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Rainbow Warrior sails Pacific seeking evidence for World Court climate case

August 14, 2023

By Sera Sefeti in Suva International environmental campaign group Greenpeace’s flagship Rainbow Warrior is currently sailing across the Pacific, calling at ports and collecting evidence to present to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) — the World Court — during a historic hearing in The Hague next year. Rainbow Warrior staff and crew will be ... <a title="Rainbow Warrior sails Pacific seeking evidence for World Court climate case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/14/rainbow-warrior-sails-pacific-seeking-evidence-for-world-court-climate-case/" aria-label="Read more about Rainbow Warrior sails Pacific seeking evidence for World Court climate case">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How Labour’s tax cut will do little but benefit the rich

August 14, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Who would profit most from Labour’s GST-exemption policy? It won’t be those struggling with the cost of living – the average shopper is unlikely to see any real change in supermarket prices if Chris Hipkins was to implement his tax-off fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables. The real winner would ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How Labour’s tax cut will do little but benefit the rich" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/14/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-labours-tax-cut-will-do-little-but-benefit-the-rich/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How Labour’s tax cut will do little but benefit the rich">Read more</a>

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West Papuan solidarity group condemns arrest of 21 activists protesting 1962 ‘tragedy’

August 14, 2023

Asia Pacific Report An Australian West Papuan solidarity group has condemned the reported arrest of 21 activists protesting in Jayapura over a “tragic day in history” and called on Canberra to urge Jakarta to restrain its security forces. The West Papuan National Committee (KNPB) activists were arrested at the weekend because they were handing out ... <a title="West Papuan solidarity group condemns arrest of 21 activists protesting 1962 ‘tragedy’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/14/west-papuan-solidarity-group-condemns-arrest-of-21-activists-protesting-1962-tragedy/" aria-label="Read more about West Papuan solidarity group condemns arrest of 21 activists protesting 1962 ‘tragedy’">Read more</a>

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Greenpeace backs Greens’ ‘solar homes’ policy, but warns over NZ post-election talks

August 13, 2023

Asia Pacific Report Greenpeace has welcomed the Greens for being the first party to announce a household solar policy for Aotearoa New Zealand’s election in October, but says the party’s stance in post-election negotiations will make all the difference to addressing the climate crisis. The Green Party announced its Clean Energy Payment policy today which ... <a title="Greenpeace backs Greens’ ‘solar homes’ policy, but warns over NZ post-election talks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/13/greenpeace-backs-greens-solar-homes-policy-but-warns-over-nz-post-election-talks/" aria-label="Read more about Greenpeace backs Greens’ ‘solar homes’ policy, but warns over NZ post-election talks">Read more</a>

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Macron warns of ‘new colonialism’ in Pacific, but clings to French ‘colonies’

August 13, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Ravindra Singh Prasad In a historic first visit to an independent Pacific state by a sitting French president, President Emmanuel Macron has denounced a “new imperialism” in the region during a stop in Vanuatu, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states. But, earlier, during a two-day stop in France’s colonial ... <a title="Macron warns of ‘new colonialism’ in Pacific, but clings to French ‘colonies’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/13/macron-warns-of-new-colonialism-in-pacific-but-clings-to-french-colonies/" aria-label="Read more about Macron warns of ‘new colonialism’ in Pacific, but clings to French ‘colonies’">Read more</a>

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Out of the shadows: why making NZ’s security threat assessment public is timely

August 13, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato The release of the threat assessment by the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (SIS) this week is the final piece in a defence and security puzzle that marks a genuine shift towards more open and public discussion of these crucial policy areas. Together with July’s strategic foreign policy ... <a title="Out of the shadows: why making NZ’s security threat assessment public is timely" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/13/out-of-the-shadows-why-making-nzs-security-threat-assessment-public-is-timely/" aria-label="Read more about Out of the shadows: why making NZ’s security threat assessment public is timely">Read more</a>

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‘Everyone was in panic mode’: Lāhainā resident tells of wildfire escape

August 12, 2023

By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist The death toll from the devastating wildfire that engulfed the historic beachside town of Lāhainā on the island of Maui in Hawai’i, continues to rise, with 55 reported dead so far. Images of Lāhainā show a town obliterated by wildfires with homes and cars in ashes. Thousands have lost ... <a title="‘Everyone was in panic mode’: Lāhainā resident tells of wildfire escape" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/12/everyone-was-in-panic-mode-lahaina-resident-tells-of-wildfire-escape/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Everyone was in panic mode’: Lāhainā resident tells of wildfire escape">Read more</a>

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Ailing suspended Papuan governor Enembe now in detention cell after army hospital

August 11, 2023

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya An Indonesian court has held a hearing to consider whether the ailing suspended Papua Governor, Lukas Enembe, is well enough to go on trial for the allegations of bribery and gratification that he is facing. The hearing was held in the Central Jakarta District Court yesterday to consider a second ... <a title="Ailing suspended Papuan governor Enembe now in detention cell after army hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/11/ailing-suspended-papuan-governor-enembe-now-in-detention-cell-after-army-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Ailing suspended Papuan governor Enembe now in detention cell after army hospital">Read more</a>

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Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as toll tops 53

August 11, 2023

By Felix Walton, RNZ News reporter A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the Hawai’ian island are unlike anything he has seen before. Deadly wildfires on Maui prompted a county-wide state of emergency, and several brush fires have also caused evacuations on Hawai’i Island. Officials say at least 53 people have ... <a title="Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as toll tops 53" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/11/lahaina-completely-wiped-out-us-declares-maui-wildfires-disaster-as-toll-tops-53/" aria-label="Read more about Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as toll tops 53">Read more</a>

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Melodownz, Sam V, Olivia Foa’i among big winners at Pacific Music Awards

August 11, 2023

It was an evening of celebration in Manukau, the heart of South Auckland, as Pasifika musicians from around New Zealand were recognised at the 2023 Pacific Music Awards last night. The awards have been held annually since 2005 highlighting the “essential role Pacific music plays in defining culture and identity”. This year’s big winners included ... <a title="Melodownz, Sam V, Olivia Foa’i among big winners at Pacific Music Awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/11/melodownz-sam-v-olivia-foai-among-big-winners-at-pacific-music-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Melodownz, Sam V, Olivia Foa’i among big winners at Pacific Music Awards">Read more</a>

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Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch outlet

August 10, 2023

Pacific Media Watch A new media monitoring watchdog, Muslim Media Watch, published its first edition today featuring a cover story alleging that a Malaysian cult leader who was reportedly now in New Zealand could “create social unrest”. Named as Suhaini bin Mohammad, he was allegedly posing as a Muslim religious leader and was said to ... <a title="Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch outlet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/allegations-over-cult-leader-feature-in-new-muslim-media-watch-outlet/" aria-label="Read more about Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch outlet">Read more</a>

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Growing controversy over ‘blocked’ PNG next-of-kin pension pay outs

August 10, 2023

By Dale Luma and Pearson Kolo in Port Moresby Sixty-year-old Funki Uin continues his struggle in vain in Papua New Guinea as he tries to follow up over his late brother, Jhuke Uin’s, savings parked in a major national retirement fund since he died in 2019. He has been repeatedly visiting the branch of Nambawan ... <a title="Growing controversy over ‘blocked’ PNG next-of-kin pension pay outs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/growing-controversy-over-blocked-png-next-of-kin-pension-pay-outs/" aria-label="Read more about Growing controversy over ‘blocked’ PNG next-of-kin pension pay outs">Read more</a>