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April 23, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Indonesian security forces have intensified operations in various conflict areas in West Papua, reports Human Rights Monitor. According to information received by the international watchdog, security force members have raided villages and set residential houses on fire. The raids reportedly occurred in conflict hotspots in West Papua, predominantly in the Puncak, Nduga, ... <a title="Indonesian security crackdown in West Papua – ‘traumatising raids, torture’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/23/indonesian-security-crackdown-in-west-papua-traumatising-raids-torture/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian security crackdown in West Papua – ‘traumatising raids, torture’">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2023
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist The United Kingdom’s commitments to upholding human rights have come under question this week over the West Papua issue, resulting in a heated exchange between a government representative and five members of the House of Lords. The exchange occurred on Monday after the Minister of State for the United ... <a title="UK minister grilled on West Papua human rights in House of Lords" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/uk-minister-grilled-on-west-papua-human-rights-in-house-of-lords/" aria-label="Read more about UK minister grilled on West Papua human rights in House of Lords">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2023
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby A senior Papua New Guinea police officer has called for mandatory drug tests because the National Capital District (NCD) and Central police command has been hard hit by “rogue” trade and consumption of methamphetamine among its ranks. NCD/Central divisional commander Anthony Wagambie Jr said this while confirming that the ... <a title="Senior PNG police officer calls for mandatory drug tests for all cops" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/senior-png-police-officer-calls-for-mandatory-drug-tests-for-all-cops/" aria-label="Read more about Senior PNG police officer calls for mandatory drug tests for all cops">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2023
RNZ Pacific A senior health practitioner in Fiji has warned that the exodus of nurses will put significant strain on the country’s health sector. According to orthopaedic surgeon Dr Eddie McCaig, nurses are leaving in droves, with more than 800 — more than a quarter of the workforce — migrating overseas in 2019 alone. Dr ... <a title="Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/surgeon-warns-fiji-nurses-exodus-will-put-strain-on-health-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2023
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter French Polynesia’s President Édouard Fritch has warned of “chaos”, should his party lose power to the pro-independence Tavini Huira’atira. In last Sunday’s first round of the territorial elections, his Tapura Huira’atira came second, winning 30 percent of the votes against Tavini’s 35 percent. Fritch’s Tapura has now joined forces ... <a title="Tahiti’s Fritch warns against ‘chaos’ if his anti-independence party loses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/tahitis-fritch-warns-against-chaos-if-his-anti-independence-party-loses/" aria-label="Read more about Tahiti’s Fritch warns against ‘chaos’ if his anti-independence party loses">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2023
By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy Reporter South Auckland’s poor turnout for the 2018 Aotearoa New Zealand national census could have cost the region $130 million in health funding. And, according to an expert, that cash could have helped tackle the area’s battles with diabetes and obesity. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand said the defunct ... <a title="South Auckland’s poor census turnout could cost it $130m in NZ health funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/21/south-aucklands-poor-census-turnout-could-cost-it-130m-in-nz-health-funding/" aria-label="Read more about South Auckland’s poor census turnout could cost it $130m in NZ health funding">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva Fiji’s Coalition government strongly believes that addressing the country’s priorities head-on is the cornerstone to building a progressive and prosperous nation for future generations, says Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka. Speaking at the National Economic Summit 2023 in Suva today, Rabuka said the event was an opportunity for Fiji to take ... <a title="Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/fijis-economic-summit-addresses-daunting-challenges-says-rabuka/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
By Rashika Kumar in Suva The New Zealand government has reaffirmed its 55-year partnership with the regional University of the South Pacific and will contribute NZ$35.8 million to the institution in the next five years to support USP’s long-term planning, innovation and stability. This was confirmed by NZ’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs ... <a title="NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/nz-pledges-almost-36m-to-usp-signs-10-year-partnership/" aria-label="Read more about NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
Introducing ABC’s The Pacific – first episode. Video: ABC News SPECIAL REPORT: By ABC Backstory editor Natasha Johnson When Tahlea Aualiitia talks about hosting the ABC’s new Pacific-focused news and current affairs TV programme, The Pacific, her voice breaks and she becomes emotional. Personally, it’s a career milestone, anchoring her first TV show after a ... <a title="ABC launches new TV show, The Pacific – and its storytellers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/abc-launches-new-tv-show-the-pacific-and-its-storytellers/" aria-label="Read more about ABC launches new TV show, The Pacific – and its storytellers">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2023
Brief reports have surfaced about the separate bilateral meetings of the Kanaky New Caledonia pro- and anti- independence representatives at their meeting in Paris with French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne last week. Here the leader of the Front de Liberation Nationale Kanak et Socialiste (FLNKS) delegation, Roch Wamytan, outlines their case as presented to PM ... <a title="Unfinished business over New Caledonian decolonisation – new challenges after ‘stolen’ referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/20/unfinished-business-over-new-caledonian-decolonisation-new-challenges-after-stolen-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about Unfinished business over New Caledonian decolonisation – new challenges after ‘stolen’ referendum">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2023
RNZ Pacific The Indonesian military has officially escalated its operational status in West Papua to “ground combat ready” following a clash with West Papuan National Liberation Army militants over the weekend with multiple casualties reported on both sides. Military (TNI) commander Admiral Yudo Margono made the announcement in Jakarta yesterday after returning from West Papua. ... <a title="Indonesia upgrades NZ pilot operation in West Papua to ‘combat ready’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/indonesia-upgrades-nz-pilot-operation-in-west-papua-to-combat-ready/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia upgrades NZ pilot operation in West Papua to ‘combat ready’">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2023
By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby The late Sir Rabbie Namaliu’s character and his humble leadership featured well in one of Australia’s top news organisations –– News Corp Australia and its executive chairman Michael Miller has paid a tribute. Businessman Frank Kramer, reading out a special eulogy from the business point of view reflecting on ... <a title="News Corp among Namaliu’s farewell messages – for ‘free, fearless media’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/19/news-corp-among-namalius-farewell-messages-for-free-fearless-media/" aria-label="Read more about News Corp among Namaliu’s farewell messages – for ‘free, fearless media’">Read more</a>
