Mackenzie Smith
Pacific should pressure FB in fake news fight - Samoa regulator
Samoa's internet regulator says Pacific Island countries should put more pressure on companies like Facebook to crack down on fake news. Audio
Australia accused of crimes against humanity on Nauru and Manus
Refugees in Nauru and Papua New Guinea's Manus Island are accusing the Australian government of torture and crimes against humanity. Audio
Niue launches legal action in Sweden over internet domain
Niue is suing a Swedish company to take back control of its internet domain and about $US20 million in estimated lost income. Audio
Cook Islands flagship vaka secures nearly $NZ500,000 in funding
The Cook Islands' flagship vaka has become the first recipient of funding from a new US-based nonprofit dedicated to indigenous rights. Audio
West Papua Liberation Army claims responsibility for killings
The West Papua Liberation Army is claiming responsibility for the killings of as many as 31 Indonesian construction workers in Papua. Audio
NZ Pacific research institute pulls out of universities
A Pacific research institute in New Zealand is being overhauled after a government review found it was failing its purpose. Audio
Activist calls for NZ rethink on West Papua after mass arrests
A human rights activist says New Zealand needs to rethink its policy towards West Papua in the wake of violent demonstrations and mass arrests over the weekend. Audio
Fighting in PNG's Enga causes "humanitarian crisis"
Police in central Papua New Guinea say tribal violence has escalated to a humanitarian crisis. Audio
Cook Islands political party claims demand for change
The co-founder of a new political party in the Cook Islands says people are disillusioned with the current government. Audio
Fighting in PNG's Enga causes 'humanitarian crisis'
Police in Papua New Guinea's Enga province say tribal violence has escalated to a humanitarian crisis. Audio
Pacific youth in NZ to take part in depression research
More than 1000 Pacific youth in Auckland will take part in new research aiming to reduce depression rates. Audio
Report calling for return of stolen art a landmark moment for Pacific - lawyer
A new report calling for the return of thousands of artworks stolen by France in the colonial era is a landmark moment for the Pacific. Audio
Pacific nations call for action on climate change
The Marshall Islands has set new binding climate targets and encouraged other countries to follow suit. Audio
Power still out in South of Saipan after Typhoon Yutu
Much of the island of Saipan in the Northern Marianas remains without power and water, as recovery efforts continue in the wake of Typhoon Yutu. Audio
Tokelau elders protest dismissals of public servants
Elders in the Tokelau atoll of Fakaofo are protesting the removal of two former public servants from office. Audio
Australia's new Pacific strategy questioned
The Australian Prime Minister says a speech he gave last week opened a new chapter between Australia and the Pacific. Audio
NZ and Australia ignoring Pacific in new media strategy - expert
An analyst of Pacific issues says New Zealand and Australia are turning deaf ears on calls for more independent media in the region. Audio
Marshalls President, facing ouster, blames Chinese influence
The Marshall Islands President, Hilda Heine, says an impending vote of no confidence against her is part of a Chinese-backed effort to take over one of the country's atolls. Audio
NZ to review RSE scheme, address Pacific concerns
New Zealand will review its Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme next year. Audio
Auckland University creates new Pacific leadership role
A New Zealand academic says his appointment to a new Pacific leadership role will pressure other universities in the country to follow suit. Audio
