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Year: 2023

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Why am I online?

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wally Smith, Professor, School of Computing and Information Systems, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Most of us go online multiple times a day. About half of 18–29 year olds surveyed in a 2021 Pew Research Study said they are “almost constantly” connected. How are we to make ... <a title="Why am I online?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/why-am-i-online-208483/" aria-label="Read more about Why am I online?">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: July 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

July 17, 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 TAX Vernon Small (Stuff): Hipkins sinks long-term hopes of a fairer tax system Susan St John (Daily Blog): All for an extra $20 a week? Claire Trevett (Herald): Chris ... <a title="Newsletter: July 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/newsletter-july-17-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: July 17 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Dan Himbrechts/AAP A federal Newspoll, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,570, gave Labor a 55–45 lead after preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the ... <a title="Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/labor-gains-in-newspoll-2pp-despite-primary-slide-lnp-wins-fadden-byelection-easily-209686/" aria-label="Read more about Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily">Read more</a>

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Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Doug Drury, Professor/Head of Aviation, CQUniversity Australia Anyone who has travelled by air in the past ten years will know how stressful airports can be. You didn’t leave home as early as you should have. In the mad rush to get to your gate, the security screening ... <a title="Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/why-do-i-have-to-take-my-laptop-out-of-the-bag-at-airport-security-209041/" aria-label="Read more about Why do I have to take my laptop out of the bag at airport security?">Read more</a>

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Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David Rowe, Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off this Thursday night, the first football world cup hosted by Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. New Zealand opens the tournament by taking on Norway ... <a title="Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/penalties-passes-and-a-touch-of-politics-the-womens-world-cup-is-about-to-kick-off-209050/" aria-label="Read more about Penalties, passes, and a touch of politics: the Women’s World Cup is about to kick off">Read more</a>

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Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That’s why this new evidence-based report is welcome

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katherine Sievert, Research Fellow in Food Systems, Deakin University Shutterstock Emotions can run high when the topic of how much red and processed meat to eat is raised. For many of us, eating these foods is culturally important – often tied to specific dishes and traditions. That’s ... <a title="Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That’s why this new evidence-based report is welcome" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/talking-about-eating-less-red-and-processed-meat-provokes-strong-feelings-thats-why-this-new-evidence-based-report-is-welcome-209234/" aria-label="Read more about Talking about eating less red and processed meat provokes strong feelings. That’s why this new evidence-based report is welcome">Read more</a>

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‘Gorgeous goal getters’: 1970s media coverage of ‘soccerettes’ was filled with patronising sleaze

July 17, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marion Stell, Honorary Senior Research Fellow, The University of Queensland The Daily Telegraph, September 4 1975. Author provided In the lead-in to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, it is revealing to look back on the media coverage of women’s international soccer to measure how far attitudes ... <a title="‘Gorgeous goal getters’: 1970s media coverage of ‘soccerettes’ was filled with patronising sleaze" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/17/gorgeous-goal-getters-1970s-media-coverage-of-soccerettes-was-filled-with-patronising-sleaze-208953/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Gorgeous goal getters’: 1970s media coverage of ‘soccerettes’ was filled with patronising sleaze">Read more</a>

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Fijians are ‘fed up’ – no more coups in modern politics, says Ratuva

July 16, 2023

By Shayal Devi in Suva “Our people are fed up with coups”  — this is the message from renowned Fijian academic Professor Steven Ratuva as he reiterated the statement shared by Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua earlier this week. Professor Ratuva, director of Canterbury University’s Centre for Pacific Studies in New Zealand, said coups ... <a title="Fijians are ‘fed up’ – no more coups in modern politics, says Ratuva" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/16/fijians-are-fed-up-no-more-coups-in-modern-politics-says-ratuva/" aria-label="Read more about Fijians are ‘fed up’ – no more coups in modern politics, says Ratuva">Read more</a>

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Liberals retain Fadden with a small swing

July 16, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Liberals have retained the Gold Coast seat of Fadden, with a small swing towards them, in a result that will be a relief to Opposition leader Peter Dutton. The outcome indicates that cost of living issues outweighed the negatives ... <a title="Liberals retain Fadden with a small swing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/16/liberals-retain-fadden-with-a-small-swing-209837/" aria-label="Read more about Liberals retain Fadden with a small swing">Read more</a>

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The Liberals retain Fadden, with a small swing to them

July 15, 2023

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Liberals have retained the Gold Coast seat of Fadden, with a small swing towards them, in a result that will be a relief to Opposition leader Peter Dutton. The outcome indicates that cost of living issues outweighed the negatives ... <a title="The Liberals retain Fadden, with a small swing to them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/15/the-liberals-retain-fadden-with-a-small-swing-to-them-209837/" aria-label="Read more about The Liberals retain Fadden, with a small swing to them">Read more</a>

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PNG court acquits Dr Kwa in Moresby alleged dangerous driving case

July 15, 2023

By Prudence Auvita Ipape in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s sidelined Secretary for Justice Dr Eric Kwa has been acquitted by the committal court on allegations of dangerous driving causing death. He was discharged on Thursday because there was insufficient evidence to support the charge. Police had alleged that he had driven dangerously causing an ... <a title="PNG court acquits Dr Kwa in Moresby alleged dangerous driving case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/15/png-court-acquits-dr-kwa-in-moresby-alleged-dangerous-driving-case/" aria-label="Read more about PNG court acquits Dr Kwa in Moresby alleged dangerous driving case">Read more</a>

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Wenda slams ‘grave abuses’ against Papuan activists at MSG demos

July 14, 2023

RNZ Pacific A West Papua pro-independence leader says Indonesia is ramping up its repression of peaceful activists while people mobilise in favour of the province gaining full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). Benny Wenda said 10 activists were arrested earlier this week while handing out leaflets advertising a peaceful rally to support his ... <a title="Wenda slams ‘grave abuses’ against Papuan activists at MSG demos" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/14/wenda-slams-grave-abuses-against-papuan-activists-at-msg-demos/" aria-label="Read more about Wenda slams ‘grave abuses’ against Papuan activists at MSG demos">Read more</a>