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March 27, 2024
SPECIAL REPORT: By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalist South Auckland was a hub of indigenous pride as the Auckland Polyfest 2024 revealed a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, youth empowerment, and the enduring legacy of Pasifika heritage. From the rhythmic beats of Cook Islands drums to the grace and elegance of Siva Samoa, the festival ... <a title="Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/auckland-polyfest-2024-vibrant-showcase-of-cultural-diversity-youth-empowerment/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Polyfest 2024: Vibrant showcase of cultural diversity, youth empowerment">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hilary Stace, Honorary Research Associate, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The recent Facebook announcement by Whaikaha – the Ministry of Disabled People on changes to funding for carers and equipment modification and services has put the media spotlight, once again, on respite care for ... <a title="After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/after-seven-decades-of-fighting-disabled-people-are-still-vulnerable-when-it-comes-to-support-226218/" aria-label="Read more about After seven decades of fighting, disabled people are still vulnerable when it comes to support">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magnus Moglia, Associate Professor in Systems Science and Sustainable Urbanism, Swinburne University of Technology Shutterstock Recent revelations about poor air quality at Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station probably came as no surprise for passengers who have experienced such conditions. Train platforms, bus terminal and nearby areas have recorded ... <a title="Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/air-quality-at-many-train-stations-is-alarmingly-bad-heres-how-to-improve-it-225799/" aria-label="Read more about Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alasdair Macintyre, Associate lecturer visual arts, artist, PhD, Australian Catholic University Installation view of ‘mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri: Judy Watson’ at Queensland Art Gallery. © Judy Watson/Copyright Agency. Photograph: C Callistemon © QAGOMA Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name of ... <a title="Strong, resolute and uncompromising: you should see the intense and beguiling art of Waanyi artist Judy Watson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/strong-resolute-and-uncompromising-you-should-see-the-intense-and-beguiling-art-of-waanyi-artist-judy-watson-226008/" aria-label="Read more about Strong, resolute and uncompromising: you should see the intense and beguiling art of Waanyi artist Judy Watson">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fiona McKay, Associate Professor of Health Equity, Deakin University SeventyFour/Shutterstock More Australians than ever are vaping, according to recently released data. The National Drug Strategy Household Survey shows the proportion of Australians aged 14 and over who, in 2022–2023, said they currently vaped was 7%. In 2019 ... <a title="Want to quit vaping? There’s an app for that" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/want-to-quit-vaping-theres-an-app-for-that-224254/" aria-label="Read more about Want to quit vaping? There’s an app for that">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sally Britnell, Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Auckland University of Technology Shutterstock Alongside my career path from a PhD in computer science, work as a nurse and ambulance officer and now a university lecturer in nursing, I have become progressively Deafblind. As a result, I have personal experience ... <a title="Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/accessibility-remains-an-afterthought-how-nzs-digital-health-tools-risk-excluding-people-with-disabilities-224845/" aria-label="Read more about Accessibility remains an afterthought – how NZ’s digital health tools risk excluding people with disabilities">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Holly Cullen, Adjunct professor, The University of Western Australia The High Court in London has granted Julian Assange leave to appeal the UK Home Secretary’s order that he be extradited to the United States on charges of computer misuse, and multiple charges under its Espionage Act. However, ... <a title="Assange wins legal lifeline against extradition to the US – but there’s a sting in the tail" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/assange-wins-legal-lifeline-against-extradition-to-the-us-but-theres-a-sting-in-the-tail-226614/" aria-label="Read more about Assange wins legal lifeline against extradition to the US – but there’s a sting in the tail">Read more</a>
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March 27, 2024
By Phoebe Gwangilo Sepik villagers hit by Papua New Guinea’s earthquake flooding are desperate for clean water, says local volunteer Charles Marlow “Since the flood, the main Sepik River we have been drinking from is not safe anymore, evidence of faeces is seen floating on the water,” Marlow told the PNG Post-Courier. “When the earthquake ... <a title="‘We have no clean drinking water’ in quake hit area, says volunteer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/27/we-have-no-clean-drinking-water-in-quake-hit-area-says-volunteer/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We have no clean drinking water’ in quake hit area, says volunteer">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University Who’d want to go back to the days before Uber? The days in which you could never be certain you could get a taxi, the days of long wait times trying to order one on ... <a title="Uber has settled a class action lawsuit for $270 million – what was it accused of?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/uber-has-settled-a-class-action-lawsuit-for-270-million-what-was-it-accused-of-226505/" aria-label="Read more about Uber has settled a class action lawsuit for $270 million – what was it accused of?">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
RNZ Pacific The involvement in Tonga’s government by King Tupou VI is a return to the “dark ages” for the kingdom, a long time journalist, author and advocate campaigning for democracy. The King last month withdrew his support for the ministers holding two portfolios. Tonga’s Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has reportedly stepped down from ... <a title="King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/kings-move-takes-tonga-back-to-the-dark-ages-democracy-editor/" aria-label="Read more about King’s move takes Tonga back to the ‘dark ages’ – democracy editor">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Helen Dickinson, Professor, Public Service Research, UNSW Sydney Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock On Monday evening Australia’s state premiers and territory chief ministers got together and called on the federal government to delay or amend draft laws to overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The laws are to determine how ... <a title="States agreed to share foundational support costs. So why the backlash against NDIS reforms now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/states-agreed-to-share-foundational-support-costs-so-why-the-backlash-against-ndis-reforms-now-226620/" aria-label="Read more about States agreed to share foundational support costs. So why the backlash against NDIS reforms now?">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2024
DEMOCRACY NOW! Presented by Amy Goodman AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now! — The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman. We turn to Gaza, where aid groups say famine is imminent after five months of US-backed attacks by Israel. This is in spite of the historic UN Security Council resolution yesterday demanding an immediate ... <a title="As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/26/as-israel-blocks-more-un-aid-gaza-is-on-the-brink-of-most-intense-famine-since-ww2/" aria-label="Read more about As Israel blocks more UN aid, Gaza is on the brink of ‘most intense famine’ since WW2">Read more</a>
