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April 4, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Dominic O’Sullivan, Charles Sturt University As part of its aspiration to be “Tiriti-led”, the University of Otago has embarked on a consultation process to re-brand. The proposed change involves a new logo and a new, deeply symbolic Māori name: Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka. Universities occasionally change logos, names and marketing strategies. All New Zealand ... <a title="NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn’t be ‘Tiriti-led’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/04/nz-universities-are-not-normal-crown-institutions-they-shouldnt-be-tiriti-led/" aria-label="Read more about NZ universities are not normal Crown institutions – they shouldn’t be ‘Tiriti-led’">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2023
By Sri Krishnamurthi Highly respected and convivial Koroi Hawkins has become RNZ Pacific’s first Melanesian editor after arriving in New Zealand in 2010 and says he is “truly humbled” after nearly a decade at RNZ. “It is a great honour. I am a Pacific journalist from the school of hardknocks so it was already a ... <a title="‘Calm in crisis’ Koroi Hawkins steps up as RNZ Pacific’s first Melanesian editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/03/calm-in-crisis-koroi-hawkins-steps-up-as-rnz-pacifics-first-melanesian-editor/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Calm in crisis’ Koroi Hawkins steps up as RNZ Pacific’s first Melanesian editor">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2023
Jubi News in Jayapura Indonesia’s Papua police chief Inspector-General Mathius D Fakhiri has called for action to ensure that “security disturbances” in the Puncak Jaya highlands do not widen in the face of escalating attacks by pro-independence militants. “For Puncak, we will take immediate action,” he said. According to General Fakhiri, attacks by the West ... <a title="Indonesian police move to stem rise in Papuan freedom fighter attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/04/01/indonesian-police-move-to-stem-rise-in-papuan-freedom-fighter-attacks/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesian police move to stem rise in Papuan freedom fighter attacks">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2023
Vanuatu’s Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Trading Post Ltd, the owner of the Vanuatu Daily Post newspaper, BUZZ FM96 and other media outlets, in a case against the government’s refusal to renew the company’s former media director’s work permit. Dan McGarry, who served as a director of the company when he had his ... <a title="‘I feel vindicated’ – Vanuatu Daily Post in landmark work permit win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/31/i-feel-vindicated-vanuatu-daily-post-in-landmark-work-permit-win/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I feel vindicated’ – Vanuatu Daily Post in landmark work permit win">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2023
By Barbara Dreaver in Port Vila Vanuatu is in celebration mode after winning a significant battle on the world stage over climate change. In a United Nations resolution spearheaded by Vanuatu, the world’s top court will now advise on countries’ legal obligations to fight climate change. It also means the International Court of Justice can ... <a title="Vanuatu hails ‘historic resolution’ in climate battle on the world stage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/31/vanuatu-hails-historic-resolution-in-climate-battle-on-the-world-stage/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu hails ‘historic resolution’ in climate battle on the world stage">Read more</a>
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March 31, 2023
By Jan Kohout, RNZ Pacific journalist New Caledonia’s Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) say they will tell the French Prime Minister of the Kanak people’s “sense of humiliation” over the last independence referendum. The pro-independence alliance is set to talk to the French state from April 7-15. The secretary-general of the Caledonian Union, ... <a title="FLNKS message to French PM about Kanak ‘humiliation’ over referendum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/31/flnks-message-to-french-pm-about-kanak-humiliation-over-referendum/" aria-label="Read more about FLNKS message to French PM about Kanak ‘humiliation’ over referendum">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2023
Asia Pacific Report Twenty West Papuans who were fundraising for the victims of tropical cyclones in Vanuatu were today arrested by Indonesian police in Jayapura, the Papuan provincial capital, reports a West Papuan advocacy group. “This was a peaceful, compassionate action, with Papuans taking to the streets to raise money for those affected by this ... <a title="Indonesia ‘makes humanitarianism illegal’ for West Papuans – 20 arrests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/30/indonesia-makes-humanitarianism-illegal-for-west-papuans-20-arrests/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia ‘makes humanitarianism illegal’ for West Papuans – 20 arrests">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2023
RNZ News The Mediaworks’ radio station Today FM abandoned scheduling today when presenters broke from programming to question the future of their employer. Broadcasters told their audience they were going off air and had been instructed to play music. Today FM hosts Duncan Garner and Tova O’Brien told listeners before 9am the station and staff ... <a title="Today FM hosts abruptly taken off air and told ‘play music’ in radio shock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/30/today-fm-hosts-abruptly-taken-off-air-and-told-play-music-in-radio-shock/" aria-label="Read more about Today FM hosts abruptly taken off air and told ‘play music’ in radio shock">Read more</a>
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March 30, 2023
RNZ Pacific The UN General Assembly has adopted a Vanuatu-led resolution calling for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on climate change and human rights. The resolution was tabled by Vanuatu and a core group of 17 countries, aiming to clarify what the obligations of states are in protecting the rights ... <a title="UN adopts Vanuatu-led resolution in ‘epic win’ on climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/30/un-adopts-vanuatu-led-resolution-in-epic-win-on-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about UN adopts Vanuatu-led resolution in ‘epic win’ on climate change">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2023
By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Communication Minister Timothy Masiu has hit back at recent reports termed as “inaccurate” over the control of media in Papua New Guinea from his ministerial statement in Parliament. He said it was not true that the government was trying to control the media by setting up a Media Council. ... <a title="PNG’s Masiu denies ‘control of media’ but calls for ‘accountability’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/29/pngs-masiu-denies-control-of-media-but-calls-for-accountability/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s Masiu denies ‘control of media’ but calls for ‘accountability’">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2023
By Kelvin Anthony, RNZ Pacific lead digital and social media journalist The Fiji government has announced it will repeal the controversial Media Industry Development Act 2010. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said cabinet had approved the tabling of a bill to repeal the Act “as a whole.” “The decision is pursuant to the People’s Coalition Government’s ... <a title="Fiji to scrap ‘dead in water’ media law with pledge to back independent journalism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/29/fiji-to-scrap-dead-in-water-media-law-with-pledge-to-back-independent-journalism/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji to scrap ‘dead in water’ media law with pledge to back independent journalism">Read more</a>
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March 29, 2023
By Giff Johnson in MajuroBig picture conversations about the future of the Pacific islands should be happening, but they are not, says one of the region’s foremost commentators in an interview published n the Marshall Islands Journal. Breaking down barriers between Pacific islands to spur economic development, visioning 21st century skills that island youth must ... <a title="‘Big picture vision’ conversations missing in Pacific, says Aqorau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/29/big-picture-vision-conversations-missing-in-pacific-says-aqorau/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Big picture vision’ conversations missing in Pacific, says Aqorau">Read more</a>
