Melanesia
UN disturbed by violence and arrests in West Papua
The UN Human Rights Office says is disturbed by escalating violence in West Papua, and has urged Indonesia to engage with West Papuans in an inclusive dialogue to address long-standing grievances… Audio
Media under strain in Melanesia during challenging era
A new edition of the Pacific Journalism Review finds media facing a range of hostile threats in Melanesia. Audio
Traditional Pacific tattoo space not always dominated by men
The practice of traditional tattooing is seen by many in the Pacific as the sole domain of men - but that's not the case everywhere. Audio
Pacific journalists under growing pressure - watchdog
Journalists are facing growing pressure across the Pacific, the Melanesia Media Freedom Forum says.
There's a new kid on the Pacific Fusion Fashion block
Melanesian designers will for the first time showcase their spin on high fashion at this year's Pacific Fusion Fashion Show in Auckland on Saturday. Audio
West Papuan Liberation Movement applies for full MSG membership
The United Liberation Movement of West Papua has officially submitted an application for full membership in the Melanesian Spearhead Group.
Melanesian Update for 10 December 2018
The latest Melanesian Update for 10 December 2018. Audio
MSG seen as supporter of Kanak cause
A leading New Caledonian pro-independence politician says governments of Melanesian countries have quietly supported the New Caledonian independence cause.
NZ MPs support gender progress in Melanesian parliaments
New Zealand's parliamentary speaker has led a cross party group of politicians including five women on a six day tour to Vanuatu and Solomon Islands this week. Audio
Melanesian police forces to assist PNG with APEC security
Melanesian Spearhead Group countries are considering deploying police to Papua New Guinea later this year to assist with security for the APEC summit.
