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April 6, 2024
PNG Post-Courier The Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG) has declared its solidarity with civil society groups and student protesters demonstrating against the torture of a Papuan man, Defianus Kogoya, by Indonesian troops in West Papua last February. The torture was revealed in a video that went viral across the world last month. PANG said in ... <a title="Let in UN human rights mission to West Papua – stop Indonesian impunity, says PANG" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/06/let-in-un-human-rights-mission-to-west-papua-stop-indonesian-impunity-says-pang/" aria-label="Read more about Let in UN human rights mission to West Papua – stop Indonesian impunity, says PANG">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2024
Asia Pacific Report From Whangārei in the north to Invercargill in the south, thousands took to the streets of Aotearoa New Zealand in today’s climate strike, RNZ News reports. Hundreds march on Parliament in Wellngton. But it was not just about the climate crisis — the day’s event was led by a coalition including Toitū ... <a title="Thousands march across NZ demanding climate crisis action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/06/thousands-march-across-nz-demanding-climate-crisis-action/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands march across NZ demanding climate crisis action">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
By Boura Goru Kila in Port Moresby A Papua New Guinea court application to stop the news media from reporting on an alleged sexual offence incident involving Goroka MP Aiye Tambua has been thrown out. Magistrate Paul Puri Nii, sitting in the Waigani Committal Court, refused the application by Tambua’s lawyer yesterday, saying media freedom ... <a title="PNG court rejects sex case accused MP’s bid to gag media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/png-court-rejects-sex-case-accused-mps-bid-to-gag-media/" aria-label="Read more about PNG court rejects sex case accused MP’s bid to gag media">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Guy C. Charlton, Associate Professor, University of New England Giorgio Rossi/Shutterstock Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown’s recent unsuccessful demand to have the central government repay the GST levied on property rates is the latest salvo in the battle over funding for local government in New Zealand. It points ... <a title="There is a ceiling on rate increases. It’s time to look for alternatives to local government funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/there-is-a-ceiling-on-rate-increases-its-time-to-look-for-alternatives-to-local-government-funding-226493/" aria-label="Read more about There is a ceiling on rate increases. It’s time to look for alternatives to local government funding">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karleen Gribble, Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University Maria Symchych/Shutterstock Parents are often faced with well-meaning opinions and conflicting advice about what to feed their babies. The latest guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends formula-fed babies can switch to cow’s ... <a title="When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/when-can-my-baby-drink-cows-milk-its-sooner-than-you-think-227044/" aria-label="Read more about When can my baby drink cow’s milk? It’s sooner than you think">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Worthington, Adjunct Professor, Swinburne University of Technology TK Kurikawa/Shutterstock If you’ve ever taken money out at an Australian ATM, been handed $20 change at a supermarket or paid someone in cash, you’ve probably used the services of Armaguard. Owned by Linfox Group, Armaguard is Australia’s largest ... <a title="Money transporter Armaguard is in peril. Could cash be dead sooner than we think?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/money-transporter-armaguard-is-in-peril-could-cash-be-dead-sooner-than-we-think-226957/" aria-label="Read more about Money transporter Armaguard is in peril. Could cash be dead sooner than we think?">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leoni Connah, Lecturer in Government, Flinders University Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is favoured to win a third term in office when the country holds its massive general election, starting on April 19. While there are many questions about what another Modi term could mean for the ... <a title="In heavily militarised Kashmir, the upcoming India elections do not inspire much hope" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/in-heavily-militarised-kashmir-the-upcoming-india-elections-do-not-inspire-much-hope-225281/" aria-label="Read more about In heavily militarised Kashmir, the upcoming India elections do not inspire much hope">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tahereh Alinejadtabrizi, PhD student, Monash University Glanzpunkt, Shutterstock The Southern Ocean is renowned for having the cleanest air on Earth. But the precise reasons why have remained a mystery, until now. There’s more to it than just a lack of human activity. Yes, there are fewer people ... <a title="The Southern Ocean has the cleanest air on Earth. We have just discovered why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/the-southern-ocean-has-the-cleanest-air-on-earth-we-have-just-discovered-why-226811/" aria-label="Read more about The Southern Ocean has the cleanest air on Earth. We have just discovered why">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kimberley Reid, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Atmospheric Sciences, Monash University Headlines declaring a “Black Nor’easter” appeared this week as New South Wales and Queensland copped heavy rain – and residents have been warned to brace for more. The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a 75% chance of ... <a title="Why is Australia’s east coast copping all this rain right now? An atmospheric scientist explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/why-is-australias-east-coast-copping-all-this-rain-right-now-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-227158/" aria-label="Read more about Why is Australia’s east coast copping all this rain right now? An atmospheric scientist explains">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Tregear, Principal Fellow and Professor of Music, The University of Melbourne Shutterstock Major anniversaries of works of art present us with an opportunity to engage in cultural stocktaking. We are invited to take a moment to contemplate and celebrate the basis of their lasting significance. April ... <a title="The ‘Missa Solemnis’ at 200: Beethoven was close to deaf when he wrote his self-proclaimed best work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/the-missa-solemnis-at-200-beethoven-was-close-to-deaf-when-he-wrote-his-self-proclaimed-best-work-227148/" aria-label="Read more about The ‘Missa Solemnis’ at 200: Beethoven was close to deaf when he wrote his self-proclaimed best work">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Demonstrations have been held in New Caledonia — with more protests expected — from both pro- and anti-independence supporters after the French Senate endorsed a constitutional amendment bill to “unfreeze” the French Pacific territory’s electoral roll. The Senators endorsed a move from the French government to ... <a title="Noumea faces more protests over New Caledonia voting rules change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/noumea-faces-more-protests-over-new-caledonia-voting-rules-change/" aria-label="Read more about Noumea faces more protests over New Caledonia voting rules change">Read more</a>
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April 5, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephen Gaunson, Associate Professor in Cinema Studies, RMIT University Umbrella Entertainment Since Australia first began producing feature films, it has returned time and again to the subject of the first world war. Before Dawn, out in cinemas today, is the latest in this long line of productions. ... <a title="Before Dawn: young Aussie director’s new film is a sombre recount of the ANZACs’ sacrifice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/04/05/before-dawn-young-aussie-directors-new-film-is-a-sombre-recount-of-the-anzacs-sacrifice-224243/" aria-label="Read more about Before Dawn: young Aussie director’s new film is a sombre recount of the ANZACs’ sacrifice">Read more</a>
