal combating antisemitism bills, the New South Wales laws providing the means to shutdown street protests and move on...
Tokelau airport project scrapped despite multi-million dollar design
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist
New Zealand has scrapped a project to build an airport in Tokelau after sinking NZ$3 million into the design...
Why the Middle East fears a US-Israel attack on Iran
COMMENTARY: By Giorgio Cafiero
US President Donald Trump has faced mounting pressure to respond militarily to Iran’s crackdown on protesters across the country.
Although Trump has,...
Caitlin Johnstone: Oppose Israel’s abuses while you still can
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone
I’ve seen some Australians expressing confusion as to whether or not they can still legally criticise Israel online after new “hate...
Pro-independence FLNKS ‘unequivocally’ reject latest agreement for New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
The signing of a new agreement on New Caledonia's political and financial future has triggered a...
RSF condemns verdict in ‘fabricated’ case against Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae...
Pacific Media Watch
The Paris-based global media freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the guilty verdict against Filipino journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio whose...
Australia’s frightening new ‘hate speech’ laws are clearly aimed at pro-Palestine...
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone
Australia’s Labor government has successfully passed a “hate speech” bill that’s plainly aimed, at least in part, at suppressing pro-Palestine organizations...
Eugene Doyle: Mark Carney’s moment – a new non-aligned movement?
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney gave a speech at Davos this week that signals there may still be a leader in...
‘We kill enemies’ – spy firm Palantir secures top Australian security...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran
US cybersecurity company Palantir has received a high-level Australian government security assessment despite concerns about its surveillance and complicity in...
Provocateur attacks Australian Palestine peace activists protesting over Gaza genocide
By Sarah Hathway in Djilang/Geelong
A group of Australian Palestine supporters in the state of Victoria have been attacked as tensions continue over the right...
High Seas Treaty welcome news for SPREP in uncertain times
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific bulletin editor
In an otherwise mixed month for the Pacific Regional Environmental Programme (SPREP), its leadership is hailing a win...
Jeremy Rose: Mexico – the revolution isn’t being televised
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s support for resettling Palestinian children orphaned by Israel’s genocide in Gaza barely rates a mention, reports Towards Democracy.
COMMENTARY: By Jeremy...
4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters – bound...
RNZ Pacific
France's High Commission in French Polynesia has reported the seizure of 4.87 tonnes of cocaine in its maritime zone.
The armed forces in French...
Eugene Doyle: Look where appeasing a bully has led the West...
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle
Donald Trump is a classic example of why you don’t let bullies prosper. “Trump is cutting the last threads of the...
New Caledonia’s new Elysée-Oudinot pact signed in Paris – despite boycott
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk
New Caledonia's politicians and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a new political and financial agreement...
One year into Trump’s second term – repressive US president on...
Reporters Without Borders
After winning re-election in 2024, Donald Trump promised to be a dictator “on day one”.
When it comes to press freedom, he has...
Most UPNG students don’t want independence for Bougainville, new survey shows
ANALYSIS: By Anna Kapil and Stephen Howes
It is well known that the people of Bougainville want independence. In the 2019 referendum, 98.3 percent of...








































