Wenda calls on Melanesian ‘Good Samaritans’ to help free West Papua
By Len Garae in Port Vila
West Papua independence campaigner Benny Wenda is in Vanuatu to meet Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau’s newly-installed government.
Wenda said he...
‘Freedom for Assange and journalism are at stake’ – the Belmarsh Tribunal
ANALYSIS: By Brett Wilkins
As Julian Assange awaits the final appeal of his looming extradition to the United States while languishing behind bars in London’s...
Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM
RNZ News
Chris Hipkins says the opportunity to become Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand is the biggest privilege of his life and his eyes...
‘New Zealand, get me off this island,’ pleads 9-year Iran refugee on Nauru
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
A second group of refugees detained in offshore Australian detention camps have arrived in New Zealand.
Four people touched down...
The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’
“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution...
Fiji military chief’s sharp criticism of ‘ambition, speed’ of changes sparks anxiety
Pacific Media Watch
Fiji’s military commander stirred a wave of anxiety today with an extraordinary statement claiming concern over the “ambition and speed” of...