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NZ election 2023: Bryce Edwards: The most hollow campaign in living memory

September 25, 2023

The 2023 general election campaign must be the most hollow in living memory. There really isn’t much that is positive or attractive about the electoral options on offer. This is an election without inspiration. There is a definite gloominess among the public right now — with a perception that not only is the country broken ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Bryce Edwards: The most hollow campaign in living memory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/nz-election-2023-bryce-edwards-the-most-hollow-campaign-in-living-memory/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Bryce Edwards: The most hollow campaign in living memory">Read more</a>

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Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight against racism

September 25, 2023

SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was yesterday released from prison in Jayapura, Indonesia’s occupied capital of West Papua, sparking a massive celebration among thousands of Papuans. His release has ignited a spirit of unity among Papuans in their fight against what they refer to as racism, colonialism, and ... <a title="Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight against racism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/25/release-of-victor-yeimo-from-indonesian-prison-rekindles-west-papuan-fight-against-racism/" aria-label="Read more about Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight against racism">Read more</a>

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John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is so vital

September 24, 2023

COMMENTARY: By John Mitchell in Suva On Thursday, the whole world celebrated the International Day of Peace. Although the UN day is not as famous as others, like World Press Freedom Day, International Women’s Day or World Teacher’s Day, it is important nevertheless. The UN General Assembly has set aside the special day to help ... <a title="John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is so vital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/24/john-mitchell-blessed-are-the-peacemakers-why-this-day-is-so-vital/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is so vital">Read more</a>

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IPI condemns arrest of investigative journalist Ariane Lavrilleux over ‘Egypt papers’

September 24, 2023

Pacific Media Watch The International Press Institute (IPI) has condemned the arrest and interrogation of French journalist Ariane Lavrilleux and demanded her immediate release. She was released after 39 hours in custody. IPI has also called on French law enforcement authorities to ensure full respect for international media freedom standards on source protection. Lavrilleux, a ... <a title="IPI condemns arrest of investigative journalist Ariane Lavrilleux over ‘Egypt papers’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/24/ipi-condemns-arrest-of-investigative-journalist-ariane-lavrilleux-over-egypt-papers/" aria-label="Read more about IPI condemns arrest of investigative journalist Ariane Lavrilleux over ‘Egypt papers’">Read more</a>

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Spotlight on Fiji’s former AG Sayed-Khaiyum over undeclared wealth

September 23, 2023

By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva A recent investigation by The Fiji Times has found that former attorney-general and FijiFirst party (FF) general-secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did not declare the value of shares he owns in two companies, as per the asset declarations filed with the Fijian Elections Office since 2017. Section 24 of the Political Parties ... <a title="Spotlight on Fiji’s former AG Sayed-Khaiyum over undeclared wealth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/23/spotlight-on-fijis-former-ag-sayed-khaiyum-over-undeclared-wealth/" aria-label="Read more about Spotlight on Fiji’s former AG Sayed-Khaiyum over undeclared wealth">Read more</a>

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Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest

September 23, 2023

By Grace Salmang in Port Moresby Reconstruction and renovation work for dormitories, laboratories, mess and tutorial rooms is currently underway at the University of Papua New Guinea’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This is following a sit-in protest a week ago by students led by Student’s Representative Council (SRC) representative Elizah Sap demanding the ... <a title="Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/23/work-in-progress-for-pngs-medical-school-fast-tracked-after-protest/" aria-label="Read more about Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest">Read more</a>

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RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances

September 23, 2023

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports journalist in Saint-Étienne, France Argentinian winger Emiliano Boffelli scored all his team’s points as they defeated Manu Samoa 19-10 at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Étienne, France, yesterday in a Rugby World Cup pool D match. That gave the Pumas their first win at the tournament and keeps their hopes ... <a title="RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/23/rwc2023-boffelli-lifts-pumas-to-win-as-manu-samoa-rues-lost-chances/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Boffelli lifts Pumas to win as Manu Samoa rues lost chances">Read more</a>

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NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori

September 22, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Annie Te One, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington In his maiden speech to Parliament in 2020, Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi told his fellow MPs: You know what it feels like to have a pebble in your shoe? That will be my job here. A constant, annoying to those ... <a title="NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/nz-election-2023-from-pebble-in-the-shoe-to-future-power-broker-the-rise-and-rise-of-te-pati-maori/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: From ‘pebble in the shoe’ to future power broker – the rise and rise of Te Pāti Māori">Read more</a>

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NZ election 2023: Both Labour and National face multimillion dollar ‘climate hole’

September 22, 2023

By Eloise Gibson, RNZ climate change correspondent While attention is focused on economists finding a $500 million-a-year hole in National’s tax plans, a similar-sized hole in climate costings is hiding in plain sight — and it applies to Labour, too. National appears to have the bigger gap, however. The gulf was highlighted in the Pre-election ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Both Labour and National face multimillion dollar ‘climate hole’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/nz-election-2023-both-labour-and-national-face-multimillion-dollar-climate-hole/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Both Labour and National face multimillion dollar ‘climate hole’">Read more</a>

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‘Remain calm’, Fiji’s Pio tells public over firebombing incident in Suva

September 22, 2023

By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva The Fiji government has warned the public “don’t panic” as news of an alleged firebombing incident at Totogo Police Station in the heart of Suva sent shockwaves around the community. The incident yesterday also spurred questions about the safety of citizens in the country as such activities were reportedly occurring ... <a title="‘Remain calm’, Fiji’s Pio tells public over firebombing incident in Suva" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/remain-calm-fijis-pio-tells-public-over-firebombing-incident-in-suva/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Remain calm’, Fiji’s Pio tells public over firebombing incident in Suva">Read more</a>

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RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina

September 22, 2023

By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Saint Étienne, France Manu Samoa have made only three changes to their starting lineup to maintain consistency and ensure game flow against Argentina in a must-win Pool D clash in Saint-Étienne on Saturday morning (NZ time). Head coach Vaovasamanaia Seilala Mapusua has named Paul-Alo Emile in the ... <a title="RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/22/rwc2023-manu-samoa-motivated-for-huge-game-against-argentina/" aria-label="Read more about RWC2023: Manu Samoa motivated for ‘huge game’ against Argentina">Read more</a>

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NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow

September 21, 2023

COMMENTARY: By Martyn Bradbury Aotearoa New Zealand’s opposition – and poll leader — National Party’s three biggest donors have a combined net worth of $15 billion. The bottom 50 percent of NZ has $23 billion. The top 5 percent of New Zealanders own roughly 50 percent of New Zealand’s wealth, while the bottom 50 percent ... <a title="NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/21/nz-election-2023-dear-nz-our-foundations-are-in-ruin-and-theres-no-political-courage-for-tomorrow/" aria-label="Read more about NZ election 2023: Dear NZ, our foundations are in ruin and there’s no political courage for tomorrow">Read more</a>