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December 1, 2024
Asia Pacific Report A Fiji solidarity group for the Palestinians has accused the Rabuka-led coalition government of “complicity” in Israel’s genocide and relentless war in Gaza that has killed more than 44,000 people — mostly women and children — over the past year. The Fijians4Palestine have called on the Fiji government to “uphold the principles ... <a title="Protesters condemn Fiji ‘complicity, silence’ over Israel’s Gaza genocide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/12/01/protesters-condemn-fiji-complicity-silence-over-israels-gaza-genocide/" aria-label="Read more about Protesters condemn Fiji ‘complicity, silence’ over Israel’s Gaza genocide">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2024
By Sera Sefeti in Baku, Azerbaijan As the curtain fell at the UN climate summit in Baku last Sunday, frustration and disappointment engulfed Pacific delegations after another meeting under-delivered. Two weeks of intensive negotiations at COP29, hosted by Azerbaijan and attended by 55,000 delegates, resulted in a consensus decision among nearly 200 nations. Climate finance ... <a title="COP29: Pacific takes stock of ‘baby steps’ global climate summit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/30/cop29-pacific-takes-stock-of-baby-steps-global-climate-summit/" aria-label="Read more about COP29: Pacific takes stock of ‘baby steps’ global climate summit">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2024
Asia Pacific Report Palestinian diaspora poets, singers and musicians gathered today with solidarity partners from Aotearoa New Zealand, African nations — including South Africa — in a vibrant celebration. The celebration marked the UN International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People and similar events have been happening around New Zealand today, across the world ... <a title="Gallery: Palestinian musicians, poets and solidarity partners in vibrant celebration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/30/gallery-palestinian-musicians-poets-and-solidarity-partners-in-vibrant-celebration/" aria-label="Read more about Gallery: Palestinian musicians, poets and solidarity partners in vibrant celebration">Read more</a>
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November 30, 2024
Pacific Media Watch A community broadcaster in Aotearoa New Zealand has appealed for an end to the “sadistic cruelty” and the “out in the open genocide” by Israel in Gaza and the occupied Palestine territories. In an open letter, Lois Griffiths, co-presenter of the environmental, social justice and current affairs programme Earthwise on Plains FM, ... <a title="Open letter plea by NZ community broadcaster for end to Israel’s ‘sadistic cruelty’ in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/30/open-letter-plea-by-nz-community-broadcaster-for-end-to-israels-sadistic-cruelty-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Open letter plea by NZ community broadcaster for end to Israel’s ‘sadistic cruelty’ in Gaza">Read more</a>
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November 29, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Figures for violence against women in New Caledonia have increased due to the post-riots crisis, according to local NGO SOS Violences president Anne-Marie Mestre. Mestre has told local news media that the recent upsurge was mainly due to the riots over independence that broke out on ... <a title="Upsurge of post-riots violence against women in New Caledonia, says advocate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/29/upsurge-of-post-riots-violence-against-women-in-new-caledonia-says-advocate/" aria-label="Read more about Upsurge of post-riots violence against women in New Caledonia, says advocate">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2024
RNZ News New Zealand’s hīkoi against the Treaty Principles Bill could be one of the largest rallies that the capital has seen for years, Wellington City Council says. The Hīkoi mō te Tiriti will arrive in Wellington tomorrow, and locals are being warned to expect disruption and plan ahead. Yesterday, about 5000 people filled the ... <a title="Hīkoi day 7: Significant disruption expected when thousands converge on capital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/28/hikoi-day-7-significant-disruption-expected-when-thousands-converge-on-capital/" aria-label="Read more about Hīkoi day 7: Significant disruption expected when thousands converge on capital">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2024
By Nacanieli Tuilevuka in Suva Some police officers are unable to effectively investigate cases of gender-based violence, claims Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre coordinator Shamima Ali. Ali said many officers lacked the training and knowledge to properly handle such cases, leading to significant challenges for victims seeking justice. “There is a lack of training that used ... <a title="Fiji police have ‘patriarchal mindset’, lack training over gender violence, says Ali" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/28/fiji-police-have-patriarchal-mindset-lack-training-over-gender-violence-says-ali/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police have ‘patriarchal mindset’, lack training over gender violence, says Ali">Read more</a>
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November 28, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific Desk New Caledonia’s Great Chief William Boarat has been found dead and police have arrested a 24-year-old man as investigations continue. Great Chief Boarat was found dead in the early hours of yesterday in circumstances described as involuntary homicide. Public prosecutor Yves Dupas said in a statement ... <a title="New Caledonia’s Great Chief Boarat found dead in Koumac – arrest made" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/28/new-caledonias-great-chief-boarat-found-dead-in-koumac-arrest-made/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia’s Great Chief Boarat found dead in Koumac – arrest made">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2024
COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis “Flashpoint” in a foreign news story usually brings to mind the Middle East or the border between North and South Korea. It is not a term usually associated with New Zealand but last week it was there in headline type. News outlets around the world carried reports of the Hīkoi and ... <a title="Cynical politics reported on world stage damage NZ’s reputation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/27/cynical-politics-reported-on-world-stage-damage-nzs-reputation/" aria-label="Read more about Cynical politics reported on world stage damage NZ’s reputation">Read more</a>
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November 27, 2024
By Russell Palmer, RNZ News political reporter New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has used a speech in Paris to urge France to keep an open mind about a new path forward for New Caledonia. He also wants to deepen New Zealand’s relationship with France, and wants a stronger focus from the European country on ... <a title="Peters urges France to keep ‘open mind’ on new path for New Caledonia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/27/peters-urges-france-to-keep-open-mind-on-new-path-for-new-caledonia/" aria-label="Read more about Peters urges France to keep ‘open mind’ on new path for New Caledonia">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The election of Emmanuel Tjibaou as the new president of New Caledonia’s main pro-independence party, the Union Calédonienne (UC), has triggered a whole range of political reactions — mostly favourable, some more cautious. Within the pro-independence camp, the two main moderate parties UPM (Progressist Union in ... <a title="Mixed reactions to Tjibaou’s election to key Kanak pro-independence party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/26/mixed-reactions-to-tjibaous-election-to-key-kanak-pro-independence-party/" aria-label="Read more about Mixed reactions to Tjibaou’s election to key Kanak pro-independence party">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2024
By Mosese Raqio in Suva Two out of three women in every church in Fiji experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime — and there are “uncomfortable truths” that need to be heard and talked about, says a Pacific church leader. This was highlighted by Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) general secretary Reverend James ... <a title="2 out 3 of Fiji women experience domestic violence, says Reverend Bhagwan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/11/26/2-out-3-of-fiji-women-experience-domestic-violence-says-reverend-bhagwan/" aria-label="Read more about 2 out 3 of Fiji women experience domestic violence, says Reverend Bhagwan">Read more</a>
