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    • Professor Biman Prasad (left) and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in December 2022
      Democracy

      ‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation

      The Pacific's inaction is particularly striking when compared to Bougainville
      Asia Report

      Blue Pacific’s unfinished business – West Papua and regional integrity

      Unity will be crucial if the Labour Party is to sell its proposed capital gains tax
      Economics

      Labour’s capital gains NZ tax gamble – from leak to launch

      Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad
      Democracy

      Dark political clouds forming in Fiji – expect more lightning strikes…

      "News organisations don't often end up in court for [defamation], but when they do it's big news."
      Democracy

      Mediawatch: Talley’s vs TVNZ in defamation confrontation

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Fiji's NGO Coalition on Human Rights chair Shamima Ali
Asia Report

Fiji ‘failing’ the Gaza genocide and humanity test, says rights group

APR editor -
July 29, 2025
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It was 2019 when a group of law students at the University of the South Pacific’s campus in Port Vila, the harbourside capital of Vanuatu, were set a challenge
Climate

How Pacific students took their climate fight to the world’s highest...

APR editor -
July 29, 2025
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Business

Fiji and Pacific countries must ‘band together’ over Trump uncertainty, says...

APR editor -
July 29, 2025
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China's BeiDou communications satellite
Analysis

Iran’s plan to abandon GPS is more about a looming new...

APR editor -
July 28, 2025
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During the visit of the USS Cincinnati to Majuro in July, Marshallese veterans were honoured with a dinner and programme on board the US Navy vessel
Asia Report

Pacific Islands military veterans hope for US action over benefits

APR editor -
July 28, 2025
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The Freedom Flotilla's Handala crew in emegency positions just before the Israeli military seizure of their humanitarian aid ship on Saturday
Analysis

‘We pose no threat – our aim is to break the...

Pacific Media Watch -
July 28, 2025
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New Zealand pro-Palestinian protesters march against genocide
Analysis

Debunking the theological gaslighting of Israel-supporting Imams

APR editor -
July 28, 2025
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The Handala crew in emergency positions as the Israeli military stormed the Gaza-bound aid ship
Asia Report

Gaza condemns Israeli ‘piracy’ over storming of Handala aid ship

APR editor -
July 27, 2025
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Iora Open MP Theonila Roka Matbob in central Bougainville
Bougainville

Bougainville woman Cabinet minister battling nine men to hold her seat

APR editor -
July 27, 2025
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Brazilian crew member Thiago Avila in a prerecorded video image on land
Asia Report

Handala freedom ship loaded with Gaza aid bracing for Israeli forces

Pacific Media Watch -
July 26, 2025
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In the heart of besieged Gaza, local Al Jazeera journalist Hani Mahmoud shares his painful daily struggle
Asia Report

Gaza: Global community must act amid reports of starvation of journalists,...

Pacific Media Watch -
July 26, 2025
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An "Israel-USA - blood on your hands" banner at a pro-Palestinian rally in Auckland last Saturday
Asia Report

Leaked document reveals proposed law revisions in NZ, as Western defence...

Pacific Media Watch -
July 25, 2025
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Vanuatu's Climate Minister Ralph Regenvanu talks to the media
Climate

Historic ICJ climate ruling ‘just the beginning’, says Vanuatu’s Regenvanu

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July 25, 2025
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A warning on mass starvation in Gaza
Analysis

Israel waging ‘horror show’ starvation campaign in Gaza, says UN chief

APR editor -
July 24, 2025
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A West Papuan Morning Star flag of independence flies higm among dozens of climate activists - from both the Netherlands and abroad - gathered on a square outside the court
Climate

UN’s highest court finds countries can be held legally responsible for...

APR editor -
July 24, 2025
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The 4330 km Trans-Papua Highway
Asia Report

Indonesian military set to complete Trans-Papua Highway under Prabowo’s rule

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July 23, 2025
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If successful, the ICJ ruling could have major ramifications for international law and how climate change disputes are litigated
Climate

ICJ climate crisis ruling: Will world’s top court back Pacific-led call...

APR editor -
July 23, 2025
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A "save the world" banner at last Saturday's pro-Palestinian march in Auckland's Viaduct precinct
Decolonisation

Gaza – an open question for NZ’s foreign minister Winston Peters

Pacific Media Watch -
July 23, 2025
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Former PNG national Parliament regional representative for Bougainville Joe Lera . . . "We will try to make big changes in addressing sustainable development"
Analysis

Veteran Bougainville politician wants new approach to independence and development

APR editor -
July 23, 2025
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A young girl holds a placard quoting from the late Pope Francis while calling for an end to the war on Gaza in Auckland last Saturday
Asia Report

Gaza not a religious issue – it’s a massive violation of...

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July 23, 2025
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"It's more than ironic that while Western countries like Britain and New Zealand are calling for an end to the war in Gaza, they continue to be hostile toward the anti-war protest movements in their own countries"
Asia Report

Gaza: Empty rhetoric from New Zealand and other Western countries

APR editor -
July 22, 2025
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"This is cruelty - this is not a war," says this young girl's placard quoting the Pope
Asia Report

NZ and allies condemn ‘inhumane’, ‘horrifying’ killings in Gaza and ‘drip...

APR editor -
July 22, 2025
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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

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

Bearing Witness

Return to Rabi on the horizon for Ossies climate doco crew?

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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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"News organisations don't often end up in court for [defamation], but when they do it's big news."
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Four members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) were reportedly killed in drone bombings
Asia Report

ULMWP alleges 15 civilians killed in West Papua military operation

Teachers from Otahuhu Primary School among the thousands at today's "mega strike" rally
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Thousands march through streets as part of NZ’s ‘mega strike’

New Zealand pro-Palestine protesters against Israel's genocidal attacks on Gaza
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PSNA slams Israeli politician over ‘sneaking into NZ’ during Pacific friendship...

EDITOR'S PICKS

Professor Biman Prasad (left) and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in December 2022
Democracy

‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation

The Pacific's inaction is particularly striking when compared to Bougainville
Asia Report

Blue Pacific’s unfinished business – West Papua and regional integrity

Unity will be crucial if the Labour Party is to sell its proposed capital gains tax
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Labour’s capital gains NZ tax gamble – from leak to launch

Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad
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Dark political clouds forming in Fiji – expect more lightning strikes...

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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
Asia Report

Chinese diplomatic gatecrash incident alleged at Taiwan event in Suva

GLOBAL REPORTAGE

The Pacific's inaction is particularly striking when compared to Bougainville
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Blue Pacific’s unfinished business – West Papua and regional integrity

New Zealand pro-Palestinian protesters declare their solidarity with Gaza as a "stand for humanity"
Asia Report

Israel committed to ‘business as usual’ in seeking Gaza gains, says...

Palestinian journalist and author Plestia Alaqad
Asia Report

Gaza’s Plestia Alaqad to star in Palestinian horror film The Visitor

We Used to Be Journos presenter Antoinette Lattouf talks to independent US journalist Chris Hedges
Asia Report

Hedges slams hostile Australian interview, unpacks Press Club and Western media...

Editor's Picks

Professor Biman Prasad (left) and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in December 2022

‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation

October 29, 2025
The Pacific's inaction is particularly striking when compared to Bougainville

Blue Pacific’s unfinished business – West Papua and regional integrity

October 28, 2025
Unity will be crucial if the Labour Party is to sell its proposed capital gains tax

Labour’s capital gains NZ tax gamble – from leak to launch

October 28, 2025
Fiji Deputy Prime Minister Biman Prasad

Dark political clouds forming in Fiji – expect more lightning strikes...

October 28, 2025
"News organisations don't often end up in court for [defamation], but when they do it's big news."

Mediawatch: Talley’s vs TVNZ in defamation confrontation

October 27, 2025
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Teachers from Otahuhu Primary School among the thousands at today's "mega strike" rally

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October 23, 2025
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