Tag: Talanoa
Fijian journalists use talanoa and tradition to find their voice
By Matilda Yates, Queensland University of Technology
“From a white perspective it is journalism but for us, it is actually storytelling,” says Fiji student...
Pasifika people using kava and talanoa to boost mental health
By Alualumoana Luaitalo, Te Rito journalism cadet
A new business initiative in Aotearoa New Zealand aims to open up conversations about the benefits of kava...
Wenda hopes to get plight of West Papuan people to PIF...
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
Recognising Indonesia’s sovereignty is one thing.
However, failing to allow West Papuans a seat at regional discussion tables like the Pacific...
‘Our future looks secure’, says Puna on Pacific Islands Forum unity
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji.
"We have come...
Tongan politician, democracy reformer and scholar Dr Sitiveni Halapua dies
By Kālino Lātū, editor of Kaniva News
Dr Sitiveni Halapua, former deputy leader of Tonga’s Democratic Movement, has died aged 74.
Born on February 13, 1949,...
COP27: Platform will boost Pacific presence at UN climate conference
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist
A platform has been dedicated to bolster the Pacific leadership at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of...
Love of social work propels Rotuma’s Rachael Mario into local elections
By Sri Krishnamurthi
Rachael Mario isn’t just any woman, she is special in that she hails from the idyllic South Pacific island of Rotuma.
And it...
USP and Canterbury University partner for Pacific climate research
By Timoci Vula in Suva
The University of Canterbury and the University of the South Pacific are partnering in a unique research project that will...
‘We’re sorry,’ Pacific Forum chair tells Micronesia over SG post
By Pita Ligaiula of Pacnews in Suva
Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama used his inaugural speech as the new chair of the Pacific Islands Forum...
Qiane Matata-Sipu: Why kaupapa always comes first
COMMENT: By Qiane Matata-Sipu
Yesterday I worked a 13-hour day unpaid. It’s pretty common in my world. It’s pretty common in the worlds of Indigenous...
Fiji climate lead challenged Western consultants’ influence before losing job
ANALYSIS: By Megan Darby, deputy editor of Climate Home News
Fiji’s presidency of the United Nations climate talks was an unprecedented opportunity for the Pacific...
Strong leadership needed to drive COP Pacific climate goals, says Greenpeace
"Together, we must take action to protect our world" - Shalvi Shakshi's inspirational climate story. Video: UNICEF
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk
Greenpeace has called for climate...
‘Healers, not harmers’ – Climate Warriors present COP23 declaration
Climate activists from across the Pacific region have presented a declaration on climate change to key Pacific environmental leaders at COP23.
The Pacific Climate...