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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lara Herrero, Research Leader in Virology and Infectious Disease, Griffith University Shutterstock You might not have heard of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. But it caused more than 100,000 global deaths in 2019, making it a leading cause of death in children under one year old. In ... <a title="Is there a vaccine for RSV or respiratory syncytial virus? After almost 60 years, several come at once" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/is-there-a-vaccine-for-rsv-or-respiratory-syncytial-virus-after-almost-60-years-several-come-at-once-198233/" aria-label="Read more about Is there a vaccine for RSV or respiratory syncytial virus? After almost 60 years, several come at once">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Baker, Professor of Public Health, University of Otago Shutterstock/Photos Brian Scantlebury February 28 marks three years since COVID was first reported in Aotearoa New Zealand. Since then there have been major advances in our understanding of this infection and the tools and strategies to combat it. ... <a title="It’s been 3 years since COVID entered New Zealand — here are 3 ways to improve our response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/its-been-3-years-since-covid-entered-new-zealand-here-are-3-ways-to-improve-our-response-196723/" aria-label="Read more about It’s been 3 years since COVID entered New Zealand — here are 3 ways to improve our response">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher MacColl, PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland Patrick Webster, Author provided Australia’s red goshawk once ruled the skies. But now this almighty raptor, affectionately known as The Red, has become our nation’s rarest bird of prey. Concern for the species prompted our new research. We completed ... <a title="Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/australias-red-goshawk-is-disappearing-how-can-we-save-our-rarest-bird-of-prey-from-extinction-200339/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s red goshawk is disappearing. How can we save our rarest bird of prey from extinction?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nigel Howard, Research associate, Flinders University Pixabay/Pexels Today federal and state education ministers are meeting to talk about school attendance. Federal Education Minister Jason Clare has repeatedly flagged this as a key concern. As he told Channel 7’s Sunrise last week: We’ve seen attendance at schools drop ... <a title="School attendance rates are dropping. We need to ask students why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/school-attendance-rates-are-dropping-we-need-to-ask-students-why-200537/" aria-label="Read more about School attendance rates are dropping. We need to ask students why">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tania Driver, Lecturer in Financial Planning, James Cook University Photo by Michelle Leman/Pexels, CC BY Trauma insurance (also known as crisis cover or critical illness insurance) is not a widely understood cover. Many people don’t even know it exists. So, what is trauma insurance, when does it ... <a title="What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/what-is-trauma-insurance-and-what-do-i-need-to-know-if-i-am-considering-getting-it-199104/" aria-label="Read more about What is trauma insurance and what do I need to know if I am considering getting it?">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nasya Bahfen, Senior Lecturer, Department of Media and Communication, La Trobe University Maryam Dari Pagi Ke Malam (Maryam From Day to Night) made its debut at Rotterdam Film Festival. Anomalous Films/Rhu Graha After premiering at Venice and picking up a swag of awards on the festival circuit, ... <a title="Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/southeast-asian-movies-have-never-been-a-bigger-hit-at-the-local-box-office-and-the-boom-may-dampen-streaming-growth-198516/" aria-label="Read more about Southeast Asian movies have never been a bigger hit at the local box office – and the boom may dampen streaming growth">Read more</a>
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February 27, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Shutterstock The federal government is further stepping up its efforts to improve Australia’s protection against increasing cyber threats, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announcing the establishment of a Coordinator for Cyber Security. The aim is to “ensure a ... <a title="Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/albanese-government-to-appoint-coordinator-for-cyber-security-amid-increasing-threat-to-systems-and-data-200699/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2023
RNZ News A New Zealand professor and his two Papua New Guinean colleagues have been released from captivity, more than a week after being kidnapped by an armed gang. Archaeologist Professor Bryce Barker, who now lives in Australia and works with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ), was held alongside fellow members of his research ... <a title="‘Thank God’ says PM Marape in tweet about 3 freed hostages" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/26/thank-god-says-pm-marape-in-tweet-about-3-freed-hostages/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Thank God’ says PM Marape in tweet about 3 freed hostages">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2023
RNZ Pacific New Zealand police report that the number of people cited as uncontactable following Cyclone Gabrielle has dropped to eight — down from 13 on Friday night. Some of those were people who, “for a variety of reasons, do not engage with authorities”, police said in a statement. However, getting in touch with them ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: Police report number of uncontactable people down to single figures" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/26/cyclone-gabrielle-police-report-number-of-uncontactable-people-down-to-single-figures/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: Police report number of uncontactable people down to single figures">Read more</a>
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February 26, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific digital and social media journalist The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is now “a family reconciled” as its leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to reforms to strengthen the regional body. Stepping back into the fold, Kiribati President Taneti Maamau inked the final signature on the ... <a title="Pacific leaders commit to Forum reforms and ‘family unity’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/26/pacific-leaders-commit-to-forum-reforms-and-family-unity/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific leaders commit to Forum reforms and ‘family unity’">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2023
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva “We are proud Fijians and Melanesians today” — Fiji Council of Social Services executive director Vani Catanasiga said this in the wake of news that Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed his support for West Papua’s bid for full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. “We are overjoyed and ... <a title="West Papua: ‘We’re proud Fijians today’ over Rabuka support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/25/west-papua-were-proud-fijians-today-over-rabuka-support/" aria-label="Read more about West Papua: ‘We’re proud Fijians today’ over Rabuka support">Read more</a>
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February 25, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato One year to the day since Russian tanks ran over the Ukraine border — and over the UN Charter and international law in the process — the world is less certain and more dangerous than ever. For New Zealand, the war has also presented a unique foreign policy ... <a title="Ukraine a year on – how the invasion changed NZ foreign policy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/25/ukraine-a-year-on-how-the-invasion-changed-nz-foreign-policy/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine a year on – how the invasion changed NZ foreign policy">Read more</a>
