Mackenzie Smith

Rights groups say an internet blackout in Indonesia's West Papua marks a dangerous violation of free speech protections. Audio

A Fiji opposition MP says he's been vindicated by the release of a video of his alleged assault by the prime minister. Audio

Taiwan's Foreign Minister says his country's ties with Solomon Islands are strong, as debate rages between MPs there over whether to switch ties to China. Audio

An Indonesian human rights researcher says militia-style attacks on West Papuans are on the rise in the country. Audio

Tongan businesses are worried a Facebook ban the government is proposing could drastically cut their sales. Audio

A traditional vaka leaves Tahiti on Tuesday for New Zealand, as its crew retrace the pathways of their Pacific ancestors. Audio

New Zealand is putting nearly half a million dollars toward human rights monitoring in the Pacific. Audio

A Tokelauan theatre show claimed to be the first of its kind is highlighting the threat the climate crisis poses to the territory. Audio

Tonga's government is expected to decide by the end of the month whether to ban Facebook in the kingdom. Audio

A new study has found Pacific women in New Zealand face higher rates of depression during pregnancy than any other group. Audio

Samoa's nurses association says the country's health system has better monitoring systems in place after the deaths of two vaccinated infants. Audio

The Marshall Islands government will survey a leaking nuclear-filled dome after growing international concern over the structure. Audio

A report has detailed shocking levels of physical violence and neglect towards millions of children in the Pacific, prompting aid agencies to call for better-targeted aid programs from countries like… Audio

Tokelau's High Court has backed the government's dismissal of two public servants, but found it unlawfully withheld pay from them. Audio

Researchers say Papua New Guinea's ambitious roading plan will bring environental disaster to the country. Audio

The company managing Tonga's internet cable says the country's internet blackout was intentional "sabotage" by a powerful but unknown actor. Audio

Protests demanding a halt to the construction of a giant telescope on Hawaii's tallest mountain show no sign of abating. Audio

An aid group says at least 139 people have died in displacement camps in the troubled highlands of Indonesia's West Papua. Audio

A kava bar in Auckland's downtown is hoping to win hearts and minds over the drink, especially among Pakeha. Audio

A kava bar in downtown Auckland is hoping to win hearts and minds over the drink, especially among Pakeha.

The opening of this new bar comes as the Pacific's favourite bitter elixir becomes more… Audio