West Papuan leader Benny Wenda plans New Zealand visit this month
Benny Wenda, spokesperson for the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) and a traditional tribal leader, will visit New Zealand between August 23...
MPs called on to support PNG university students’ travel
By Quintina Naime in Port Moresby
Governors and members of parliament in Papua New Guinea have been urged to assist university students by way of...
Neoliberalism poisoned climate action and renewables are the antidote
The dominance of ‘econobabble’ and market approaches have hurt climate action. That’s why renewable energy is vital to the future of the climate and the economy, write Dan...
Timor-Leste’s ANTI alliance condemns impunity over ex-General Wiranto
Timor-Leste's National Alliance for an International Tribunal (ANTI) has condemned the Joko Widodo government in Indonesia for appointing retired general Wiranto as a minister...
Fiji Times speaks out: ‘We’re not pro or anti-government’
The Fiji Times has defended itself against comments that were made by a Fijian politician who told members of the public not to read...
Kiribati to compete in two events at the Rio 2016 Olympics
Weightlifter David Katoatau at the 2015 Pacific Games and Oceania Championships. His victory dances have resulted in his videos becoming viral on the internet....
Former PM Juppé’s nuclear ‘impact’ admission leaves Tahitian activists bemused
By Amélie David in Pape'ete
An admission by Alain Juppé, a former French prime minister at the time of the last nuclear tests in the...
Philippines Communist Party: We’ll issue ceasefire if govt does same
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte made an announcement in his first State of the Nation Address and ahead of his administration's first formal talks with...
A Wiradjuri grandmother’s sad story: ‘The Stolen Generations have never stopped’
SPECIAL REPORT: Laura Lyons is a 48-year-old Wiradjuri woman living in Sydney. She alleges that three of her children as well as four of...
West Papuan refugees allocated Port Moresby land for settlement
By Nadia Marai in Port Moresby
About 10ha of land has been allocated to West Papuan refugees to resettle at Red Hills in the Papua...
Former PNG defence chief Singirok joins Pangu Pati revival bid
By Peter S. Kinjap in Port Moresby
Pangu Pati is striving to rebrand its efforts to revive the core values of the oldest political party...
Indonesia executes four convicted drug traffickers on penal island
Al Jazeera's Step Vaessen reporting from Jakarta on the international appeals to halt the Indonesian executions. Video: Al Jazeera on YouTube
The Indonesian government has...
WJEC16: Climate change reportage ‘needs stepping up’ in Asia-Pacific newsrooms
Climate change reportage in the Asia-Pacific needs to be stepped up and taken more seriously by the region's media organisations. This was an issue...
UPNG students still confused in wake of academic closure
By Nadia Marai in Port Moresby
Since the termination of the academic year at the University of Papua New Guinea earlier this month most students...
Protests over new harassment of PNG journalists at court hearing
By Nadia Marai in Port Moresby
Media staff have been threatened and harassed by supporters of Western Province Governor Ati Wobiro, provincial administrator Madowa Gumoi...
New research highlights potential cost of climate resilience for Pacific countries
According to the World Bank the Pacific Islands are extremely exposed to natural hazards and climate change impacts, facing threats including cyclones, floods, droughts...
New Fijian Media Association president says ‘upskilling journos’ a priority
Nemani Delaibatiki of the Fiji Sun has been elected the new president of the Fijian Media Association (FMA) and says first on his agenda is to...
Wiranto appointment confirms ‘deep-rooted impunity’ in Indonesia, say rights groups
Three human rights groups, TAPOL, ETAN, and Watch Indonesia!, have condemned President Joko (Jokowi) Widodo's appointment of former Indonesian military commander General (Ret.) Wiranto...
Life of expectant mother saved by Vanuatu’s telemedicine network
By Jonas Cullwick in Port Vila
Prime Minister Charlot Salwai heads a government delegation, including the Minister of Health, Toara Daniel, that travelled to Maewo...
Indonesian executions will put Jokowi on wrong side of history, says...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo, popularly known as "Jokowi", will be putting his government on the wrong side of history if he proceeds with a...
Women still not safe from sexual abuse in Indonesia’s ‘rape culture’
Special Correspondent in Jakarta
The Indonesian government’s response in the wake of a spate of rape and murder of young women and children this year...
Pacific Journalism Review raises bar on West Papua, corruption issues
Pacific Media Centre chair Dr Camille Nakhid has praised the latest edition of Pacific Journalism Review with a launch coinciding with the Fourth World...
