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July 1, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist Securing a nuclear-free region has been a long battle for the Pacific. After the Second World War, the United States, along with its French and British allies, frequently tested nuclear weapons in the region. In 1963 the British, American and Soviet governments agreed to ban atmospheric tests, but India, ... <a title="Anti-nuclear movements need to return to table, says FANG activist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/anti-nuclear-movements-need-to-return-to-table-says-fang-activist/" aria-label="Read more about Anti-nuclear movements need to return to table, says FANG activist">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2023
PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guineans have been challenged to “actively contribute” towards development projects like the Boroko Transformation Project if citizens want to see change in the Pacific’s largest country. Prime Minister James Marape issued this challenge this week when launching the National Capital District Commission’s Boroko Transformation Project in Port Moresby. “This must happen. ... <a title="Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/boroko-declared-betel-nut-free-as-png-capital-moresby-spruces-up/" aria-label="Read more about Boroko declared ‘betel nut-free’ as PNG capital Moresby spruces up">Read more</a>
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June 7, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist A leaked document authored by a recently recruited senior University of the South Pacific academic has again put a spotlight on the affairs of the regional institution. The “strictly confidential” document, viewed by RNZ Pacific, is written by Professor Janusz Jankowski, the deputy vice-chancellor ... <a title="Claims of ‘issues, concerns and breaches’ emerge at USP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/07/claims-of-issues-concerns-and-breaches-emerge-at-usp/" aria-label="Read more about Claims of ‘issues, concerns and breaches’ emerge at USP">Read more</a>
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June 6, 2023
By Alice Lolohea of Tagata Pasifika Twenty five broadcasters from 13 Pacific countries touched down in Auckland recently for the Pacific Broadcasters conference. A meet and greet filled with lots of talanoa, networking and healthy debate, the conference was a welcome change from a typical Zoom meeting. Natasha Meleisea, chief executive of Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting ... <a title="‘Let’s tell our own stories’ – Pacific broadcasters seek sovereignty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/06/lets-tell-our-own-stories-pacific-broadcasters-seek-sovereignty/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Let’s tell our own stories’ – Pacific broadcasters seek sovereignty">Read more</a>
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June 2, 2023
Asia Pacific Report A new edition of the Okinawan Journal of Island Studies features social justice island activism, including a case study of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Pacific Media Centre, in what the editors say brings a sense of “urgency” in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion in scholarship. In the editorial, the co-editors — ... <a title="Latest Island Studies journal features social justice activism and advocacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/02/latest-island-studies-journal-features-social-justice-activism-and-advocacy/" aria-label="Read more about Latest Island Studies journal features social justice activism and advocacy">Read more</a>
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May 31, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist A leaked document authored by a recently recruited senior University of the South Pacific academic has again put a spotlight on the affairs of the regional institution. The “strictly confidential” document, viewed by RNZ Pacific, is written by Professor Janusz Jankowski, the deputy vice-chancellor ... <a title="‘Nepotism, lack of transparency and accountability’ claims emerge at USP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/31/nepotism-lack-of-transparency-and-accountability-claims-emerge-at-usp/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Nepotism, lack of transparency and accountability’ claims emerge at USP">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 27, 2023
By Rayssa Almeida, RNZ News reporter New Zealand’s Māori Party co-leader says the opposition National Party should go back to school if it thinks including te reo Māori on road signs is confusing. In a transport meeting yesterday in Bay of Plenty, National’s spokesperson Simeon Brown said introducing the language to road signs would make ... <a title="NZ’s opposition ‘need to go back to school’ over bilingual sign attack" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/27/nzs-opposition-need-to-go-back-to-school-over-bilingual-sign-attack/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s opposition ‘need to go back to school’ over bilingual sign attack">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>
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May 26, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific senior journalist, and Kelvin Anthony, lead digital and social media journalist Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs has endorsed the reinstatement of a lease distribution policy with the iTaukei Land Trust Board. The decision was reached by interim council members who met on Bau Island yesterday shortly after the historic re-establishment ... <a title="Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs reinstates native land lease policy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/26/fijis-great-council-of-chiefs-reinstates-native-land-lease-policy/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s Great Council of Chiefs reinstates native land lease policy">Read more</a>
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May 19, 2023
RNZ News Prominent environmental groups in Aotearoa New Zealand are less than impressed with what they describe as underwhelming budget investments in climate, but an expert says the government has taken a multifaceted approach. Among the announcements yesterday was $402.6 million to expand the duration and scope of the Warmer Kiwi Homes programme, $120 million ... <a title="Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/19/budget-2023-nzs-climate-and-science-sectors-react-to-wins-and-losses/" aria-label="Read more about Budget 2023: NZ’s climate and science sectors react to wins and losses">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ena Manuireva Mā’ohi Nui and the Pacific region has witnessed a historical moment at the Territorial Assembly when Oscar Temaru, leader of the pro-independence party Tavini Huira’atira, sat briefly in the most important chair of the chamber. He presided over the election of the new Speaker (president) of the House. This honour ... <a title="Brotherson ushers in bold new era of Tavini governance for Mā’ohi Nui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/13/brotherson-ushers-in-bold-new-era-of-tavini-governance-for-maohi-nui/" aria-label="Read more about Brotherson ushers in bold new era of Tavini governance for Mā’ohi Nui">Read more</a>
