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May 30, 2023
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter New Caledonia’s pro-independence FLNKS (Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front) says the advice of the International Court of Justice is being sought over the contested 2021 referendum on independence from France. The movement — represented by Roch Wamytan, who is President of New Caledonia’s Congress — told a UN ... <a title="Kanaky New Caledonia’s FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/kanaky-new-caledonias-flnks-wants-icj-advice-on-contested-vote/" aria-label="Read more about Kanaky New Caledonia’s FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University When New Zealand’s opposition National Party’s transport spokesperson, Simeon Brown, questioned the logic of bilingual traffic signs, he seemed to echo his leader Christopher Luxon’s earlier misgivings about the now prevalent use of te reo Māori in government departments. Genuine concern or political signalling in an election year? After ... <a title="Slow down Simeon Brown – NZ bilingual traffic signs aren’t an accident waiting to happen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/slow-down-simeon-brown-nz-bilingual-traffic-signs-arent-an-accident-waiting-to-happen/" aria-label="Read more about Slow down Simeon Brown – NZ bilingual traffic signs aren’t an accident waiting to happen">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
COMMENT: By Michael Field of The Pacific Newsroom A bizarre swinging punch towards an academic from a senior management figure at the top of the University of the South Pacific (USP) is underscoring a deepening crisis in the regional organisation. While it was not vice-chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia who threw the punch, its plain the ... <a title="Academic ‘tsunami’ at USP shakes regional Pacific institution to core" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/academic-tsunami-at-usp-shakes-regional-pacific-institution-to-core/" aria-label="Read more about Academic ‘tsunami’ at USP shakes regional Pacific institution to core">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
By concerned citizens of the Pacific The signing of the memorandum of understanding between the University of the South Pacific’s vice-chancellor and president, Professor Pal Ahluwalia, and the Indian government’s National Centre for Coastal Research, Ministry of Earth Sciences, in March for the setting up of a Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Research Institute (SCORI) has ... <a title="Background to SCORI – is this a sell-out of Pacific’s ‘Sea of Islands’?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/background-to-scori-is-this-a-sell-out-of-pacifics-sea-of-islands/" aria-label="Read more about Background to SCORI – is this a sell-out of Pacific’s ‘Sea of Islands’?">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter The president of New Caledonia’s largest pro-independence party Daniel Goa will not be prosecuted for alleged calls for violence and sedition. Last month, a coalition of anti-independence parties had lodged a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor over a speech given by Goa at a party meeting. Goa had ... <a title="No sedition charges against Kanak pro-independence leader, says prosecutor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/no-sedition-charges-against-kanak-pro-independence-leader-says-prosecutor/" aria-label="Read more about No sedition charges against Kanak pro-independence leader, says prosecutor">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
PNG Post-Courier Dismissed Member of Madang Bryan Kramer says the dismissal notice by Papua New Guinea’s Governor-General Sir Bob Dadae does not affect his appeal. “What I can confirm is that on the morning the notice was issued, I had filed my appeal before the National Court,” he said. “My appeal is requesting the court ... <a title="Kramer still working on ‘unfinished’ exposure of PNG corruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/kramer-still-working-on-unfinished-exposure-of-png-corruption/" aria-label="Read more about Kramer still working on ‘unfinished’ exposure of PNG corruption">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
By Todagia Kelola in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea lawyer and businessman Paul Paraka has been found guilty of misappropriating K162 million (NZ$75 million) belonging to the state. Criminal track judge Justice Teresa Berrigan, in a comprehensive and detailed judgment in 114 pages, found him guilty on all five charges laid against him by the ... <a title="PNG lawyer Paraka found guilty of misappropriating K162m" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/png-lawyer-paraka-found-guilty-of-misappropriating-k162m/" aria-label="Read more about PNG lawyer Paraka found guilty of misappropriating K162m">Read more</a>
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May 30, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Tokelau’s largest atoll, Nukunonu, is now out of lockdown after experiencing its first community cases of covid-19. In a statement, the government said Fakaofo Atoll has had two cases at the border and Nukunonu now has six positive community cases — all within the same household. This includes the ... <a title="Tokelau covid: Two new cases announced as lockdown ends" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/30/tokelau-covid-two-new-cases-announced-as-lockdown-ends/" aria-label="Read more about Tokelau covid: Two new cases announced as lockdown ends">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2023
By Joeli Bili in Suva A partnership forged between the Indian government and the University of the South Pacific (USP) will see the establishment of a new Fiji-based centre for climate change, coastal and ocean management in the region. The Sustainable Coastal and Ocean Research Institute (SCORI) at USP’s Suva campus was launched on May ... <a title="India launches ‘celebration of future’ climate research centre at USP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/28/india-launches-celebration-of-future-climate-research-centre-at-usp/" aria-label="Read more about India launches ‘celebration of future’ climate research centre at USP">Read more</a>
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May 28, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Free Papua Organisation (OPM) leader Jeffrey Bomanak has appealed for Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape to become a “neutral intermediary” to negotiate between the Indonesian government and the West Papuan rebels holding a New Zealand pilot hostage for his release. He has called in a statement today for the safe ... <a title="OPM call for PNG’s James Marape as negotiator for NZ pilot’s safe passage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/28/opm-call-for-pngs-james-marape-as-negotiator-for-nz-pilots-safe-passage/" aria-label="Read more about OPM call for PNG’s James Marape as negotiator for NZ pilot’s safe passage">Read more</a>
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May 27, 2023
Asia Pacific Report An Australian author-poet and advocate for West Papuan independence has condemned a reported threat against the life of a New Zealand hostage pilot, Philip Mehrtens, held by Papuan liberation fighters and appealed to them to “keep Philip safe”. Jim Aubrey, a human rights activist who has campaigned globally on freedom struggles in ... <a title="Author-poet condemns rebel threat to shoot NZ hostage pilot if denied talks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/27/author-poet-condemns-rebel-threat-to-shoot-nz-hostage-pilot-if-denied-talks/" aria-label="Read more about Author-poet condemns rebel threat to shoot NZ hostage pilot if denied talks">Read more</a>
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May 26, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist In a significant step toward preserving and commemorating Fiji’s rich history, efforts are underway to establish the country’s first living museum. This unique institution will focus on capturing the era of the British colonial government’s indentured system in Fiji, shedding light on the arrival of Fijians of Indian descent ... <a title="‘Living museum’ will help bring Fiji’s Girmit experience by storytelling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/26/living-museum-will-help-bring-fijis-girmit-experience-by-storytelling/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Living museum’ will help bring Fiji’s Girmit experience by storytelling">Read more</a>
