MSG backing Kanak independence ‘on the quiet’, says campaigner
Kanak pro-independence official Victor Tutugoro talking to journalists outside the FLNKS headquarters in Noumea on Sunday. Image: David Robie/PMC
By RNZ Pacific
A leading...
Memo NZ: ‘Get on the right side of history’ over West Papua
Vanuatu says New Zealand should get on the right side of history and support West Papuan self-determination. However, reports James Halpin of Asia...
Refugees, journalist detention in Nauru ‘overshadow Pacific issues’
Support was widespread for journalist Barbara Dreaver’s detention at the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru earlier this month. But, reports Maxine Jacobs for...
Japanese development aid funding splits Pacific unity on key WHO post
Dr Colin Tukuitonga, a New Zealander of Niuean descent and proposed by New Zealand, was given resounding support for his nomination from...
Tongan scholars lodge protests over broadcaster’s Pacific ‘leeches’ jibe
Broadcaster Heather du Plessis-Allan … controversial attack on the Pacific Islands and Pacific Islanders. Image: Screenshot of Newstalk ZB
By Kalino Latu, editor...
Barbara Dreaver: Mana counts … NZ needs the Pacific as much as the Pacific...
A song called “Jacinda New Star in the Sky” clearly delighted NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Pacific Islands Forum in...
Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is the public being ripped off by politician spending?
Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Is the public being ripped off by politician spending?
Dr Bryce Edwards.There’s been a renewed focus in recent weeks on...
