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    • A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July
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      The coastline on Futuna Island in southern Vanuatu
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      Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar
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      Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo
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      Isolation hasn't been the greatest enemy for the people of Tongareva; arguably, it's engagement with the outside world that's done them more harm
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Tuvalu delegates Monise Laafai and Demi Afasene
China

Nations join ranks to delay deep-sea mining approval by UN regulator

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By killing the top Palestinian negotiator, Israel delivered a final and decisive message that Israel remains invested in violence, and in nothing else.
Analysis

Why Israel assassinated Haniyeh – desperation over Gaza failure

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August 1, 2024
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Publisher NZME admits the editorials fell short of "standards"
Media

NZME cops criticism after using AI to write rugby editorial

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August 1, 2024
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Kanak great chief Hippolyte Sinewami Htamumu
Culture

Kanak great chief resigns from New Caledonia’s customary Senate

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August 1, 2024
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Momentum is growing against the "destructive" deep sea mining industry
Environment

Tuvalu joins growing Pacific tide of opposition to deep-sea mining

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August 1, 2024
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Killed Al Jazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul
Asia Report

Al Jazeera journalist, cameraman killed in Israeli attack on Gaza

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August 1, 2024
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Assassinated Hamas political leader Ismael Haniyeh
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Assassinated – Ismail Haniyeh, the Palestinian refugee who became the political...

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July 31, 2024
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More than 70 people died in tribal fighting in the PNG Highlands in February 2024
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From bows and arrows to assault rifles: How the rules of...

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July 31, 2024
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Housing structures on FSM's remote atoll Kapingamarangi
Climate

‘Hit by tidal wave’ – remote FSM atoll calls for seawall

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July 31, 2024
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An Odysseus 6K remotely operated vehicle
Cook Islands

Vanuatu fights for marine protection at key UN deep-sea mining summit

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July 30, 2024
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A police patrol in the PNG capital of Port Moresby
Crime

Five arrested in connection with deadly Papua New Guinea massacre

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July 30, 2024
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Those killed by the Golan Heights blast last Saturday are a dozen Syrians, not Israeli citizens
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More dead children. More BBC ‘news’ channelling Israeli propaganda as its...

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July 30, 2024
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All smiles . . . Kara Ravulo in action at a Fijian Drua rugby union match
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Trailblazer of Fijian Drua Media: How Kara Ravulo sailed unforeseen waters

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July 30, 2024
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An aerial view of New Caledonia's Koniambo (KNS) mine site
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New Caledonia’s mothballed nickel plant starts mass sackings process

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July 29, 2024
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Fijiana lost 14-17 to Canada
Fiji

Paris Olympics: Fijiana sevens on thin ice after losing two games

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July 29, 2024
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Names on the Wall of Shame
Conference of Pacific Women

A Wall of Shame – but do Pacific Islanders even notice...

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July 29, 2024
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Opposition Labour Party MP David Parker
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July 28, 2024
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President Dr Hilda Heine . . . the region "must draw on the resourcefulness of Pacific women"
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July 28, 2024
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France’s Antoine Dupont races away from the Fiji defence
Fiji

Fiji falls short as Dupont rallies France to claim Olympics rugby...

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July 28, 2024
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The Aranui, Tahiti's floating Olympic village and hotel for the surfing event
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Paris Olympics in Tahiti: Surfing by day, luxury floating at night

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July 28, 2024
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The worst things about Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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Caitlin Johnstone: US presidential races hide the criminality of the Empire

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July 27, 2024
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The Palestinian Olympic team made its entry into the Paris Games
Decolonisation

World has ‘failed’ Palestinians, says Palestine’s UN envoy

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July 27, 2024
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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

Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin
Asia Report

Journalist Cole Martin tells it ‘like it is in reality’ in...

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

West Papua's Morning Star flag of independence
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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...

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

Islands Business general manager Samantha Magick (right)
APJS newsfile

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QUT student journalist Maxim Bock with Fiji TV's director of news, current affairs and sports Felix Chaudhary (right)
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A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July
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Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo
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A Chinese strategic nuclear submarine launched a warhead-carrying missile in July

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The coastline on Futuna Island in southern Vanuatu

Two small Pacific islands creating one big stink with France over...

September 4, 2026
Himalayan Tsunami . . . Kirti Tamang, 5, was in her classroom in Betrawati on the morning when the flood arrived with a roar

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September 4, 2026
Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo

Sacked Solomon Islands finance minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent

September 3, 2026
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