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Pacific coronavirus: Cases jump to 26 across the region

March 20, 2020

By Sri Krishnamurthi The total number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases in the Pacific region was today recorded at 26. In Guam, tally has risen by 4 to 12 cases while dozens more remain in isolation. In a statement, the Health Department said only one of the four new cases had a travel history, raising fears ... <a title="Pacific coronavirus: Cases jump to 26 across the region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/20/pacific-coronavirus-cases-jump-to-26-across-the-region/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific coronavirus: Cases jump to 26 across the region">Read more</a>

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More Pacific countries bracing for coronavirus cases as Fiji on alert

March 19, 2020

Pacific Media Watch With the Covid-19 coronavirus confirmed cases in French Polynesia, Guam, now New Caledonia other Pacific Island nations are bracing for it. Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to make an announcement shortly on a development. FBC News reports that “it is believed that Fiji has recorded its first suspected case of ... <a title="More Pacific countries bracing for coronavirus cases as Fiji on alert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/03/19/more-pacific-countries-bracing-for-coronavirus-cases-as-fiji-on-alert/" aria-label="Read more about More Pacific countries bracing for coronavirus cases as Fiji on alert">Read more</a>

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FLNKS calls for West Papua self-determination, condemns violence

September 4, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The New Caledonian-based Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front or FLNKS has condemned the ongoing human rights violations in West Papua and has called for the Papuan right to self-determination to be recognised. In a press release the pro-independence group consisting of mostly indigenous Kanaks said that the recent attacks on ... <a title="FLNKS calls for West Papua self-determination, condemns violence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/04/flnks-calls-for-west-papua-self-determination-condemns-violence/" aria-label="Read more about FLNKS calls for West Papua self-determination, condemns violence">Read more</a>

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NZ mosque massacre, New Caledonia referendum and Fiji elections top PJR

July 20, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk New Zealand’s unprecedented “internet-native mass shooting” attack on two mosques, the New Caledonia independence referendum, Fiji’s general election and news media responses are featured in the latest Pacific Journalism Review being published next week. Analysis articles in the “democracy and terrorism edition” include award-winning New Zealand Herald cartoonist Rod Emmerson and ... <a title="NZ mosque massacre, New Caledonia referendum and Fiji elections top PJR" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/20/nz-mosque-massacre-new-caledonia-referendum-and-fiji-elections-top-pjr/" aria-label="Read more about NZ mosque massacre, New Caledonia referendum and Fiji elections top PJR">Read more</a>

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Independence for Kanaky: A media and political stalemate or a ‘three strikes’ Frexit challenge?

July 17, 2019

Figure 10: A Kanak voter wearing a ‘Kanaky New Caledonia’ flag tee shirt at the Loyalty Islands special polling booth in Vallee du Tir, Noumea. Image: David Robie David Robie Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Abstract The French-ruled territory of New Caledonia, or Kanaky, as Indigenous pro-independence campaigners call their cigar-shaped islands, voted on their political ... <a title="Independence for Kanaky: A media and political stalemate or a ‘three strikes’ Frexit challenge?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/07/17/independence-for-kanaky-a-media-and-political-stalemate-or-a-three-strikes-frexit-challenge/" aria-label="Read more about Independence for Kanaky: A media and political stalemate or a ‘three strikes’ Frexit challenge?">Read more</a>

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New Caledonia anti-independence parties fear losing control of Congress

June 5, 2019

By RNZ Pacific The former president of New Caledonia’s Congress, Gael Yanno, says he is worried a mainly pro-independence government will be elected next week. Yanno made the comment on local television after he officially handed over the reins of Congress to the pro-independence politician Roch Wamytan who was elected Congress president last week. Wamytan ... <a title="New Caledonia anti-independence parties fear losing control of Congress" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/05/new-caledonia-anti-independence-parties-fear-losing-control-of-congress/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia anti-independence parties fear losing control of Congress">Read more</a>

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New ‘anti’ force shakes up New Caledonian political landscape

May 18, 2019

By Duke Menango in Noumea The provincial elections last Sunday have shaken the political landscape in New Caledonia with an upheaval in the Southern province that will influence developments leading up to the next two referendums on independence. The poll results – especially in the most populated Southern province – have stunned the Pacific territory ... <a title="New ‘anti’ force shakes up New Caledonian political landscape" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/18/new-anti-force-shakes-up-new-caledonian-political-landscape/" aria-label="Read more about New ‘anti’ force shakes up New Caledonian political landscape">Read more</a>

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New Caledonia’s provincial elections sharpen independence political divide

May 14, 2019

By Walter Zweifel for RNZ Dateline Pacific New Caledonia’s anti-independence parties have retained their slim majority in the 54-member Congress made up of members from the French Pacific territory’s three provincial assemblies. After Sunday’s provincial elections the anti-independence parties have 28 Congress seats, reflecting their continued dominance in the more populous Southern province. However, the ... <a title="New Caledonia’s provincial elections sharpen independence political divide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/14/new-caledonias-provincial-elections-sharpen-independence-political-divide/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia’s provincial elections sharpen independence political divide">Read more</a>

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Anti-independence bloc holds majority in New Caledonian provincial elections

May 13, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Preliminary results from New Caledonia’s provincial elections show that the anti-independence parties will retain their slim majority in the 54-member Congress. Local television projections show that the new anti-independence majority will get 28 seats, including three of a new party, Pacific Awakening, which emanates from the Wallisian community. This is two more ... <a title="Anti-independence bloc holds majority in New Caledonian provincial elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/anti-independence-bloc-holds-majority-in-new-caledonian-provincial-elections/" aria-label="Read more about Anti-independence bloc holds majority in New Caledonian provincial elections">Read more</a>

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‘Great goal’ wins Hienghéne victory in Oceania Champions League

May 13, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Hienghéne Sport won their maiden OFC Champions League football title after a sensational 60 metre strike by substitute Amy Antoine Roine earned a 1-0 victory over AS Magenta in an all New Caledonian final in Noumea. With the match still scoreless approaching the halfway point of the second half at Stade Numa ... <a title="‘Great goal’ wins Hienghéne victory in Oceania Champions League" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/great-goal-wins-hienghene-victory-in-oceania-champions-league/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Great goal’ wins Hienghéne victory in Oceania Champions League">Read more</a>

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Assassination of Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou marked 30 years on

May 6, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Commemorations have been held in New Caledonia over the weekend to mark the 30th anniversary of the assassination of the pro-independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou and his deputy on 4 May 1989. Tjibaou, leader of the pro-indeoendence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), was killed along with Yeiwéné Yeiwéné. The two Kanak ... <a title="Assassination of Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou marked 30 years on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/06/assassination-of-kanak-leader-jean-marie-tjibaou-marked-30-years-on/" aria-label="Read more about Assassination of Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou marked 30 years on">Read more</a>

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New Caledonian football teams end NZ’s Oceania dominance

April 29, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk New Caledonian football teams Hienghène Sport and AS Magenta have ended New Zealand’s dominance of the OFC Champions League with upset semi-final victories over Team Wellington and Auckland City on Sunday. With an all-New Caledonia final next month, this will be the first season a non New Zealand team will win ... <a title="New Caledonian football teams end NZ’s Oceania dominance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/29/new-caledonian-football-teams-end-nzs-oceania-dominance/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonian football teams end NZ’s Oceania dominance">Read more</a>