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August 10, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tyrone Lavery, The University of Melbourne Arie de Gier, Shutterstock Islands are renowned for their weird and wonderful wildlife. These isolated ecosystems present unparalleled opportunities to study evolution, and the archipelagos of the southwest Pacific are no exception. This vast and diverse region encompasses 24 nations and ... <a title="Meet 5 marvellous mammals of the South Pacific you’ve probably never heard of" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/meet-5-marvellous-mammals-of-the-south-pacific-youve-probably-never-heard-of-209038/" aria-label="Read more about Meet 5 marvellous mammals of the South Pacific you’ve probably never heard of">Read more</a>
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August 10, 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 Audrey Young (Herald): What would Cabinet look like in a Labour-Greens-Māori Party government (paywalled) Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Christopher Luxon’s deficient personal brand distanced from the campaign Newshub: New poll ... <a title="Newsletter: August 10 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/newsletter-august-10-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: August 10 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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August 10, 2023
PNG Post-Courier As drivers and pedestrians continued on their daily business yesterday afternoon in Papua New Guinea’s capital city Port Moresby, a cry went out as someone yelled “fire”. Located along Gabaka Street, Gordons, and within a compound that houses L and G Trading Limited Hardware Store and Bola Motors, a fire erupted from one ... <a title="PNG firefighters battle to stop Port Moresby blaze" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/png-firefighters-battle-to-stop-port-moresby-blaze/" aria-label="Read more about PNG firefighters battle to stop Port Moresby blaze">Read more</a>
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August 10, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kadir Atalay, Associate Professor in Economics, University of Sydney Shutterstock A cancer diagnosis is frightening news for anyone. But our fresh analysis shows what happens next can depend on how much money you have and where you live. Among middle-aged Australians cancer is the leading cause of ... <a title="Poor, middle-aged Australians are more likely to die from cancer – and the gap is widening" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/poor-middle-aged-australians-are-more-likely-to-die-from-cancer-and-the-gap-is-widening-210878/" aria-label="Read more about Poor, middle-aged Australians are more likely to die from cancer – and the gap is widening">Read more</a>
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August 10, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Giancaspro, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Adelaide Shutterstock Airbnb has revolutionised the short-stay industry. Launched in 2008, it now eclipses the world’s biggest hotel chains. In Australia alone there are about 100,000 listed properties. But in dealing with both a digital platform and a private ... <a title="What are your rights as an Airbnb renter in Australia? A law expert answers 6 common questions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/what-are-your-rights-as-an-airbnb-renter-in-australia-a-law-expert-answers-6-common-questions-211026/" aria-label="Read more about What are your rights as an Airbnb renter in Australia? A law expert answers 6 common questions">Read more</a>
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August 10, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Cole, Composer & Lecturer in Screen Composition, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney © Universal Pictures. All Rights Reserved. Christopher Nolan’s biopic on the theoretical scientist Robert Oppenheimer, who became known as the “father of the atomic bomb”, has an epic soundtrack. We follow Oppenheimer’s ... <a title="Oppenheimer has an epic, layered soundtrack – but its real power is in the silence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/oppenheimer-has-an-epic-layered-soundtrack-but-its-real-power-is-in-the-silence-210983/" aria-label="Read more about Oppenheimer has an epic, layered soundtrack – but its real power is in the silence">Read more</a>
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August 9, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra As well as her interviews with politicians and experts, Politics with Michelle Grattan includes “Word from The Hill”, where she discusses the news with members of The Conversation’s politics team. In this podcast Michelle and politics + society editor Amanda ... <a title="Word from The Hill: Voice proponents and opponents draw succour from heritage backdown; ALP toughens Palestine policy to placate party; more questions follow Lehrmann inquiry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/word-from-the-hill-voice-proponents-and-opponents-draw-succour-from-heritage-backdown-alp-toughens-palestine-policy-to-placate-party-more-questions-follow-lehrmann-inquiry-211281/" aria-label="Read more about Word from The Hill: Voice proponents and opponents draw succour from heritage backdown; ALP toughens Palestine policy to placate party; more questions follow Lehrmann inquiry">Read more</a>
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August 9, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Maguire, Associate Professor in Human Rights and International Law, University of Newcastle Darren England/AAP Australia’s minister for foreign affairs, Penny Wong, has announced Australia will return to use of the term “occupied Palestinian territories”. The Australian government will use this phrase to describe the territories in ... <a title="Australia’s decision to again use the term ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ brings it into line with international law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/australias-decision-to-again-use-the-term-occupied-palestinian-territories-brings-it-into-line-with-international-law-211260/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s decision to again use the term ‘occupied Palestinian territories’ brings it into line with international law">Read more</a>
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August 9, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kevin Trenberth, Distinguished Scholar, NCAR; Affiliate Faculty, University of Auckland The announcement of a partnership between the government and the world’s biggest investment manager BlackRock in a NZ$2 billion climate infrastructure fund suggests the company is expecting renewable energy in New Zealand to increase its own profitability. ... <a title="Meeting the long-term climate threat takes more than private investment – 10 ways NZ can be smart and strategic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/meeting-the-long-term-climate-threat-takes-more-than-private-investment-10-ways-nz-can-be-smart-and-strategic-211100/" aria-label="Read more about Meeting the long-term climate threat takes more than private investment – 10 ways NZ can be smart and strategic">Read more</a>
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August 9, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stayci Taylor, Senior lecturer, RMIT University IMDB Improvised comedy TV show Thank God You’re Here returned last Wednesday after a 14 year hiatus, with its premiere drawing an impressive 684,000 viewers. Hosted by Celia Pacquola, the guest stars include first timers Urzila Carlson, Aaron Chen, Geraldine Hickey, ... <a title="Thank God You’re Here is back. Its success proves Australian TV is the perfect home for improv comedy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/thank-god-youre-here-is-back-its-success-proves-australian-tv-is-the-perfect-home-for-improv-comedy-206668/" aria-label="Read more about Thank God You’re Here is back. Its success proves Australian TV is the perfect home for improv comedy">Read more</a>
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August 9, 2023
RNZ Pacific Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has called again for the immediate release of New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who has now been held hostage by pro-independence fighters in West Papua for six months. Speaking in Auckland, Hipkins said Mehrtens — a pilot for the Indonesian airline Susi Air which provide air links to remote ... <a title="Hipkins urges release of NZ hostage six months after Papua kidnapping" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/hipkins-urges-release-of-nz-hostage-six-months-after-papua-kidnapping/" aria-label="Read more about Hipkins urges release of NZ hostage six months after Papua kidnapping">Read more</a>
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August 9, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David MacKenzie, Associate Professor, University of South Australia What needs to change to greatly reduce youth homelessness in Australia? Now is the time to find answers to this question, and not just because it’s National Homelessness Week. The federal government is developing a National Housing and Homelessness ... <a title="Efforts to find safe housing for homeless youth have gone backwards. Here’s what the new national plan must do differently" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/09/efforts-to-find-safe-housing-for-homeless-youth-have-gone-backwards-heres-what-the-new-national-plan-must-do-differently-210704/" aria-label="Read more about Efforts to find safe housing for homeless youth have gone backwards. Here’s what the new national plan must do differently">Read more</a>
