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PODCAST: Iran Assassination & China V Australia Examples of a Deterioration of International Relations

December 3, 2020

PODCAST: Paul G. Buchanan and Selwyn Manning present A View from Afar. This week we discuss: How around the world, in international relations, we see examples of strategic hedging, miscalculation, escalation, reputation, and face-saving. Two of the most current examples of this are happening in the Middle East – after the killing of Iran’s leading ... <a title="PODCAST: Iran Assassination & China V Australia Examples of a Deterioration of International Relations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/03/podcast-iran-assassination-china-v-australia-examples-of-a-deterioration-of-international-relations/" aria-label="Read more about PODCAST: Iran Assassination & China V Australia Examples of a Deterioration of International Relations">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 03 2020

December 3, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Climate change Stuff: Editorial – Declaration’s value will be measured by action Bronwyn Hayward (Spinoff): NZ joins a groundswell in sounding the climate emergency alarm. Can it make any real difference? Marc Daalder (Newsroom): What it will take ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 03 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/03/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-december-03-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 03 2020">Read more</a>

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Pacific journalism, media and diversity researchers tackle challenges ahead

December 2, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Pacific journalism and media researchers have gathered “live” in Auckland and “virtually” from Australia, Indonesia, and the region to showcase their projects and initiatives – and they spoke of the key challenges ahead. Presentations at the AUT Pacific Media Centre-organised event yesterday included cross-cultural documentaries, an industry panel on “transition”, Pasifika ... <a title="Pacific journalism, media and diversity researchers tackle challenges ahead" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/02/pacific-journalism-media-and-diversity-researchers-tackle-challenges-ahead/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific journalism, media and diversity researchers tackle challenges ahead">Read more</a>

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West Papuan leaders declare first steps for world’s first ‘green state’

December 2, 2020

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk West Papuan leaders have begun forming a “provisional government” in defiance of a crackdown by Indonesian security forces and have pledged that the Melanesian region will establish the world’s first “green state”. West Papuan civil society and political movements have opposed Indonesian colonisation of the region since 1962 and the announcement ... <a title="West Papuan leaders declare first steps for world’s first ‘green state’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/02/west-papuan-leaders-declare-first-steps-for-worlds-first-green-state/" aria-label="Read more about West Papuan leaders declare first steps for world’s first ‘green state’">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 02 2020

December 2, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Climate change Richard Harman: Now the hard part on climate change is about to begin Jamie Morton (Stuff): What does declaring a ‘climate emergency’ actually do? Robert McLachlan (The Conversation): Climate emergency or not, New Zealand ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 02 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/02/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-december-02-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 02 2020">Read more</a>

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Academics, journalists, students raise Papuan flag in NZ ‘solidarity’ gesture

December 1, 2020

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Academics, journalists and students today raised the West Papuan flag – an act banned in Indonesia and punishable by up to 15 years in jail – at a Pacific Media Centre-hosted symposium in Auckland today. The protest marked the 59th anniversary of the day West Papuans first raised their flag of ... <a title="Academics, journalists, students raise Papuan flag in NZ ‘solidarity’ gesture" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/01/academics-journalists-students-raise-papuan-flag-in-nz-solidarity-gesture/" aria-label="Read more about Academics, journalists, students raise Papuan flag in NZ ‘solidarity’ gesture">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 01 2020

December 1, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Housing 1News: Jacinda Ardern says public bears some responsibility for housing crisis after failed taxation attempts Scott Palmer (Newshub): Jacinda Ardern partly blames New Zealand public for housing crisis, Chlöe Swarbrick reacts with scathing emoji Tom Pullar-Strecker (Stuff): If ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 01 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/01/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-december-01-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – December 01 2020">Read more</a>

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Musicians across Pacific stage virtual Wan Musik Wan Sing for West Papua’s freedom

December 1, 2020

COMMENT: By Luisa Tuilau and Ronny Kareni As West Papua’s Morning Star flag marks its historic 59th anniversary today on December 1, the Wan Musik Wan Sing virtual concert for West Papua has brought together artists from across our solwara with a Song for Freedom that traverses a sonic celebration with the West Papuan people. ... <a title="Musicians across Pacific stage virtual Wan Musik Wan Sing for West Papua’s freedom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/01/musicians-across-pacific-stage-virtual-wan-musik-wan-sing-for-west-papuas-freedom/" aria-label="Read more about Musicians across Pacific stage virtual Wan Musik Wan Sing for West Papua’s freedom">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – November 30 2020

November 30, 2020

Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. Today’s content Housing Bryce Edwards (Guardian): New Zealand once led the world on social housing – it should again Bernard Hickey (Stuff): Here’s why you shouldn’t believe what you’re told about the housing market Rob Stock (Stuff): Which prime ministers oversaw ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – November 30 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/30/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-november-30-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – November 30 2020">Read more</a>

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36 arrested after police break up Free Papua rallies in Manokwari, Sorong

November 29, 2020

The West Papua regional police (Polda) have arrested 36 people in Manokwari and Sorong city following a demonstration commemorating the anniversary of the West Papua New Guinea National Congress (WPNGNC) at the weekend, reports CNN Indonesia. West Papua regional police spokesperson Assistant Superintendent Adam Erwindi said that the people arrested on Friday were currently being ... <a title="36 arrested after police break up Free Papua rallies in Manokwari, Sorong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/29/36-arrested-after-police-break-up-free-papua-rallies-in-manokwari-sorong/" aria-label="Read more about 36 arrested after police break up Free Papua rallies in Manokwari, Sorong">Read more</a>

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PNG Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Marape’s election

November 27, 2020

By RNZ Pacific Papua New Guinea’s Supreme Court has dismissed a legal challenge over the election of James Marape as prime minister last year. The challenge by Opposition Leader Belden Namah related to alleged irregularities in the parliamentary election 18 months ago. During the May 2019 session, after resigning as prime minister, Peter O’Neill was ... <a title="PNG Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Marape’s election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/27/png-supreme-court-dismisses-challenge-to-marapes-election/" aria-label="Read more about PNG Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Marape’s election">Read more</a>

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40-day ‘fasting for West Papua’ protest ends soon – but still no action

November 27, 2020

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk An appeal for a 40-day fast across the region by the Pacific Council of Churches in support of West Papua closes next week with no result in sight. The secretary-general of the PCC, Rev James Bhagwan, and West Papua Church Council (WPCC) are still waiting for the Indonesian government to respond ... <a title="40-day ‘fasting for West Papua’ protest ends soon – but still no action" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/27/40-day-fasting-for-west-papua-protest-ends-soon-but-still-no-action/" aria-label="Read more about 40-day ‘fasting for West Papua’ protest ends soon – but still no action">Read more</a>