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Month: July 2023

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More corrupt, fractured and ostracised: how Vladimir Putin has changed Russia in over two decades on top

July 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Matthew Sussex, Fellow, Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, Australian National University Vladimir Putin’s own version of history casts himself as modern Russia’s bulwark and champion. According to this narrative, Putin has sturdily held back waves of foreign and domestic adversaries, and simultaneously restored Russia to greatness. Although ... <a title="More corrupt, fractured and ostracised: how Vladimir Putin has changed Russia in over two decades on top" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/more-corrupt-fractured-and-ostracised-how-vladimir-putin-has-changed-russia-in-over-two-decades-on-top-206086/" aria-label="Read more about More corrupt, fractured and ostracised: how Vladimir Putin has changed Russia in over two decades on top">Read more</a>

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Renaming obesity won’t fix weight stigma overnight. Here’s what we really need to do

July 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ravisha Jayawickrama, PhD candidate, School of Population Health, Curtin University Shutterstock The stigma that surrounds people living in larger bodies is pervasive and deeply affects the people it’s directed at. It’s been described as one of the last acceptable forms of discrimination. Some researchers think the term ... <a title="Renaming obesity won’t fix weight stigma overnight. Here’s what we really need to do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/renaming-obesity-wont-fix-weight-stigma-overnight-heres-what-we-really-need-to-do-209224/" aria-label="Read more about Renaming obesity won’t fix weight stigma overnight. Here’s what we really need to do">Read more</a>

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The secret lives of silky sharks: unveiling their whereabouts supports their protection

July 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shona Murray, PhD candidate, The University of Western Australia Marine Futures Lab, Author provided Open ocean sharks are elusive and mysterious. They undertake vast journeys that span hundreds to thousands of kilometres across immense ocean basins. We know very little about the secret lives of ocean sharks, ... <a title="The secret lives of silky sharks: unveiling their whereabouts supports their protection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/the-secret-lives-of-silky-sharks-unveiling-their-whereabouts-supports-their-protection-209333/" aria-label="Read more about The secret lives of silky sharks: unveiling their whereabouts supports their protection">Read more</a>

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How do you know when it’s time to think seriously think about changing your child’s school?

July 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vanessa Cobham, Professor of Clinical Psychology, The University of Queensland Cottonbro Studio/Pexels Going to school can be challenging for children and young people at times. Most young people will have patches during their school career where it feels hard. That’s normal. Getting through those hard times can ... <a title="How do you know when it’s time to think seriously think about changing your child’s school?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/how-do-you-know-when-its-time-to-think-seriously-think-about-changing-your-childs-school-210480/" aria-label="Read more about How do you know when it’s time to think seriously think about changing your child’s school?">Read more</a>

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We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work

July 31, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Peetz, Laurie Carmichael Distinguished Research Fellow at the Centre for Future Work, and Professor Emeritus, Griffith Business School, Griffith University shutterstock The surprising thing about the Albanese government’s announced reforms to “casual” employment is not that they’re happening. It’s that employer advocates are getting so excited ... <a title="We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/we-need-more-than-a-definition-change-to-fix-australias-culture-of-permanent-casual-work-210456/" aria-label="Read more about We need more than a definition change to fix Australia’s culture of permanent ‘casual’ work">Read more</a>

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US Moves to Curtail China’s Economic Investment in the Caribbean

July 31, 2023

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage By Tamanisha J. John From Toronto, Ontario On March 8, 2023, General Laura J. Richardson of the United States (U.S.) Southern Command gave testimony at a congressional hearing wherein she issued a warning to U.S. lawmakers about the expansion of Chinese influence in the Caribbean that were at ... <a title="US Moves to Curtail China’s Economic Investment in the Caribbean" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/us-moves-to-curtail-chinas-economic-investment-in-the-caribbean/" aria-label="Read more about US Moves to Curtail China’s Economic Investment in the Caribbean">Read more</a>

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Mediawatch: Kiri Allan’s resignation sparks another ‘on principle’ at RNZ

July 31, 2023

By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter A board member at RNZ appointed less than a month ago quit this week after making public comments on former Justice Minister Kiri Allan’s downfall and criticising media coverage of it. RNZ had asked Jason Ake to stop and the government said he breached official obligations of neutrality, but ... <a title="Mediawatch: Kiri Allan’s resignation sparks another ‘on principle’ at RNZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/31/mediawatch-kiri-allans-resignation-sparks-another-on-principle-at-rnz/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Kiri Allan’s resignation sparks another ‘on principle’ at RNZ">Read more</a>

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‘No more coups’, Fiji’s navy commander tells nation

July 30, 2023

By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva “The people of Fiji don’t deserve to go through another coup.” This was the view shared by Fiji Navy commander Captain Humphrey Tawake while speaking to The Fiji Times during the Fiji Navy Day celebrations at Stanley Brown Naval Base in Walu Bay, Suva, this week. “Fiji, as a nation ... <a title="‘No more coups’, Fiji’s navy commander tells nation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/30/no-more-coups-fijis-navy-commander-tells-nation/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No more coups’, Fiji’s navy commander tells nation">Read more</a>

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Potential AUKUS deal could divide NZ and Pacific, says academic

July 29, 2023

By Christina Persico, RNZ Pacific An international relations professor says that if New Zealand joins AUKUS it could impact on its relations with Pacific countries. AUKUS is a security agreement between Australia, the UK and the US, which will see Australia supplied with nuclear-powered submarines. That has raised concern in the Pacific, which is under ... <a title="Potential AUKUS deal could divide NZ and Pacific, says academic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/29/potential-aukus-deal-could-divide-nz-and-pacific-says-academic/" aria-label="Read more about Potential AUKUS deal could divide NZ and Pacific, says academic">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”

July 29, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. New Zealand First aren’t being given the attention they warrant by political commentators in the lead-up to this year’s election, with most rubbishing or downplaying the chances of Winston Peters and his party making it back into Parliament. This is despite the fact that the party is bubbling just below the ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/29/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-nz-first-might-take-back-our-country/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How NZ First might “take back our country”">Read more</a>

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Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, including gunman, police confirm

July 28, 2023

RNZ News Three people have been killed in a shooting in Auckland central business district today, including the gunman. Six people were also wounded, including two police officers. Police say the situation is now contained. Prime Minister Chris Hipkins told media a witness called the incident in at 7.23am, reporting there was a man with ... <a title="Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, including gunman, police confirm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/three-dead-in-auckland-cbd-shooting-including-gunman-police-confirm/" aria-label="Read more about Three dead in Auckland CBD shooting, including gunman, police confirm">Read more</a>

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Macron keen on Varirata forest lookout for bilateral talks with PNG

July 28, 2023

By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby One of the world’s top leaders and G7 member French President Emmanuel Macron had his one-on–one bilateral talks with PNG leaders at a forest lookout in Central Province today. Prime Minister James Marape told media at APEC Haus yesterday that Macron himself wanted a walk through the famous Varirata ... <a title="Macron keen on Varirata forest lookout for bilateral talks with PNG" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/28/macron-keen-on-varirata-forest-lookout-for-bilateral-talks-with-png/" aria-label="Read more about Macron keen on Varirata forest lookout for bilateral talks with PNG">Read more</a>