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January 21, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grant Duncan, Associate Professor, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University Getty Images Following the surprise resignation of Jacinda Ardern on January 19, the New Zealand Labour Party already has a new leader: Chris Hipkins. The handover from Ardern to Hipkins has been achieved with the ... <a title="Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/chris-hipkins-becomes-nzs-new-prime-minister-there-are-two-ways-it-can-go-from-here-198229/" aria-label="Read more about Chris Hipkins becomes NZ’s new prime minister – there are two ways it can go from here">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2023
RNZ News Chris Hipkins says the opportunity to become Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand is the biggest privilege of his life and his eyes are wide open for the challenges that lie ahead. Hipkins began a media briefing today by saying: “I can confirm that I have put my name forward to be the ... <a title="Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/hipkins-energised-and-excited-about-chance-to-become-nzs-pm/" aria-label="Read more about Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist A second group of refugees detained in offshore Australian detention camps have arrived in New Zealand. Four people touched down on a flight yesterday. “I’m happy for them that they can get their freedom,” a friend of the recent arrivals who is still detained on Nauru, Hamid, said. Their ... <a title="‘New Zealand, get me off this island,’ pleads 9-year Iran refugee on Nauru" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/new-zealand-get-me-off-this-island-pleads-9-year-iran-refugee-on-nauru/" aria-label="Read more about ‘New Zealand, get me off this island,’ pleads 9-year Iran refugee on Nauru">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2023
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Since the start of Papua New Guinea’s Operation Stabilising Oro last month, 22 rape, murder and armed robbery suspects have been to date charged — and more are to follow. There is also an estimated backlog of 105 outstanding cases that will be attended to over the next three ... <a title="Fight against crime in PNG’s Oro gains momentum – 22 suspects charged" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/fight-against-crime-in-pngs-oro-gains-momentum-22-suspects-charged/" aria-label="Read more about Fight against crime in PNG’s Oro gains momentum – 22 suspects charged">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen Clark. The former New Zealand prime minister and Labour Party leader is no stranger to the ups and downs of politics. However, she said current politicians faced vitriol 24/7 thanks ... <a title="Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/former-nz-pm-helen-clark-calls-for-rethink-on-political-debate-in-wake-of-ardern-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and — if we were really lucky — the announcement of ... <a title="‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-shoes-needing-filling-are-on-the-large-side-of-big-jacinda-arderns-legacy/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution than she will ever appreciate. I can’t help but feel like we need to find better ways to support women and mothers in politics.” – union lawyer, columnist and mother Fleur ... <a title="The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-hatred-and-vitriol-nzs-jacinda-ardern-endured-would-affect-anybody/" aria-label="Read more about The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern’s resignation changes everything Should New Zealand have a snap election? That’s one of the questions arising out of the chaos of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s shock resignation. There’s an increased realisation that everything has changed, and the old plans and assumptions for election year have suddenly ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern’s resignation changes everything" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-jacinda-arderns-resignation-changes-everything/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why Jacinda Ardern’s resignation changes everything">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suze Wilson, Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Massey University Kerry Marshall/Getty Images “Uneasy is the head that wears the crown”, wrote Shakespeare, way back in the 1500s. It’s not a new idea that top-level leadership jobs are intensely stressful and pose a heavy toll. Extended periods of ... <a title="Jacinda Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/jacinda-arderns-resignation-gender-and-the-toll-of-strong-compassionate-leadership-198152/" aria-label="Read more about Jacinda Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suze Wilson, Senior Lecturer, School of Management, Massey University Kerry Marshall/Getty Images “Uneasy is the head that wears the crown”, wrote Shakespeare, way back in the 1500s. It’s not a new idea that top-level leadership jobs are intensely stressful and pose a heavy toll. Extended periods of ... <a title="Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/arderns-resignation-gender-and-the-toll-of-strong-compassionate-leadership-198152/" aria-label="Read more about Ardern’s resignation: gender and the toll of strong, compassionate leadership">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andreea Lachsz, PhD Candidate, University of Technology Sydney Today marks the (already twice extended) deadline for Australia to meet its international obligation to implement torture prevention bodies. The role of these bodies is to monitor treatment and conditions in places where people are deprived of their liberty, ... <a title="Australia’s twice extended deadline for torture prevention is today, but we’ve missed it again" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/australias-twice-extended-deadline-for-torture-prevention-is-today-but-weve-missed-it-again-197793/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s twice extended deadline for torture prevention is today, but we’ve missed it again">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Josh Roose, Associate Professor of Politics, Deakin University Amid the growing threat of far-right extremism in Australia, Victoria recently became the first state to ban the Nazi swastika, (known as the Hakenkreuz). Publicly displaying the symbol is now a criminal offence and carries a penalty of up ... <a title="Would a law banning the Nazi salute be effective – or enforceable?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/would-a-law-banning-the-nazi-salute-be-effective-or-enforceable-198143/" aria-label="Read more about Would a law banning the Nazi salute be effective – or enforceable?">Read more</a>
