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Rich and poor don’t recover equally from epidemics – target: rebuild fairly

May 26, 2020

ANALYSIS: By Ilan Noy of Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Since the Indian Ocean tsunami of 2004, disaster recovery plans are almost always framed with aspirational plans to “build back better”. It’s a fine sentiment – we all want to build better societies and economies. But, as the Cheshire Cat tells Alice ... <a title="Rich and poor don’t recover equally from epidemics – target: rebuild fairly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/26/rich-and-poor-dont-recover-equally-from-epidemics-target-rebuild-fairly/" aria-label="Read more about Rich and poor don’t recover equally from epidemics – target: rebuild fairly">Read more</a>

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Former PM O’Neill blames current government for ‘politicised’ arrest

May 26, 2020

By EMTV News Former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill says the National Executive Council of the then Papua New Guinea government approved the purchase of two heavy duty power generators for PNG Power to solve longstanding blackouts in Lae and Port Moresby. The allegation against him is that due process was not followed to enable PNG ... <a title="Former PM O’Neill blames current government for ‘politicised’ arrest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/26/former-pm-oneill-blames-current-government-for-politicised-arrest/" aria-label="Read more about Former PM O’Neill blames current government for ‘politicised’ arrest">Read more</a>

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Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher restores NZ ownership for $1

May 25, 2020

By RNZ News Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher has purchased Stuff from its Australian owners Nine Entertainment for $1 to return the media company to New Zealand ownership. The sale is expected to be completed by May 31. “Our plan is to transition the ownership of Stuff to give staff a direct stake in the ... <a title="Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher restores NZ ownership for $1" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/25/stuff-chief-executive-sinead-boucher-restores-nz-ownership-for-1/" aria-label="Read more about Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher restores NZ ownership for $1">Read more</a>

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Why Hong Kong isn’t dead yet – ‘It’s not power, it’s political violence’

May 25, 2020

By Lokman Tsui in Hongkong This story is an edited version of a post published by the author on Facebook on Friday, May 22, reflecting on the possible consequences of the end of “One Country, two Systems” – a principle written into the Sino-British Joint Declaration in 1984 to safeguard Hong Kong’s political autonomy-following Beijing’s ... <a title="Why Hong Kong isn’t dead yet – ‘It’s not power, it’s political violence’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/25/why-hong-kong-isnt-dead-yet-its-not-power-its-political-violence/" aria-label="Read more about Why Hong Kong isn’t dead yet – ‘It’s not power, it’s political violence’">Read more</a>

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‘Don’t leave us with no hope,’ plead Filipino migrants in NZ

May 25, 2020

By Tess Brunton, Otago/Southland reporter of RNZ News The Queenstown Association of Migrant Pinoys says more than 500 Filipino migrants have sought welfare support in the resort town. The future is uncertain for many migrant workers in Queenstown. [file pic] Photo: RNZ / Belinda McCammon Migrant workers have been hit hard in Queenstown, many facing ... <a title="‘Don’t leave us with no hope,’ plead Filipino migrants in NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/25/dont-leave-us-with-no-hope-plead-filipino-migrants-in-nz/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Don’t leave us with no hope,’ plead Filipino migrants in NZ">Read more</a>

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Former PM O’Neill granted bail on corruption claims and will self-isolate

May 24, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Papua New Guinea’s former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill was granted bail last night at the Waigani National Court after being arrested by police over his alleged role in the 50 million kina (US$14 million) purchase of two generators from Israel, reports the PNG Post-Courier. The court after granting bail ordered that he ... <a title="Former PM O’Neill granted bail on corruption claims and will self-isolate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/24/former-pm-oneill-granted-bail-on-corruption-claims-and-will-self-isolate/" aria-label="Read more about Former PM O’Neill granted bail on corruption claims and will self-isolate">Read more</a>

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Former PNG PM O’Neill arrested for alleged ‘abuse’ on return home

May 24, 2020

By RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s former Prime Minister Peter O’Neill has been arrested after arriving back in the country. Police say O’Neill was arrested on suspicion of misappropriation, abuse of office and official corruption, regarding the purchase of two generators from Israel. The Police Assistant Commissioner of Crimes, Hodges Ette, confirmed the MP was ... <a title="Former PNG PM O’Neill arrested for alleged ‘abuse’ on return home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/24/former-png-pm-oneill-arrested-for-alleged-abuse-on-return-home/" aria-label="Read more about Former PNG PM O’Neill arrested for alleged ‘abuse’ on return home">Read more</a>

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Bainimarama offers Eid greetings to Fiji’s Muslim community

May 24, 2020

By Koroi Tadulala in Suva Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has shared warm greetings as the month of Ramadan ends and has wished the Muslim members of the Fiji community and all Fijians a Happy Eid today. Bainimarama said he understood the importance of Eid for Muslims and thanked them for their willpower in observing the covid-19 ... <a title="Bainimarama offers Eid greetings to Fiji’s Muslim community" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/24/bainimarama-offers-eid-greetings-to-fijis-muslim-community/" aria-label="Read more about Bainimarama offers Eid greetings to Fiji’s Muslim community">Read more</a>

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FLNKS wants New Caledonia vote on independence delayed by two months

May 23, 2020

By RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s pro-independence FLNKS movement has asked Paris for the referendum on independence from France to be deferred by up to two months because of the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. The plebiscite is due on September 6, but the FLNKS leaders have said they want it to be rescheduled for either October 25 ... <a title="FLNKS wants New Caledonia vote on independence delayed by two months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/23/flnks-wants-new-caledonia-vote-on-independence-delayed-by-two-months/" aria-label="Read more about FLNKS wants New Caledonia vote on independence delayed by two months">Read more</a>

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Court ruling reveals new possible Stuff buyer in NZ media crisis

May 23, 2020

By Hayden Donnell, RNZ Mediawatch producer A High Court judgment has revealed that an entity other than New Zealand Herald owner NZME is interested in buying the country’s biggest news publisher Stuff – and a deal could be done by the end of this month. Stuff’s owner – Nine Entertainment in Australia – abandoned its negotiations with NZME ... <a title="Court ruling reveals new possible Stuff buyer in NZ media crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/23/court-ruling-reveals-new-possible-stuff-buyer-in-nz-media-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Court ruling reveals new possible Stuff buyer in NZ media crisis">Read more</a>

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Sing the pandemic away – Papua rapper, police chief join in virus fight

May 23, 2020

Sing the pandemic away. Video: The Jakarta Post Pacific Media Watch In a bid to advise people to follow health instructions to contain the spread of the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in the West Papua region capital of Jayapura, Papuan rapper Epo D’fenomeno has collaborated with Jayapura police chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Gustav R. Urbinas. To ... <a title="Sing the pandemic away – Papua rapper, police chief join in virus fight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/23/sing-the-pandemic-away-papua-rapper-police-chief-join-in-virus-fight/" aria-label="Read more about Sing the pandemic away – Papua rapper, police chief join in virus fight">Read more</a>

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TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver wins Voyager media awards

May 23, 2020

Pacific Media Watch Television New Zealand’s journalists have come out on top at the annual Voyager Media Awards last night, scooping a number of awards in key categories, reports TVNZ 1 News. 1 News Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver was recognised for both the Best TV/Video News Item and Best Coverage of a Major News Event ... <a title="TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver wins Voyager media awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/05/23/tvnzs-pacific-correspondent-barbara-dreaver-wins-voyager-media-awards/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ’s Pacific correspondent Barbara Dreaver wins Voyager media awards">Read more</a>