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January 23, 2023
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist More than 100 activist groups, including Greenpeace, Veterans for Peace, and the Arms Control Association have signed a letter calling on US President Joe Biden to apologise for nuclear tests conducted in the Marshall Islands. The letter urges Biden to deliver on promises his administration has made regarding justice ... <a title="Activists call for US apology, ‘justice’ over Marshall Islands nuclear tests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/23/activists-call-for-us-apology-justice-over-marshall-islands-nuclear-tests/" aria-label="Read more about Activists call for US apology, ‘justice’ over Marshall Islands nuclear tests">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2023
By Rashika Kumar in Suva Fijian national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has been awarded the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Medal of Honour by the World Jurists Association. The award is given in recognition of inspiring women jurists who fight to defend and strengthen the rule of law, and to consolidate society’s advances in gender equity. ... <a title="Fiji’s Imrana Jalal awarded Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg medal for defending rule of law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/23/fijis-imrana-jalal-awarded-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg-medal-for-defending-rule-of-law/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s Imrana Jalal awarded Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg medal for defending rule of law">Read more</a>
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January 23, 2023
By Pekai Kotoisuva in Suva Arriving late to court, poor court etiquette and lack of respect are signs that the level of ethics among Fiji lawyers has dropped over the years, says the Attorney-General. Attorney-General Siromi Turaga highlighted this during a panel discussion at the Fiji Law Society (FLS) convention at the Pearl Resort in ... <a title="Poor court etiquette, lack of respect ‘show drop in Fiji lawyer ethics’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/23/poor-court-etiquette-lack-of-respect-show-drop-in-fiji-lawyer-ethics/" aria-label="Read more about Poor court etiquette, lack of respect ‘show drop in Fiji lawyer ethics’">Read more</a>
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January 22, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Brett Wilkins As Julian Assange awaits the final appeal of his looming extradition to the United States while languishing behind bars in London’s notorious Belmarsh Prison, leading left luminaries and free press advocates gathered in Washington, DC, on Friday for the fourth sitting of the Belmarsh Tribunal, where they called on US President ... <a title="‘Freedom for Assange and journalism are at stake’ – the Belmarsh Tribunal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/22/freedom-for-assange-and-journalism-are-at-stake-the-belmarsh-tribunal/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Freedom for Assange and journalism are at stake’ – the Belmarsh Tribunal">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2023
RNZ News Chris Hipkins says the opportunity to become Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand is the biggest privilege of his life and his eyes are wide open for the challenges that lie ahead. Hipkins began a media briefing today by saying: “I can confirm that I have put my name forward to be the ... <a title="Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/hipkins-energised-and-excited-about-chance-to-become-nzs-pm/" aria-label="Read more about Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist A second group of refugees detained in offshore Australian detention camps have arrived in New Zealand. Four people touched down on a flight yesterday. “I’m happy for them that they can get their freedom,” a friend of the recent arrivals who is still detained on Nauru, Hamid, said. Their ... <a title="‘New Zealand, get me off this island,’ pleads 9-year Iran refugee on Nauru" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/new-zealand-get-me-off-this-island-pleads-9-year-iran-refugee-on-nauru/" aria-label="Read more about ‘New Zealand, get me off this island,’ pleads 9-year Iran refugee on Nauru">Read more</a>
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January 21, 2023
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby Since the start of Papua New Guinea’s Operation Stabilising Oro last month, 22 rape, murder and armed robbery suspects have been to date charged — and more are to follow. There is also an estimated backlog of 105 outstanding cases that will be attended to over the next three ... <a title="Fight against crime in PNG’s Oro gains momentum – 22 suspects charged" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/fight-against-crime-in-pngs-oro-gains-momentum-22-suspects-charged/" aria-label="Read more about Fight against crime in PNG’s Oro gains momentum – 22 suspects charged">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen Clark. The former New Zealand prime minister and Labour Party leader is no stranger to the ups and downs of politics. However, she said current politicians faced vitriol 24/7 thanks ... <a title="Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/former-nz-pm-helen-clark-calls-for-rethink-on-political-debate-in-wake-of-ardern-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and — if we were really lucky — the announcement of ... <a title="‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-shoes-needing-filling-are-on-the-large-side-of-big-jacinda-arderns-legacy/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution than she will ever appreciate. I can’t help but feel like we need to find better ways to support women and mothers in politics.” – union lawyer, columnist and mother Fleur ... <a title="The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-hatred-and-vitriol-nzs-jacinda-ardern-endured-would-affect-anybody/" aria-label="Read more about The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2023
By Lucy Xia, RNZ Pacific Nearly 40 percent of Pacific people in Aotearoa New Zealand live in crowded homes — almost four times that of the general population, according to a new report. The report by Statistics New Zealand was based on data from the 2018 Census, which showed 39 percent lived in a home ... <a title="Four out of 10 Pacific people living in crowded homes, says new report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/19/four-out-of-10-pacific-people-living-in-crowded-homes-says-new-report/" aria-label="Read more about Four out of 10 Pacific people living in crowded homes, says new report">Read more</a>
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January 19, 2023
Presented by Nick Fogarty, ABC Pacific Beat One of Fiji’s leading media analysts says wholesale changes to the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation’s board were inevitable, given the change of government in the country, reports ABC Pacific Beat. The board’s previous members and chairman resigned last week as Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s government continues to clear the decks ... <a title="Wholesale change at FBC board ‘inevitable’, says academic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/19/wholesale-change-at-fbc-board-inevitable-says-academic/" aria-label="Read more about Wholesale change at FBC board ‘inevitable’, says academic">Read more</a>
