Future of Fiji’s democracy at stake over coalition, warns Ratuva
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva
New Zealand-based Fijian academic Professor Steven Ratuva says that if the coalition government is strong, resilient and lasts, “this will...
Gavin Ellis: Communication lessons from the Great Flood
COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis
It is unlikely that the Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown, took any lessons from the city’s devastating floods but the rest...
Auckland deputy mayor talks up media role in disasters in wake of mayor Wayne Brown’s ‘drongos’ text
RNZ News
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown is under fire for calling New Zealand journalists “drongos”, blaming them for having to cancel a round of tennis...
Union Calédonian proposes historic September 24 date for ‘independence accord’
RNZ Pacific
New Caledonia’s pro-independence Union Calédonian has proposed September 24 this year as the date by which an accord should be reached with France...
Fiji’s media veterans recount intimidation under FijiFirst government – eye on reforms
Pacific Media Watch
Radio Australia’s Pacific Beat reports today on how Fiji has fared under the draconian Media Act that has restricted media freedom over...
Auckland floods a future sign – city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change
ANALYSIS: By James Renwick, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on the night of January 27, the...