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Bainimarama’s Fiji faces investigative PR crisis on eve of climate COP26

October 27, 2021

COMMENT: By Grubsheet’s Graham Davis A public relations disaster for Fiji just as Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum head to Glasgow for COP26 as one of Britain’s leading media outlets — The Independent — carries out a detailed investigation into events at the University of the South Pacific. Fiji’s reputation in Britain ... <a title="Bainimarama’s Fiji faces investigative PR crisis on eve of climate COP26" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/27/bainimaramas-fiji-faces-investigative-pr-crisis-on-eve-of-climate-cop26/" aria-label="Read more about Bainimarama’s Fiji faces investigative PR crisis on eve of climate COP26">Read more</a>

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PNG’s Pangu Pati entangled in new legal row over female president

October 26, 2021

By Jeffrey Enapa in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s ruling Pangu Pati is entangled in another internal dispute just six months before the issue of writs for the 2022 general election. This time, the former president of the party, Patrick Pundao, has gone to the National Court to dispute the recent election of the first ... <a title="PNG’s Pangu Pati entangled in new legal row over female president" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/26/pngs-pangu-pati-entangled-in-new-legal-row-over-female-president/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s Pangu Pati entangled in new legal row over female president">Read more</a>

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79 new community covid cases in NZ – 75 in Auckland

October 26, 2021

RNZ News New Zealand has reported 79 new community cases of covid-19 today. Of the new cases, 75 are in Auckland and four are in Waikato. Forty six of these cases are linked, including 24 household contacts, and 33 remain unlinked. There is also one new case at the border. There was no 1pm conference ... <a title="79 new community covid cases in NZ – 75 in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/26/79-new-community-covid-cases-in-nz-75-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about 79 new community covid cases in NZ – 75 in Auckland">Read more</a>

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Two covid cases arrive from New Caledonia at border in Vanuatu

October 26, 2021

RNZ Pacific The Vanuatu covid task force has confirmed that two arrivals from New Caleldonia have covid-19. But the organisation says Vanuatu remains free of any community transmission of the virus. Health officials are endeavouring to trace contacts from the airport to the Ramada Hotel where the two positive ni-Vanuatu nationals are now currently being ... <a title="Two covid cases arrive from New Caledonia at border in Vanuatu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/26/two-covid-cases-arrive-from-new-caledonia-at-border-in-vanuatu/" aria-label="Read more about Two covid cases arrive from New Caledonia at border in Vanuatu">Read more</a>

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PANG condemns Australia policy for ‘abandoning’ Pacific nuclear-free pact

October 25, 2021

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Australia needs to be put on notice by Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) leaders over abandoning its commitments under the South Pacific’s nuclear free accord — the Treaty of Rarotonga — by signing up to the controversial security pact, AUKUS, says the Pacific Network on Globalisation (PANG). The deal by the Australian, ... <a title="PANG condemns Australia policy for ‘abandoning’ Pacific nuclear-free pact" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/25/pang-condemns-australia-policy-for-abandoning-pacific-nuclear-free-pact/" aria-label="Read more about PANG condemns Australia policy for ‘abandoning’ Pacific nuclear-free pact">Read more</a>

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NZ reports 109 new community covid cases – another rise

October 25, 2021

RNZ News New Zealand reported 109 community cases of covid-19 today. Of the new cases 103 are in Auckland, four are in Waikato and there are two new cases in Northland. As at 10am, 47 of these cases were linked and 62 remain unlinked, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. There are 35 ... <a title="NZ reports 109 new community covid cases – another rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/25/nz-reports-109-new-community-covid-cases-another-rise/" aria-label="Read more about NZ reports 109 new community covid cases – another rise">Read more</a>

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Red Cross gives emergency supplies to Tanna volcano refugee eviction victims

October 25, 2021

By Glenda Willie in Port Vila The Vanuatu Red Cross Society (VRCS) is one of the first humanitarian organisations to intervene and support the volcano internal refugees who were victims of eviction order at MCI on the road to Blacksand last week. Emma Mesao, senior branch officer of SHEFA Red Cross, said the organisation dealt ... <a title="Red Cross gives emergency supplies to Tanna volcano refugee eviction victims" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/25/red-cross-gives-emergency-supplies-to-tanna-volcano-refugee-eviction-victims/" aria-label="Read more about Red Cross gives emergency supplies to Tanna volcano refugee eviction victims">Read more</a>

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Student protests in Indonesia slam 7th year of Jokowi’s administration

October 25, 2021

Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Protesting students have held demonstrations in several cities around Indonesia to mark seven years of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo’s administration, reports CNN Indonesia. The protests came as President Widodo left Jakarta to officiate at the opening of a palm oil processing factory owned by the PT Jhonlin Group in South Kalimantan. ... <a title="Student protests in Indonesia slam 7th year of Jokowi’s administration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/25/student-protests-in-indonesia-slam-7th-year-of-jokowis-administration/" aria-label="Read more about Student protests in Indonesia slam 7th year of Jokowi’s administration">Read more</a>

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NZ reports 80 community covid cases – a drop over previous 3 days

October 25, 2021

RNZ News Eighty community cases of covid-19 were reported in New Zealand today – 77 in Auckland, two in Waikato and one in Northland. There were also five cases reported in managed isolation. There was no media conference today. In a statement, the Health Ministry said 46 of today’s cases were unlinked. There are now ... <a title="NZ reports 80 community covid cases – a drop over previous 3 days" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/25/nz-reports-80-community-covid-cases-a-drop-over-previous-3-days/" aria-label="Read more about NZ reports 80 community covid cases – a drop over previous 3 days">Read more</a>

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Fiji vaccination of teens going strong after adult rollout success

October 25, 2021

RNZ Pacific With most of its eligible adult population covered, Fiji’s covid-19 vaccine rollout for teenagers is gaining pace. The Health Ministry said 28,965 children aged 15 to 17 had received a first vaccine dose — and 3892 teenagers had received a second. The rollout was recently extended to this age bracket after vaccination rates ... <a title="Fiji vaccination of teens going strong after adult rollout success" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/25/fiji-vaccination-of-teens-going-strong-after-adult-rollout-success/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji vaccination of teens going strong after adult rollout success">Read more</a>

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Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’

October 24, 2021

Kaniva Tonga Cardinal Soane Patita Mafi has a message for the politicians who will soon gather for next month’s COP 26 conference, regarded by many as the last chance to avoid the worst that climate change has to offer. The Tongan-based prelate’s message is simple: Listen. “We want those big nations to really see and ... <a title="Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/24/cardinals-message-for-cop26-climate-conference-listen-to-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’">Read more</a>

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PNG’s capital Port Moresby reaches crisis point over covid surge

October 23, 2021

By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s biggest referral hospital has reached a crisis point as the covid-19 pandemic positivity rate surged drastically to 85 percent yesterday. Port Moresby General Hospital chief executive officer Dr Paki Molumi in the National Capital District (NCD) has revealed that three children with covid-19 had died three ... <a title="PNG’s capital Port Moresby reaches crisis point over covid surge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/23/pngs-capital-port-moresby-reaches-crisis-point-over-covid-surge/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s capital Port Moresby reaches crisis point over covid surge">Read more</a>