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NZ communities gather in unity for He Whenua Taurikura Hui on countering violent extremism

November 1, 2022

By Jonty Dine, RNZ News reporter The widow of the final victim in the 2019 terrorist attack says things have not improved for New Zealand Muslims. Hamimah Amhat was recently exercising in Christchurch when a passing motorist screamed at her to go back to her country. “That shook me, I just had to sit down ... <a title="NZ communities gather in unity for He Whenua Taurikura Hui on countering violent extremism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/01/nz-communities-gather-in-unity-for-he-whenua-taurikura-hui-on-countering-violent-extremism/" aria-label="Read more about NZ communities gather in unity for He Whenua Taurikura Hui on countering violent extremism">Read more</a>

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Missing PNG cop found dead, police chief vows ‘swift justice’

November 1, 2022

By Rebecca Kuku in Port Moresby Local government officials in Papua New Guinea have offered a cash reward for information after the body of policeman Senior Constable Nelson Kalimda — whose body went missing in Tari, Hela — was found yesterday in Margarima. The body of Papua New Guinean policeman Constable Nelson Kalimda — who ... <a title="Missing PNG cop found dead, police chief vows ‘swift justice’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/01/missing-png-cop-found-dead-police-chief-vows-swift-justice/" aria-label="Read more about Missing PNG cop found dead, police chief vows ‘swift justice’">Read more</a>

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PNG’s Education Department faces lockout over K39m unpaid rent

October 29, 2022

By Phoebe Gwangilo in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s Education Department headquarters in Waigani, National Capital District (NCD), will be locked by 5pm on Monday if the state fails to pay K39 million (NZ$19 million) in unpaid rent. The arrears — accumulating since 2017 — are owed to Grand Columbia Limited, owner of Fincorp Haus. ... <a title="PNG’s Education Department faces lockout over K39m unpaid rent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/29/pngs-education-department-faces-lockout-over-k39m-unpaid-rent/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s Education Department faces lockout over K39m unpaid rent">Read more</a>

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David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation

October 27, 2022

Mediasia Iafor New Zealand journalist and academic David Robie has covered the Asia-Pacific region for international media for more than four decades. An advocate for media freedom in the Pacific region, he is the author of several books on South Pacific media and politics, including an account of the French bombing of the Greenpeace flagship ... <a title="David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/27/david-robie-pacific-lessons-in-climate-crisis-journalism-and-combating-disinformation/" aria-label="Read more about David Robie: Pacific lessons in climate crisis journalism and combating disinformation">Read more</a>

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Melanesian advocate criticises Pacific languages strategy ‘blunder’

October 27, 2022

By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist A ni-Vanuatu and Melanesian advocate in New Zealand says the country’s Pacific ministry has overlooked Melanesian communities in its language strategy. In an opinion piece in E-Tagata, Leina Isno said from the consultation to the launch the 10-year Pacific Languages Strategy was a “major cultural blunder’. The government’s Pacific ... <a title="Melanesian advocate criticises Pacific languages strategy ‘blunder’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/27/melanesian-advocate-criticises-pacific-languages-strategy-blunder/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesian advocate criticises Pacific languages strategy ‘blunder’">Read more</a>

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Fiji academic warns over media ‘climate injustice’ in open access webinar

October 27, 2022

By David Robie A Fiji-based academic challenged the Pacific region’s media and policymakers today over climate crisis coverage, asking whether the discriminatory style of reporting was a case of climate injustice. Associate Professor Shailendra Singh, head of the journalism programme at the University of the South Pacific, said climate press conferences and meetings were too ... <a title="Fiji academic warns over media ‘climate injustice’ in open access webinar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/27/fiji-academic-warns-over-media-climate-injustice-in-open-access-webinar/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji academic warns over media ‘climate injustice’ in open access webinar">Read more</a>

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Pacific lessons in climate change journalism and combating disinformation

October 21, 2022

Mediasia Iafor New Zealand journalist and academic David Robie has covered the Asia-Pacific region for international media for more than four decades. An advocate for media freedom in the Pacific region, he is the author of several books on South Pacific media and politics, including an account of the French bombing of the Greenpeace flagship ... <a title="Pacific lessons in climate change journalism and combating disinformation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/21/pacific-lessons-in-climate-change-journalism-and-combating-disinformation/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific lessons in climate change journalism and combating disinformation">Read more</a>

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Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner

October 20, 2022

By Akansha Narayan in Suva Award-winning University of the South Pacific student journalist Sera Tikotikoivatu-Sefeti says Pacific voices on the climate fight need to be amplified for big nations to notice and be accountable for their actions. The final-year student recently won the top prize in the tertiary level journalism students category at the 2022 ... <a title="Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/20/pacific-climate-stories-need-to-be-heard-and-told-says-usp-award-winner/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific climate stories need to be ‘heard and told’, says USP award winner">Read more</a>

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Journalists risk prosecution under Australia’s ‘foreign interference’ law

October 6, 2022

UQ News Journalists may face decades in prison for “foreign interference” offences unless urgent changes are made to Australia’s national security laws, according to a University of Queensland researcher. PhD candidate Sarah Kendall from UQ’s School of Law warned that reporting on issues relating to Australian politics, national security or international relations while working with ... <a title="Journalists risk prosecution under Australia’s ‘foreign interference’ law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/06/journalists-risk-prosecution-under-australias-foreign-interference-law/" aria-label="Read more about Journalists risk prosecution under Australia’s ‘foreign interference’ law">Read more</a>

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Quality of iTaukei language under threat, says Fiji scholar

October 6, 2022

By Rachael Nath of RNZ Pacific Concerns are being raised about the future survival of the iTaukei (Fijian) language as a threat of extinction looms despite its everyday use among its people. A language and culture scholar in Fiji, Dr Paul Geraghty, said a growing generational gap within the iTaukei language had been detected and ... <a title="Quality of iTaukei language under threat, says Fiji scholar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/06/quality-of-itaukei-language-under-threat-says-fiji-scholar/" aria-label="Read more about Quality of iTaukei language under threat, says Fiji scholar">Read more</a>

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NZ university union members to strike tomorrow over pay demand

October 6, 2022

RNZ News Thousands of New Zealand tertiary union members will go on strike at eight universities tomorrow over a cost of living pay demand. The Tertiary Education Union (TEU) said its members were walking off the job for part of the day at the eight universities in the country. Union members at Auckland University of ... <a title="NZ university union members to strike tomorrow over pay demand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/06/nz-university-union-members-to-strike-tomorrow-over-pay-demand/" aria-label="Read more about NZ university union members to strike tomorrow over pay demand">Read more</a>

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Brazil: More Fascism and Neocolonialism or a Path Back to Self-Determination?

September 28, 2022

Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage Danny ShawRío de Janeiro (The author has changed certain names and details to protect individuals’ privacy.) When you arrive in another country, there is nothing more precious than new friends who adopt you, protect you, and teach you about their language, music, culture, and traditions. For an open-minded ... <a title="Brazil: More Fascism and Neocolonialism or a Path Back to Self-Determination?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/28/brazil-more-fascism-and-neocolonialism-or-a-path-back-to-self-determination/" aria-label="Read more about Brazil: More Fascism and Neocolonialism or a Path Back to Self-Determination?">Read more</a>