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May 9, 2023
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter The French Polynesian economy has been given a positive assessment in the aftermath of the covid-19 pandemic by the body issuing the French Pacific franc. The Overseas Emission Institute said it expected French Polynesia should return to its pre-crisis level of GDP in the first quarter of 2023. It ... <a title="French Polynesia’s economy on ‘good path’, says Paris-based institute" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/09/french-polynesias-economy-on-good-path-says-paris-based-institute/" aria-label="Read more about French Polynesia’s economy on ‘good path’, says Paris-based institute">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2023
Jubi News A West Papuan leader, defending himself against treason charges, has denounced “systemic racism” by Indonesian authorities in the Melanesian region in a court hearing. Viktor Yeimo, the international spokesperson of the West Papua National Committee (KNPB), presented his defence statement — pledoi — in a hearing at the Jayapura Class 1A District Court ... <a title="Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakata’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/09/viktor-yeimo-denounces-jakatas-systemic-racism-in-papua-in-his-treason-case-defence/" aria-label="Read more about Viktor Yeimo denounces Jakata’s ‘systemic racism’ in Papua in his treason case defence">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist The Methodist Church of Fiji is seeking forgiveness from the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, or Girmitiyas, for the transgressions of the last 36 years. The racially motivated violent coups of 1987 and 2000 and the military coup d’état of December 2006 have left a permanent scar on race ... <a title="‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/time-is-right-for-reconciliation-fijis-methodist-church-seeks-to-mend-race-relations/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Rotuman people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand launched their Rotuman Language Week 2023 celebrations yesterday. The event by the NZ Rotuman Collective began with a blessing and service at the Kingsland Rotuman Methodist Church — where the congregation began more than 30 years ago — and will showcase the language and ... <a title="Rotuman communities in NZ celebrate their language week 2023" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/rotuman-communities-in-nz-celebrate-their-language-week-2023/" aria-label="Read more about Rotuman communities in NZ celebrate their language week 2023">Read more</a>
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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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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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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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May 6, 2023
By Talebula Kate in Suva Fiji’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions will not lay charges against Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and former prime minister Voreqe Bainimarama for allegedly urging political violence and urging communal antagonism due to “insufficient evidence”. The two cases were among a list of other high profile cases in which ... <a title="Fiji prosecutor drops charges against PM Rabuka, ex-PM Bainimarama" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/06/fiji-prosecutor-drops-charges-against-pm-rabuka-ex-pm-bainimarama/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji prosecutor drops charges against PM Rabuka, ex-PM Bainimarama">Read more</a>
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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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May 5, 2023
PNG Post-Courier North Fly MP James Donald has ordered Papua New Guinean police to shoot to kill drug and gun runners along the Indonesian border. Donald said this after police in Kiunga had raided Mepu village along the border and arrested and charged three men from Hela for being in possession of 3.4kg of marijuana ... <a title="PNG politician orders police to ‘shoot to kill’ drug runners along border" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/05/png-politician-orders-police-to-shoot-to-kill-drug-runners-along-border/" aria-label="Read more about PNG politician orders police to ‘shoot to kill’ drug runners along border">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2023
By Henry Puna, Secretary-General of the Pacific Islands Forum On World Press Freedom Day the world remembers the importance of a free and independent media as the cornerstone of thriving and healthy democracies. For our developing and developed Pacific nations of the Blue Continent, the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day is also an ... <a title="Pacific Islands Forum Media Freedom Day message: Truth without fear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/05/pacific-islands-forum-media-freedom-day-message-truth-without-fear/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific Islands Forum Media Freedom Day message: Truth without fear">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2023
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist World Press Freedom Day has been marked by journalists around the world, including the Pacific. Launched by the United Nations in 1998, May 3 is a day of solidarity among the world’s media, in particular with journalists who are being persecuted in autocratic nations and war zones. It serves ... <a title="Pacific journalists around region mark progress but warn of new risks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/05/pacific-journalists-around-region-mark-progress-but-warn-of-new-risks/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific journalists around region mark progress but warn of new risks">Read more</a>
