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NZ moves to orange: Experts respond to change in traffic light settings

April 15, 2022

RNZ News Covid-19 restrictions for all of New Zealand will ease from midnight tonight but a leading epidemiologist says the country is divided over its risk From 11.59pm tonight, all of New Zealand moves into the orange traffic light setting, Covid-19 Reponse Minister Chris Hipkins announced today. He said the change in alert levels was ... <a title="NZ moves to orange: Experts respond to change in traffic light settings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/15/nz-moves-to-orange-experts-respond-to-change-in-traffic-light-settings/" aria-label="Read more about NZ moves to orange: Experts respond to change in traffic light settings">Read more</a>

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Damning Black Ferns rugby report not a surprise to anyone, say critics

April 15, 2022

By Eleisha Foon and Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalists Māori and Pasifika female rugby players and advocates are asking to not be an afterthought. Māori/Pasifika community rugby representative Chantal Bakersmith said the latest New Zealand Rugby (NZR) report highlighting issues surrounding the treatment of Black Ferns players was not surprising. A scathing review released this ... <a title="Damning Black Ferns rugby report not a surprise to anyone, say critics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/15/damning-black-ferns-rugby-report-not-a-surprise-to-anyone-say-critics/" aria-label="Read more about Damning Black Ferns rugby report not a surprise to anyone, say critics">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: 14 April 2022

April 14, 2022

Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. To help keep Political Roundup going, contribute via Victoria University of Wellington: https://bit.ly/VUWDemocracyProject To sign up for the email service: https://democracyproject.nz/nz-politics-daily/ Political Roundup: NZ’s remarkable rush to war New Zealand is now part of the war with Russia. And our independent foreign policy is virtually dead. That’s the upshot of the Government’s definitive ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: 14 April 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/14/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-14-april-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: 14 April 2022">Read more</a>

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Newsletter – Political Roundup: 13 April 2022

April 13, 2022

Political Roundup: 13 April 2022 To help keep Political Roundup going, contribute via Victoria University of Wellington: https://bit.ly/VUWDemocracyProject To sign up for the email service: https://democracyproject.nz/nz-politics-daily/ Items of interest and importance today UKRAINE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Matt Robson (Stuff): Sleepwalking to war: NZ is back under the nuclear umbrella Peter Dunne: Is our independent foreign policy coming to an end? ... <a title="Newsletter – Political Roundup: 13 April 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/13/newsletter-political-roundup-13-april-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – Political Roundup: 13 April 2022">Read more</a>

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Newsletter – Political Roundup: 12 April 2022

April 12, 2022

Political Roundup: 12 April 2022 Thanks to those who have provided feedback on the new merged Political Roundup service. And a special thank you to those that have made donations. Please remember that Political Roundup receives no resources from business or taxpayers, and is instead entirely funded by subscribers. You can donate here to keep it going: https://bit.ly/VUWDemocracyProject ... <a title="Newsletter – Political Roundup: 12 April 2022" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/12/newsletter-political-roundup-12-april-2022/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – Political Roundup: 12 April 2022">Read more</a>

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NZ Defence Force confident ‘ageing’ Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment

April 12, 2022

RNZ News Commander of Joint Forces Jim Gilmour says he is confident New Zealand’s Hercules fleet will be up to the task as 50 Defence Force personnel deploy to Europe. New Zealand is sending 50 defence force personnel to Europe tomorrow to help distribute donated military aid for Ukraine. A Hercules aircraft carrying intelligence personnel, ... <a title="NZ Defence Force confident ‘ageing’ Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/12/nz-defence-force-confident-ageing-hercules-aircraft-can-cope-with-europe-deployment/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Defence Force confident ‘ageing’ Hercules aircraft can cope with Europe deployment">Read more</a>

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Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, says Ardern

April 12, 2022

RNZ News Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says expelling the Russian ambassador remains an option, but it would not have the most impact of the actions New Zealand can take to condemn the Russian invasion. MPs are debating whether they can summons Ambassador Georgii Zuev for questioning, after he has twice rebuffed their requests to discuss ... <a title="Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, says Ardern" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/12/economic-sanctions-still-best-way-to-pressure-russia-says-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, says Ardern">Read more</a>

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Newsletter – Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern?

April 11, 2022

Editor’s Note: Here below is Dr Bryce Edwards’ New Zealand Political Roundup – which analyses one prominent topic being debated in New Zealand and links to media coverage. You can sign up to NZ Political Roundup for free here. Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern? Scores are being ... <a title="Newsletter – Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/11/newsletter-political-roundup-did-louisa-wall-get-a-fair-deal-from-labour-and-jacinda-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern?">Read more</a>

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Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ study finds

April 10, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Richie Poulton, University of Otago; Avshalom Caspi, Duke University, and Terrie Moffitt, Duke University Most people welcomed the opportunity to get vaccinated against covid-19, yet a non-trivial minority did not. Vaccine-resistant people tend to hold strong views and assertively reject conventional medical or public health recommendations. This is puzzling to many, and the ... <a title="Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ study finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/10/vaccine-resistance-has-its-roots-in-negative-childhood-experiences-major-nz-study-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ study finds">Read more</a>

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‘It was clear sharing information was key,’ says resigned NZ public health chief

April 8, 2022

RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand’s outgoing Director of Public Health says the quick sharing of scientific information and the widespread use of masks have both been critical parts of the country’s public health response. Dr Caroline McElnay, who is leaving the role shortly, presented the regular covid-19 update with Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield ... <a title="‘It was clear sharing information was key,’ says resigned NZ public health chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/it-was-clear-sharing-information-was-key-says-resigned-nz-public-health-chief/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It was clear sharing information was key,’ says resigned NZ public health chief">Read more</a>