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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Holden, Professor of Economics, UNSW Susan Walsh/AP Other than a Supreme Court justice, perhaps the most important appointment a US President makes is the chair of the Federal Reserve. And unlike federal judges, the chair of the Fed is appointed (or reappointed) every four years. Joe ... <a title="Vital Signs: Cautious on rates, strong on climate action – meet Lael Brainard, Biden’s new pick at the US Federal Reserve" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/vital-signs-cautious-on-rates-strong-on-climate-action-meet-lael-brainard-bidens-new-pick-at-the-us-federal-reserve-172407/" aria-label="Read more about Vital Signs: Cautious on rates, strong on climate action – meet Lael Brainard, Biden’s new pick at the US Federal Reserve">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christine Feldman-Barrett, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Sociology, Griffith University When the official trailer for The Beatles: Get Back was released in October, commentary across social media often referenced how harmonious and collegial the band looked in the footage. Undoubtedly, much of the anticipation surrounding Peter Jackson’s docu-series ... <a title="Friday essay: Yoko, Linda, Get Back and shifting perceptions of the women of the Beatles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/friday-essay-yoko-linda-get-back-and-shifting-perceptions-of-the-women-of-the-beatles-171822/" aria-label="Read more about Friday essay: Yoko, Linda, Get Back and shifting perceptions of the women of the Beatles">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
By Robert Iroga in Honiara A defiant Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has vowed tonight that he will not resign and will defend Solomon Islands democracy with his life. After two-days of looting with Honiara’s Chinatown in ruins and calls for him to step down, Sogavare declared he was not resigning. “If I am removed as ... <a title="Defiant Sogavare vows he will not resign in wake of riots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/defiant-sogavare-vows-he-will-not-resign-in-wake-of-riots/" aria-label="Read more about Defiant Sogavare vows he will not resign in wake of riots">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
ANALYSIS: By Transform Aqorau The riots in Honiara yesterday, disturbing the city’s normally quiet atmosphere, were unexpected but not surprising. Someone made reference to a possible protest that would coincide with the convening of Parliament, but details were sketchy and social media was tightlipped about a protest for a change. Arguably, the riots are a ... <a title="Solomon Islands riots push nation into slippery slide of self-implosion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/solomon-islands-riots-push-nation-into-slippery-slide-of-self-implosion/" aria-label="Read more about Solomon Islands riots push nation into slippery slide of self-implosion">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
The Committee to Protect Journalists press freedom 2021 video removed by Facebook, but still available on YouTube and Twitter. Video: CPJ (Hongkong crackdown at 32m:05s) Pacific Media Watch newsdesk The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Facebook to restore a video honouring the winners of the International Press Freedom Awards (IPFA) at CPJ’s annual ... <a title="CPJ demands Facebook restore ‘censored’ press freedom awards video" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/cpj-demands-facebook-restore-censored-press-freedom-awards-video/" aria-label="Read more about CPJ demands Facebook restore ‘censored’ press freedom awards video">Read more</a>
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November 26, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The overwhelming impression the Morrison government has projected this week has been one of chaos, with revolts coming from the right and the left. And that’s accurate. But, within the shambles, there has actually been one encouraging sign. We’re seeing ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/26/grattan-on-friday-assertive-liberal-moderates-give-scott-morrison-curry-172617/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: Assertive Liberal moderates give Scott Morrison curry">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By David McCooey, Professor of Writing and Literature, Deakin University Photo courtesy of Apple Corps Ltd The Beatles’ Get Back project, undertaken in January 1969, has finally been completed. Again. For most of the last 50 years it has been known as Let it Be, a film and ... <a title="The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/the-beatles-get-back-review-peter-jacksons-tv-series-is-a-thrilling-funny-and-long-treat-for-fans-172404/" aria-label="Read more about The Beatles: Get Back review – Peter Jackson’s TV series is a thrilling, funny (and long) treat for fans">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Gifford, Adjunct Senior Lecturer, UNSW Shutterstock If you or your child is short-sighted (struggles to see things further away) you might have heard about orthokeratology. Also known as OK or ortho-k, orthokeratology has been around since the 1960s. However, it has gained interest recently for its ... <a title="What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child’s eyesight?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/what-is-orthokeratology-and-will-it-help-slow-the-deterioration-of-my-childs-eyesight-171826/" aria-label="Read more about What is orthokeratology? And will it help slow the deterioration of my child’s eyesight?">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kiara L’Herpiniere, PhD Candidate, Wildlife Biologist, Macquarie University Shutterstock I would please like to know how birds make their nests? How do they know how to weave the twigs together and what makes the twigs stick together? – Miguel, age 10, Brisbane Hi Miguel, thanks for this ... <a title="Curious Kids: how do birds make their nests?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/curious-kids-how-do-birds-make-their-nests-172391/" aria-label="Read more about Curious Kids: how do birds make their nests?">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Shaw, Professor of Politics, Massey University GettyImages When Shane Reti replaced Judith Collins at the helm of New Zealand’s National Party today, he became the fifth National leader Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has faced. When Reti, who is in the top spot on a caretaker basis, ... <a title="Judith Collins may be gone but New Zealand’s search for a credible and viable opposition is far from over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/judith-collins-may-be-gone-but-new-zealands-search-for-a-credible-and-viable-opposition-is-far-from-over-172590/" aria-label="Read more about Judith Collins may be gone but New Zealand’s search for a credible and viable opposition is far from over">Read more</a>
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November 25, 2021
Bannonism-Trumpism, a cultural ideological export - Political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning deep-dive into how Aotearoa New Zealand is in the cross-hairs of two distinct political powers - one has been around for awhile and applies influence operations aimed at elites; and the other is new to this part of the world and uses cultural and ideological diffusion that is aimed at civil society. Can countries like New Zealand resist the slide into US-styled political chaos?
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November 25, 2021
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Yesterday morning I awoke to this story about a bus crash in Bulgaria: Dozens killed in Bulgaria bus fire, including children. I thought immediately about how unusual it is in New Zealand to hear a story about Bulgaria. In the context that Bulgaria is the country in the world worst hit ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Bulgaria, the Balkans, and distrust" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/25/keith-rankin-analysis-bulgaria-the-balkans-and-distrust/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Bulgaria, the Balkans, and distrust">Read more</a>
