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PCC's Reverend James Bhagwan at the UN
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Since resigning from USP in 2002, Professor David Robie has maintained close links with USP Journalism
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New Ireland Governor Sir Julius Chan
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The French "dialogue mission" to Kanaky New Caledonia
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The PNG Parliament
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Hundreds of people took part in protest against French policy in Kanaky New Caledonia
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The independent report commissioned by the UN into the UNRWA agency concluded it needed to improve its neutrality
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June 7, 2024
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A torched home in Nouméa's Vallée-du-Tir
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Force not the answer in Kanaky New Caledonia, says PANG

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The wa'a welcoming today at FestPAC 2024
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French gendarmes in law and order operations in Kanaky New Caledonia
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June 6, 2024
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FestPAC 2024: Largest celebration of indigenous Pacific islanders kicks off

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June 6, 2024
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Pacific verdict on COP29
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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
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How Pacific environmental defenders are coping with the covid pandemic

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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
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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
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NZ election 2023: Exposing National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood...

Practices like mask wearing and self-isolation should be encouraged for all
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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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Journalist and video storyteller Cole Martin
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Journalist Cole Martin tells it ‘like it is in reality’ in...

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