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May 20, 2019
The stars seem to be aligning in favour of the establishment of a socially conservative Christian-based political party, making it more than just a vague possibility. However, some big hurdles remain in place before the National Party can be hopeful that it has a new coalition-friendly party to help it into office at the next ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Stars aligning for a Christian Party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-stars-aligning-for-a-christian-party/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Stars aligning for a Christian Party">Read more</a>
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May 20, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Government Colin James: Ardern: transformation now or a pivot towards transformation in the future? Henry Cooke (Stuff): Jacinda Ardern’s had another week of success overseas. Is that useful back home? Audrey Young (Herald): Jacinda ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 20 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-20-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 20 2019">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2019
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A Vanuatu Daily Post newspaper reader has protested over Facebook addiction, describing it as ruining the lives of teenagers and youth who spend most of their time on smartphones. The reader says that Facebook and other social media are undermining the constitution and its preamble that calls for the cherishing of ... <a title="Dear editor, why smartphones are ruining our nakamal storytelling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/18/dear-editor-why-smartphones-are-ruining-our-nakamal-storytelling/" aria-label="Read more about Dear editor, why smartphones are ruining our nakamal storytelling">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2019
By Pauline Macaraeg in Manila Another “fake news” row has broken in the Philippines in the wake of the mid-term elections this week with Vice-President Leni Robredo rejecting false reports that she had promised to resign if no member of the opposition Otso Directso bloc wins a Senate seat. The claim originated from a website ... <a title="‘Fake news’ row over Robredo’s ‘step down’ promise on Philippine elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/17/fake-news-row-over-robredos-step-down-promise-on-philippine-elections/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Fake news’ row over Robredo’s ‘step down’ promise on Philippine elections">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2019
The world is changing fast, with digital technological innovation that is both liberating and disturbing. The threats and opportunities this presents requires a massive debate, and intervention, to ensure such changes are as healthy as possible for humanity. The online dimension of the Christchurch terrorist attacks is now provoking a sea change in attitudes towards ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: the clampdown on social media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/16/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-christchurch-calling-the-clampdown-on-social-media/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: the clampdown on social media">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Paris social media summit Henry Cooke (Stuff): Christchurch Call: Tech companies, 17 governments sign New Zealand-led pledge – but not the US Henry Cooke (Stuff): US snubs Christchurch Call tech pledge, but says ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 16 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/16/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-16-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 16 2019">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2019
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The Papua New Guinea Prime Minister’s call to “crack down” on social media has created immediate controversy, with politicians and journalists calling it unconstitutional. Peter O’Neill made the announcement on Monday following a cabinet reshuffle, saying that social media spreads false and misleading information, reports the PNG Post-Courier. Governor of Oro ... <a title="PNG politicians, journalists condemn O’Neill social media ‘crackdown’ plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/15/png-politicians-journalists-condemn-oneill-social-media-crackdown-plan/" aria-label="Read more about PNG politicians, journalists condemn O’Neill social media ‘crackdown’ plan">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2019
When politicians win votes on the basis of heroic promises to fix intractable problems, but then break those promises, the public quite rightly feel they’ve been ripped off. That’s exactly what has happened with KiwiBuild. Labour politicians largely won office in 2017 on the basis of their scathing critique of how badly the National Government ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The KiwiBuild betrayal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/15/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-kiwibuild-betrayal/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The KiwiBuild betrayal">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Paris social media summit, hate speech, mosque attacks Washington Post Editorial: Christchurch Call: No easy fix to social media regulation Alexander Gillespie (Newshub): Opinion: ‘Christchurch Call’ first step in long journey to regulate ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 15 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/15/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-15-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 15 2019">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2019
Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Paris social media summit, social media, hate speech Henry Cooke (Stuff): The risks Jacinda Ardern faces with her ‘Christchurch Call’ in Paris Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Jacinda Ardern being used by Emmanuel Macron ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 14 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/14/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-14-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 14 2019">Read more</a>
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May 14, 2019
By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Cabinet will review social media platforms in Papua New Guinea when it convenes on Thursday, says Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. Speaking at Government House yesterday after announcing four new ministers and a mini reshuffle, O’Neill said the government would crack down on fake news that was being spread on ... <a title="PNG plans crack down on social media ‘fake news’ and ‘bad signals’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/14/png-plans-crack-down-on-social-media-fake-news-and-bad-signals/" aria-label="Read more about PNG plans crack down on social media ‘fake news’ and ‘bad signals’">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2019
James Shaw rates his Zero Carbon Bill as seven or eight out of ten. And former Green Party co-leader, Russel Norman – now with Greenpeace – rates it zero out of ten. Either way, it’s clear that the new legislation isn’t really the crucial planet-saving bill that many were hoping for. And it certainly doesn’t ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Watered-down Zero Carbon Bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-watered-down-zero-carbon-bill/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Watered-down Zero Carbon Bill">Read more</a>
