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Month: January 2019

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Tonga’s communications blackout ‘a problem out of their control’

January 24, 2019

Internet shock … Tonga Communications Corporation. Image: Kalino Lātū/Kaniva News By Philip Cass and Kalino Latu Tonga’s abrupt communications blackout may last up to two weeks before the fibre optic submarine cable restores the internet and mobile connection with the world. Tonga Cable Director Paula Piveni Piukala told Kaniva News repairs could be done in ... <a title="Tonga’s communications blackout ‘a problem out of their control’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/tongas-communications-blackout-a-problem-out-of-their-control/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga’s communications blackout ‘a problem out of their control’">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government

January 24, 2019

Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government by Dr Bryce Edwards. Jacinda Ardern has just arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, where she is promoting her Government’s “economics of kindness” approach to other world leaders and elites. Her message is in line with the fact that her Labour-led administration was ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-extreme-inequality-a-test-for-the-new-government/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019

January 24, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content Housing Mike Hosking (Newstalk ZB): KiwiBuild fiasco is far from over Lucy Bennett (Herald): Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern plays down ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-24-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 24 2019">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019

January 24, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings.Today’s content PM in Europe, Davos, Brexit Hamish Rutherford (Stuff): Ardern seeks assurances on Brexit as Britain prepares for chaos Gordon ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-january-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – January 23 2019">Read more</a>

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How genes and evolution shape gender – and transgender – identity

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jenny Graves, Distinguished Professor of Genetics, La Trobe University Mismatch between biological sex and gender identity, culminating in its severest form as gender dysphoria, has been ascribed to mental disease, family dysfunction and childhood trauma. But accumulating evidence now implies biological factors in establishing gender identity, and ... <a title="How genes and evolution shape gender – and transgender – identity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/how-genes-and-evolution-shape-gender-and-transgender-identity-108911/" aria-label="Read more about How genes and evolution shape gender – and transgender – identity">Read more</a>

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New research reveals how the marriage equality debate damaged LGBT Australians’ mental health

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stefano Verrelli, PhD Scholar, University of Sydney Although Australia has now achieved marriage equality, the topics of sexuality and gender identity continue to spark heated – and often discriminatory – public debates. Most recently, the issues of religious freedoms and anti-discrimination laws, the Safe Schools program, and ... <a title="New research reveals how the marriage equality debate damaged LGBT Australians’ mental health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/new-research-reveals-how-the-marriage-equality-debate-damaged-lgbt-australians-mental-health-110277/" aria-label="Read more about New research reveals how the marriage equality debate damaged LGBT Australians’ mental health">Read more</a>

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How safe is Australia? The numbers show public attacks are rare and on the decline

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology, Bond University The murder last week of International student Aiia Maasarwe has again drawn attention to the safety of women in Australia, and people in general. The focus is on safety at night in public spaces. Maasarwe’s murder has gained national ... <a title="How safe is Australia? The numbers show public attacks are rare and on the decline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/how-safe-is-australia-the-numbers-show-public-attacks-are-rare-and-on-the-decline-110276/" aria-label="Read more about How safe is Australia? The numbers show public attacks are rare and on the decline">Read more</a>

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When to seek help after taking a pill

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian de Jonge, Lecturer in Paramedic Science , CQUniversity Australia With more suspected drug-related deaths at festivals this summer, the debate around testing these illegal drugs to check their purity and for contaminants has flared up once more. But from a user perspective, when should a person ... <a title="When to seek help after taking a pill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/when-to-seek-help-after-taking-a-pill-109876/" aria-label="Read more about When to seek help after taking a pill">Read more</a>

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Here’s how a 100% renewable energy future can create jobs and even save the gas industry

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sven Teske, Research Director, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney The world can limit global warming to 1.5℃ and move to 100% renewable energy while still preserving a role for the gas industry, and without relying on technological fixes such as carbon capture and storage, ... <a title="Here’s how a 100% renewable energy future can create jobs and even save the gas industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/heres-how-a-100-renewable-energy-future-can-create-jobs-and-even-save-the-gas-industry-110285/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s how a 100% renewable energy future can create jobs and even save the gas industry">Read more</a>

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‘Growth’ of community housing may be an illusion. The cost-shifting isn’t

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Darcy, Adjunct Professor, School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University Southern Cross Housing, a non-profit community housing provider, took over management of just under 1,000 public housing dwellings on the New South Wales South Coast last October. This transfer from the NSW Department of ... <a title="‘Growth’ of community housing may be an illusion. The cost-shifting isn’t" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/growth-of-community-housing-may-be-an-illusion-the-cost-shifting-isnt-108598/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Growth’ of community housing may be an illusion. The cost-shifting isn’t">Read more</a>

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Low income, no assets, large credit-card debt: why more older Australians are declaring bankruptcy

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Ramsay, Professor, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne Bankruptcy is affecting more and more older people. About 2,400 of the almost 17,000 new bankruptcies in Australia in 2017-18 were aged 60 or more, information from the bankruptcy regulator suggests. Since 2002 the proportion of bankrupts being ... <a title="Low income, no assets, large credit-card debt: why more older Australians are declaring bankruptcy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/low-income-no-assets-large-credit-card-debt-why-more-older-australians-are-declaring-bankruptcy-107511/" aria-label="Read more about Low income, no assets, large credit-card debt: why more older Australians are declaring bankruptcy">Read more</a>

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Decoding the music masterpieces: Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, an apocalyptic descent into madness

January 24, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Ewans, Conjoint Professor, School of Humanities and Social Science, University of Newcastle Alban Berg’s Wozzeck is arguably the most important opera composed in the first half of the 20th century. It is certainly one of the most powerful, and its emotional impact remains as strong today ... <a title="Decoding the music masterpieces: Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, an apocalyptic descent into madness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/decoding-the-music-masterpieces-alban-bergs-wozzeck-an-apocalyptic-descent-into-madness-107896/" aria-label="Read more about Decoding the music masterpieces: Alban Berg’s Wozzeck, an apocalyptic descent into madness">Read more</a>