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December 29, 2022
By Timoci Vula in Suva Fiji lawyer and former human rights activist Imrana Jalal has offered a “warning” to her motherland that should people be investigated, prosecuted or dismissed, it must be done within the rule of law. In a social media posting on her Facebook page, Jalal wrote: “A WARNING to ourselves in Fiji ... <a title="Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/29/fiji-lawyer-imrana-jalals-warning-no-victimisation-or-targeted-prosecutions/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2022
By Shayal Devi in Suva Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has already started work to achieve the People’s Alliance-led coalition 100-day plan outlined in its manifesto. He recognises that things such as cost of living, water and electricity outages are existing issues that can be solved after a thorough review and consultative process. In its ... <a title="No time to waste – Fiji’s Rabuka starts work on 100-day plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/29/no-time-to-waste-fijis-rabuka-starts-work-on-100-day-plan/" aria-label="Read more about No time to waste – Fiji’s Rabuka starts work on 100-day plan">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2022
By Conan Young , Local Democracy Reporting editor This year was another huge one for Local Democracy Reporting, with our reporters at the forefront of uncovering some of the biggest stories in their regions. Felix Desmarais in Rotorua exposed hitherto secret plans by the council to revoke the reserve status of seven council reserves, paving ... <a title="Local Democracy Reporting: Secret plans, health chaos, climate change among NZ’s top 2022 stories" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/28/local-democracy-reporting-secret-plans-health-chaos-climate-change-among-nzs-top-2022-stories/" aria-label="Read more about Local Democracy Reporting: Secret plans, health chaos, climate change among NZ’s top 2022 stories">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Gately, Senior Lecturer and Researcher, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock The lead-up to the holiday period is often referred to as the silly season — but it is when offenders get serious; burglary rates tend to increase during the festive season. Why? Homes around this time of ... <a title="For burglars, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: how to keep your home safe these holidays" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/28/for-burglars-its-the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year-how-to-keep-your-home-safe-these-holidays-194165/" aria-label="Read more about For burglars, it’s the most wonderful time of the year: how to keep your home safe these holidays">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By C Raina MacIntyre, Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC Principal Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney Matt Palmer/Unsplash It’s bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke. Guidelines suggest wearing respirators, avoiding outdoor ... <a title="How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/28/how-to-protect-yourself-against-bushfire-smoke-this-summer-154720/" aria-label="Read more about How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ross Gordon, Professor, School of Advertising, Marketing & PR, Queensland University of Technology Shutterstock With energy prices and temperatures both rising, keeping cool in summer is an increasingly costly challenge for many Australians. Energy bills are predicted to increase by 50% over the next two years, adding ... <a title="Top 10 tips to keep cool this summer while protecting your health and your budget" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/28/top-10-tips-to-keep-cool-this-summer-while-protecting-your-health-and-your-budget-193723/" aria-label="Read more about Top 10 tips to keep cool this summer while protecting your health and your budget">Read more</a>
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December 28, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Grainne Cleary, Researcher, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Deakin University Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Whether they’re stealing your chips or screeching at your picnic table, seagulls are a hallmark of Australian summers. But how much do you really know about them? In Australia, the most ... <a title="4 facts about seagulls that will make you love these relentless chip thieves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/28/4-facts-about-seagulls-that-will-make-you-love-these-relentless-chip-thieves-192092/" aria-label="Read more about 4 facts about seagulls that will make you love these relentless chip thieves">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2022
FBC News An official communication will be sent to Fiji’s President confirming the new People’s Alliance, National Federation Party and Sodelpa government is ready to lead under the new Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka. NFP leader Professor Biman Prasad said the leaders were pleased to give Fijians a Christmas present of a strong and united coalition ... <a title="Fijians have ‘chosen a new way, a new path’ under Rabuka, says Prasad" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/fijians-have-chosen-a-new-way-a-new-path-under-rabuka-says-prasad/" aria-label="Read more about Fijians have ‘chosen a new way, a new path’ under Rabuka, says Prasad">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2022
By Felix Chaudhary in Suva Exiled University of the South Pacific vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia says he is thrilled at the prospect of returning to Fiji. Speaking to The Fiji Times from Los Angeles in the United States yesterday, he said Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka — when he was in opposition — made a commitment ... <a title="Professor thrilled over USP return – Fiji to pay $90m university debt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/professor-thrilled-over-usp-return-fiji-to-pay-90m-university-debt/" aria-label="Read more about Professor thrilled over USP return – Fiji to pay $90m university debt">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2022
RNZ Pacific Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark is supporting aid agencies’ decision to halt operations in Afghanistan, and a UN official has urged the Taliban to reverse its ban on women humanitarian workers. The country’s Taliban administration on Saturday ordered all local and foreign non-governmental organisations (NGOs) not to let female staff work ... <a title="Helen Clark condemns Taliban ban on female foreign aid workers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/helen-clark-condemns-taliban-ban-on-female-foreign-aid-workers/" aria-label="Read more about Helen Clark condemns Taliban ban on female foreign aid workers">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Langley, Associate Professor of Archaeology, Griffith University Shutterstock Each December, Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa, among others, take over our thoughts and our wallets as we participate in ceremonies our ancestors have practised for as long as we can remember. These are all example of traditions. And ... <a title="Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/why-rituals-have-been-crucial-for-humans-throughout-history-and-why-we-still-need-them-193951/" aria-label="Read more about Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history – and why we still need them">Read more</a>
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December 27, 2022
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amanda Watson, Research Associate, University of South Australia shutterstock Every parent knows kids spend their time differently when they’re on holidays. Our new research found out just how differently. During the school term, kids get up around 7am, get into their uniforms, make their way to school, ... <a title="Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/27/structured-school-days-can-keep-kids-healthy-how-can-we-maintain-it-over-school-holidays-189880/" aria-label="Read more about Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?">Read more</a>
