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November 1, 2024
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/Bulletin editor Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that as far as Fiji is concerned, Fijians of Indian descent are Fijian. While Fiji is part of the Pacific, Indo-Fijians are not classified as Pacific peoples in New Zealand; instead, they are listed under Indian and Asian on the Stats NZ ... <a title="Indo-Fijian ‘listen to us’ plea to NZ over Pacific ethnicity classification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/01/indo-fijian-listen-to-us-plea-to-nz-over-pacific-ethnicity-classification/" aria-label="Read more about Indo-Fijian ‘listen to us’ plea to NZ over Pacific ethnicity classification">Read more</a>
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June 10, 2023
By Finn Blackwell, RNZ News reporter and Jordan Dunn, RNZ intern Auckland councillors crossed swords, singling out one another and raising impassioned concerns on debt borrowing, rates and selling council’s shares in Auckland Airport before deciding on their annual budget. Elected members ended yesterday’s meeting undecided but council reconvened this morning to hash out amendments ... <a title="Auckland city budget finally approved: Councillor likens debate to ‘eating rats’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/10/auckland-city-budget-finally-approved-councillor-likens-debate-to-eating-rats/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland city budget finally approved: Councillor likens debate to ‘eating rats’">Read more</a>
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July 23, 2021
By Andrew McRae, RNZ News reporter The umbrella term Pacific Islander or Polynesian has been criticised as degrading and insensitive. Researcher Dr Seini Taufa, who is a New Zealand-born Tongan, said the names were not indigenous terms and were insulting. Dr Taufa is research lead for Moana Research and Senior Pacific Advisor for the Growing ... <a title="‘Pacific Islander’ an insulting umbrella term, researcher tells Royal Commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/07/23/pacific-islander-an-insulting-umbrella-term-researcher-tells-royal-commission/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Pacific Islander’ an insulting umbrella term, researcher tells Royal Commission">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2021
By Khalia Strong Hakeagapuletama Halo walks into the courtroom. He is a head taller than most, dressed in a crisp white shirt. He has a nervous smile and bright, eager eyes. Known as Hake to his family and friends, this is not the first time he has detailed the abuse he suffered at Lake Alice. ... <a title="A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/17/a-niuean-mans-story-of-lake-alice-the-pain-was-so-bad-you-feel-your-body-is-off-the-bed/" aria-label="Read more about A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’">Read more</a>
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June 14, 2021
RNZ News New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will make a formal government apology for the 1970s Dawn Raids against Pacific Islanders on June 26 at a commemoration event in the Auckland Town Hall. She made the announcement today alongside Pacific Peoples Minister ‘Aupito William Sio. Ardern said there was strict criteria cabinet needed to ... <a title="NZ to formally apologise for Dawn Raids against Pacific Islanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/14/nz-to-formally-apologise-for-dawn-raids-against-pacific-islanders/" aria-label="Read more about NZ to formally apologise for Dawn Raids against Pacific Islanders">Read more</a>
