Independent Analysis and Reportage
COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Thousands of people took to the streets across Aotearoa New Zealand on Saturday, standing in solidarity with Palestine as part of the Global Day of Action. Yet where was the media coverage? From Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and communities across the country, people turned out to demand justice, freedom and
Asia Pacific Report Mass pro-Palestine protests across at least 60 countries in more than 250 locations worldwide were launched as part of a Global Day of Action beginning in Aotearoa New Zealand today. Thousands of people took part in solidarity rallies and marches in the three largest cities, Auckland, Wellington and Chistchurch — and vigils
COMMENTARY: By Iqbal Jassat The Norwegian Nobel Committee’s decision to award the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay is a monumental victory for international law, universal human rights, and the global rules-based order. At 85 years old, the eminent South African jurist represents the absolute pinnacle of legal integrity – a career forged
COMMENTARY: By Ian Powell 27 February 1933 was a momentous turning point in German history; a lightning rod for what was to follow. It enabled Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party to quickly transition Germany from a formal democracy (Weimar Republic) to a fascist dictatorship (inspired by Benito Mussolini’s fascist takeover in Italy). On that
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of the Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) while defending Indigenous chiefs and threatening to “roast” critics in earth ovens have sparked a major political storm. On Monday, FTA general-secretary Paula Manumanunitoga made a Facebook post weighing in on the constitutional reform debate currently
Fiji’s Online Safety Act raises important questions for journalism, but also freedom of expression more broadly. The current review of the Act presents an opportunity to better safeguard the media’s democratic role, writes Dr Shailendra Singh. ANALYSIS: By Shailendra Singh In his address at last month’s Pacific Media Summit, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted his
DOnald Trump, nosediving in the polls and bristling over a disastrous war on Iran, needs a scapegoat — and the Israeli prime minister best fits the bill, writes Jonathan Cook. COMMENTARY: By Jonathan Cook Benjamin Netanyahu’s whirlwind visit to the United States late last month to address the United Nations General Assembly was further evidence
Asia Pacific Report Labour will recognise Palestine, put in place economic sanctions on Israel, and join South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. These are among highlights of Labour’s foreign policy stance and the action the party says it will take if elected as the government next month. Labour’s foreign
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The United States has designated a prominent Chinese businessman in Fiji for “significant corruption” on behalf of China-based actors. Zhao Fugang, owner of the Yue Lai Hotel in Suva and the Overseas Chinese Service Center located within it, is alleged to be a senior member of a syndicate involved
ANALYSIS: By Tracy Campbell Tracing the illegal land, sea and air siege of the Gaza enclave by Israel: 2006: Hamas elected in the last Palestinian legislative election Israel withheld Palestinian tax revenues and imposed further restrictions on Gaza. Major international donors suspended direct funding to the Palestinian Authority. That summer Israel launched a major attack
COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Palestine Forum of New Zealand stands with Palestinians in Aotearoa and around the world, remembering generations of dispossession and struggle, honouring those who have been lost, and reaffirming the Palestinian people’s enduring demand for freedom, dignity and justice. We remember. We resist. We remain. Palestinian history did not begin yesterday, and
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea has committed around US$5.5 million ($25 million kina) to Tuvalu over five years in aid of its coastal reclamation efforts. PNG’s Prime Minister James Marape made the announcement at the Pre-COP31 climate meeting in Tuvalu. Speaking at a joint press conference with Tuvaluan Prime Minister Feleti