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August 26, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Japan yesterday began the decades-long release of more than one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean in defiance of protests across the region. Protesters in Auckland decried New Zealand’s “convenient silence” on Japan’s nuclear waste release at a rally. Among the crowd was a young ... <a title="‘The ocean is suffering’ – protesters fume over NZ silence on Fukushima wastewater dump" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/26/the-ocean-is-suffering-protesters-fume-over-nz-silence-on-fukushima-wastewater-dump/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The ocean is suffering’ – protesters fume over NZ silence on Fukushima wastewater dump">Read more</a>
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August 25, 2023
By Doddy Morris in Port Vila Melanesian prime ministers have have signed off two declarations addressing the pressing issues of climate crisis and national security. The ceremonial signing took place at the Havannah Resort in North Efate yesterday, marking the culmination of the 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit Retreat. The signatories included host ... <a title="Melanesian leaders sign security and climate crisis declarations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/25/melanesian-leaders-sign-security-and-climate-crisis-declarations/" aria-label="Read more about Melanesian leaders sign security and climate crisis declarations">Read more</a>
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August 24, 2023
By Hilaire Bule in Port Vila Benny Wenda, the interim president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), has welcomed the Melanesian Spearhead Group’s confirmation that its application for full membership would be discussed at the 22nd MSG Leaders’ Summit in Port Vila — but warned it would be a test. Wenda conveyed ... <a title="‘The world is watching’ – it’s a test for Melanesian leaders over West Papua, says Wenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/24/the-world-is-watching-its-a-test-for-melanesian-leaders-over-west-papua-says-wenda/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The world is watching’ – it’s a test for Melanesian leaders over West Papua, says Wenda">Read more</a>
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August 24, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist Japan’s release of more than one million tonnes of treated Fukushima nuclear wastewater into the Pacific is officially underway. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings has confirmed that the disposal started at 1pm local time today. “This is a big step and punctuating moment in the process of decommissioning,” TEPCO ... <a title="‘This is a big step’ – Japan releases nuclear wastewater into Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/24/this-is-a-big-step-japan-releases-nuclear-wastewater-into-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about ‘This is a big step’ – Japan releases nuclear wastewater into Pacific">Read more</a>
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August 24, 2023
By Doddy Morris in Port Vila The 22nd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders’ Summit was declared open at the National Convention Centre in Port Vila yesterday with host Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau hailing opportunities to “galvanise our efforts as a United Melanesia”. Prime Minister Kalsakau welcomed all the delegations and said how happy and privileged ... <a title="MSG a ‘building block’ for stronger Pacific cooperation, says Kalsakau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/24/msg-a-building-block-for-stronger-pacific-cooperation-says-kalsakau/" aria-label="Read more about MSG a ‘building block’ for stronger Pacific cooperation, says Kalsakau">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist A Japanese government spokesperson says it is “not wilfully trying to divide the Pacific” over the Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release. Japan is set to start discharging more than one million tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean tomorrow (local time). This comes 12 years after a ... <a title="Countdown starts as Japan poised to release first batch of treated nuclear wastewater" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/23/countdown-starts-as-japan-poised-to-release-first-batch-of-treated-nuclear-wastewater/" aria-label="Read more about Countdown starts as Japan poised to release first batch of treated nuclear wastewater">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific journalist in Port Vila The leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), Benny Wenda, has expressed confidence that the leaders’ meeting in Vanuatu will grant the ULMWP full membership of the Melanesian Spearhead Group. Wenda is in Port Vila for the 22nd MSG Leaders’ Summit, the first ... <a title="Benny Wenda says dream of MSG full membership ‘will happen’ in Port Vila" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/23/benny-wenda-says-dream-of-msg-full-membership-will-happen-in-port-vila/" aria-label="Read more about Benny Wenda says dream of MSG full membership ‘will happen’ in Port Vila">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2023
Asia Pacific Report The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) Aotearoa, the longest running women’s peace group in New Zealand, has called on the Japanese government to change its plan to release treated nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean. The protest comes as Pacific leaders remain ... <a title="NZ women’s peace group protests over imminent Fukushima nuclear wastewater release" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/23/nz-womens-peace-group-protests-over-imminent-fukushima-nuclear-wastewater-release/" aria-label="Read more about NZ women’s peace group protests over imminent Fukushima nuclear wastewater release">Read more</a>
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August 23, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific journalist in Port Vila The Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat’s Director-General, Leonard Louma, says the Pacific region continues to be the centre of geopolitical interests by global superpowers. The 22nd MSG Leaders’ Summit is taking place in Port Vila this week– the first full in-person meeting since the covid pandemic. The ... <a title="Senior MSG official calls for Melanesia to remain neutral in geopolitical battle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/23/senior-msg-official-calls-for-melanesia-to-remain-neutral-in-geopolitical-battle/" aria-label="Read more about Senior MSG official calls for Melanesia to remain neutral in geopolitical battle">Read more</a>
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August 22, 2023
By Asenaca Uluiviti and Sadhana Sen Fiji recently lost Dr Meraia Taufa Vakatale, a monumental woman leader who broke many glass ceilings with her numerous firsts. As an educationalist, diplomat and politician, she profoundly impacted on the lives of tens of thousands in Fiji and the Pacific region, particularly young women in politics and anti-nuclear ... <a title="Obituary: Meraia Taufa Vakatale – anti-nuclear activist and feminist trailblazer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/22/obituary-meraia-taufa-vakatale-anti-nuclear-activist-and-feminist-trailblazer/" aria-label="Read more about Obituary: Meraia Taufa Vakatale – anti-nuclear activist and feminist trailblazer">Read more</a>
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August 21, 2023
PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea’s opposition has called on Prime Minister James Marape to immediately recall Parliament to address the escalating killings in the upper Highlands provinces. The opposition also wants the debate to include other law and order issues that have spiralled out of control in other parts of the country. The call was ... <a title="PNG opposition calls for emergency over Highlands naked body killings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/21/png-opposition-calls-for-emergency-over-highlands-naked-body-killings/" aria-label="Read more about PNG opposition calls for emergency over Highlands naked body killings">Read more</a>
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August 21, 2023
By Rohit Deo The Flying Fijians were defeated by World Rugby Cup hosts France 34-17 in a pre-tournament build-up test in Nantes, France, yesterday. The Semi Radradra-captained side scored a try in the first spell through hooker Tevita Ikanivere while flyhalf Caleb Muntz added a conversion and penalty as Fiji trailed the second-string French team ... <a title="‘It was a tough battle’, says Radradra after Flying Fijians’ defeat to France" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/21/it-was-a-tough-battle-says-radradra-after-flying-fijians-defeat-to-france/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It was a tough battle’, says Radradra after Flying Fijians’ defeat to France">Read more</a>
