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August 2, 2021
RNZ Pacific Samoa’s new prime minister has opted not to proceed with a China-backed port development project championed by her predecessor. Fiame Naomi Mata’afa said the US$100 million (NZ$139m) project would have significantly added to the country’s exposure to China which already accounts for 40 percent of its external debt. The proposed construction in Vaiusu ... <a title="Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/samoa-confirms-china-backed-vaiusu-bay-port-project-shelved/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa confirms China-backed Vaiusu Bay port project shelved">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
By Talebula Kate in Suva The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are currently investigating two separate fires that broke out last night — at the Central Arcade in Ba and at Tappoos warehouse in Raiwai. Police say the first report of fire was received at the Ba Police Station before 8pm and ... <a title="Fiji police, fire agency jointly probe two separate urban fires" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/fiji-police-fire-agency-jointly-probe-two-separate-urban-fires/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police, fire agency jointly probe two separate urban fires">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Simon McCallum, Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington www.shutterstock.com One of the constant challenges in education is keeping the learner engaged, motivated and connected in a world increasingly filled with distractions. Social media, streaming TV and video games all compete ... <a title="Gamers know the power of ‘flow’ — what if learners could harness it too?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/gamers-know-the-power-of-flow-what-if-learners-could-harness-it-too-164943/" aria-label="Read more about Gamers know the power of ‘flow’ — what if learners could harness it too?">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Martin Fisher, Lecturer, University of Canterbury www.shutterstock.com Nearly two decades on from the bitter political battle over ownership of the seabed and foreshore, a recent precedent-setting High Court decision passed almost without comment in the mainstream media. Perhaps that is a sign the country as a whole ... <a title="Has the High Court shown the way for successful Māori claims to marine title?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/has-the-high-court-shown-the-way-for-successful-maori-claims-to-marine-title-165381/" aria-label="Read more about Has the High Court shown the way for successful Māori claims to marine title?">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
RNZ Pacific New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today delivered the government’s apology for the Dawn Raids against Pasifika overstayers. She apologised for the raids in the 1970s which happened under both Labour and National governments. “The government expresses its sorrow, remorse and regret that the Dawn Raids and random police checks occurred and that ... <a title="NZ government makes apology over Dawn Raids targeting Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/nz-government-makes-apology-over-dawn-raids-targeting-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about NZ government makes apology over Dawn Raids targeting Pasifika">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thomas Hannan, Postdoctoral research fellow, Griffith University Alessandra Tarantino/AP Olympians are often seen as the epitome of human performance, with incredible physical and mental strength. And with the 2020 Tokyo Olympic games well underway, it’s hard to not be impressed by the sheer talent and determination of ... <a title="What Olympic athletes can teach us about regulating our emotions and staying dedicated" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/what-olympic-athletes-can-teach-us-about-regulating-our-emotions-and-staying-dedicated-165170/" aria-label="Read more about What Olympic athletes can teach us about regulating our emotions and staying dedicated">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Strangio, Professor of Politics, Monash University Public Domain except Hawke, Keating and Howard (Commonwealth of Australia CC-BY-SA) Who have been Australia’s most accomplished prime ministers? Curiously, it’s a question that is seldom asked. We enthusiastically compile lists of the greatest films or sporting champions, but rarely ... <a title="Who were Australia’s best prime ministers? We asked the experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/who-were-australias-best-prime-ministers-we-asked-the-experts-165302/" aria-label="Read more about Who were Australia’s best prime ministers? We asked the experts">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rosalie Schultz, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, College of Medicine and Public Health Centre for Remote Health, Flinders University This article mentions stillbirth deaths in Aboriginal communities. The Ranger uranium mine, surrounded by Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, operated for 40 years until it closed in 2021. ... <a title="Aboriginal people near the Ranger uranium mine suffered more stillbirths and cancer. We don’t know why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/aboriginal-people-near-the-ranger-uranium-mine-suffered-more-stillbirths-and-cancer-we-dont-know-why-164862/" aria-label="Read more about Aboriginal people near the Ranger uranium mine suffered more stillbirths and cancer. We don’t know why">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Anderson. Palawa, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Student and University Experience, Australian National University Shutterstock Governments and universities are planning for the recovery of our international student market once Australia can start easing border closures that have had huge impacts on universities and the economy. The situation is becoming ... <a title="Australia’s international education market share is shrinking fast. Recovery depends on unis offering students a better deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/australias-international-education-market-share-is-shrinking-fast-recovery-depends-on-unis-offering-students-a-better-deal-162856/" aria-label="Read more about Australia’s international education market share is shrinking fast. Recovery depends on unis offering students a better deal">Read more</a>
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August 2, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wayan Jarrah Sastrawan, Research associate, University of Sydney Shutterstock Forest creatures include some of humanity’s closest biological relatives. Due to human threats, they are also some of the most endangered animals on our planet. Southeast Asia hosts many unique forest species, and many of our English words ... <a title="Orangutans, gibbons and Mr Sooty: what the origins of words in Southeast Asia tell us about our long relationships with animals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/02/orangutans-gibbons-and-mr-sooty-what-the-origins-of-words-in-southeast-asia-tell-us-about-our-long-relationships-with-animals-165175/" aria-label="Read more about Orangutans, gibbons and Mr Sooty: what the origins of words in Southeast Asia tell us about our long relationships with animals">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Wes Mountain/The Conversation, CC BY-ND Australia’s top economists have overwhelmingly rejected cuts to either permanent or temporary migration as a means of restoring lost wage growth. The 56 leading economists polled by the Economic Society ... <a title="Top economists say cutting immigration is no way to boost wages" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/01/top-economists-say-cutting-immigration-is-no-way-to-boost-wages-165394/" aria-label="Read more about Top economists say cutting immigration is no way to boost wages">Read more</a>
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August 1, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Danielle Wood, Chief executive officer, Grattan Institute At Friday’s National Cabinet meeting, our nation’s leaders put some meat on the bones of their 4-stage plan to reopen Australia. The plan includes target vaccination thresholds and some details on restrictions that might be lifted at each stage. So ... <a title="National Cabinet’s plan out of COVID aims too low on vaccinations and leaves crucial questions unanswered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/01/national-cabinets-plan-out-of-covid-aims-too-low-on-vaccinations-and-leaves-crucial-questions-unanswered-165447/" aria-label="Read more about National Cabinet’s plan out of COVID aims too low on vaccinations and leaves crucial questions unanswered">Read more</a>
