West Papua
Two Indonesian soldiers convicted for Papuan deaths
Two Indonesian soldiers have been convicted and imprisoned for their role in the deaths of two Papuans in Mimika in August.
NGO claims mixed results on Jakarta's Papua media policy
Human Rights Watch says Indonesia's new policy on foreign media access to West Papua has had mixed results. Audio
Human Rights Watch says Papua access remains poor
Watchdog group calls on Indonesia to follow through on commitment to improving access to the Papua region. Audio
Rare glimpse of West Papua
In a rare opportunity to investigate signs of change in West Papua, RNZI journalists Johnny Blades and Koroi Hawkins report for Insight from the Indonesian province. Audio
West Papuans fear for survival as a people
While Indonesia's government is taking new steps to foster economic and social development in Papua, West Papuans say their survival as a people is under threat.
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West Papuans' survival in the balance
While West Papuans say their way of life is threatened by Indonesian rule, Jakarta says it's tackling the real problems indigenous people face. RNZI was granted rare access to the region. Video
West Papuans' survival in the balance
While West Papuans say their way of life is threatened by Indonesian rule, Jakarta says it's tackling the real problems indigenous people face. RNZ International was granted rare access to the region.
Solomons reiterates West Papua support
The Solomon Islands prime minister, Manasseh Sogavare, has assured a delegation from West Papua of his commitment to pushing for the region's freedom from all forms of abuse and repression.
West Papuans fear extinction looms under Indonesian rule
West Papuans say their survival as a people is increasingly threatened under Indonesian rule. Audio
West Papuans urged to be proactive
West Papuans are being urged to be proactive in proposing laws to protect their land and custom rights as indigenous people of their region. Audio
International engagement on West Papua encouraged
An Indonesian government consultant on West Papua-related issues says that increasing awareness about West Papua in the Pacific Islands region and beyond is a healthy thing, but that for any… Audio
Visit to West Papua
Radio New Zealand International reporters, Koroi Hawkins and Johnny Blades talk about their trip to Indonesia's most easterly territory. Is the fact Jakarta even let a couple of journalists in a sign… Audio
Efforts to halt West Papuan fires
Authorities in Indonesia's Papua region are taking measures to try and control dozens of forest fires that burning across the western half of New Guina island. Tabloid Jubi reports that...
Jakarta wants PNG to extradite two rebels
Indonesia has asked Papua New Guinea to deport two West Papuan independence rebels accused of holding hostage two Indonesians in PNG territory last month.
Papua Governor looks to protect his people's future
The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province says his plan for a revised autonomy package for the region is a solution to a critical threat facing ethnic Papuans in their homeland. Audio
Australia to focus on economic interests over Papua bid
Australia's new Prime Minister has indicated that his government will prioritise economic interests over support to reinscribe West Papua on the UN list of territories to be decolonised.
Papua Governor lukewarm on MSG move
The Governor of Indonesia's Papua province Lukas Enembe says moves to form a Melanesian Brotherhood among five Indonesian provinces is mainly about politics.
Call for Indonesia to focus more on development in Papua
An NGO in West Papua calls for greater focus from Jakarta to the development of the region's indigenous people. Audio
Jakarta takes hands-on approach to Papua development
The Indonesian government says it's taking a hands-on approach to fostering development among grassroots communities in Papua region.
Rare visit by New Zealand journalists to West Papua
A relaxation of the ban on media in the Indonesian-controlled province of West Papua has allowed Radio New Zealand International to send journalists into the region. Audio
