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Month: March 2019

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Christchurch mosque shootings must end NZ innocence over right-wing terrorism

March 16, 2019

ANALYSIS: By Professor Paul Spoonley in Auckland New Zealand police continued today to respond to events following shootings at two mosques in central Christchurch yesterday. The national security threat level has been lifted to high. Mosques across New Zealand have been closed and police are asking people to refrain from visiting. So far, 49 people ... <a title="Christchurch mosque shootings must end NZ innocence over right-wing terrorism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/16/christchurch-mosque-shootings-must-end-nz-innocence-over-right-wing-terrorism/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch mosque shootings must end NZ innocence over right-wing terrorism">Read more</a>

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Thousands turn out in Auckland for NZ mosque terror attack vigil

March 16, 2019

Police guard an Auckland vigil today to honour the victims in the Christchurch terror attack yesterday. Image: David Robie/PMC By RNZ Thousands of people packed into Auckland’s Aotea Square today for a vigil to mark yesterday’s New Zealand terror attack in Christchurch. Some held banners calling for love in the face of hatred, while others ... <a title="Thousands turn out in Auckland for NZ mosque terror attack vigil" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/16/thousands-turn-out-in-auckland-for-nz-mosque-terror-attack-vigil/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands turn out in Auckland for NZ mosque terror attack vigil">Read more</a>

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Can a senator be expelled from the federal parliament for offensive statements?

March 16, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anne Twomey, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Sydney In the wake of comments about the Christchurch massacre, members of the public have raised the question of whether a senator can be expelled from the Senate for making offensive statements. It is now well known that members ... <a title="Can a senator be expelled from the federal parliament for offensive statements?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/16/can-a-senator-be-expelled-from-the-federal-parliament-for-offensive-statements-113711/" aria-label="Read more about Can a senator be expelled from the federal parliament for offensive statements?">Read more</a>

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The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can do to stop it

March 16, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Croucher, Professor and Head of School of Communication, Journalism, and Marketing, Massey University As an immigrant to New Zealand, I am saddened and outraged by the events in Christchurch. The apparent innocence of New Zealand has been stripped away by acts of cowardice and evil. Read ... <a title="The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can do to stop it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/16/the-psychology-of-fear-and-hate-and-what-each-of-us-can-do-to-stop-it-113710/" aria-label="Read more about The psychology of fear and hate, and what each of us can do to stop it">Read more</a>

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Why overhauling NZ’s gun and terrorism laws alone can’t stop terrorist attacks

March 16, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Battersby, Police Teaching Fellow, Massey University My research focuses on terrorism in or affecting New Zealand. Until yesterday, my phone didn’t ring that often because few were interested in anything I had to say. Since yesterday, it has not stopped. There is no understating the horrific ... <a title="Why overhauling NZ’s gun and terrorism laws alone can’t stop terrorist attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/16/why-overhauling-nzs-gun-and-terrorism-laws-alone-cant-stop-terrorist-attacks-113706/" aria-label="Read more about Why overhauling NZ’s gun and terrorism laws alone can’t stop terrorist attacks">Read more</a>

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Christchurch mosque terror attacks: ‘Our gun laws will change’, says PM

March 16, 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the nation after yesterday’s tragic mosque massacres in Christchurch. Video: RNZ By RNZ New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she was advised that the primary perpetrator of the terror attacks in Christchurch yesterday had used five guns Forty-nine people died at Al Noor Mosque next to Hagley Park and ... <a title="Christchurch mosque terror attacks: ‘Our gun laws will change’, says PM" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/16/christchurch-mosque-terror-attacks-our-gun-laws-will-change-says-pm/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch mosque terror attacks: ‘Our gun laws will change’, says PM">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 15 2019

March 15, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 15 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 Climate change Gordon Campbell: On the school strike for climate change Neville Peat (Stuff): Climate change: New Zealand wants action, ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 15 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/15/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-15-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 15 2019">Read more</a>

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Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand’s innocence about right-wing terrorism

March 15, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Spoonley, Pro Vice-Chancellor, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Massey University Tonight, New Zealand police continue to respond to events following shootings at two mosques in central Christchurch. The national security threat level has been lifted to high. Mosques across New Zealand have been closed and ... <a title="Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand’s innocence about right-wing terrorism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/15/christchurch-mosque-shootings-must-end-new-zealands-innocence-about-right-wing-terrorism-113655/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch mosque shootings must end New Zealand’s innocence about right-wing terrorism">Read more</a>

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Why news outlets should think twice about republishing the New Zealand mosque shooter’s livestream

March 15, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Colleen Murrell, Associate Professor, Journalism, Swinburne University of Technology Like so many times before with acts of mass violence in different parts of the world, news of shootings at two Christchurch mosques on Friday instantly ricocheted around the world via social media. When these incidents occur, online ... <a title="Why news outlets should think twice about republishing the New Zealand mosque shooter’s livestream" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/15/why-news-outlets-should-think-twice-about-republishing-the-new-zealand-mosque-shooters-livestream-113651/" aria-label="Read more about Why news outlets should think twice about republishing the New Zealand mosque shooter’s livestream">Read more</a>

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Mike Treen: Stand up to Islamophobia – time to tell Trump-like demagogues to get lost!

March 15, 2019

Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – [embedded content] An eye witness on Strickland Street, Christchurch, saw one of the suspects being apprehended by New Zealand police after today’s attack on two mosques. She said police deliberately rammed the car. Video: RNZ By Mike Treen, national director of Unite Union After a beautiful ... <a title="Mike Treen: Stand up to Islamophobia – time to tell Trump-like demagogues to get lost!" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/15/mike-treen-stand-up-to-islamophobia-time-to-tell-trump-like-demagogues-to-get-lost/" aria-label="Read more about Mike Treen: Stand up to Islamophobia – time to tell Trump-like demagogues to get lost!">Read more</a>

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If you’ve got private health insurance, the choice to use it in a public hospital is your own

March 15, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sophie Lewis, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Social Research in Health, UNSW You arrive at your local public hospital for treatment. The hospital staff ask for your name, date of birth and address. They ask if you have Medicare and private health insurance. Then they ask if ... <a title="If you’ve got private health insurance, the choice to use it in a public hospital is your own" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/15/if-youve-got-private-health-insurance-the-choice-to-use-it-in-a-public-hospital-is-your-own-113367/" aria-label="Read more about If you’ve got private health insurance, the choice to use it in a public hospital is your own">Read more</a>

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Guinea flowers are fierce and golden

March 15, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Betsy Jackes, Adjunct professor, James Cook University Welcome to Beating Around the Bush, a series that profiles native plants: part gardening column, part dispatches from country, entirely Australian. Read more about the series here or get in touch to pitch a plant at batb@theconversation.edu.au. I first became ... <a title="Guinea flowers are fierce and golden" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/15/guinea-flowers-are-fierce-and-golden-109189/" aria-label="Read more about Guinea flowers are fierce and golden">Read more</a>