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Police probe fire after Vanuatu chiefs’ cultural ‘nakamal’ burns down

January 31, 2023

RNZ Pacific The headquarters of the Malvatumauri of National Council of Chiefs of Vanuatu has burned down. The fire broke out about 1am Monday local time. Police are investigating the cause of the fire in Port Vila. The Malvatumauri nakamal is a custom parliament for all Vanuatu’s chiefs. “This nakamal was the identity of the ... <a title="Police probe fire after Vanuatu chiefs’ cultural ‘nakamal’ burns down" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/31/police-probe-fire-after-vanuatu-chiefs-cultural-nakamal-burns-down/" aria-label="Read more about Police probe fire after Vanuatu chiefs’ cultural ‘nakamal’ burns down">Read more</a>

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Union Calédonian proposes historic September 24 date for ‘independence accord’

January 30, 2023

RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s pro-independence Union Calédonian has proposed September 24 this year as the date by which an accord be reached with France to complete decolonisation. The party, which wants independence for the territory by 2025, has chosen the date because it will mark the 170th anniversary of New Caledonia becoming a French colony ... <a title="Union Calédonian proposes historic September 24 date for ‘independence accord’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/30/union-caledonian-proposes-historic-september-24-date-for-independence-accord/" aria-label="Read more about Union Calédonian proposes historic September 24 date for ‘independence accord’">Read more</a>

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Sacked FBC chief ‘earning more than PM’, says new broadcaster chair

January 30, 2023

By Wata Shaw in Suva Fijian Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) chief executive officer Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s employment status has been terminated, new board chair Ajay Bhal Amrit confirmed today. Amrit said in a statement that chief financial officer Vimlesh Sagar would act in the position until the board could “confidently appoint” a person with appropriate commercial competency ... <a title="Sacked FBC chief ‘earning more than PM’, says new broadcaster chair" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/30/sacked-fbc-chief-earning-more-than-pm-says-new-broadcaster-chair/" aria-label="Read more about Sacked FBC chief ‘earning more than PM’, says new broadcaster chair">Read more</a>

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PNG rural agency condemns ‘ghost projects’ in K1 billion delivery cash cow

January 29, 2023

PNG Post-Courier Papua New Guinea’s Service Improvement Programme worth more than K1 billion (NZ$440 million) has become a major cash cow for “irresponsible” leaders, says the monitoring agency. In the past decade, the Provincial and District Services Improvement Programme has delivered much but has not achieved what it set out to deliver — vital government ... <a title="PNG rural agency condemns ‘ghost projects’ in K1 billion delivery cash cow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/29/png-rural-agency-condemns-ghost-projects-in-k1-billion-delivery-cash-cow/" aria-label="Read more about PNG rural agency condemns ‘ghost projects’ in K1 billion delivery cash cow">Read more</a>

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Tokelau declares 2023 elections result in spite of comms problems

January 27, 2023

By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist The government of Tokelau has declared the results of the 2023 national general elections. Voting took place on all three atolls, and also in the Apia office of the administration on January 23. The final results for the election of 20 members of the General Fono, declared under 16.1 ... <a title="Tokelau declares 2023 elections result in spite of comms problems" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/tokelau-declares-2023-elections-result-in-spite-of-comms-problems/" aria-label="Read more about Tokelau declares 2023 elections result in spite of comms problems">Read more</a>

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Papuan journalist Victor Mambor says bomb attack likely due to his reporting

January 26, 2023

Pacific Media Watch A prominent Papuan journalist has said a recent bombing near his home is the latest in a string of attacks against him, reports ABC Pacific Beat. Victor Mambor said he heard motorbikes ride past his home before a bomb exploded about 3 metres from his house on Monday. He suspects his attackers ... <a title="Papuan journalist Victor Mambor says bomb attack likely due to his reporting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/papuan-journalist-victor-mambor-says-bomb-attack-likely-due-to-his-reporting/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan journalist Victor Mambor says bomb attack likely due to his reporting">Read more</a>

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Fiji police suspend questioning of former AG Aiyaz in ‘hatred’ case

January 26, 2023

RNZ Pacific Police interviewing of FijiFirst Party general secretary and former attorney-general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has reportedly been suspended but will continue later. FBC News reports the interview with Sayed-Khaiyum will continue. The police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, Assistant Commissioner Surend Sami, told the state broadcaster the suspension is to allow investigators to verify issues ... <a title="Fiji police suspend questioning of former AG Aiyaz in ‘hatred’ case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/fiji-police-suspend-questioning-of-former-ag-aiyaz-in-hatred-case/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police suspend questioning of former AG Aiyaz in ‘hatred’ case">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

January 26, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Items of interest and importance today RĀTANA, CO-GOVERNANCE, THREE WATERS Chris Trotter (Daily Blog): After Ratana Thomas Manch (Stuff): Could Three Waters be on the chopping block? Here’s what Prime ... <a title="Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/26/newsletter-january-26-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: January 26 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: January 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today

January 25, 2023

New Zealand Politics Daily is a collation of the most prominent issues being discussed in New Zealand. It is edited by Dr Bryce Edwards of The Democracy Project. Items of interest and importance today RĀTANA AND CO-GOVERNANCE Luke Malpass (Stuff): Rātana mission complete for Christopher Luxon, but outshone by Chris Hipkins Felix Desmarais (1News): Analysis: Co-governance casts shadow ... <a title="Newsletter: January 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/25/newsletter-january-25-2023-items-of-interest-and-importance-today/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: January 25 2023 – Items of interest and importance today">Read more</a>

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‘Terror’ bomb explodes near Papua journalist Victor Mambor’s home

January 24, 2023

By Dandy Koswaraputra and Pizaro Gozali Idrus A veteran journalist known for covering rights abuses in Indonesia’s militarised Papua region says a bomb exploded outside his home yesterday and a journalists group has called it an act of “intimidation” threatening press freedom. No one was injured in the blast near his home in the provincial ... <a title="‘Terror’ bomb explodes near Papua journalist Victor Mambor’s home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/24/terror-bomb-explodes-near-papua-journalist-victor-mambors-home/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Terror’ bomb explodes near Papua journalist Victor Mambor’s home">Read more</a>

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PNG’s ‘useless Maseratis’ – now a used car twist to the luxury car saga

January 24, 2023

PNG Post-Courier There is a new twist in Papua New Guinea’s four-year drama surrounding the Maseratis bought for the 2018 APEC Summit. It has emerged that the Department of Foreign Affairs, which wants to send the luxury vehicles to foreign missions abroad, cannot do so, because the vehicles — which have been collecting dust in ... <a title="PNG’s ‘useless Maseratis’ – now a used car twist to the luxury car saga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/24/pngs-useless-maseratis-now-a-used-car-twist-to-the-luxury-car-saga/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s ‘useless Maseratis’ – now a used car twist to the luxury car saga">Read more</a>

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Myles Thomas: Debate over public media merger is the proof we need it

January 24, 2023

COMMENTARY: By Myles Thomas How the RNZ/TVNZ merger went from its first reading in Parliament to the legislative extinction list is an example of why New Zealand actually needs more public media and not less. Let me explain. It has been labelled a grenade, a dog and a monolithic, monopolistic monster. Yet it is actually ... <a title="Myles Thomas: Debate over public media merger is the proof we need it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/24/myles-thomas-debate-over-public-media-merger-is-the-proof-we-need-it/" aria-label="Read more about Myles Thomas: Debate over public media merger is the proof we need it">Read more</a>