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Heavy rain, thunderstorms spark local emergency in Auckland

May 9, 2023

RNZ News A state of local emergency has been declared in Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest city Auckland today as heavy rain and thunderstorms affect the region. Auckland’s Emergency Management duty controller said a band of heavy rain was expected to come across the Auckland region between now and 7pm. Controller Parul Sood said that while ... <a title="Heavy rain, thunderstorms spark local emergency in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/09/heavy-rain-thunderstorms-spark-local-emergency-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy rain, thunderstorms spark local emergency in Auckland">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 9 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 9, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEKA WHAITIRI DEFECTION, ELIZABETH KEREKERE RESIGNATION 1News: Exclusive: Meka Whaitiri breaks her silence after defection Chris Trotter (Interest): Is New Zealand about to experience storm-force winds from a ... <a title="Newsletter: May 9 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/09/newsletter-may-9-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 9 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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NZ’s winter health plan fails to stem shortages, burnout, say frontline staff

May 8, 2023

By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy Reporter Te Whatu Ora’s new winter health plan fails to address workforce shortages and staff burnout in Aotearoa New Zealand, frontline healthcare workers say. The organisation launched its 24-point plan on Wednesday, saying it would help hospitals and GPs cope with an expected surge in patient demand over the coming ... <a title="NZ’s winter health plan fails to stem shortages, burnout, say frontline staff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/nzs-winter-health-plan-fails-to-stem-shortages-burnout-say-frontline-staff/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s winter health plan fails to stem shortages, burnout, say frontline staff">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 8, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEKA WHAITIRI DEFECTION, ELIZABETH KEREKERE RESIGNATION Thomas Coughlan (Herald): The Greens will be fine – but Chris Hipkins should be worried (paywalled) Richard Harman (Politik): The reality after the ... <a title="Newsletter: May 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/newsletter-may-8-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 8 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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WHO covid-19 status changed but still NZ’s infectious ‘number one killer’

May 8, 2023

RNZ News The World Health Organisation’s decision to remove covid-19 as a global health emergency is the right move, epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker says. The organisation said the virus was now an established and ongoing health issue that no longer constituted a public health emergency of international concern. Professor Baker said the global status change ... <a title="WHO covid-19 status changed but still NZ’s infectious ‘number one killer’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/who-covid-19-status-changed-but-still-nzs-infectious-number-one-killer/" aria-label="Read more about WHO covid-19 status changed but still NZ’s infectious ‘number one killer’">Read more</a>

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Why Australia and NZ could become republics – and stay in the Commonwealth

May 7, 2023

ANALYSIS: By James Mehigan, University of Canterbury The coronation of King Charles III is an ideal time for Australia and New Zealand to take stock of the British monarchy and its role in national life — including certain myths about what becoming a republic might mean. In particular, there is a common assumption that both ... <a title="Why Australia and NZ could become republics – and stay in the Commonwealth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/07/why-australia-and-nz-could-become-republics-and-stay-in-the-commonwealth/" aria-label="Read more about Why Australia and NZ could become republics – and stay in the Commonwealth">Read more</a>

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‘We stand with you’ – Pacific overstayers called to speak out

May 6, 2023

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist The use of “dawn raid” tactics have trampled on Immigration NZ’s “very special relationship” with the Pacific communities, says Māngere MP Aupito William Sio. The Minister of Immigration, six Pacific MPs and the head of Immigration NZ will meet in South Auckland tomorrow, following the revelation “dawn raid” tactics ... <a title="‘We stand with you’ – Pacific overstayers called to speak out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/06/we-stand-with-you-pacific-overstayers-called-to-speak-out/" aria-label="Read more about ‘We stand with you’ – Pacific overstayers called to speak out">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: No one’s mana is enhanced by the Meka Whaitiri defection 

May 5, 2023

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. The defection of Labour Minister Meka Whaitiri has been heralded by some as a stunning coup for Te Pāti Māori and a “courageous” step by the rebel MP. But is it really? The whole episode can also be viewed as rather farcical and shabby, reflecting very poorly on the integrity ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: No one’s mana is enhanced by the Meka Whaitiri defection " class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/05/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-no-ones-mana-is-enhanced-by-the-meka-whaitiri-defection/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: No one’s mana is enhanced by the Meka Whaitiri defection ">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 5 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 5, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEKA WHAITIRI Tim Watkin (Pundit): R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What It Means To Me…Ka Joseph Los’e (Herald): Meka Whaitiri: Te Pāti Māori hit list and who else is considering ... <a title="Newsletter: May 5 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/05/newsletter-may-5-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 5 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Timor-Leste makes top ten in 2023 World Press Freedom Index

May 4, 2023

Highlights of the 2023 World Press Freedom Index. Video: RSF By David Robie Timor-Leste has topped a stunning rise among Asia-Pacific countries to make it to into the “top ten” countries in this year’s World Press Freedom Index that saw island nations improve their rankings. The youngest nation in Southeast Asia — which gained independence ... <a title="Timor-Leste makes top ten in 2023 World Press Freedom Index" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/04/timor-leste-makes-top-ten-in-2023-world-press-freedom-index/" aria-label="Read more about Timor-Leste makes top ten in 2023 World Press Freedom Index">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 4 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 4, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEKA WHAITIRI TO STAND FOR TE PĀTI MĀORI Claire Trevett (Herald): Was Meka Whaitiri’s switch from Labour to Te Pāti Māori pure defection? (paywalled) William Hewett (Newshub): ‘Incredibly farcical’: Pundit ... <a title="Newsletter: May 4 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/04/newsletter-may-4-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 4 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: May 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

May 3, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Today’s content MEKA WHAITIRI TO STAND FOR TE PĀTI MĀORI Wena Harawira (Whakaata Māori): Meka Whaitiri jumps waka to Māori Party in shock move Glenn McConnell and Luke Malpass ... <a title="Newsletter: May 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/03/newsletter-may-3-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: May 3 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>