Independent Analysis and Reportage
In this podcast, political scientist Paul Buchanan and Selwyn Manning examine political events taking shape in South America. In particular, Buchanan and Manning detail how there is a presidential run-off election in Colombia this Saturday and examine the outcomes of recent elections in Chile, Nicaragua, Honduras and Peru.
By Kolopu Waima in Mendi, Papua New Guinea She is brave — no other word can describe this Papua New Guinean woman. Ruth Undi Siwinu isn’t only challenging the norms and a huge field of male candidates in Southern Highlands, but knows the task ahead and she is prepared to take them head on. In ... <a title="‘Make history’ and vote in a woman instead of ‘failed’ men, says PNG’s Siwinu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/16/make-history-and-vote-in-a-woman-instead-of-failed-men-says-pngs-siwinu/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Make history’ and vote in a woman instead of ‘failed’ men, says PNG’s Siwinu">Read more</a>
RNZ Pacific Switzerland will not allow visa-free entry for Vanuatu citizens whose passports were issued on or after May 25, 2015. The ban will stay in place until February 3, 2023. This follows a decision in March by the European Union’s Council to partially call off the visa waiver agreement with Vanuatu. The EU had ... <a title="Switzerland bans most Vanuatu visa free entry over ‘golden threat’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/16/switzerland-bans-most-vanuatu-visa-free-entry-over-golden-threat/" aria-label="Read more about Switzerland bans most Vanuatu visa free entry over ‘golden threat’">Read more</a>
RNZ Pacific Samoa and China do not have any plans for military ties, Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says. Fiamē — who is on a three-day trip to Aotearoa — is making her first official bilateral trip abroad since becoming leader last year. Her visit marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand ... <a title="Samoa and China have no plans for military ties, says Fiamē" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/16/samoa-and-china-have-no-plans-for-military-ties-says-fiame/" aria-label="Read more about Samoa and China have no plans for military ties, says Fiamē">Read more</a>
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Former FijiFirst party member and parliamentarian Alifereti Nabulivou claims many Fijians across the country have only one thing in mind: “They no longer want the FijiFirst party in power.” A staunch supporter of the Unity Fiji party since 2018, Nabulivou highlighted this during a recent campaign meeting in Mokani, Bau, ... <a title="Fijians ‘no longer want FijiFirst in power’, says former party MP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/16/fijians-no-longer-want-fijifirst-in-power-says-former-party-mp/" aria-label="Read more about Fijians ‘no longer want FijiFirst in power’, says former party MP">Read more</a>
RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s first round of the French National Assembly election has seen surprise advances of the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) whose two candidates both made it to next Sunday’s run-off round. Wali Wahetra came second in the constituency made up of the anti-independence stronghold Noumea plus the mainly Kanak ... <a title="Rival New Caledonian sides left in run for French National Assembly seats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/14/rival-new-caledonian-sides-left-in-run-for-french-national-assembly-seats/" aria-label="Read more about Rival New Caledonian sides left in run for French National Assembly seats">Read more</a>
RNZ Pacific A new report on the economic impacts of climate change faced by the world’s most at-risk countries has found the climate crisis has made vulnerable economies poorer. The Climate Vulnerable Economies Loss Report has found climate-threatened nations, including those in the Pacific, lost approximately US$525 billion in damage over the last two decades. ... <a title="Climate change costs at-risk countries $525 billion in damage, says report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/climate-change-costs-at-risk-countries-525-billion-in-damage-says-report/" aria-label="Read more about Climate change costs at-risk countries $525 billion in damage, says report">Read more</a>
By Matthew Rosenberg in Gisborne A Gisborne councillor has called into question the mayor’s ability to lead the region forward, saying her background makes it hard to understand issues affecting Māori. Third-term councillor Meredith Akuhata-Brown made the comments about Mayor Rehette Stoltz following questions about her intention to stand for the top position at the ... <a title="Gisborne district councillor hits out over lack of Māori leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/gisborne-district-councillor-hits-out-over-lack-of-maori-leadership/" aria-label="Read more about Gisborne district councillor hits out over lack of Māori leadership">Read more</a>
RNZ News The New Zealand government is considering more action to crack down on violent gang behaviour but has dismissed the idea of a ban on wearing gang patches in public. There have been a number of shootings and arson attacks in Auckland and Northland in recent weeks linked to escalating tensions between the Killer ... <a title="Ardern spurns National’s plans on curbing NZ violent gang behaviour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/ardern-spurns-nationals-plans-on-curbing-nz-violent-gang-behaviour/" aria-label="Read more about Ardern spurns National’s plans on curbing NZ violent gang behaviour">Read more</a>
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk A protest action by Papuan students which took place in the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar, which was opposing the creation of new autonomous regions in Papua, ended in a clash with a social movement. Several people were injured and rushed to the nearest hospital. Action coordinator Boci explained that ... <a title="Thugs attack student rally in Makassar against Papuan ‘carve up’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/thugs-attack-student-rally-in-makassar-against-papuan-carve-up/" aria-label="Read more about Thugs attack student rally in Makassar against Papuan ‘carve up’">Read more</a>
Political Roundup: Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea? By Geoffrey Miller New Zealand’s defence minister, Peeni Henare, has had a very busy first half of the year. In January, Henare was the face of New Zealand’s relief effort to Tonga, following the eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai volcano. Then, from March onwards, ... <a title="Political Roundup: Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/13/political-roundup-why-is-new-zealands-defence-minister-visiting-south-korea/" aria-label="Read more about Political Roundup: Why is New Zealand’s defence minister visiting South Korea?">Read more</a>
Analysis by Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: NZ First’s court trial shows the need for political finance reform The New Zealand First donations scandal trial began in the High Court this week. And it’s already showing why the political finance laws in this country need a significant overhaul. The trial is the outcome of a high-profile scandal ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First’s court trial shows the need for political finance reform" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/06/11/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nz-firsts-court-trial-shows-the-need-for-political-finance-reform/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: NZ First’s court trial shows the need for political finance reform">Read more</a>