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Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – stories of survival in ‘tough go’

March 6, 2023

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist People in Vanuatu remain optimistic about their future after two destructive cyclones in two days left parts of the Pacific nation in ruins. Authorities are yet to determine the full scale of the damage caused by the back-to-back severe tropical cyclones Judy and Kevin. But those who had to ... <a title="Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – stories of survival in ‘tough go’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/06/back-to-back-cyclones-in-vanuatu-stories-of-survival-in-tough-go/" aria-label="Read more about Back-to-back cyclones in Vanuatu – stories of survival in ‘tough go’">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Horrific damage caused by forestry slash and vested interests

February 27, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: The Horrific damage caused by forestry slash and vested interests “Capitalists always want to privatise their profits and socialise their losses” – that’s the traditional socialist critique of how businesses are big fans of state intervention when it suits their interests. There seems to be a lot of that ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Horrific damage caused by forestry slash and vested interests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-horrific-damage-caused-by-forestry-slash-and-vested-interests/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Horrific damage caused by forestry slash and vested interests">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible builders

February 24, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible builders The Labour Government has once again proven itself to be very competent in a crisis. Cyclone Gabrielle has allowed Prime Minister Chris Hipkins to demonstrate his impressive disaster management communication. Labour is very good with the political firefighting required to deal ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible builders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-our-politicians-are-competent-firefighters-but-terrible-builders/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Our politicians are competent firefighters, but terrible builders">Read more</a>

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Aupito to attend Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji instead of Mahuta

July 24, 2022

RNZ Pacific Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio will attend the Pacific Islands Forum in Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s stead as she recovers from covid-19. In a statement confirming the move this afternoon Aupito, who is also the Associate Foreign Minister, said he looked forward to the opportunity to talanoa with Pacific Island counterparts at ... <a title="Aupito to attend Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji instead of Mahuta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/24/aupito-to-attend-pacific-islands-forum-in-fiji-instead-of-mahuta/" aria-label="Read more about Aupito to attend Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji instead of Mahuta">Read more</a>