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April 23, 2019
The trailer for Will Watson’s documentary on Bougainville peacemaking, Soldiers Without Guns. FILM REVIEW: By David Robie While a gripping film about the apocalyptic Bougainville war, or more accurately the peace that ended the decade-long conflict, opened in cinemas across New Zealand last week, an island roadshow has been taking place back in the Pacific. ... <a title="How soldier guitars, culture and faith paved way for Bougainville’s peace" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/how-soldier-guitars-culture-and-faith-paved-way-for-bougainvilles-peace/" aria-label="Read more about How soldier guitars, culture and faith paved way for Bougainville’s peace">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2019
A Papua New Guinean soldier guards the road to Panguna, Bougainville, 1989. Image: David Robie David Robie Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Abstract ‘The original [Panguna mine] agreement overrode our customs, denied us our land rights and was too rushed. It contradicts our way of life; what comes from the land should benefit the landowners … ... <a title="Bougainville: The valley of the Rambos, 1989" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/bougainville-the-valley-of-the-rambos-1989/" aria-label="Read more about Bougainville: The valley of the Rambos, 1989">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2019
Political Roundup: What will Labour do about inequality now? by Dr Bryce Edwards What is a leftwing political party and government for? Ultimately, they exist to ameliorate inequality, making the world better for working people, the poor, and marginalised. The point is to transform society – restructuring in favour of the powerless, against the wealthy. ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: What will Labour do about inequality now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-what-will-labour-do-about-inequality-now/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: What will Labour do about inequality now?">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 23 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Capital gains tax Heather du Plessis-Allan (Herald): Don’t blame Winston for Capital Gains Tax U-turn Audrey Young (Herald): Lay ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 23 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-23-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 23 2019">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2019
The great wait … A TV cameraman and a reporter work in front of a large screen showing the ongoing results of the 2019 election vote count at the General Elections Commission (KPU) headquarters in Jakarta on Sunday. The vote count is being carried out between April 25 to May 23. Image: Seto Wardhana/The Jakarta ... <a title="Jokowi’s camp ups ante against Prabowo’s ‘real count’ vote claim" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/23/jokowis-camp-ups-ante-against-prabowos-real-count-vote-claim/" aria-label="Read more about Jokowi’s camp ups ante against Prabowo’s ‘real count’ vote claim">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2019
Maria Ressa as Time’s Person of the Year in 2018 as a “guardian of the truth” – now she has been named by the magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. Image: Time Magazine By Christia Marie Ramos in Manila Philippine journalist, editor and publisher Maria Ressa has been named ... <a title="Maria Ressa on Time’s ‘100 most influential people in world’ list" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/22/maria-ressa-on-times-100-most-influential-people-in-world-list/" aria-label="Read more about Maria Ressa on Time’s ‘100 most influential people in world’ list">Read more</a>
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April 22, 2019
The Yap State Legislature … chiefs’ letter attacks journalist and “fake news” publication. Image: Yap twitter Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Traditional chiefs, members of the Council of Pilung from the four main islands of Yap, have written to the Yap Legislature in a bid to persuade the Federated States of Micronesia Congress to declare a ... <a title="Yap’s traditional chiefs seek to expel, gag probing US journalist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/22/yaps-traditional-chiefs-seek-to-expel-gag-probing-us-journalist/" aria-label="Read more about Yap’s traditional chiefs seek to expel, gag probing US journalist">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2019
Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out by Dr Bryce Edwards The soul-searching and blame-game over the surprise demise of the capital gains tax proposals continues to occupy politicos and commentators over the long weekend. Allegations of betrayal continue, while some are also pointing to the inevitable problems with the proposals – ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-why-the-cgt-had-to-be-ruled-out/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Why the CGT had to be ruled out">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2019
Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision by Dr Bryce Edwards It really was a shock for the political left. The capital gains tax, in some form or another, was accepted as a major part of the battle to create a more equal New Zealand. It had come to symbolise the struggle against much ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-progressives-despair-over-the-cgt-decision/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Progressives despair over the CGT decision">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2019
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Fiji, New Zealand and Timor-Leste have made significant gains in the latest annual Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index while the Paris-based global watchdog has warned that totalitarian propaganda, censorship, intimidation and cyber-harassment have been on the rise in the Asia-Pacific region. “A lot of courage is needed nowadays to ... <a title="Pacific ‘bright spots’ amid World Press Freedom Index Asian warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/20/pacific-bright-spots-amid-world-press-freedom-index-asian-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific ‘bright spots’ amid World Press Freedom Index Asian warnings">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2019
Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Capital gains tax Henry Cooke (Stuff): Capital gains tax: Labour’s long road to nowhere Tim Watkin (Pundit): Jacinda Ardern ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-18-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 18 2019">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2019
New Geraldine Lopdell diversity in communication award winner Malia Latu (left) with MC Star Kata at the AUT School of Communication Studies annual awards last night. Image: Del Abcede/PMC The 2018 School of Communication Studies Awards presented at last night’s 2019 annual ceremony. School of Communication Studies Award for Top Student in the Certificate in ... <a title="AUT communication studies awards – the full 2018 list" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/18/aut-communication-studies-awards-the-full-2018-list/" aria-label="Read more about AUT communication studies awards – the full 2018 list">Read more</a>
