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    • PSNA co-chair John Minto
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      Sanitising atrocities by the US or Israel and finding excuses is…

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      French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions

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Solomon Star's report on China visit 17July23
Australia

NZ govt says it ‘honoured’ Solomons support, rejects Sogavare’s claims

APR editor -
July 18, 2023
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A covid-19 vaccination centre on Nukunonu atoll, Tokelau, in August 2021
Health and Fitness

Entire village tested as covid reaches third Tokelauan atoll

APR editor -
July 18, 2023
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How the PNG Post-Courier today reported the news of President Macron's impending visit
China

French President Macron to make historic visit to PNG, Vanuatu

APR editor -
July 18, 2023
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A young man from East Sepik was stabbed and died instantly at Madang's Bates Oval on 17 July 2023
Crime

PNG killings on the rise as Madang police call for more...

APR editor -
July 18, 2023
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Brown Girl Woke activists
Culture

Samoa’s Brown Girl Woke initiative fights culture of silence on violence

Wansolwara -
July 17, 2023
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ULMWP president Benny Wenda (left) at a prayer vigil and flag-raising in Suva
Decolonisation

Pacific churches reaffirm support for West Papua MSG membership bid

APR editor -
July 17, 2023
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Mangrove forest destruction in the Youtefa Bay Nature Park conservation area
Environment

Papuan media groups condemn police repression over mangrove forest destruction reporting

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July 17, 2023
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Professor Steven Ratuva
Democracy

Fijians are ‘fed up’ – no more coups in modern politics,...

APR editor -
July 16, 2023
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Sidelined PNG Justice Secretary Dr Eric Kwa (centre) pictured with his lawyer Emmanuel Asigau
Pacific Report

PNG court acquits Dr Kwa in Moresby alleged dangerous driving case

APR editor -
July 15, 2023
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French humanitarian assistance and disaster relief may offer lessons to inform coordination
Analysis

How Australia can partner more effectively with France in the Pacific

APR editor -
July 15, 2023
0
West Papuans rally in support of full membershio of the Melanesian Spearhead Group
Decolonisation

Wenda slams ‘grave abuses’ against Papuan activists at MSG demos

APR editor -
July 14, 2023
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Political prisoners during the 1793 French "Reign of Terror" awaiting their fate
Analysis

The French Revolution executed royals and nobles, yes – but most...

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July 14, 2023
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PNG police ready to go to work on solving East New Britain community conflicts
Crime

PNG police launch 21-day crackdown on East New Britain conflicts

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July 13, 2023
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New Caledonia's Assembly President Roch Wamytan talking to news media in Baku
Decolonisation

Time for France to grant New Caledonia independence, says Wamytan

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July 13, 2023
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Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping . . . under fire for lack of transparency over nine deals
China

Solomons PM’s ‘I’m back home’ comment in Beijing ‘shameful’, says Wale

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July 12, 2023
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PNPB protesters in Jayapura rally in support of full West Papuan membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group
Australia

West Papua solidarity group protests over arrest of 10 KNPB members

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July 12, 2023
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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi met with New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta
Environment

UN nuclear watchdog boss defends position on Japan’s wastewater dump

APR editor -
July 11, 2023
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Activist minister Reverend Mua Strickson-Pua brandishes the petition against the AUKUS military pact at the launch
Climate

Nuclear-free campaigners warn against AUKUS raising Pacific tensions

David Robie -
July 10, 2023
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Indonesia's President Joko Widodo (left) and Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape met at APEC Haus
Decolonisation

Jokowi visit strengthens PNG ties but sidelines West Papua human rights

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July 10, 2023
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The University of Otago is one of the New Zealand universities which have signed an agreement to open new pathways for Indian students
Asia Report

NZ universities eye new tie-ups with Indian institutions to attract international...

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July 10, 2023
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Former Komnas HAM chairperson Ahmad Taufan Damanik
Asia Report

Jakarta’s rights commission criticised for ‘failure’ over NZ pilot hostage case

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July 9, 2023
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Victor Yeimo (seated and wearing glasses), in a detention vehicle after attending a treason trial at Jayapura District Court, on 4 July 2023
Asia Report

Jayapura court finds Yeimo guilty of ‘treason’ in appeal – longer...

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July 8, 2023
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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
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
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

Professor David Robievideo
Asia Report

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

USP and AUT journalism collaboration
Bearing Witness

Pacific ‘voice of the voiceless’ media in renewed post-covid struggle

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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

Surviving harassment in journalism – how Felix Chaudhary kept on top

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Australia

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

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PSNA co-chair John Minto

Sanitising atrocities by the US or Israel and finding excuses is...

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March 12, 2026
French Polynesia's President Moetai Brotherson

French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions

March 11, 2026
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West Papua’s humanitarian crisis stalls Prabowo’s ‘global peacemaker’ credibility bid

March 10, 2026
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