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Why Australia and NZ could become republics – and stay in the Commonwealth

May 7, 2023

ANALYSIS: By James Mehigan, University of Canterbury The coronation of King Charles III is an ideal time for Australia and New Zealand to take stock of the British monarchy and its role in national life — including certain myths about what becoming a republic might mean. In particular, there is a common assumption that both ... <a title="Why Australia and NZ could become republics – and stay in the Commonwealth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/07/why-australia-and-nz-could-become-republics-and-stay-in-the-commonwealth/" aria-label="Read more about Why Australia and NZ could become republics – and stay in the Commonwealth">Read more</a>

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Pacific takes impressive Games haul of 13 medals in Birmingham

August 9, 2022

RNZ Pacific Pacific athletes have won a total of 13 medals at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, split among six nations. Samoa won the region’s only gold, through weightlifter Don Opolenge and the nation’s lifters also won three silver medals. They also gained a silver in boxing. Fiji won four medals overall, two of them ... <a title="Pacific takes impressive Games haul of 13 medals in Birmingham" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/09/pacific-takes-impressive-games-haul-of-13-medals-in-birmingham/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific takes impressive Games haul of 13 medals in Birmingham">Read more</a>