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Staff, students demand transparency over USP ‘whistleblower’ allegations

May 17, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Staff and students at the University of the South Pacific are demanding greater transparency from the university’s administration. They gathered yesterday to discuss the leak of documents alleging mismanagement at the university, raising questions about staff appointments and the deferment of payments. The allegations are being investigated by Fiji anti-corruption authorities. READ ... <a title="Staff, students demand transparency over USP ‘whistleblower’ allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/17/staff-students-demand-transparency-over-usp-whistleblower-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Staff, students demand transparency over USP ‘whistleblower’ allegations">Read more</a>

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‘The President does not lie’ – and Duterte’s proven untrue claims

May 5, 2019

By Pia Ranada in Manila Besieged by criticisms and questions about the veracity of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s “ouster plot matrix“, Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo sought to assure the public that the Chief Executive would never make any baseless claims. Last Thursday, he said Filipinos had no reason to doubt the diagram because it came ... <a title="‘The President does not lie’ – and Duterte’s proven untrue claims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/05/the-president-does-not-lie-and-dutertes-proven-untrue-claims/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The President does not lie’ – and Duterte’s proven untrue claims">Read more</a>

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Political Roundup: Ardern’s “Christchurch Call” might not be so simple

April 29, 2019

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is winning praise for her campaign to clean up the internet, and in particular for her announcement of the “Christchurch Call” Summit to be held with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris next month. And if they can come up with some meaningful and effective ways to make the internet less ... <a title="Political Roundup: Ardern’s “Christchurch Call” might not be so simple" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/29/political-roundup-arderns-christchurch-call-might-not-be-so-simple/" aria-label="Read more about Political Roundup: Ardern’s “Christchurch Call” might not be so simple">Read more</a>

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EDITORIAL: New Zealand Should Be Well Pleased with Ardern’s NZ-PRC Bilateral

April 2, 2019

Editorial by Selwyn Manning. This week New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern concluded her first bilateral with China’s two top leaders President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang and ended with clear signals the two countries are poised to build on the $30billion two-way trade relationship. But there was more to this bilateral meeting than ... <a title="EDITORIAL: New Zealand Should Be Well Pleased with Ardern’s NZ-PRC Bilateral" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/02/editorial-new-zealand-should-be-well-pleased-with-arderns-nz-prc-bilateral/" aria-label="Read more about EDITORIAL: New Zealand Should Be Well Pleased with Ardern’s NZ-PRC Bilateral">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern 

March 28, 2019

Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern  by Dr Bryce Edwards As a political commentator, I’ve never experienced anything like it – the phone calls and email requests for interviews from international media have been constant. Broadcasters and journalists all want to discuss the Christchurch terrorist attack and the aftermath. But mostly they want to ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern " class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/28/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-international-fascination-with-jacinda-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: International fascination with Jacinda Ardern ">Read more</a>

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Daily Post: No pardons for Vanuatu politicians – no one is above the law

March 7, 2019

President Moses Obed Tallis accepts customary gifts from the Malvatumauri National Council of Chiefs. Image: Royson Willie/Vanuatu Daily Post By Dan McGarry in Port Vila To pardon those convicted of betraying the public trust does a disservice to Vanuatu. It is disrespectful to the rule of law. It ignores the will of the people. It ... <a title="Daily Post: No pardons for Vanuatu politicians – no one is above the law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/03/07/daily-post-no-pardons-for-vanuatu-politicians-no-one-is-above-the-law/" aria-label="Read more about Daily Post: No pardons for Vanuatu politicians – no one is above the law">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT

February 27, 2019

Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT by Dr Bryce Edwards The capital gains tax debate is a huge political issue, and a great deal rides on the outcome – especially the chances of the Labour-led Government being re-elected next year. So far, it’s not looking great for the Government. At this ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/27/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-defeat-looms-for-the-government-on-the-cgt/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Defeat looms for the Government on the CGT">Read more</a>

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UPNG registrar first ‘victim’ of drastic campus action over fees hike

February 13, 2019

University of Papua New Guinea … furore over fees. Image: UPNG Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk The University of Papua New Guinea registrar Dr Peter Petsul has become the first victim of the new university council, reports the PNG Post-Courier. Dr Petsul was suspended on Monday on full pay for 14 days by new Chancellor Jeffery ... <a title="UPNG registrar first ‘victim’ of drastic campus action over fees hike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/13/upng-registrar-first-victim-of-drastic-campus-action-over-fees-hike/" aria-label="Read more about UPNG registrar first ‘victim’ of drastic campus action over fees hike">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: When cancer is political

February 8, 2019

Political Roundup: When cancer is political by Bryce Edwards Should cancer be politicised? And, should the debate about it be personalised, with a focus on the role of politicians in running the system being held to account for their decisions?  There have been some deeply personal, sad, angry, and highly-politicised statements coming from cancer patients ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: When cancer is political" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/02/08/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-when-cancer-is-political/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: When cancer is political">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government

January 24, 2019

Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government by Dr Bryce Edwards. Jacinda Ardern has just arrived in Davos for the World Economic Forum, where she is promoting her Government’s “economics of kindness” approach to other world leaders and elites. Her message is in line with the fact that her Labour-led administration was ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/01/24/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-extreme-inequality-a-test-for-the-new-government/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Extreme inequality a test for the new Government">Read more</a>