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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

The future of AI in journalism will depend on a balance between benefits and risk, and raising audience comfort, trust and news literacy.

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

From being custodians of public knowledge, governments are turning to architects of manufactured ignorance. Amid disappearing evidence, citizens are struggling to hold power to account

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

AI is reshaping the news ecosystem in the fields of search, fact-checking and personalised feeds. If used well, it can support journalism and strengthen democracy.

Big decisions facing new-look PIF leadership

The Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting begins in Tonga with many big questions, ranging from the region’s banking crisis to New Caledonia’s unrest.

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Progress isn’t moving fast enough for women in the Pacific

Closing the gender gap in the Pacific Islands is an ambitious task, but there are concrete, practical steps that can be taken to accelerate progress.

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Can PIF help resolve the conflict in New Caledonia?

After months of violence, New Caledonia independence groups will turn to PIF in hopes of buoying their case for self-determination from France.

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China set to move in as Australian banks abandon Pacific

Bendigo Bank, Westpac and ANZ are the latest three banks to begin their exit from the Pacific Islands. Here are the five key reasons why that’s happening.

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Three ways Pacific nations are adapting to climate change

Pacific Island countries are on the frontline of climate change and are leading the way on adaptation and resilience.

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Japan-NZ partnership deepens as Pacific threats rise

Despite being separated by the vast Pacific Ocean, Japan and New Zealand are strengthening their partnership to aid greater regional stability.

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Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?

Long a regional laggard on climate action, Australia must convince Pacific leaders it’s serious about moving away from fossil fuels.

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The big gender issues facing the Pacific

The plight of women in the Pacific is well documented. A recent conference in the Pacific has made important strides forward.

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In the era of AI-generated news, readers value trust over customised content

Governments are hiding data, threatening democracy. Here’s how it affects you

AI and the news: How it helps, fails, and why that matters

Big decisions facing new-look PIF leadership

Progress isn’t moving fast enough for women in the Pacific

Can PIF help resolve the conflict in New Caledonia?

China set to move in as Australian banks abandon Pacific

Three ways Pacific nations are adapting to climate change

Japan-NZ partnership deepens as Pacific threats rise

Can Australia repair its standing in the Pacific?

The big gender issues facing the Pacific

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