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Anti-independence bloc holds majority in New Caledonian provincial elections

May 13, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Preliminary results from New Caledonia’s provincial elections show that the anti-independence parties will retain their slim majority in the 54-member Congress. Local television projections show that the new anti-independence majority will get 28 seats, including three of a new party, Pacific Awakening, which emanates from the Wallisian community. This is two more ... <a title="Anti-independence bloc holds majority in New Caledonian provincial elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/anti-independence-bloc-holds-majority-in-new-caledonian-provincial-elections/" aria-label="Read more about Anti-independence bloc holds majority in New Caledonian provincial elections">Read more</a>

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‘Great goal’ wins Hienghéne victory in Oceania Champions League

May 13, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Hienghéne Sport won their maiden OFC Champions League football title after a sensational 60 metre strike by substitute Amy Antoine Roine earned a 1-0 victory over AS Magenta in an all New Caledonian final in Noumea. With the match still scoreless approaching the halfway point of the second half at Stade Numa ... <a title="‘Great goal’ wins Hienghéne victory in Oceania Champions League" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/great-goal-wins-hienghene-victory-in-oceania-champions-league/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Great goal’ wins Hienghéne victory in Oceania Champions League">Read more</a>

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Student winner tells of ‘tui nesting’ leadership in race speech award

May 12, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk A New Plymouth Boys’ High School student has won a national race relations competition with a speech citing examples of past and present New Zealand leaders who have helped forge unity in Aotearoa. The year 11 student, Robbie White, used the metaphor of a tui building a nest to explain how ... <a title="Student winner tells of ‘tui nesting’ leadership in race speech award" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/12/student-winner-tells-of-tui-nesting-leadership-in-race-speech-award/" aria-label="Read more about Student winner tells of ‘tui nesting’ leadership in race speech award">Read more</a>

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Ex-top judges, ombudsmen endorse Chel Diokno for Philippines election

May 10, 2019

By Lian Buan in Manila Opposition senatorial canidate Chel Diokno, a veteran human rights lawyer, won the endorsement of former justices of the Philippines Supreme Court and ombudsmen as the campaign draws to a close. Former SC justices Antonio Nachura and Roberto Abad and former ombudsmen Conchita Carpio Morales and Simeon Marcelo threw their support ... <a title="Ex-top judges, ombudsmen endorse Chel Diokno for Philippines election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/10/ex-top-judges-ombudsmen-endorse-chel-diokno-for-philippines-election/" aria-label="Read more about Ex-top judges, ombudsmen endorse Chel Diokno for Philippines election">Read more</a>

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NZ’s ‘toothless’ Zero Carbon Bill has no bite, says Greenpeace chief

May 10, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk New Zealand’s Zero Carbon Amendment Bill has no ability to enforce its climate change targets, warns Greenpeace Aotearoa’s chief, a former co-leader of the Green Party. The bill, released on Wednesday, aims to outline a framework for New Zealand to develop climate change policies that contribute to the effort under the ... <a title="NZ’s ‘toothless’ Zero Carbon Bill has no bite, says Greenpeace chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/10/nzs-toothless-zero-carbon-bill-has-no-bite-says-greenpeace-chief/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s ‘toothless’ Zero Carbon Bill has no bite, says Greenpeace chief">Read more</a>

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RSF hails freedom for Myanmar journalists as investigative victory

May 9, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has praised the release of Reuters journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo from a prison in the Yangon suburb of Insein as a victory for press freedom and investigative reporting in Myanmar and throughout the world. The two reporters had spent a total of 511 days ... <a title="RSF hails freedom for Myanmar journalists as investigative victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/09/rsf-hails-freedom-for-myanmar-journalists-as-investigative-victory/" aria-label="Read more about RSF hails freedom for Myanmar journalists as investigative victory">Read more</a>

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Koori Mail’s ‘Uncle Russell’ was a dedicated Indigenous voice

May 9, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The Koori Mail, after awaiting permission from the Kapeen family, has announced with great sadness the sudden passing of Koori Mail chairperson and Bundjalung elder, Russell Kapeen. “Uncle Russell” passed away on Saturday, May 4, in his home at Coraki, NSW, the Koori Mail statement said. He was 72. The Koori ... <a title="Koori Mail’s ‘Uncle Russell’ was a dedicated Indigenous voice" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/09/koori-mails-uncle-russell-was-a-dedicated-indigenous-voice/" aria-label="Read more about Koori Mail’s ‘Uncle Russell’ was a dedicated Indigenous voice">Read more</a>

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Marape accuses PNG government of ‘sabotage ploy’ to delay vote

May 8, 2019

By EMTV News Papua New Guinea’s political opposition has gone on the offensive, accusing Prime Minister Peter O’Neill’s government of attempting to delay and defeat the vote of no confidence motion outside Parliamentary process. Senior opposition members delivered the vote of no confidence motion to the Speaker yesterday afternoon. But there are serious concerns that ... <a title="Marape accuses PNG government of ‘sabotage ploy’ to delay vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/08/marape-accuses-png-government-of-sabotage-ploy-to-delay-vote/" aria-label="Read more about Marape accuses PNG government of ‘sabotage ploy’ to delay vote">Read more</a>

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Media freedom in Melanesia focus of next PJR and upcoming forum

May 7, 2019

By Michael Andrew Media freedom in Melanesia will be the focus of the next edition of Pacific Journalism Review in partnership the Melanesian Media Freedom Forum with academics and journalists invited to submit papers on the subject. The research journal will focus on the political and socio-cultural challenges and constraints for a free press in ... <a title="Media freedom in Melanesia focus of next PJR and upcoming forum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/07/media-freedom-in-melanesia-focus-of-next-pjr-and-upcoming-forum/" aria-label="Read more about Media freedom in Melanesia focus of next PJR and upcoming forum">Read more</a>

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Former editor blasts Post-Courier over ‘trash’ coverage on PNG crisis

May 7, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A former editor of the PNG Post-Courier has condemned is old newspaper for a front page article “insulting the intelligence” of Papua New Guineans as tension builds over the looming vote of no confidence in the government. Parliament resumes today and Prime Minister Peter O’Neill faces the biggest challenge to his ... <a title="Former editor blasts Post-Courier over ‘trash’ coverage on PNG crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/07/former-editor-blasts-post-courier-over-trash-coverage-on-png-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Former editor blasts Post-Courier over ‘trash’ coverage on PNG crisis">Read more</a>

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Assassination of Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou marked 30 years on

May 6, 2019

By RNZ Pacific Commemorations have been held in New Caledonia over the weekend to mark the 30th anniversary of the assassination of the pro-independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou and his deputy on 4 May 1989. Tjibaou, leader of the pro-indeoendence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS), was killed along with Yeiwéné Yeiwéné. The two Kanak ... <a title="Assassination of Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou marked 30 years on" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/06/assassination-of-kanak-leader-jean-marie-tjibaou-marked-30-years-on/" aria-label="Read more about Assassination of Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou marked 30 years on">Read more</a>

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Media celebrated as ‘backbone of democracy’ in Pacific

May 6, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The role of the media in elections and democracy was a celebrated theme on World Press Freedom Day on Friday with multiple events and talks held throughout the Pacific. In a statement on the day, Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) president Kora Nou said that a free media was the “backbone ... <a title="Media celebrated as ‘backbone of democracy’ in Pacific" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/06/media-celebrated-as-backbone-of-democracy-in-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Media celebrated as ‘backbone of democracy’ in Pacific">Read more</a>