First-year sign language student takes out top NZ award
By Melanie Cooper
A documentary exploring why New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) isn’t a language option in secondary schools, despite being one of New Zealand’s...
Former Chief Ombudsman calls for investigation into PM allegations
Former Chief Ombudsman and Police Commissioner Illa Geno in the EMTV News video.
By Serah Aupong in Port Moresby
Former Chief Ombudsman and Police Commissioner Illa...
Sogavare declares full West Papuan membership in MSG ‘justifiable’
Granting of full membership status to the United Liberation Movement of West Papua in the Melanesian Spearhead Group is justifiable as Indonesia had sought...
Police on UPNG campus for ‘student safety’, says metro chief
By Michael Guba in Port Moresby
National Capital District Metropolitan Superintendent Benjamin Turi says police visibility at the University of Papua New Guinea campus is...
Lupari warns ‘agitators’ against hijacking student protests in PNG
Papua New Guinea's Chief Secretary to government Isaac Lupari has warned people attempting to commit illegal acts as part of attempts to hijack student...
Pacific Profile: Jenny Jiva – ‘Climate change is very real now’
Report and video story by TJ Aumua
Name: Jenny Jiva
Age: 23
Occupation: Masters student, University of the South Pacific
Passion: Pacific diplomacy and climate change
Country: Fiji
Jenny Jiva,...
UPNG security guards allege police used ‘heavy handed force’ on campus
Some members of the University of Papua New Guinea’s Uniforce Security unit have alleged that the police entered the campus early today using heavy-handed...
Death penalty has no deterrent effect, say Indonesian activists
The number of drug convicts keeps rising despite the implementation of the death penalty in Indonesia, showing that capital punishment is not that effective...
UPNG management calls in police to ‘secure safety’ on campus
The University of Papua New Guinea has called in police to “secure the safety of staff and students” in the ongoing anti-government unrest at...
‘Take back PNG – save your country,’ Namah tells nation
The NBC News report on Belden Namah's appeal to the nation, presented by Jerry Tave.
By Raymond Ginio in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea's former opposition...
PM O’Neill’s plea to students: ‘Think before you act’
Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has called on Papua New Guinea's university students to "think before you act" and not to allow others to use...
Tackling two sides of the Samoa story – it’s more than...
By Marj Moore in an editorial in today's Samoa Observer.
TWO SIDES TO THE STORY
There are always (at least) two sides to a story.
And one...
Panama Papers: The ‘shell company corporate titan’ with a Vanuatu link
In her passport, Nesita Manceau lists her occupation as “housewife.” But she does oh-so-much more. On paper at least, she’s a corporate titan. And...
Opposition Leader Basil challenges UPNG, supports student ballot
Opposition Leader Sam Basil speaking out in support of the University of Papua New Guinea students on EMTV.
By Theckla Gunga in Port Moresby
Papua New...
13 PNG soldiers accused of mutiny face full trial
Thirteen Papua New Guinea Defence Force soldiers who were charged with mutiny have begun testifying.
On Tuesday, they submitted to the Bomana National Court that...
Students threaten mass exodus from UPNG as anti-O’Neill tension grows
Students have threatened a mass withdrawal from the University of Papua New Guinea if the administration does not agree to its demands as anti-government...
Duterte challenged – end Philippines rights violations, say campaigners
As candidates concede to presidential frontrunner Rodrigo Duterte, the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines has joined the Filipino people in calling...
Climate change protest forces ANZ to shut flagship NZ branch for...
Banking group ANZ is one of the biggest investors in fossil fuel industries. Failing to get much response from management with letters, activists 350...
Solomon Islands, Vanuatu promote MSG support for West Papua
By Jane Joshua in Port Vila
Solomon Islands Prime Minister and chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, Manasseh Sogavare, has revealed that the Solomon Islands...
Electoral Commission nullifies Unitech student vote in new PNG twist
The Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission has nullified the referendum conducted at the University of Technology by Lae Election Office last Friday - almost...
NZ could play key role in ending child detention, say refugee...
The Invisible Picture Show, an animation made by End Child Detention on Vimeo.
Basic rights for refugee children is an issue troubling some South-East Asian...
Fiji’s clean-up campaign aims to take the sting out of zika
In the wake of the worst ever cyclone to have hit Fiji, the tourist destination is gearing to overcome a new challenge - combating...