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Journalism educators call on crisis-hit RNZ not to slash newsroom staff


PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: JEANZ 
Journalism educators are calling for RNZ’s impending staff cuts to leave its newsrooms alone.

The Journalism Education Association of New Zealand (JEANZ) says New Zealanders already…

‘A colossal mistake’ – Media Minister rules out coming to RNZ’s aid after budget blowout



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: RNZ Morning Report
New Zealand’s Media Minister Paul Goldsmith has ruled out coming to RNZ’s financial aid, describing the public broadcaster’s budget blowout as “pretty shocking”.

“They…

Israeli military violence soars – 24 times as many journalists killed, RSF condemns impunity



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: Reporters Without Borders
The Paris-based global media freedom watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the Israeli authorities’ impunity for a massive increase in crimes and…

Burying the autocrats

Australian journalist and unionist threatened with disciplinary action over opinion article



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: Asia Pacific Report
The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) head of news has threatened journalist and unionist Michael Slezak with disciplinary action over an October 5 opinion piece…

ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says



THE GUARDIAN: By Amanda Meade
ABC management has refused to rule out disciplinary action against a journalist and union office-holder for writing an opinion piece for the Australian Financial Review

Fiji Times reaffirms commitment to truth, fairness and accountability



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Anish Chand in Suva
The Fiji Times
has reaffirmed its commitment to serving as the voice of the nation and championing freedom of expression, access to…

Media demand answers after Samoan PM’s security reportedly deletes journalist’s photos


PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: RNZ
The Journalists Association of Samoa (JAWS) is demanding answers over the removal of a journalist’s camera and the deletion of photographs taken while she was…

Al Jazeera rejects Netanyahu’s attack on journalists in UN speech



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH
Al Jazeera has rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attack against the network during a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, the news channel reports.

Pacific media must bring remote communities into the conversation, says Rabuka


PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Prishanta Sharma in Savusavu
Reaching communities beyond Pacific capitals must remain at the heart of journalism as technology creates new ways for the region to share…

Rabuka urges Pacific media to verify facts, warns over rise of AI



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Nacanieli Tuilevuka in Savusavu
Fiji Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged Pacific journalists to check and verify information before disseminated it to the public, warning that the…

Pacific media summit to set direction for next decade of Pacific media


PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH:
By Pita Ligaiula in Savusavu
Pacific media leaders and journalists from across the region will tackle press freedom, newsroom survival, artificial intelligence, anti-corruption, climate change and the…

Israel funded the lawfare assault on Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis



The Zionist Federation of Australia’s legal assault on Israel critic and journalist Mary Kostakidis was financed by the Israeli war machine via the World Zionist Organisation.  Michael West Media reports.

37 Palestinian journalists imprisoned in Israeli jails, says prisoner rights group



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Layan Bsharat and Mohammad Sio
Israel is holding 37 Palestinian journalists in its prisons, including 19 under administrative detention without charge or trial, says the Palestinian…

Australian Zionists drop case against ‘truth’ journalist Mary Kostakidis


The Zionist Federation of Australia has withdrawn its case of “racial hatred” against Australian journalist Mary Kostakidis, who called it a victory for free speech, reports Consortium News.

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Australia snubs Torres Strait in Melanesian Spearhead Group bid



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Stefan Armbruster and Jennifer Enosa for the Torres News
Australia is seeking observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) but has not committed to giving…

Rabuka calls on Fijians to use freedom of expression ‘responsibly’


PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Rashika Kumar in Suva
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on Fijians to use their freedom of expression responsibly, stressing that people can disagree strongly and…

RSF slams ‘outrageous’ failure to bring justice 9 years after killing of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: Reporters Without Borders
Angered by the lack of full justice nearly a decade after the assassination of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Reporters Without Borders…

Social media misinformation ‘biggest hurdle’ for journalists, says MCPNG’s Belinda Kora



PACIFIC MEDIA WATCH: By Lomanai Kenny in Port Moresby
Misinformation on social media is the biggest challenge for journalists, says Belinda Kora, secretary of the Media Council of Papua New…

West Bank: RSF condemns Israeli army over escalating violence against Palestinian journalists


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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned and highlighted recent attacks and obstructions committed by the Israeli military against Palestinian journalists reporting from the occupied West Bank.