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Women protesters daubed in the colours of the Morning Star flag of West Papuan independence
Civil Society

Yamin Kogoya: Rev Yoman’s message of hope and prayers for the...

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A Pacific protester against the Fukushima nuclear wastewater discharge plan
Cook Islands

Countdown starts as Japan poised to release first batch of treated...

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August 23, 2023
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Conflict-sensitive reporting in Fiji
Analysis

Shailendra Singh: How media can help unravel Fiji’s social cohesion puzzle

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August 23, 2023
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West Papuans prepare for yesterday's rally in Wamena
Decolonisation

Benny Wenda says dream of MSG full membership ‘will happen’ in...

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August 23, 2023
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A big gathering of West Papuans in support of full West Papuan membership of the MSG took place peacefully this afternoon in the capital Jayapura
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Senior MSG official calls for Melanesia to remain neutral in geopolitical...

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August 22, 2023
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A Japanese Greenpeace protest against the planned Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater discharge
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NZ women’s peace group protests over imminent Fukushima nuclear wastewater release

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August 22, 2023
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Today's front page of the PNG National newspaper covering the Engan tribal fighting 220823
Crime

PNG’s Marape condemns ‘jungle justice’ after 6 gunmen shot dead

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August 22, 2023
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Meraia Taufa Vakatale (centre) at an anti-nuclear protest march
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Obituary: Meraia Taufa Vakatale – Fiji anti-nuclear activist and feminist trailblazer

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August 22, 2023
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The flag of Hawai'i waves beside a sign reading "Tourist(s) Keep Out" in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires
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Anger in Hawai’i over threat of land grabs after wildfire disaster

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August 22, 2023
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PNG's Deputy Opposition Leader Douglas Tomuriesa
Crime

PNG opposition calls for emergency over Highlands naked body killings

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August 21, 2023
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The French and Fiji flags
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France aims to boost Pacific ‘cultural diplomacy’ with French lessons in...

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August 21, 2023
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Flying Fijian captain Semi Radradra looks for support against France
Fiji

‘It was a tough battle’, says Radradra after Flying Fijians’ defeat...

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August 20, 2023
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Dr Samantha Power giving a media conference after her speech at USP in Fiji
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USAID launches ‘reinvigorated’ Pacific mission to help sustainability goals

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August 20, 2023
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The “sponge city” concept is gaining traction as a way to mitigate extreme weather
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Creating ‘sponge cities’ to cope with more rainfall needn’t cost billions...

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August 19, 2023
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The West Papua delegation flying the Morning Star flag at the opening of the MACFEST 2023
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West Papua high on agenda as MSG leaders set to convene...

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August 19, 2023
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Land clearing in West Papua region's Grime Nawa Valley, Jayapura Regency
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Massive deforestation in West Papua – Greenpeace reveals loss of 641,400...

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August 18, 2023
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The flag of Hawai'i waves beside a sign reading "Tourist(s) Keep Out" in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires
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Native Hawai’ian official blames colonisation, climate change for wildfires

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August 18, 2023
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NZ’s Western Bay of Plenty councillors vote for Māori wards –...

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August 18, 2023
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An M72 mortar shell fired by Indonesian forces and recovered by villagers
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‘Harrowing’ details of Indonesian crackdown on Papuan villages exposed by new...

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August 17, 2023
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Recovery and humanitarian workers ramp up efforts on Maui island
Disasters

Anger over failure of sirens to go off as wildfire swept...

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August 17, 2023
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PNG Police Commissioner David Manning
Crime

PNG’s police chief issues lethal force policy to protect against ‘domestic...

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August 16, 2023
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A peaceful West Papuan protest over the controversial 1962 New York Agreement 15 August 2023
Decolonisation

20 people wounded in Indonesian police crackdown on Papua protest

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August 16, 2023
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CLIMATE AND COVID

Pacific verdict on COP29
Climate

COP29: Pacific climate advocates decry outcome as ‘a catastrophic failure’

A protester at COP29 calls on wealthy nations to "pay up"
Asia Report

COP29: Carbon credit trading scheme criticised as ‘get out of jail...

In the Eye of the Storm
Analysis

Strings attached: The reality behind NZ’s climate aid in the Pacific

Pacific Climate Warriors
Analysis

How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

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CORONAVIRUS

Senator Robert F Kennedy Jr
Coronavirus

Sir Collin Tukuitonga criticises RFK Jr’s measles claims, slams health misinformation

According to WHO, Western Pacific measles cases jumped by 225 percent
Coronavirus

Better immunisation coverage needed to prevent Pacific measles, says WHO

Labour's former broadcasting minister Willie Jackson
Coronavirus

Former broadcast minister defends NZ journalism fund, state-funded media independence

1News political editor Jessica Mutch-McKay talks to the main party leaders in last night's debate
Analysis

NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood...

Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all
Coronavirus

NZ’s covid-19 mandates end: GP group says some mask-wearing, self-isolation still...

The 2021 post-covid Pacific media freedom panel discussion participants
Coronavirus

Pacific media should be supported post-covid, says PJR report

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BEARING WITNESS

"I am worried about the implications of any law that bans a chant by exiled people"
Analysis

Saige England: Bearing witness – we are seeing a rise of...

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence
Asia Report

27 years after Biak massacre in West Papua, human rights crisis...

Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior
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Eyewitness account of Rainbow Warrior voyage – new Eyes of Fire...

Sawana Village on Fiji's Vanua Balavu island was partly destroyed by Cyclone Winston in 2016
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Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

Professor David Robievideo
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David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation

USP and AUT journalism collaboration
Bearing Witness

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society
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Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.
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Islands Business: ‘Big picture’ style journalism is the future for...

QUT student journalist Maxim Bock with Fiji TV's director of news, current affairs and sports Felix Chaudhary (right)
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