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Malaysia’s media crackdowns driven by a shaky, sensitive government

July 15, 2020

Al Jazeera’s documentary on the plight of migrant workers during covid-19 lockdown. ANALYSIS: By Ross Tapsell, of the Australian National University The recent police interrogations of six Al Jazeera journalists in Malaysia – five of whom are Australian – was not about shaping international reportage or a diplomatic rift. Rather, it was part of a ... <a title="Malaysia’s media crackdowns driven by a shaky, sensitive government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/malaysias-media-crackdowns-driven-by-a-shaky-sensitive-government/" aria-label="Read more about Malaysia’s media crackdowns driven by a shaky, sensitive government">Read more</a>

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Barbara Dreaver: Cook Islands travel bubble pressure a bid to ‘strong arm’ Ardern

July 15, 2020

By Barbara Dreaver, 1 NEWS Pacific Correspondent The Cook Islands government’s inaccurate and startling announcement yesterday about a tourism bubble opening with New Zealand as soon as next week has done more harm than good. Clearly a failed attempt at trying to force Jacinda Ardern’s hand into giving a date now and using mouthpiece media ... <a title="Barbara Dreaver: Cook Islands travel bubble pressure a bid to ‘strong arm’ Ardern" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/barbara-dreaver-cook-islands-travel-bubble-pressure-a-bid-to-strong-arm-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Barbara Dreaver: Cook Islands travel bubble pressure a bid to ‘strong arm’ Ardern">Read more</a>

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Bryan Bruce: Judith Collins selection last throw of the dice to save the Right

July 15, 2020

ANALYSIS: By Bryan Bruce The selection of Judith Collins by her colleagues as the new leader of New Zealand’s opposition National Party is a last minute throw of the political dice that might just save the Right from splintering at the upcoming election. One of the problems of the political Left over the last 30 ... <a title="Bryan Bruce: Judith Collins selection last throw of the dice to save the Right" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/bryan-bruce-judith-collins-selection-last-throw-of-the-dice-to-save-the-right/" aria-label="Read more about Bryan Bruce: Judith Collins selection last throw of the dice to save the Right">Read more</a>

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Election 2020 – Josh Van Veen: Don’t give me culture: The appeal of Judith Collins

July 15, 2020

Analysis by Josh Van Veen – The Democracy Project.   When Parliament sits next Tuesday, the Prime Minister will finally meet her match. Judith Collins and Jacinda Ardern are opposites in just about every respect. Yet they have the same basic appeal. Ardern and Collins are as much cultural icons as they are political leaders. ... <a title="Election 2020 – Josh Van Veen: Don’t give me culture: The appeal of Judith Collins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/election-20202-josh-van-veen-dont-give-me-culture-the-appeal-of-judith-collins/" aria-label="Read more about Election 2020 – Josh Van Veen: Don’t give me culture: The appeal of Judith Collins">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 15 2020

July 15, 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 Judith Collins elected leader of the National Party Richard Harman (Politik): Why National finally called on Collins Barry Soper (Newstalk ZB): Judith Collins should have been elected as National leader two years ago ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 15 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-july-15-2020-2/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 15 2020">Read more</a>

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‘Common goal – oust government’, says NZ’s new National leader Collins

July 15, 2020

By RNZ News New Zealand’s National Party has elected Judith Collins as its new leader to replace Todd Muller, with Gerry Brownlee as her deputy to take on the Labour-led coalition government in the September general election. Collins, 61, was first elected as an MP for Clevedon in 2002 and has been part of six ... <a title="‘Common goal – oust government’, says NZ’s new National leader Collins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/15/common-goal-oust-government-says-nzs-new-national-leader-collins/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Common goal – oust government’, says NZ’s new National leader Collins">Read more</a>

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Muller’s ‘bolt from blue’ resignation leaves election hoardings standing

July 14, 2020

ANALYSIS: By Liam Hehir The detailed reasons for opposition National Party leader Todd Muller’s shock resignation are something we are not yet given to know. At this point, anything other than the statement made by Muller himself is nothing more than speculation. The announcement was a bolt from the blue even for those working closely ... <a title="Muller’s ‘bolt from blue’ resignation leaves election hoardings standing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/14/mullers-bolt-from-blue-resignation-leaves-election-hoardings-standing/" aria-label="Read more about Muller’s ‘bolt from blue’ resignation leaves election hoardings standing">Read more</a>

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Election 2020 – National Party Leader Todd Muller Resigns – Statement

July 14, 2020

Source: Statement by Todd Muller – New Zealand National Party I have taken time over the weekend to reflect on my experience over the last several weeks as Leader of the Opposition. It has become clear to me that I am not the best person to be Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the New ... <a title="Election 2020 – National Party Leader Todd Muller Resigns – Statement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/14/election-2020-national-party-leader-todd-muller-resigns-statement/" aria-label="Read more about Election 2020 – National Party Leader Todd Muller Resigns – Statement">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 14 2020

July 14, 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 Todd Muller resigns as National Party leader 1News: Todd Muller resigns as leader of Opposition, National Party in shock announcement Herald: Todd Muller quits as National Party leader for health reasons Jamie Ensor ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 14 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/14/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-july-14-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 14 2020">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 13 2020

July 13, 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 National Party Tim Watkin (Pundit): National’s Problem With Privacy And Privilege Andrea Vance (Stuff): Dirty Politics: Can National stop the rot? Pattrick Smellie (BusinessDesk): Only two things can rescue Muller and the National Party ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 13 2020" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/13/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-july-13-2020/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – July 13 2020">Read more</a>

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Beware of elite billionaire ‘do-gooder’ hypocrisy, warns author

July 11, 2020

From RNZ Saturday Morning Described by a Guardian reviewer as “superb hate-reading”, writer and columnist Anand Giridharadas‘s latest book Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World investigates the hypocrisy of billionaire “do-gooders”. He questions how and why we have become reliant on the philanthropy of the super-rich to help solve our biggest ... <a title="Beware of elite billionaire ‘do-gooder’ hypocrisy, warns author" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/11/beware-of-elite-billionaire-do-gooder-hypocrisy-warns-author/" aria-label="Read more about Beware of elite billionaire ‘do-gooder’ hypocrisy, warns author">Read more</a>

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Duterte’s congressional supporters seal Philippine TV network’s fate

July 11, 2020

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A request by the Philippines’ biggest radio and TV network for a new franchise has been rejected by a congressional committee in a vote that will go down in history as a flagrant violation of the country’s constitution, says Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The Paris-based media freedom watchdog has urged support ... <a title="Duterte’s congressional supporters seal Philippine TV network’s fate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/07/11/dutertes-congressional-supporters-seal-philippine-tv-networks-fate/" aria-label="Read more about Duterte’s congressional supporters seal Philippine TV network’s fate">Read more</a>