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Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, says Ardern

April 12, 2022

RNZ News Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says expelling the Russian ambassador remains an option, but it would not have the most impact of the actions New Zealand can take to condemn the Russian invasion. MPs are debating whether they can summons Ambassador Georgii Zuev for questioning, after he has twice rebuffed their requests to discuss ... <a title="Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, says Ardern" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/12/economic-sanctions-still-best-way-to-pressure-russia-says-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Economic sanctions still best way to pressure Russia, says Ardern">Read more</a>

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Newsletter – Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern?

April 11, 2022

Editor’s Note: Here below is Dr Bryce Edwards’ New Zealand Political Roundup – which analyses one prominent topic being debated in New Zealand and links to media coverage. You can sign up to NZ Political Roundup for free here. Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern? Scores are being ... <a title="Newsletter – Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/11/newsletter-political-roundup-did-louisa-wall-get-a-fair-deal-from-labour-and-jacinda-ardern/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – Political Roundup: Did Louisa Wall get a fair deal from Labour and Jacinda Ardern?">Read more</a>

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Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ study finds

April 10, 2022

ANALYSIS: By Richie Poulton, University of Otago; Avshalom Caspi, Duke University, and Terrie Moffitt, Duke University Most people welcomed the opportunity to get vaccinated against covid-19, yet a non-trivial minority did not. Vaccine-resistant people tend to hold strong views and assertively reject conventional medical or public health recommendations. This is puzzling to many, and the ... <a title="Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ study finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/10/vaccine-resistance-has-its-roots-in-negative-childhood-experiences-major-nz-study-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Vaccine resistance has its roots in negative childhood experiences, major NZ study finds">Read more</a>

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A martial law ghost of the dark years – is history returning in the Philippines?

April 8, 2022

COMMENTARY: By Pacific Island Times publisher Mar-Vic Cagurangan I remember that day — February 25, 1986. I was then a teenager. My family stood outside the iron gates of Malacañang Palace among a massive wave of people armed with yellow ribbons, flowers and rosaries. After a four-day uprising, we heard on the radio that the ... <a title="A martial law ghost of the dark years – is history returning in the Philippines?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/a-martial-law-ghost-of-the-dark-years-is-history-returning-in-the-philippines/" aria-label="Read more about A martial law ghost of the dark years – is history returning in the Philippines?">Read more</a>

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French Pacific readies for presidential election as Macron seeks second term

April 8, 2022

By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter As the French Pacific is gearing up for Sunday’s first round of the French presidential election, incumbent President Emmanuel Macron appears to be enjoying the most support among the 14 candidates. Committees set up in support of Macron have been campaigning with the backing of those in power in ... <a title="French Pacific readies for presidential election as Macron seeks second term" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/french-pacific-readies-for-presidential-election-as-macron-seeks-second-term/" aria-label="Read more about French Pacific readies for presidential election as Macron seeks second term">Read more</a>

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‘It was clear sharing information was key,’ says resigned NZ public health chief

April 8, 2022

RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand’s outgoing Director of Public Health says the quick sharing of scientific information and the widespread use of masks have both been critical parts of the country’s public health response. Dr Caroline McElnay, who is leaving the role shortly, presented the regular covid-19 update with Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield ... <a title="‘It was clear sharing information was key,’ says resigned NZ public health chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/it-was-clear-sharing-information-was-key-says-resigned-nz-public-health-chief/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It was clear sharing information was key,’ says resigned NZ public health chief">Read more</a>

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Newsletter – Political Roundup: Culture wars stifling critical debate on our campuses

April 8, 2022

Editor’s Note: Here below is Dr Bryce Edwards’ New Zealand Political Roundup – which analyses one prominent topic being debated in New Zealand and links to media coverage. You can sign up to NZ Political Roundup for free here. Political Roundup: Culture wars stifling critical debate on our campuses “Cancel culture”, “callout culture” or “woke politics” ... <a title="Newsletter – Political Roundup: Culture wars stifling critical debate on our campuses" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/newsletter-political-roundup-culture-wars-stifling-critical-debate-on-our-campuses/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter – Political Roundup: Culture wars stifling critical debate on our campuses">Read more</a>

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Vodafone in new ‘price cutting’ bid for PNG’s mobile phone market

April 8, 2022

By Melisha Yafoi in Port Moresby Vodafone has made its entry back into the Papua New Guinea market as Digitec-Vodafone to operate as the third mobile operator company. In the next two weeks the PNG market will see the new look Vodafone operate in 25 different locations of the country, selling mobile phones and SIM ... <a title="Vodafone in new ‘price cutting’ bid for PNG’s mobile phone market" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/vodafone-in-new-price-cutting-bid-for-pngs-mobile-phone-market/" aria-label="Read more about Vodafone in new ‘price cutting’ bid for PNG’s mobile phone market">Read more</a>

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Health chief’s resignation: ‘He felt the pressure along with the rest of us’

April 8, 2022

By Rowan Quinn, RNZ News health correspondent Health workers in Aotearoa New Zealand are thanking Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield for his work stopping the ailing health system from collapsing in the covid-19 pandemic — and for saving lives. They say they can relate to him needing a rest. Dr Bloomfield leaves his job ... <a title="Health chief’s resignation: ‘He felt the pressure along with the rest of us’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/health-chiefs-resignation-he-felt-the-pressure-along-with-the-rest-of-us/" aria-label="Read more about Health chief’s resignation: ‘He felt the pressure along with the rest of us’">Read more</a>

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Leaked memo raises questions over NZ Health Ministry’s daily covid-19 cases

April 8, 2022

By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy reporter A leading epidemiologist says Aotearoa New Zealand has no idea how many community cases of covid-19 there are in the country because so many people are not recording their rapid antigen test (RAT) results. LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTING University of Auckland Professor Rod Jackson said an upgrade of the testing ... <a title="Leaked memo raises questions over NZ Health Ministry’s daily covid-19 cases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/08/leaked-memo-raises-questions-over-nz-health-ministrys-daily-covid-19-cases/" aria-label="Read more about Leaked memo raises questions over NZ Health Ministry’s daily covid-19 cases">Read more</a>

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NZ’s Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield to step down from role

April 6, 2022

RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand’s Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield — the man who has tirelessly steered the country’s covid-19 pandemic response for the past two years — is stepping down from his role at the end of July. Public Service Commissioner Peter Hughes revealed Dr Bloomfield’s decision in a statement today. Dr Bloomfield ... <a title="NZ’s Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield to step down from role" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/06/nzs-director-general-of-health-ashley-bloomfield-to-step-down-from-role/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield to step down from role">Read more</a>

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Marape, Electoral Commission say PNG election preps are on track

April 6, 2022

By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Papua New Guinea’s general election will go ahead as planned in June with CCTV (closed circuit television) to monitor counting, says Prime Minister James Marape. He has announced “several reforms” that will be included in election monitoring this year. “For purposes of transparency, we will have Transparency International, National ... <a title="Marape, Electoral Commission say PNG election preps are on track" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/04/06/marape-electoral-commission-say-png-election-preps-are-on-track/" aria-label="Read more about Marape, Electoral Commission say PNG election preps are on track">Read more</a>