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Month: March 2019

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Gallery: Children head NZ’s ‘love not hate’ rally in central Auckland

March 26, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Pacific Media Centre’s Del Abcede was on the ground for last Sunday’s “love not hate” rally  with about 2000 people marching down Auckland’s Queen Street in solidarity with the victims and survivors of the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack earlier this month. Scores of children were among the marchers with placards declaring ... <a title="Gallery: Children head NZ’s ‘love not hate’ rally in central Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/gallery-children-head-nzs-love-not-hate-rally-in-central-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Gallery: Children head NZ’s ‘love not hate’ rally in central Auckland">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?

March 26, 2019

Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now? by Dr Bryce Edwards As the Christchurch terrorist debate has unfolded, there has been astonishment that New Zealand’s gun laws are so lax. Loopholes and liberal gun laws have been highlighted as a key factor in allowing the alleged gunman to murder 50 people. Helen ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-has-gun-law-reform-failed-until-now/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why has gun law reform failed until now?">Read more</a>

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It’s your money they’re spending in this election-eve budget. Here’s how we’re covering the story

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sunanda Creagh, Head of Digital Storytelling Next Tuesday night is budget night, and it’s happening on the eve of a federal election where the Coalition is in for the fight of its life to hold onto government. The Conversation’s team of editors and experts will be in ... <a title="It’s your money they’re spending in this election-eve budget. Here’s how we’re covering the story" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/its-your-money-theyre-spending-in-this-election-eve-budget-heres-how-were-covering-the-story-114286/" aria-label="Read more about It’s your money they’re spending in this election-eve budget. Here’s how we’re covering the story">Read more</a>

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Did Al Jazeera’s undercover investigation into One Nation overstep the mark?

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Dodd, Director of the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne The sheer audacity of Al Jazeera’s three-year ruse is astounding. The news company’s investigation unit has carried out a sting that has captured both the National Rifle Association of the United States and Australia’s One ... <a title="Did Al Jazeera’s undercover investigation into One Nation overstep the mark?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/did-al-jazeeras-undercover-investigation-into-one-nation-overstep-the-mark-114288/" aria-label="Read more about Did Al Jazeera’s undercover investigation into One Nation overstep the mark?">Read more</a>

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Drug problem in Philippines has ‘worsened’, admits Duterte

March 26, 2019

PDEA Director-General Aaron Aquino (centre) and PDEA Director III Irish Calaguas (left) led two operations in Muntinlupa on March 19, 2019, which yielded 166.5 kg of crystal meth worth an estimated 1.13 billion pesos. Image: PDEA By Nestor Corrales in Manila Despite the Philippine government’s brutal war on drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that ... <a title="Drug problem in Philippines has ‘worsened’, admits Duterte" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/drug-problem-in-philippines-has-worsened-admits-duterte/" aria-label="Read more about Drug problem in Philippines has ‘worsened’, admits Duterte">Read more</a>

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Peta Clancy brings a hidden Victorian massacre to the surface with Undercurrent

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anita Pisch, Honorary Lecturer, School of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, Australian National University Review: Peta Clancy, Undercurrent, Koorie Heritage Trust The slaughter of Australian soldiers at Gallipoli in 1915 is claimed by many to be a key factor in the building of our national identity. However, warfare ... <a title="Peta Clancy brings a hidden Victorian massacre to the surface with Undercurrent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/peta-clancy-brings-a-hidden-victorian-massacre-to-the-surface-with-undercurrent-113350/" aria-label="Read more about Peta Clancy brings a hidden Victorian massacre to the surface with Undercurrent">Read more</a>

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Why new laws are vital to help us control violence and extremism online

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dan Jerker B. Svantesson, Co-Director Centre for Commercial Law, Bond University The terrorist attack in Christchurch is a horrific attack on society. We must consider all measures available to avoid something like this ever happening again, anywhere. Now in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants to introduce ... <a title="Why new laws are vital to help us control violence and extremism online" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/why-new-laws-are-vital-to-help-us-control-violence-and-extremism-online-114069/" aria-label="Read more about Why new laws are vital to help us control violence and extremism online">Read more</a>

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What is the Medicare rebate freeze and what does it mean for you?

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW On the weekend, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said he would end the Medicare freeze in his first 50 days as prime minister if Labor won the election. Every day Morrison’s Medicare freeze stays in place is another day that families ... <a title="What is the Medicare rebate freeze and what does it mean for you?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/what-is-the-medicare-rebate-freeze-and-what-does-it-mean-for-you-114169/" aria-label="Read more about What is the Medicare rebate freeze and what does it mean for you?">Read more</a>

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More fish, more fishing: why strategic marine park placement is a win-win

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kerstin Jantke, Postdoctoral Researcher on conservation biology, University of Hamburg Australia has some of the most spectacular marine ecosystems on the planet – including, of course, the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Many of these places are safe in protected areas, and support a myriad of leisure activities ... <a title="More fish, more fishing: why strategic marine park placement is a win-win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/more-fish-more-fishing-why-strategic-marine-park-placement-is-a-win-win-113374/" aria-label="Read more about More fish, more fishing: why strategic marine park placement is a win-win">Read more</a>

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Gun Laws and Security – ‘How to Sell a Massacre’ an Al Jazeera Investigation into Australia’s One Nation Party and Gun Lobby

March 26, 2019

AL JAZEERA – A three-year undercover operation by Al Jazeera has shown Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party lobbying the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) for millions of dollars to roll back Australia’s strict gun control laws. * Australia’s One Nation Party Lobbying the National Rifle Association of America (NRA) for Millions of Dollars * ... <a title="Gun Laws and Security – ‘How to Sell a Massacre’ an Al Jazeera Investigation into Australia’s One Nation Party and Gun Lobby" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/gun-laws-and-security-how-to-sell-a-massacre-an-al-jazeera-investigation-into-australias-one-nation-party-and-gun-lobby/" aria-label="Read more about Gun Laws and Security – ‘How to Sell a Massacre’ an Al Jazeera Investigation into Australia’s One Nation Party and Gun Lobby">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 26 2019

March 26, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 26 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 Royal Commission, role of spy agencies Richard Harman (Politik): An inquiry into an invisible man Laura Dooney (RNZ): Auckland Muslim ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 26 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-march-26-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – March 26 2019">Read more</a>

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Pets and owners – you can learn a lot about one by studying the other

March 26, 2019

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul McGreevy, Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science, University of Sydney There’s an old saying that pets and their owners become more similar as time goes by. There may be some truth in that, but can we use information about owners to improve veterinary care? ... <a title="Pets and owners – you can learn a lot about one by studying the other" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/26/pets-and-owners-you-can-learn-a-lot-about-one-by-studying-the-other-114167/" aria-label="Read more about Pets and owners – you can learn a lot about one by studying the other">Read more</a>