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Month: May 2023

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From absurd dark humour to poignant emotional pull: why I deeply loved the music of Succession

May 30, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Cole, Composer & Lecturer in Screen Composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney, University of Sydney HBO Iconic television shows share unforgettable title sequences that have lived on as sonic calling cards we can quickly identify. The television show’s opening sequence has artfully evolved from ... <a title="From absurd dark humour to poignant emotional pull: why I deeply loved the music of Succession" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/from-absurd-dark-humour-to-poignant-emotional-pull-why-i-deeply-loved-the-music-of-succession-206597/" aria-label="Read more about From absurd dark humour to poignant emotional pull: why I deeply loved the music of Succession">Read more</a>

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Background to SCORI – is this a sell-out of Pacific’s ‘Sea of Islands’?

May 30, 2023

By concerned citizens of the Pacific The signing of the memorandum of understanding between the University of the South Pacific’s vice-chancellor and president, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, and the Indian government’s National Centre for Coastal Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences, in March for the setting up of a Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Research Institute (SCORI) has ... <a title="Background to SCORI – is this a sell-out of Pacific’s ‘Sea of Islands’?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/background-to-scori-is-this-a-sell-out-of-pacifics-sea-of-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Background to SCORI – is this a sell-out of Pacific’s ‘Sea of Islands’?">Read more</a>

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No sedition charges against Kanak pro-independence leader, says prosecutor

May 30, 2023

By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter The president of New Caledonia’s largest pro-independence party Daniel Goa will not be prosecuted for alleged calls for violence and sedition. Last month, a coalition of anti-independence parties had lodged a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor over a speech given by Goa at a party meeting. Goa had ... <a title="No sedition charges against Kanak pro-independence leader, says prosecutor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/no-sedition-charges-against-kanak-pro-independence-leader-says-prosecutor/" aria-label="Read more about No sedition charges against Kanak pro-independence leader, says prosecutor">Read more</a>

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Kramer still working on ‘unfinished’ exposure of PNG corruption

May 30, 2023

PNG Post-Courier Dismissed Member of Madang Bryan Kramer says the dismissal notice by Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae does not affect his appeal. “What I can confirm is that on the morning the notice was issued, I had filed my appeal before the National Court,” he said. “My appeal is requesting the court ... <a title="Kramer still working on ‘unfinished’ exposure of PNG corruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/kramer-still-working-on-unfinished-exposure-of-png-corruption/" aria-label="Read more about Kramer still working on ‘unfinished’ exposure of PNG corruption">Read more</a>

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PNG lawyer Paraka found guilty of misappropriating K162m

May 30, 2023

By Todagia Kelola in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea lawyer and businessman Paul Paraka has been found guilty of misappropriating K162 million (NZ$75 million) belonging to the state. Criminal track judge Justice Teresa Berrigan, in a comprehensive and detailed judgment in 114 pages, found him guilty on all five charges laid against him by the ... <a title="PNG lawyer Paraka found guilty of misappropriating K162m" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/png-lawyer-paraka-found-guilty-of-misappropriating-k162m/" aria-label="Read more about PNG lawyer Paraka found guilty of misappropriating K162m">Read more</a>

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Tokelau covid: Two new cases announced as lockdown ends

May 30, 2023

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Tokelau’s largest atoll, Nukunonu, is now out of lockdown after experiencing its first community cases of covid-19. In a statement, the government said Fakaofo Atoll has had two cases at the border and Nukunonu now has six positive community cases — all within the same household. This includes the ... <a title="Tokelau covid: Two new cases announced as lockdown ends" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/tokelau-covid-two-new-cases-announced-as-lockdown-ends/" aria-label="Read more about Tokelau covid: Two new cases announced as lockdown ends">Read more</a>

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Mark McGowan quits in his own time, after dominating Western Australian politics

May 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Martin Drum, Lecturer Politics and International Relations, University of Notre Dame Australia One of the most dominant premiers in recent Australian political history, Mark McGowan, has resigned as Western Australian premier and the member for Rockingham. Put simply, McGowan has dominated WA politics since becoming premier in ... <a title="Mark McGowan quits in his own time, after dominating Western Australian politics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/29/mark-mcgowan-quits-in-his-own-time-after-dominating-western-australian-politics-206612/" aria-label="Read more about Mark McGowan quits in his own time, after dominating Western Australian politics">Read more</a>

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Can high-stakes debt-ceiling brinkmanship in the US lead to unprecedented political unity?

May 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jared Mondschein, Director of Research, US Studies Centre, University of Sydney Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP/AAP Congress appears to be on the cusp of passing legislation that would not only avoid an unprecedented US government default – and economic catastrophe – but also provide some much-needed political stability in ... <a title="Can high-stakes debt-ceiling brinkmanship in the US lead to unprecedented political unity?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/29/can-high-stakes-debt-ceiling-brinkmanship-in-the-us-lead-to-unprecedented-political-unity-206586/" aria-label="Read more about Can high-stakes debt-ceiling brinkmanship in the US lead to unprecedented political unity?">Read more</a>

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WA Premier Mark McGowan quits in shock announcement, declaring he is ‘exhausted’

May 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Aaron Bunch/AAP Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan has announced he is quitting as premier and leaving parliament. In a shock announcement, McGowan told a news conference in Perth on Monday he had “loved the role. But the truth is I’m ... <a title="WA Premier Mark McGowan quits in shock announcement, declaring he is ‘exhausted’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/29/wa-premier-mark-mcgowan-quits-in-shock-announcement-declaring-he-is-exhausted-206611/" aria-label="Read more about WA Premier Mark McGowan quits in shock announcement, declaring he is ‘exhausted’">Read more</a>

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Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Visualising Countries’ Deficits and Debts, Surpluses and Credits, in context of the US Government’s Debt Ceiling

May 29, 2023

Analysis by Keith Rankin. The topic of financial debt is one of the hardest for humans to get their heads around. The normal understanding of a debt is a sacrifice made by one party (the owner of the debt) in favour of another party (the ower) which will be remedied some time in the future ... <a title="Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Visualising Countries’ Deficits and Debts, Surpluses and Credits, in context of the US Government’s Debt Ceiling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/29/keith-rankin-chart-analysis-visualising-countries-deficits-and-debts-surpluses-and-credits-in-context-of-the-us-governments-debt-ceiling/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Chart Analysis – Visualising Countries’ Deficits and Debts, Surpluses and Credits, in context of the US Government’s Debt Ceiling">Read more</a>

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Melbourne earthquake 2023: are they becoming more common? A seismology expert explains

May 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dee Ninis, Earthquake Geologist, Monash University Report locations from people who felt the Sunbury earthquake on May 28. Geoscience Australia Last night at 11:41pm local time, the greater Melbourne region was shaken by a magnitude 4.0 earthquake – as calculated by the Seismology Research Centre – centred ... <a title="Melbourne earthquake 2023: are they becoming more common? A seismology expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/29/melbourne-earthquake-2023-are-they-becoming-more-common-a-seismology-expert-explains-206589/" aria-label="Read more about Melbourne earthquake 2023: are they becoming more common? A seismology expert explains">Read more</a>

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Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss

May 29, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nick Fuller, Charles Perkins Centre Research Program Leader, University of Sydney Pexels/Andres Ayrton, CC BY When people decide it’s time to lose weight, they’re usually keen to see quick results. Maybe they have an event coming up or want relief from health problems and discomfort. But expert ... <a title="Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/29/is-it-true-the-faster-you-lose-weight-the-quicker-it-comes-back-heres-what-we-know-about-slow-and-fast-weight-loss-198301/" aria-label="Read more about Is it true the faster you lose weight the quicker it comes back? Here’s what we know about slow and fast weight loss">Read more</a>