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Culture at the core: examining journalism values in the Pacific

May 21, 2025

ANALYSIS: By Birte Leonhardt, Folker Hanusch and Shailendra B. Singh The role of journalism in society is shaped not only by professional norms but also by deeply held cultural values. This is particularly evident in the Pacific Islands region, where journalists operate in media environments that are often small, tight-knit and embedded within traditional communities. ... <a title="Culture at the core: examining journalism values in the Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/21/culture-at-the-core-examining-journalism-values-in-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Culture at the core: examining journalism values in the Pacific">Read more</a>

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NZ celebrates Rotuman as part of Pacific Language Week series

May 14, 2025

By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist Aotearoa celebrates Rotuman language as part of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples’ Pacific Language Week series this week. Rotuman is one of five UNESCO-listed endangered languages among the 12 officially celebrated in New Zealand. The others are Tokelaun, Niuean, Cook Islands Māori and Tuvaluan. This year’s theme is, ‘Åf’ạkia ... <a title="NZ celebrates Rotuman as part of Pacific Language Week series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/05/14/nz-celebrates-rotuman-as-part-of-pacific-language-week-series/" aria-label="Read more about NZ celebrates Rotuman as part of Pacific Language Week series">Read more</a>