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September 8, 2023
By Anish Chand in Lautoka The High Court in Lautoka yesterday issued orders to the Fiji police and the Immigration Department not to remove four members of the controversial South Korean religious cult Grace Road from Fiji. They are Beomseop Shin, Byeongjoon Lee, Jung “Daniel” Yong Kim and Jinsook Yoon. The interim injunction was issued ... <a title="Interpol ‘red notices’ against 7 Grace Road cult figures, but court orders stay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/interpol-red-notices-against-7-grace-road-cult-figures-but-court-orders-stay/" aria-label="Read more about Interpol ‘red notices’ against 7 Grace Road cult figures, but court orders stay">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scarlett Howard, Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University Wolfgang Hasselmann/Unsplash Everybody loves bees, but their cousins the wasps often provoke a far less friendly reaction. The much-maligned insects often inspire fear, disgust or even the “kill it with fire” response. The stereotypical wasp is the angular, ... <a title="Many people hate wasps, but they’re smarter than you might think – and ecologically important" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/many-people-hate-wasps-but-theyre-smarter-than-you-might-think-and-ecologically-important-212706/" aria-label="Read more about Many people hate wasps, but they’re smarter than you might think – and ecologically important">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dulani Jayasuriya, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance, University of Auckland On the eve of the Rugby World Cup kicking off, there have already been whispers of teams spying on each other. Inevitable gamesmanship, perhaps, but there’s no doubt cheating in sport is a problem authorities struggle to ... <a title="Machine learning can level the playing field against match fixing – helping regulators spot cheating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/machine-learning-can-level-the-playing-field-against-match-fixing-helping-regulators-spot-cheating-209392/" aria-label="Read more about Machine learning can level the playing field against match fixing – helping regulators spot cheating">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Drew Dawson, Director, Appleton Institute, CQUniversity Australia Last night you probably slept for seven to eight hours. About one or two of these was likely in deep sleep, especially if you’re young or physically active. That’s because sleep changes with age and exercise affects brain activity. About ... <a title="The science of dreams and nightmares – what is going on in our brains while we’re sleeping?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/the-science-of-dreams-and-nightmares-what-is-going-on-in-our-brains-while-were-sleeping-210901/" aria-label="Read more about The science of dreams and nightmares – what is going on in our brains while we’re sleeping?">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Williams, Lecturer – Visual Arts, University of Wollongong Hoda Afshar ‘Untitled #88’, from the series ‘Speak the wind’ 2015–22, pigment photographic print, 80 x 100 cm © Hoda Afshar, image courtesy the artist Through her poetically constructed images, Hoda Afshar illuminates a world overshadowed by history ... <a title="How photography can reveal, overlook and manipulate truth: the fearless work of Australian Iranian artist Hoda Afshar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/how-photography-can-reveal-overlook-and-manipulate-truth-the-fearless-work-of-australian-iranian-artist-hoda-afshar-211994/" aria-label="Read more about How photography can reveal, overlook and manipulate truth: the fearless work of Australian Iranian artist Hoda Afshar">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
RNZ Pacific The Palestinian Authority has called the opening of Papua New Guinea’s Israeli embassy in Jerusalem an “aggression” and a “violation” of international law. In a statement, Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates termed the embassy opening as “an aggression against the Palestinian people and their rights” and “a blatant violation of international ... <a title="Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/palestine-furious-at-png-prime-minister-opening-embassy-in-jerusalem/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jacob Maher, PhD Candidate, University of Adelaide Shutterstock Do you buy plants online? You might be breaking the law without even knowing it. We found hundreds of different invasive plants and prohibited weeds advertised on a popular online marketplace. For the first time, our research has exposed ... <a title="Exposing Australia’s online trade in pest plants – we’ve found thousands of illegal advertisements" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/exposing-australias-online-trade-in-pest-plants-weve-found-thousands-of-illegal-advertisements-212647/" aria-label="Read more about Exposing Australia’s online trade in pest plants – we’ve found thousands of illegal advertisements">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sarah Legge, Professor of Wildlife Ecology, Australian National University Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has released a draft feral cat management plan. Its aim is to reduce the devastating impact of cats on Australian wildlife, with a focus on protecting the most at-risk species from extinction. Cats ... <a title="10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/10-year-feral-cat-plan-brings-us-a-step-closer-to-properly-protecting-endangered-wildlife-212976/" aria-label="Read more about 10-year feral cat plan brings us a step closer to properly protecting endangered wildlife">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. NZ Politics Daily: 8 September 2023 ELECTION Bernard Hickey: An interview with PM Chris Hipkins Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Labour source says party’s internal polling is ‘f…ed’ Tova O’Brien (Stuff): Has Labour ... <a title="Newsletter: September 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/newsletter-september-8-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: September 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter O’Sullivan, Professor of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Curtin University Pexels/Kampus Production If you haven’t had lower back pain, it’s likely you know someone who has. It affects around 40% of adults in any year, ranging from adolescents to those in later life. While most people recover, around 20% ... <a title="What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/what-is-cognitive-functional-therapy-how-can-it-reduce-low-back-pain-and-get-you-moving-207009/" aria-label="Read more about What is cognitive functional therapy? How can it reduce low back pain and get you moving?">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Peden, NHMRC Research Fellow, School of Population Health & co-founder UNSW Beach Safety Research Group, UNSW Sydney Dallas Morgan/Unsplash We know more people drown in summer. It’s the perfect time to visit the beach, river or local pool. Aussies love hitting the water to cool down. ... <a title="Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/drowning-risk-increases-during-heatwaves-in-unexpected-ways-heres-how-to-stay-safe-this-summer-212095/" aria-label="Read more about Drowning risk increases during heatwaves in unexpected ways – here’s how to stay safe this summer">Read more</a>
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September 8, 2023
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ryan Day, Senior research fellow, University of Tasmania jamesteohart, Shutterstock Woodside Energy this week announced it would start seismic testing for its Scarborough gas project off Australia’s west coast, before reversing the decision in the face of a legal challenge from Traditional Owners. Seismic testing is highly ... <a title="Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/whales-stop-singing-and-rock-lobsters-lose-their-balance-how-seismic-surveys-can-harm-marine-life-211207/" aria-label="Read more about Whales stop singing and rock lobsters lose their balance: how seismic surveys can harm marine life">Read more</a>
