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    • "And now the world acts shocked because foreign activists were finally subjected to a fraction of what Palestinians have endured for decades
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      Israel’s $700m Hasbara fiasco – how Ben-Gvir’s flotilla abuse video stirred…

      New Zealand . . . steadily pushing Pacific regional defence co-operation on a number of fronts
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The winds of political change are blowing in a populist-left direction globally
Analysis

Bryce Edwards: Mamdani lessons – NZ left need to catch up...

APR editor -
November 6, 2025
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French Minister for Overseas Naïma Moutchou
Decolonisation

New dates for French minister Moutchou’s visit to New Caledonia

APR editor -
November 6, 2025
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This enmity towards journalism, has been a hallmark of the Trump presidency
Asia Report

Making a stand against the global assault on press freedom

Pacific Media Watch -
November 5, 2025
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UniSaver New Zealand
Decolonisation

‘Divest from genocide’ call by NZ university workers to UniSaver

APR editor -
November 5, 2025
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The traditional NZ Census will be replaced with a combination of government data and smaller annual surveys
Civil Society

Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul

APR editor -
November 5, 2025
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Israeli Channel 12 released a video showing soldiers allegedly abusing a Palestinian prisoner
Asia Report

Top Israeli military lawyer arrested over abuse video scandal, but focus...

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November 5, 2025
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The average household in PNG was five people, according to the 2024 Census final figures
Development

Papua New Guinea’s population tops 10 million, census data reveals

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November 5, 2025
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"Political trust has collapsed. Communities no longer view the decolonisation process as impartial"
Decolonisation

People’s mission to Kanaky warns over ‘broken trust’ in France about...

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November 4, 2025
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No more kings?
Analysis

Eugene Doyle: Venezuela and Trump’s war to save the Ancien Régime

APR editor -
November 4, 2025
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Cook Islands activists confront the EV Nautilus on its return to Rarotonga
Cook Islands

Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is...

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November 3, 2025
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Air New Zealand back flying to New Caledonia
Aviation

Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension following...

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November 3, 2025
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The court ordered the Israeli government to present a clear position on its blockade
Asia Report

RSF expresses ‘regret’ over new Israeli Supreme Court delay on Gaza...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 3, 2025
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An UNRWA school in Gaza destroyed by Israeli bombing
Analysis

Rebuilding Gaza begins in the classroom and with dignity

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November 2, 2025
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Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel (left) with Destiny Church's Hannah Tamaki in Auckland
Asia Report

NZ is now in sphere of Israeli influence – we risk...

Pacific Media Watch -
November 2, 2025
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Palestinian supporters protest against the ongoing Gaza genocide by Israel in spite of the "ceasefire"
Asia Report

Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says...

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November 2, 2025
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Street art depicting a girl holding a paper boat, with half of her dress showing buildings
Civil Society

Parihaka the focus for global IPRA peace conference in Aotearoa

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November 2, 2025
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Australia's National Press Club sponsors include the world’s two biggest weapons makers
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Weaponising media – National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors

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November 1, 2025
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Trump’s threat to resume nuclear tests comes just months before the last major nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires
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‘Extraordinarily destabilising decision’ – Trump denounced over call to immediately resume...

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November 1, 2025
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USP student journalist Riya Bhagwan
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USP student journalists win Vision Pasifika media award for plastic pollution...

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November 1, 2025
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Despite limited Egyptian equipment entering the Gaza Strip to help with recovery efforts, Israel continues to block the entry of heavy machinery
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Israel accused of using captives’ bodies issue to undermine Gaza ceasefire

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November 1, 2025
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About 65,000 people will be eligible to vote on November 20
Democracy

Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming...

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October 31, 2025
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Palestinians perform prayer next to the rubble of a mosque that was destroyed by the Israeli occupation forces during the Gaza genocide
Analysis

Trump’s ‘annexation ban’ is a ploy to push Israeli normalisation

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October 30, 2025
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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
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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

Author and journalist Dr David Robie speaking at the launch of the third edition of the Rainbow Warrior book Eyes of Fire
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Nuclear – now climate change: New book on how great powers...

Australia, the country, as a political entity, its government, its major institutions, its official voice to the world, was quiet over the Gaza genocide
Analysis

Ignoring genocide – the bill for Australia’s silence has arrived

"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
Bearing Witness

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
APJS newsfile

Not up for debate: Fijian journalists in the climate crisis response

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APJS NEWSFILE

Fijian iTaukei leaders discuss contemporary issues, such as women's representation in Fijian society
APJS newsfile

Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice

Fijian women journalists face abuse, harassment and spam online.
APJS newsfile

Online abusers ‘shaming, silencing’ Fiji women journalists, say researchers

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)
APJS newsfile

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)
APJS newsfile

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PNG's Parliament Haus in Port Moresby
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Mousa Taher on board Ksar Sabadad
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EDITOR'S PICKS

"And now the world acts shocked because foreign activists were finally subjected to a fraction of what Palestinians have endured for decades
Analysis

Shameen Suleman: Outrage over the flotilla activists but where were they...

Analysis

Israel’s $700m Hasbara fiasco – how Ben-Gvir’s flotilla abuse video stirred...

New Zealand . . . steadily pushing Pacific regional defence co-operation on a number of fronts
Analysis

Pacific concerns about militarisation – and NZ’s role as part of...

Spanish MEP Irene Montero
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Spanish MEP accuses EU of failure to act over Israeli ‘kidnapping,...

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MOST COMMENTS

Australia

Still stealing the generations – the abduction of Indigenous Australian children...

Jacinda Ardern
Analysis

Gordon Campbell: Media collusion with National’s attack lines the real disgrace

Global

Deported Freedom Flotilla activist Mike Treen arrives back in NZ

Taiwan Day event in Suva
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Chinese diplomatic gatecrash incident alleged at Taiwan event in Suva

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

"And now the world acts shocked because foreign activists were finally subjected to a fraction of what Palestinians have endured for decades
Analysis

Shameen Suleman: Outrage over the flotilla activists but where were they...

Analysis

Israel’s $700m Hasbara fiasco – how Ben-Gvir’s flotilla abuse video stirred...

New Zealand . . . steadily pushing Pacific regional defence co-operation on a number of fronts
Analysis

Pacific concerns about militarisation – and NZ’s role as part of...

Spanish MEP Irene Montero
Asia Report

Spanish MEP accuses EU of failure to act over Israeli ‘kidnapping,...

Editor's Picks

"And now the world acts shocked because foreign activists were finally subjected to a fraction of what Palestinians have endured for decades

Shameen Suleman: Outrage over the flotilla activists but where were they...

May 23, 2026

Israel’s $700m Hasbara fiasco – how Ben-Gvir’s flotilla abuse video stirred...

May 22, 2026
New Zealand . . . steadily pushing Pacific regional defence co-operation on a number of fronts

Pacific concerns about militarisation – and NZ’s role as part of...

May 22, 2026
Spanish MEP Irene Montero

Spanish MEP accuses EU of failure to act over Israeli ‘kidnapping,...

May 21, 2026
New Caledonia’s MP at the French National Assembly Emmanuel Tjibaou (pro-independence) after the French National Assembly endorsed changes in New Caledonia’s electoral roll for provincial elections

French National Assembly allows ‘native’ voters to take part in local...

May 21, 2026
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Al Jazeera journalist Tohid Asadi

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May 18, 2026
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Nauru orders public servants, govt bodies to follow ‘One China’ policy

May 21, 2026

Israel is ‘doing a Ukraine’ in Lebanon but world stays silent,...

May 21, 2026
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Close vote sees Niue’s Dalton Tagelagi back in as prime minister

May 17, 2026
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May 21, 2026
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