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June 20, 2021
MEDIAWATCH: By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter A counter-terrorism hui intended to help heal the wounds inflicted in Christchurch two years ago sparked a walk-out which hit the headlines. The news media were also there to be questioned about their rights and responsibilities after 15 March 2019. When police National Security Adviser Cameron Bayly revealed ... <a title="Mediawatch: Hui over Christchurch terror attacks puts media under the spotlight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/20/mediawatch-hui-over-christchurch-terror-attacks-puts-media-under-the-spotlight/" aria-label="Read more about Mediawatch: Hui over Christchurch terror attacks puts media under the spotlight">Read more</a>
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June 20, 2021
By Lice Movono, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Suva Fiji’s Health Secretary Dr James Fong confirms that the country has recorded 150 new cases in the 24-hour period ending at 8am June 19 as authorities prepare for deployment of a medical team with specialists from Australia and New Zealand. One hundred and seventeen cases are from ... <a title="150 new covid cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for Fiji deployment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/20/150-new-covid-cases-as-nz-and-australia-medics-prepare-for-fiji-deployment/" aria-label="Read more about 150 new covid cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for Fiji deployment">Read more</a>
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June 19, 2021
Tagata Pasifika They were the face of a generation growing up in a new land. They were the Polynesian Panthers, young activists fighting against social and racial injustice in Aotearoa New Zealand. Fifty years on, they’re back to share their struggles and triumphs as we look back on their legacy. From 1971-1974, the Polynesian Panthers ... <a title="Tagata Pasifika Special: Celebrating 50 years of the Polynesian Panthers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/19/tagata-pasifika-special-celebrating-50-years-of-the-polynesian-panthers/" aria-label="Read more about Tagata Pasifika Special: Celebrating 50 years of the Polynesian Panthers">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2021
Hundreds of police officers search the Apple Daily group’s headquarters after five senior staff were arrested under the National Security Law, accused of “collusion with foreign forces”. Video: Al Jazeera Pacific Media Watch newsdesk Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned yesterday’s police raid on Hong Kong media outlet Apple Daily’s headquarters — the second time ... <a title="RSF condemns Hong Kong police storming of Apple Daily – 5 arrested" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/rsf-condemns-hong-kong-police-storming-of-apple-daily-5-arrested/" aria-label="Read more about RSF condemns Hong Kong police storming of Apple Daily – 5 arrested">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2021
RNZ Pacific Vanuatu Supreme Court judge Justice Oliver Saksak has upheld a decision by the former Speaker of Parliament to expel 19 government MPs from Parliament. The court ruling could trigger the collapse of Vanuatu’s government but a subsequent appeal is likely to grant a stay of execution for the administration of Bob Loughman. Gracia ... <a title="Vanuatu Supreme Court confirms 19 government MPs lose seats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/vanuatu-supreme-court-confirms-19-government-mps-lose-seats/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu Supreme Court confirms 19 government MPs lose seats">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2021
By Vijay Narayan in Suva Fiji health authorities have announced 115 new covid-19 cases for the 24 hour period ending at 8am today. Health Secretary Dr James Fong said 12 cases were from new clusters – 8 of them from Max Value Supermarket, Lami, and 4 from Public Rental Board. Seven cases have also been ... <a title="Fiji reports another 115 covid cases – new hospital death investigated" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/fiji-reports-another-115-covid-cases-new-hospital-death-investigated/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji reports another 115 covid cases – new hospital death investigated">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Days after being condemned by the largest Pacific Island capital — Port Moresby, the Economist’s Global Liveability Index has been criticised in Auckland by one of New Zealand’s most respected “green” columnists. The criticisms come from different ends of the spectrum — Port Moresby was third to last in the 140-nation ... <a title="Auckland’s ‘most liveable’ city loses some gloss with Pacific criticism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/aucklands-most-liveable-city-loses-some-gloss-with-pacific-criticism/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland’s ‘most liveable’ city loses some gloss with Pacific criticism">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2021
By Soli Wilson in Apia A Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) associate minister has had his seat of Sagaga 2 in the Samoa general election declared void by the Supreme Court following a legal challenge, triggering a byelection. This means previously elected Member of Parliament Seiuli Ueligitone Seiuli, a member of the HRPP has been ... <a title="Samoan court declares Sagaga 2 seat void – 26-24 balance for FAST" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/samoan-court-declares-sagaga-2-seat-void-26-24-balance-for-fast/" aria-label="Read more about Samoan court declares Sagaga 2 seat void – 26-24 balance for FAST">Read more</a>
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June 18, 2021
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific journalist Anti-vax misinformation is throwing a spanner in the works for covid-19 vaccination programmes in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands, with the prime ministers of both countries firing warnings at those spreading it. PNG Prime Minister James Marape issued a blunt statement this week, saying his government had done ... <a title="Warnings to anti-vaxxers slowing rollout in Solomons and PNG" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/18/warnings-to-anti-vaxxers-slowing-rollout-in-solomons-and-png/" aria-label="Read more about Warnings to anti-vaxxers slowing rollout in Solomons and PNG">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2021
By Siteri Sauvakacolo in Lautoka, Fiji Six infants who tested positive to covid-19 are in stable condition at Lautoka Hospital in the west of Fiji. Health Secretary Dr James Fong confirmed this to The Fiji Times this week. The infants and their mothers were from a community in lockdown in Nadi. They were recently assisted ... <a title="Fiji babies test positive for covid-19 as health officials report 121 new cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/17/fiji-babies-test-positive-for-covid-19-as-health-officials-report-121-new-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji babies test positive for covid-19 as health officials report 121 new cases">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2021
By Khalia Strong Hakeagapuletama Halo walks into the courtroom. He is a head taller than most, dressed in a crisp white shirt. He has a nervous smile and bright, eager eyes. Known as Hake to his family and friends, this is not the first time he has detailed the abuse he suffered at Lake Alice. ... <a title="A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/17/a-niuean-mans-story-of-lake-alice-the-pain-was-so-bad-you-feel-your-body-is-off-the-bed/" aria-label="Read more about A Niuean man’s story of Lake Alice: ‘The pain was so bad … [you feel] your body is off the bed’">Read more</a>
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June 17, 2021
SPECIAL REPORT: By Mariner Fagaiava-Muller, RNZ Pacific Journalist In New Zealand, youth climate change movement School Strike 4 Climate Auckland has declared itself as racist, and disbanded, but young activists say going silent is not the answer. The group had organised large protests in centres throughout the country, becoming the biggest climate protest movement in ... <a title="Problem of racism towards Pasifika in climate change: ‘We want to be valued’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/06/17/problem-of-racism-towards-pasifika-in-climate-change-we-want-to-be-valued/" aria-label="Read more about Problem of racism towards Pasifika in climate change: ‘We want to be valued’">Read more</a>