Fiji to scrap ‘dead in water’ media law with pledge to back independent journalism
By Kelvin Anthony
The Fiji government has announced it will repeal the controversial Media Industry Development Act 2010.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said cabinet had approved...
Indonesian security forces attack West Papuan rebels holding NZ pilot
By Finau Fonua and Koroi Hawkins
Indonesian security forces in Papua last week launched an offensive against the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) command...
Repeal ‘draconian’ MIDA Act, urge Fiji media and journalism stakeholders
By Kelvin Anthony
The Fiji government is signalling that it will not completely tear down the country’s controversial media law which, according to local newsrooms...
Keeping the flow – the use of te reo Māori at NZ’s Parliament
By Johnny Blades
An increased appetite to learn te reo Māori among members and staff from different parts of the Parliamentary system means the work...
Palestinians uphold traditional Ramadan rituals – despite the Israeli Occupation
By Wafa Aludaini in Gaza
During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims from all corners of the globe come together to celebrate. Each country has...
As Pacific islanders, we bear the brunt of the climate crisis. The time to end fossil fuel dependence is now
Monday’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has given a “final warning” to avert global catastrophe. Pacific cabinet ministers call on all world...