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November 20, 2021
RSF president Pierre Haski announces the 29th RSF Press Freedom Awards in Paris. Video: RSF Reporters Without Borders The 2021 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards have been given to Chinese journalist Zhang Zhan in the courage category, Palestinian journalist Majdoleen Hassona in the independence category, and the Pegasus Project in the impact category. ... <a title="Chinese, Palestinian journalists and Pegasus Project win free press awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/20/chinese-palestinian-journalists-and-pegasus-project-win-free-press-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Chinese, Palestinian journalists and Pegasus Project win free press awards">Read more</a>
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November 18, 2021
RNZ Checkpoint A New Zealand emergency medical specialist has written about their experience working at an Auckland hospital, issuing a warning ahead of yesterday’s Auckland border announcement. Auckland’s border will reopen on December 15 for fully-vaccinated travellers or those who test negative for covid-19 within 72 hours of departure. The new rules will apply until ... <a title="NZ medical specialist describes ‘a health system overwhelmed’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/18/nz-medical-specialist-describes-a-health-system-overwhelmed/" aria-label="Read more about NZ medical specialist describes ‘a health system overwhelmed’">Read more</a>
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November 17, 2021
Source: Council on Hemispheric Affairs – Analysis-Reportage By John Perry From Masaya, Nicaragua Official results from Nicaragua’s elections on November 7 showed Daniel Ortega re-elected as president with 75% of the vote. On the same day, President Joe Biden dismissed the ballot as a “pantomime election”[1] and within 48 hours the Organization of American States ... <a title="If there was “fraud” in Nicaragua’s elections, where is the proof?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/17/if-there-was-fraud-in-nicaraguas-elections-where-is-the-proof/" aria-label="Read more about If there was “fraud” in Nicaragua’s elections, where is the proof?">Read more</a>
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November 16, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Pacific Islanders believe corruption is a big problem in both their governments and the business sector, says a new report. About one third of 6000 interviewees across the region believe that most or all members of parliament and staff in heads of government’s offices are involved in corruption, says Transparency International’s ... <a title="Corruption in Pacific big problem – and it’s getting worse, says report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/16/corruption-in-pacific-big-problem-and-its-getting-worse-says-report/" aria-label="Read more about Corruption in Pacific big problem – and it’s getting worse, says report">Read more</a>
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November 14, 2021
SPECIAL REPORT: By Chloé Farand, Joe Lo, Isabelle Gerretsen and Megan Darby After a series of tense huddles, more than 24 hours into overtime, the gavel went down on a climate deal in Glasgow, Scotland, last night. The Glasgow Climate Pact refers to coal for the first time in the UN process. It asks countries to come ... <a title="World strikes ‘uncomfortable’ pact at COP26 climate summit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/14/world-strikes-uncomfortable-pact-at-cop26-climate-summit/" aria-label="Read more about World strikes ‘uncomfortable’ pact at COP26 climate summit">Read more</a>
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November 13, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia, Patrice Faure, has confirmed the December 12 date for the independence referendum, fuelling tension over the ballot. Kanaky New Caledonia’s pro-independence parties had called on Paris to postpone the vote to the second half of 2022 because of the impact of the covid-19 outbreak, ... <a title="France keeps December 12 date for New Caledonia independence vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/13/france-keeps-december-12-date-for-new-caledonia-independence-vote/" aria-label="Read more about France keeps December 12 date for New Caledonia independence vote">Read more</a>
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November 11, 2021
RNZ News An iwi that pastor Brian Tamaki descends from are calling him out to say he is putting Māori communities at risk. This follows mass protests across the country on Tuesday organised by a “freedom” group set up by Tamaki opposing vaccines and lockdown restrictions. Te Rūnanganui o Ngāti Hikairo located between Kāwhia and ... <a title="Iwi urge pastor Tamaki to ‘follow science’ in fight against covid-19" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/11/iwi-urge-pastor-tamaki-to-follow-science-in-fight-against-covid-19/" aria-label="Read more about Iwi urge pastor Tamaki to ‘follow science’ in fight against covid-19">Read more</a>
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November 11, 2021
Pacific Media Watch newsdesk The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has appealed to news media that reported on intimidation against the parents and relatives of human rights lawyer Veronica Koman to immediately make corrections. Some media have revealed the identity and addresses exposing them to further violence, reports Tabloid Jubi in Jayapura. The plea comes ... <a title="‘Be professional’ plea to Indonesian journalists over risk to Koman’s family" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/11/be-professional-plea-to-indonesian-journalists-over-risk-to-komans-family/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Be professional’ plea to Indonesian journalists over risk to Koman’s family">Read more</a>
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November 11, 2021
COMMENTARY: By Reverend James Bhagwan The climate emergency is the result of an ethical, moral and spiritual crisis, manifested in a fixation on profit. The extractive and, ultimately, unsustainable systems of production and consumption, by those complicit in this crisis, continue to ignore increasing scientific, and moral warnings. Those who have contributed to this crisis ... <a title="Rev James Bhagwan: Climate justice now for the sake of humanity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/11/rev-james-bhagwan-climate-justice-now-for-the-sake-of-humanity/" aria-label="Read more about Rev James Bhagwan: Climate justice now for the sake of humanity">Read more</a>
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November 10, 2021
COMMENTARY: By the Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown After years of empty promises by major emitters, it’s time to deliver on climate financing. The world is warming. The science is clear. Most large, developed countries need to take ambitious action to reduce their emissions in order not to impact us further. If they don’t, ... <a title="It’s time to deliver on Pacific climate financing, says Cook Is PM" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/10/its-time-to-deliver-on-pacific-climate-financing-says-cook-is-pm/" aria-label="Read more about It’s time to deliver on Pacific climate financing, says Cook Is PM">Read more</a>
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November 10, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk As world leaders meet in Glasgow for the UN Climate Summit (COP26), peaceful environmental activists are being threatened, silenced and criminalised around the world. The host nation Scotland for this year’s meeting is one of many countries where activists are regularly facing rights violations. New research from the CIVICUS Monitor looks ... <a title="Crackdown on environmental activism as climate crisis worsens, says report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/10/crackdown-on-environmental-activism-as-climate-crisis-worsens-says-report/" aria-label="Read more about Crackdown on environmental activism as climate crisis worsens, says report">Read more</a>
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November 9, 2021
RNZ Pacific Advocacy groups in Indonesia have condemned an attack on the parents of human rights lawyer Veronica Yoman, who speaks out for West Papuan justice issues. A number of packages were delivered to the couple’s house in Jakarta on Sunday morning. According to Amnesty International Indonesia, two of the packages exploded, scattering bits of ... <a title="Parents of Papuan rights defender Koman attacked in Jakarta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/09/parents-of-papuan-rights-defender-koman-attacked-in-jakarta/" aria-label="Read more about Parents of Papuan rights defender Koman attacked in Jakarta">Read more</a>
