Andrew Mathieson

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About Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson has been reporting on news and sport since 1996. He has written for The Age, The Examiner, Cairns Post, NT News, The Geelong Independent, Canberra City News, The Pacific Advocate, CHOICE among other outlets. His media career has also included a stint for the Indigenous Marathon Foundation in Canberra as the Head of the Communications and Marketing. Andrew started reporting for the National Indigenous Times in 2022.

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Aotearoa's first Māori immersive cafe to operate entirely in Indigenous language

A Rotorua café located in the traditional heartland for Indigenous peoples of Aotearoa is asking customers to only order in the Māori language.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 30, 2026
United Nations agency warns Pacific faces growing threat from global scam syndicates

A United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime report has found Pacific communities are increasingly in the sights of global scam networks through the use of technology largely involving artificial intell...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 25, 2026
Cash injection promises Pacific region boost to develop rugby league beyond PNG Chiefs

Rugby league is continuing to gain further ground throughout the Pacific following the Australian government announcing a $600 million commitment over the next decade in the region.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 23, 2026
Fijian high chief calls for significant reduction in military power, restoration of Indigenous rights

Submissions to Fiji's new Constitutional Review Commission to review the national charter and recommend whether it should be amended further has included a call for change from one of the country's mo...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 22, 2026
Tuvalu calls for stronger UN support to tackle Pacific security threats

Tuvalu has called for stronger United Nations support to address growing security threats facing Pacific-island countries. The tiny state which consists of three reef islands and six atolls told the U...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 21, 2026
AFLW players more likely to experience racism than male counterparts, survey suggests

Responses from Indigenous AFLW players suggests racism in the women's game is more prevalent than what male AFL players currently face, a new report has found.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 16, 2026
Samoan Opposition accused of treason, defamation ahead of parliamentary inquiry

The Samoan ruling party has appointed a parliamentary committee to scrutinise the conduct of three leading Opposition figures for treason and defamation.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 15, 2026
Vanuatu to pursue legal action over sovereignty of additional islands

Vanuatu says it plans to pursue legal options under international law after failing to reach an agreement with France over the Pacific sovereignty of two uninhabited volcanic islands which remain in d...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Jul 14, 2026
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