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Month: June 2023

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Victoria has rediscovered a dragon – how do we secure its future?

June 25, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Wintle, Professor in Conservation Science, School of Ecosystem and Forest Science, The University of Melbourne The Victorian grassland earless dragon (Tympanocryptis pinguicolla), not seen since 1969, has been found in grasslands west of Melbourne. No need to fear this dragon, though; these lizards are just 15cm ... <a title="Victoria has rediscovered a dragon – how do we secure its future?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/25/victoria-has-rediscovered-a-dragon-how-do-we-secure-its-future-208097/" aria-label="Read more about Victoria has rediscovered a dragon – how do we secure its future?">Read more</a>

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‘We carry the voice of the colonised people’, delegates tell UN

June 24, 2023

By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist France’s grip on its overseas territories in the Pacific may be waning, with pro-independence delegates now claiming to have the support of the majority of their indigenous people in their territories. The delegates from New Caledonia and French Polynesia spoke during talks at the UN’s Special Committee on Decolonisation ... <a title="‘We carry the voice of the colonised people’, delegates tell UN" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/24/we-carry-the-voice-of-the-colonised-people-delegates-tell-un/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We carry the voice of the colonised people’, delegates tell UN">Read more</a>

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Deposed Papua governor Lukas Enembe indicted on $3m bribery charges

June 24, 2023

RNZ Pacific The deposed Papua Governor Lukas Enembe has been indicted this week on charges of bribery, allegedly over about US$3 million. The amount of bribes in this indictment is far greater than the Corruption Eradication Commission’s initial allegation, when naming Enembe as a suspect at the end of 2022. The commission’s public prosecutor alleges ... <a title="Deposed Papua governor Lukas Enembe indicted on $3m bribery charges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/24/deposed-papua-governor-lukas-enembe-indicted-on-3m-bribery-charges/" aria-label="Read more about Deposed Papua governor Lukas Enembe indicted on $3m bribery charges">Read more</a>

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PNG law change empowers police to use lethal force in kidnapping, domestic terrorism

June 24, 2023

By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea police will be able to use lethal force to deal with crimes that come under “domestic terrorism” through the amendments to the Criminal Code Act. Police Commissioner David Manning said this as the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) continue to work for stronger law enforcement ... <a title="PNG law change empowers police to use lethal force in kidnapping, domestic terrorism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/24/png-law-change-empowers-police-to-use-lethal-force-in-kidnapping-domestic-terrorism/" aria-label="Read more about PNG law change empowers police to use lethal force in kidnapping, domestic terrorism">Read more</a>

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Fractured foundations: how Antarctica’s ‘landfast’ ice is dwindling and why that’s bad news

June 24, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Fraser, Senior Researcher in Antarctic Remote Sensing, University of Tasmania Landfast ice ‘breaks out’ Justin Chambers/AAD, Author provided There’s more to Antarctic ice than meets the eye. Sea ice is not a uniform crust overlying the salty Southern Ocean. Our new research is the first to ... <a title="Fractured foundations: how Antarctica’s ‘landfast’ ice is dwindling and why that’s bad news" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/24/fractured-foundations-how-antarcticas-landfast-ice-is-dwindling-and-why-thats-bad-news-207814/" aria-label="Read more about Fractured foundations: how Antarctica’s ‘landfast’ ice is dwindling and why that’s bad news">Read more</a>

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Jayrex’s lawyers threaten lawsuit if PNG music ban isn’t lifted

June 23, 2023

By Phoebe Gwangilo in Port Moresby Legal proceedings are expected to take place if the temporary ban on the songs of Jason Suisui — popularly known as Jayrex — is not lifted, warns his lawyer Philip Tabuchi. “In the event this temporary ban is not uplifted [sic], our client will have no choice but to ... <a title="Jayrex’s lawyers threaten lawsuit if PNG music ban isn’t lifted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/jayrexs-lawyers-threaten-lawsuit-if-png-music-ban-isnt-lifted/" aria-label="Read more about Jayrex’s lawyers threaten lawsuit if PNG music ban isn’t lifted">Read more</a>

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Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Uri Gal, Professor in Business Information Systems, University of Sydney Shutterstock Germany’s best-selling newspaper, Bild, is reportedly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to replace certain editorial roles, in an effort to cut costs. In a leaked internal email sent to staff on June 19, the paper’s publisher, Axel ... <a title="Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/replacing-news-editors-with-ai-is-a-worry-for-misinformation-bias-and-accountability-208196/" aria-label="Read more about Replacing news editors with AI is a worry for misinformation, bias and accountability">Read more</a>

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Nuclear experts offer ‘taking a sip’ of Japan’s treated reactor wastewater

June 23, 2023

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Independent nuclear experts have offered to drink water and eat fish from the Pacific Ocean after Japan dumps its nuclear waste water into the Pacific. Japan is planning to ditch over one million tonnes of ALPS-treated radioactive wastewater from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the Pacific ... <a title="Nuclear experts offer ‘taking a sip’ of Japan’s treated reactor wastewater" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/nuclear-experts-offer-taking-a-sip-of-japans-treated-reactor-wastewater/" aria-label="Read more about Nuclear experts offer ‘taking a sip’ of Japan’s treated reactor wastewater">Read more</a>

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Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Archie Thomas, Chancellor’s Research Fellow, University of Technology Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people. This week at Parliament House during Barunga Festival, four NT Land Council representatives presented Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the Barunga Declaration. Signed ... <a title="Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/before-the-barunga-declaration-there-was-the-barunga-statement-and-hawkes-promise-of-treaty-206613/" aria-label="Read more about Before the Barunga Declaration, there was the Barunga Statement, and Hawke’s promise of Treaty">Read more</a>

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We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here’s why that’s important

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amirali Popat, Associate Professor and Director of Research, The University of Queensland Liam Krueger, Author provided 3D-printed medicine could be the future of personalised healthcare, with research now suggesting printed tablets have reached a sufficient quality to match the standards set for conventionally manufactured tablets. Our new ... <a title="We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here’s why that’s important" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/we-are-closer-than-ever-to-being-able-to-3d-print-medicines-heres-why-thats-important-208026/" aria-label="Read more about We are closer than ever to being able to 3D print medicines. Here’s why that’s important">Read more</a>

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Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action

June 23, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suzanne Meldrum, Lecturer, Speech Pathology, Edith Cowan University Unsplash, CC BY As a speech pathologist, university lecturer and parent of young children, I often get asked a version of the following: My child isn’t talking yet. Is that a problem? And is it my fault? There is ... <a title="Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/lots-of-kids-are-late-talkers-heres-when-to-take-action-206609/" aria-label="Read more about Lots of kids are ‘late talkers’. Here’s when to take action">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: June 23 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

June 23, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content ELECTION Adam Pearse (Herald): Hollywood director James Cameron donates to Greens as party surges ahead of Labour Justin Wong (Stuff): National Party donation from CCP-linked newspaper publisher ‘by ... <a title="Newsletter: June 23 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/23/newsletter-june-23-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: June 23 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>