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November 29, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Figures for violence against women in New Caledonia have increased due to the post-riots crisis, according to local NGO SOS Violences president Anne-Marie Mestre. Mestre has told local news media that the recent upsurge was mainly due to the riots over independence that broke out on ... <a title="Upsurge of post-riots violence against women in New Caledonia, says advocate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/29/upsurge-of-post-riots-violence-against-women-in-new-caledonia-says-advocate/" aria-label="Read more about Upsurge of post-riots violence against women in New Caledonia, says advocate">Read more</a>
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June 1, 2024
RNZ Pacific New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says “calm wise heads” are needed to sort out the crisis in New Caledonia. A security force of more than 3000 personnel — more than half of them flown in from France — have returned to the capital Nouméa of the French territory to restore a sense ... <a title="NZ foreign minister Peters calls for ‘calm wise heads’ in New Caledonia crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/06/01/nz-foreign-minister-peters-calls-for-calm-wise-heads-in-new-caledonia-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about NZ foreign minister Peters calls for ‘calm wise heads’ in New Caledonia crisis">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Three Nouméa municipal policemen are now facing a prosecution after a disturbing video was posted in a Facebook neighbourhood watch group, allegedly implicating them in acts of severe violence against a Kanak man they had just arrested. The municipal police officers are not part of the ... <a title="Three Nouméa police officers face prosecution after viral violent video" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/30/three-noumea-police-officers-face-prosecution-after-viral-violent-video/" aria-label="Read more about Three Nouméa police officers face prosecution after viral violent video">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2022
By Gynnie Kero in Port Moresby National Capital District Metropolitan Police Superintendent Gideon Ikumu has ruled out a proposal to impose a curfew in the capital city Port Moresby in the wake of the recent spate of violence. He said the situation was expected to return to normal after soldiers yesterday joined policemen on the ... <a title="Moresby police chief rejects call for capital curfew after election violence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/26/moresby-police-chief-rejects-call-for-capital-curfew-after-election-violence/" aria-label="Read more about Moresby police chief rejects call for capital curfew after election violence">Read more</a>
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September 14, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk French High Commissioner Patrice Faure in New Caledonia has declared an eight hour curfew for 15 days from tonight as health authorities reported 256 new cases yesterday in the covid delta variant outbreak. The curfew will run from 9pm to 5am Government spokesman Yannick Slamet and Health Director Dr Mabon de ... <a title="New Caledonia imposes curfew as delta outbreak new cases hit 256" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/09/14/new-caledonia-imposes-curfew-as-delta-outbreak-new-cases-hit-256/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia imposes curfew as delta outbreak new cases hit 256">Read more</a>
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August 26, 2021
By Luke Rawalai in Suva Fiji police have confirmed the arrest of former surgeon Dr Jone Hawea, a critic of the country’s covid pandemic response, from his Lautoka home during curfew hours. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said Dr Hawea was taken in for police interrogation on allegations of allegedly sharing misinformation about covid-19. “We confirm ... <a title="Fiji police arrest outspoken former surgeon over covid ‘misinformation’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/08/26/fiji-police-arrest-outspoken-former-surgeon-over-covid-misinformation/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police arrest outspoken former surgeon over covid ‘misinformation’">Read more</a>
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February 1, 2021
By Luke Rawalai in Suva Fiji’s national curfew enforced by the National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) on Friday evening has been dubbed as thoughtless and the “height of stupidity”. National Federation Party president Pio Tikoduadua said it showed the government’s “disconnect with reality”. “When NDMO director announced the imposition of a curfew, she said it ... <a title="Curfew safety uproar in Fiji as TC Ana strikes – Soko apologises for decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/02/01/curfew-safety-uproar-in-fiji-as-tc-ana-strikes-soko-apologises-for-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Curfew safety uproar in Fiji as TC Ana strikes – Soko apologises for decision">Read more</a>
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July 26, 2020
By Talebula Kate in Suva Eighteen people were arrested in Fiji last night for breach of the covid pandemic curfew restrictions from 11pm yesterday to 4am. Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu said the Eastern division recorded seven reports, West recording six cases, South – four cases and one case in the Northern division. “Of the ... <a title="Fiji police arrest 18 people for breach of covid curfew" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/26/fiji-police-arrest-18-people-for-breach-of-covid-curfew/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police arrest 18 people for breach of covid curfew">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2020
By Indra Singh in Suva Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says that if Fijians continue to disregard the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic directives from authorities, a nationwide 24-hour curfew could be imposed. His comments come as Fiji yesterday recorded its two latest coronavirus cases, taking the total to seven. Bainimarama said there was no “magic bullet” to ... <a title="Follow rules or face 24-hour curfew in Fiji, warns Bainimarama" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/04/03/follow-rules-or-face-24-hour-curfew-in-fiji-warns-bainimarama/" aria-label="Read more about Follow rules or face 24-hour curfew in Fiji, warns Bainimarama">Read more</a>
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February 13, 2018
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