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May 21, 2026
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Senate has endorsed proposed changes to New Caledonia’s restricted electoral roll to allow “native” people to vote in next month’s local elections. The proposed changes relax current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the ... <a title="French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia’s ‘frozen’ electoral roll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/french-senate-endorses-change-to-new-caledonias-frozen-electoral-roll/" aria-label="Read more about French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia’s ‘frozen’ electoral roll">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Asia Pacific Report Greenpeace International has condemned Israeli armed forces for illegally attacking a peaceful Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters for the second time. The flobal environmental movement said in a statement it echoed the Global Sumud Flotilla’s urgent demand for safe passage for their peaceful humanitarian mission. “Governments must act now to ... <a title="Greenpeace calls on global govts to ensure safety of Gaza flotilla stormed by Israeli military" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/greenpeace-calls-on-global-govts-to-ensure-safety-of-gaza-flotilla-stormed-by-israeli-military/" aria-label="Read more about Greenpeace calls on global govts to ensure safety of Gaza flotilla stormed by Israeli military">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fiji police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors. The Fiji police announced that the investigation, lasting nearly six months, now awaits advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on how to proceed. On December 1 last ... <a title="Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/eleven-fiji-police-officers-investigated-for-ties-to-auckland-drug-trade-links/" aria-label="Read more about Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Juan Carlos Afonso, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Tasmania Long before sunlight sustained life on the surface, Earth’s internal heat powered the deep-sea vents where scientists believe life began. The immense reservoir of heat inside Earth keeps the planet geologically active. But it can also be ... <a title="Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/geothermal-2-0-how-superhot-rocks-underground-could-help-power-australia-280277/" aria-label="Read more about Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kai Lane, Traditional Owner Representative and Trainee Ecologist, Indigenous Knowledge I’m a proud Yorta Yorta and Barapa Barapa man, an Indigenous astronomer and a trainee ecologist. When I look at the night sky, I don’t just see stars. Instead, I see an ancient knowledge system that has ... <a title="Indigenous Australians were the world’s first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/indigenous-australians-were-the-worlds-first-astronomers-but-their-knowledge-is-now-at-risk-281435/" aria-label="Read more about Indigenous Australians were the world’s first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Walker-Munro, Associate Professor (Law), Southern Cross University Late last week, the Australian Research Council quietly made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the academic community. The federal education minister, Jason Clare, blocked research funding to 13 projects “for reasons relevant to the security, defence or international ... <a title="The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/the-government-has-blocked-funding-to-13-research-projects-for-security-reasons-what-happens-now-283265/" aria-label="Read more about The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now?">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jason Tian, Senior Lecturer, Finance School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology If you tried to buy any of the new A$2 Bluey collectable coins online when they went up for sale earlier this month, you probably saw the same message thousands of others ... <a title="Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made from" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/why-bluey-coins-are-worth-big-dollarbucks-far-more-than-the-silver-theyre-made-from-282275/" aria-label="Read more about Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made from">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katelyn Barney, Associate Professor, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and the School of Music, The University of Queensland Leah Purcell has told the story of The Drover’s Wife across play, novel, film and now opera. Each form has extended its political and emotional reach. In ... <a title="Leah Purcell continues exploring The Drover’s Wife – and opera might be its perfect form" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/leah-purcell-continues-exploring-the-drovers-wife-and-opera-might-be-its-perfect-form-282258/" aria-label="Read more about Leah Purcell continues exploring The Drover’s Wife – and opera might be its perfect form">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shane Homan, Associate Professor, English, Communications and Performance Studies, Monash University Australia’s community radio sector contributes an estimated A$153.1 million to the country’s struggling music industries each year. Our new research findings show community radio airs an estimated 390,960 hours of Australian music each year. This is ... <a title="Community radio drives $153m into Australian music – new study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/community-radio-drives-153m-into-australian-music-new-study-282729/" aria-label="Read more about Community radio drives $153m into Australian music – new study">Read more</a>
From MIL OSIPost
May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller Two Christchurch police officers followed two stolen cars at speed in dark and wet conditions against policy, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found. It ended in one of the cars, driven by an unlicensed 15-year-old, crashing into a train. The teenager was not injured but the…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel Twenty people have been arrested following a major investigation that has spanned nearly a year into alleged corruption within several prisons. Detective Inspector Colin Parmenter, of the National Organised Crime Group, said on Thursday Police began investigating criminal activity at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility (MECF) in July 2025.…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michaela Brake in action for the Black Ferns Sevens AFP / Carl de Souza Former Black Ferns Sevens star Michaela Brake is set to return to the side following a stint in league and the birth of her first child. Brake signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to the…
