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CNMI territory approaching a critical eoonomic point
Development

CNMI leaders warn economic slide could affect US strategic presence in...

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January 12, 2026
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A 2017 constitutional amendment still guarantees individuals freedom of religion, belief and worship in Sāmoa
Culture

Mixed reactions over Samoan PM’s proposal to ban non-Christian religions

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January 12, 2026
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The Sydney Harbour Bridge "March for Humanity" on 3 August 2025
Analysis

Australia’s ‘antisemitism crisis’ – examining what’s real and what isn’t

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January 12, 2026
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Sāmoan Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Polataivao Schmidt
Global

Sāmoa set to become third Pacific nation to open Jerusalem embassy

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January 11, 2026
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Former UNDP adninistrator Helen Clark
Democracy

Clark condemns US withdrawal as ‘assault on international system of cooperation’

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January 11, 2026
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
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NGOs warn of catastrophic impact in Gaza – Penny Wong doesn’t...

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January 10, 2026
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The new sign for Kaipātiki Hot Springs
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Popular Auckland hot springs gets name change to Kaipātiki

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January 10, 2026
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Venezuelans mobilise in Caracas against US violent aggression and abductions this week
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Ian Powell: The Nicolás Maduro kidnapping, US imperialist expansion and implications...

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January 10, 2026
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An Australian protest rally and march on the South Australian Parliament
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Albanese bows to relentless pressure for Bondi royal commission but scepticism...

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January 9, 2026
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Former Wellington mayoral candidate Graham Bloxham being arrested by police at the Venezuela solidarity rally
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Former NZ mayoral hopeful arrested at Venezuela solidarity protest

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January 9, 2026
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A soldier- not the suspect - in the French Foreign Legion uniform
Crime

Former French Foreign Legion soldier key suspect in Vanuatu VT49m heist

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January 9, 2026
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Weapons confiscated by Papua New Guinea police during a raid in the Tsak Valley
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PNG’s lethal Tsak Valley raid and deeper crisis over guns, policing,...

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January 9, 2026
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The central conceit of the good cop, bad cop narrative is that both the US and Israel are the ones upholding the law and fighting the criminals
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Jonathan Cook: From Gaza to Venezuela, the US has been unmasked...

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January 8, 2026
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Sir Tim Shadbolt
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‘An extraordinary, charismatic man’: Sir Tim Shadbolt dies at 78

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January 8, 2026
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Part of the vandalism outside human rights activist John Minto's home
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Photos of attack on Palestine activist’s property ‘censored’ by Facebook

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January 8, 2026
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US President Trump wrote in his social media post
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‘Straight-up piracy and extortion’: Trump says he will control money from...

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January 8, 2026
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The Cook Islands Maritime Authority says the Bertha is deceptively continuing to use Cook Islands Identifiers
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Sanctioned oil tanker falsely using Cook Islands flag, authority says

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January 8, 2026
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Analysis

Bryce Edwards: NZ’s craven stance on the US invasion of Venezuela

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January 7, 2026
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"ME the People."
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Malcolm Evans: What have we become that we accept such brigandry?

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January 7, 2026
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Exxon Mobil PNG's LNG plant near Port Moresby
Business

Papua New Guinea fully retires debt for Liquefied Natural Gas project

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January 7, 2026
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Pacific news reporting is becoming increasingly complex and contentious
Climate

New journal warns Pacific media near breaking point amid revenue collapse...

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January 6, 2026
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Donald Trump's abduction of Nicolás Maduro will make the world less safe
Crime

Six reasons why Trump’s attack on Venezuela and kidnap of Maduro...

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January 6, 2026
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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
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
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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)
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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)
APJS newsfile

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