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November 26, 2021
The Committee to Protect Journalists press freedom 2021 video removed by Facebook, but still available on YouTube and Twitter. Video: CPJ (Hongkong crackdown at 32m:05s) Pacific Media Watch newsdesk The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Facebook to restore a video honouring the winners of the International Press Freedom Awards (IPFA) at CPJ’s annual ... <a title="CPJ demands Facebook restore ‘censored’ press freedom awards video" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/cpj-demands-facebook-restore-censored-press-freedom-awards-video/" aria-label="Read more about CPJ demands Facebook restore ‘censored’ press freedom awards video">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The overwhelming impression the Morrison government has projected this week has been one of chaos, with revolts coming from the right and the left. And that’s accurate. But, within the shambles, there has actually been one encouraging sign. We’re seeing ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/grattan-on-friday-assertive-liberal-moderates-give-scott-morrison-curry-172617/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David McCooey, Professor of Writing and Literature, Deakin University Photo courtesy of Apple Corps Ltd The Beatles’ Get Back project, undertaken in January 1969, has finally been completed. Again. For most of the last 50 years it has been known as Let it Be, a film and ... <a title="The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/the-beatles-get-back-review-peter-jacksons-tv-series-is-a-thrilling-funny-and-long-treat-for-fans-172404/" aria-label="Read more about The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Gifford, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, UNSW Shutterstock If you or your child is short-sighted (struggles to see things further away) you might have heard about orthokeratology. Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ... <a title="What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child’s eyesight?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/what-is-orthokeratology-and-will-it-help-slow-the-deterioration-of-my-childs-eyesight-171826/" aria-label="Read more about What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child’s eyesight?">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kiara L’Herpiniere, PhD Candidate, Wildlife Biologist, Macquarie University Shutterstock I would please like to know how birds make their nests? How do they know how to weave the twigs together and what makes the twigs stick together? – Miguel, age 10, Brisbane Hi Miguel, thanks for this ... <a title="Curious Kids: how do birds make their nests?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/curious-kids-how-do-birds-make-their-nests-172391/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: how do birds make their nests?">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Massey University GettyImages When Shane Reti replaced Judith Collins at the helm of New Zealand’s National Party today, he became the fifth National leader Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has faced. When Reti, who is in the top spot on a caretaker basis, ... <a title="Judith Collins may be gone but New Zealand’s search for a credible and viable opposition is far from over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/judith-collins-may-be-gone-but-new-zealands-search-for-a-credible-and-viable-opposition-is-far-from-over-172590/" aria-label="Read more about Judith Collins may be gone but New Zealand’s search for a credible and viable opposition is far from over">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Bannonism-Trumpism, a cultural ideological export - Political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning deep-dive into how Aotearoa New Zealand is in the cross-hairs of two distinct political powers - one has been around for awhile and applies influence operations aimed at elites; and the other is new to this part of the world and uses cultural and ideological diffusion that is aimed at civil society. Can countries like New Zealand resist the slide into US-styled political chaos?
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November 25, 2021
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Yesterday morning I awoke to this story about a bus crash in Bulgaria: Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire, including children. I thought immediately about how unusual it is in New Zealand to hear a story about Bulgaria. In the context that Bulgaria is the country in the world worst hit ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Bulgaria, the Balkans, and distrust" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/keith-rankin-analysis-bulgaria-the-balkans-and-distrust/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Bulgaria, the Balkans, and distrust">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shireen Morris, Senior lecturer, Macquarie University Shutterstock In recent months the government has proposed cracking down on online anonymity. The idea is that attaching online posts to a person’s real name will reduce abuse and increase accountability. Online bullying and misinformation are growing problems, and government action ... <a title="Ending online anonymity won’t make social media less toxic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/ending-online-anonymity-wont-make-social-media-less-toxic-172228/" aria-label="Read more about Ending online anonymity won’t make social media less toxic">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marian Baird, Professor of Employment Relations, University of Sydney www.shutterstock.com Balancing the competing demands of work and care, or “production” and “reproduction”, is traditionally a burden carried by women. As many women could tell you, this often comes at a personal cost. It is not uncommon for ... <a title="Balancing work and fertility demands is not easy – but reproductive leave can help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/balancing-work-and-fertility-demands-is-not-easy-but-reproductive-leave-can-help-171497/" aria-label="Read more about Balancing work and fertility demands is not easy – but reproductive leave can help">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Liam Elphick, Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Law, Monash University Shutterstock The Religious Discrimination Bill is back, this time in its third iteration. The Coalition party room unanimously endorsed the bill on Tuesday, but a number of Liberal MPs voiced concerns about what it could mean for LGBTQ+ ... <a title="Schools can still expel LGBTQ+ kids. The Religious Discrimination Bill only makes it worse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/schools-can-still-expel-lgbtq-kids-the-religious-discrimination-bill-only-makes-it-worse-172494/" aria-label="Read more about Schools can still expel LGBTQ+ kids. The Religious Discrimination Bill only makes it worse">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. You can sign up to NZ Politics Daily as well as New Zealand Political Roundup columns for free here. Today’s content National Party Jo Moir (Newsroom): Collins’ risky strike against Bridges could be her ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – November 25 2021" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-november-25-2021/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – November 25 2021">Read more</a>
