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September 23, 2023
By Grace Salmang in Port Moresby Reconstruction and renovation work for dormitories, laboratories, mess and tutorial rooms is currently underway at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This is following a sit-in protest a week ago by students led by Student’s Representative Council (SRC) representative Elizah Sap demanding the ... <a title="Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/23/work-in-progress-for-pngs-medical-school-fast-tracked-after-protest/" aria-label="Read more about Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest">Read more</a>
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September 23, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports journalist in Saint-Étienne, France Argentinian winger Emiliano Boffelli scored all his team’s points as they defeated Manu Samoa 19-10 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France, yesterday in a Rugby World Cup pool D match. That gave the Pumas their first win at the tournament and keeps their hopes ... <a title="RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/23/rwc2023-boffelli-lifts-pumas-to-win-as-manu-samoa-rues-lost-chances/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2020, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi told his fellow MPs: You know what it feels like to have a pebble in your shoe? That will be my job here. A constant, annoying to those ... <a title="NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/nz-election-2023-from-pebble-in-the-shoe-to-future-power-broker-the-rise-and-rise-of-te-pati-maori/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva The Fiji government has warned the public “don’t panic” as news of an alleged firebombing incident at Totogo Police Station in the heart of Suva sent shockwaves around the community. The incident yesterday also spurred questions about the safety of citizens in the country as such activities were reportedly occurring ... <a title="‘Remain calm’, Fiji’s Pio tells public over firebombing incident in Suva" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/remain-calm-fijis-pio-tells-public-over-firebombing-incident-in-suva/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Remain calm’, Fiji’s Pio tells public over firebombing incident in Suva">Read more</a>
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September 22, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Saint Étienne, France Manu Samoa have made only three changes to their starting lineup to maintain consistency and ensure game flow against Argentina in a must-win Pool D clash in Saint-Étienne on Saturday morning (NZ time). Head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has named Paul-Alo Emile in the ... <a title="RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/rwc2023-manu-samoa-motivated-for-huge-game-against-argentina/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina">Read more</a>
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September 21, 2023
COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury Aotearoa New Zealand’s opposition – and poll leader — National Party’s three biggest donors have a combined net worth of $15 billion. The bottom 50 percent of NZ has $23 billion. The top 5 percent of New Zealanders own roughly 50 percent of New Zealand’s wealth, while the bottom 50 percent ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/21/nz-election-2023-dear-nz-our-foundations-are-in-ruin-and-theres-no-political-courage-for-tomorrow/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow">Read more</a>
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September 21, 2023
PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea’s chief Immigration boss Stanis Hulahau has warned all foreign nationals in the country that the office will not hesitate to detain and expel them if found engaging in criminal and illegal activities. Chief executive Hulahau issued the stern warning to all foreign nationals in the country that there would be ... <a title="PNG’s immigration boss warns foreigners after arrest of NZ citizen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/21/pngs-immigration-boss-warns-foreigners-after-arrest-of-nz-citizen/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s immigration boss warns foreigners after arrest of NZ citizen">Read more</a>
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September 21, 2023
By Pita Ligaiula of Pacnews Samoan Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata’afa says the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is focused on how they will approach the next seven years to achieve the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Addressing the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development in New York on behalf ... <a title="Samoa PM calls on world leaders to ‘leave nationalism behind’ to achieve UN sustainability goals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/21/samoa-pm-calls-on-world-leaders-to-leave-nationalism-behind-to-achieve-un-sustainability-goals/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa PM calls on world leaders to ‘leave nationalism behind’ to achieve UN sustainability goals">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2023
Jubi News in Jayapura Academics at Papuan tertiary institutions have accused Indonesian authorities of a new “indigenous marginalisation” programme through the establishment of the autonomous regions of Papua that poses a “significant threat” to the local population. The dean of the Faculty of Social Science at Okmin University of Papua, Octaviaen Gerald Bidana, said the ... <a title="Papuan academics accuse Indonesia of new ‘indigenous marginalisation’ strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/papuan-academics-accuse-indonesia-of-new-indigenous-marginalisation-strategy/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan academics accuse Indonesia of new ‘indigenous marginalisation’ strategy">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Ella Stewart, RNZ News longform journalist, Te Ao Māori National Party leader Christopher Luxon made claims about health outcomes that were clearly false. Why was he left unchallenged? In the TVNZ leaders’ debate last night, Luxon and Labour’s Chris Hipkins had a testy exchange over Māori healthcare. Hipkins held firm on the creation ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Truth behind National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood in debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/nz-election-2023-truth-behind-national-leader-christopher-luxons-maori-health-falsehood-in-debate/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Truth behind National leader Christopher Luxon’s Māori health falsehood in debate">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Auckland Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson welcomed a large crowd on Suffrage Day yesterday to celebrate at a memorial to mark 130 years of women in Aotearoa New Zealand having the right to vote. Speakers included Challen Wilson, a National Council of Women member and great granddaughter of Mere Te Tai Mangakāhia; Isabelle ... <a title="Deputy mayor pays tribute to ‘fearless advocacy’ of suffragettes 130 years ago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/deputy-mayor-pays-tribute-to-fearless-advocacy-of-suffragettes-130-years-ago/" aria-label="Read more about Deputy mayor pays tribute to ‘fearless advocacy’ of suffragettes 130 years ago">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2023
By Rodney Duthie Lekima Tagitagivalu knows too well how the French are rugby crazy and wasn’t surprised about the support shown to the Flying Fijians in last weekend’s Rugby World Cup match against Australia. Playing for Pau in the Top 14 competition, the 27-year-old flanker is a favourite in the French competition. He is one ... <a title="RWC2023: Fiji’s ’16th man’ – how French support boosts Flying Fijians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/20/rwc2023-fijis-16th-man-how-french-support-boosts-flying-fijians/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Fiji’s ’16th man’ – how French support boosts Flying Fijians">Read more</a>
