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September 23, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite The New Zealand Herald has released the results of its annual “Mood of the Boardroom” survey today. Should we care what businesses think of politics, the economy and society? There’s a good argument that we should be more concerned with the “Mood ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/23/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-the-political-mood-of-the-business-elite/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: The Political mood of the business elite">Read more</a>
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September 21, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: Time for the Auditor General to investigate Mahuta contracts Pressure is increasing on the Auditor General to undertake an inquiry into numerous contracts, appointments and grants awarded to members of Cabinet Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s family by various government departments she has had official responsibility for. Allegations and revelations ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Time for the Auditor General to investigate Mahuta contracts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-time-for-the-auditor-general-to-investigate-mahuta-contracts/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Time for the Auditor General to investigate Mahuta contracts">Read more</a>
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September 21, 2022
Analysis by Dr Bryce Edwards. Political Roundup: National’s unsatisfactory exoneration of Sam Uffindell It’s hard to have confidence in the National Party’s supposed exoneration of MP Sam Uffindell over allegations of ethical violations as an adult. The party’s processes have been far too opaque, which means there will always be a cloud over the integrity and ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s unsatisfactory exoneration of Sam Uffindell" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/21/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-nationals-unsatisfactory-exoneration-of-sam-uffindell/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: National’s unsatisfactory exoneration of Sam Uffindell">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2022
PNG Post-Courier Goroka town is under lockdown and remains tense as Papua New Guinea police mount a heavy presence following the brutal slaying of the PNG Ports chief executive Fego Kiniafa outside the Eastern Highlands provincial capital. Kiniafa was slashed to death at Nagamiufa on Saturday after he allegedly shot a Nagamiufa man. Four men ... <a title="Tense Goroka town under lockdown after brutal slaying of PNG Ports chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/20/tense-goroka-town-under-lockdown-after-brutal-slaying-of-png-ports-chief/" aria-label="Read more about Tense Goroka town under lockdown after brutal slaying of PNG Ports chief">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2022
PNG Post-Courier The tears came freely as the birth of the new nation of Papua New Guinea was heralded by a new flag — the Glorious Red, Black and Gold. Tears of joy, tears of freedom, tears of sadness, all rolled into one on the momentous occasion of the end of an era of colonialism. ... <a title="PNG’s Sir Julius: ‘I shed tears of joy and sadness – for a new beginning’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/20/pngs-sir-julius-i-shed-tears-of-joy-and-sadness-for-a-new-beginning/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s Sir Julius: ‘I shed tears of joy and sadness – for a new beginning’">Read more</a>
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September 19, 2022
RNZ News By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter There is mounting pressure on tech titans Google and Facebook to pay local news media to carry their news online. Google has already done deals with some for its News Showcase, but other big names in news are still trying to get the platforms to pay — ... <a title="Global tech titans under growing NZ pressure to pay for news" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/19/global-tech-titans-under-growing-nz-pressure-to-pay-for-news/" aria-label="Read more about Global tech titans under growing NZ pressure to pay for news">Read more</a>
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September 18, 2022
ANALYSIS: By Maria O’Sullivan, Monash University During the present period of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, public sensitivities in the United Kingdom and Australia are high. There is strong sentiment in both countries in favour of showing respect for the Queen’s death. Some people may wish to do this privately. Others will want to demonstrate ... <a title="‘Not my king’: do we have the right to protest the monarchy at a time of mourning?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/18/not-my-king-do-we-have-the-right-to-protest-the-monarchy-at-a-time-of-mourning/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Not my king’: do we have the right to protest the monarchy at a time of mourning?">Read more</a>
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September 18, 2022
RNZ Pacific The son of Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is facing criminal charges in Australia over domestic violence-related allegations. Meli Bainimarama, 36, was charged in the Windsor Court in Sydney with 17 offences related to domestic violence, including five charges of assault resulting in bodily harm, stalking, common assault, and destroying or damaging property. ... <a title="Fiji leader’s son faces domestic violence charges in Sydney" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/18/fiji-leaders-son-faces-domestic-violence-charges-in-sydney/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji leader’s son faces domestic violence charges in Sydney">Read more</a>
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September 18, 2022
COMMENTARY: By Yamin Kogoya Papuan protesters from seven customary regions this week stormed the Mako Brimob police headquarters in Kota Raja, Jayapura, accusing the KPK and police of “criminalising” local Governor Lukas Enembe. The protest on Monday was organised in response to the Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) Corruption Eradication Commission’s attempt to investigate corruption allegations ... <a title="Papuan protesters warn Jakarta – ‘don’t criminalise’ Governor Enembe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/18/papuan-protesters-warn-jakarta-dont-criminalise-governor-enembe/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan protesters warn Jakarta – ‘don’t criminalise’ Governor Enembe">Read more</a>
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September 16, 2022
By Sri Krishnamurthi Rachael Mario isn’t just any woman, she is special in that she hails from the idyllic South Pacific island of Rotuma. And it is her love for social work which she hopes will propel her and her Roskill Community Voice and City Vision team onto the Mt Roskill board. It is also ... <a title="Love of social work propels Rotuma’s Rachael Mario into local elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/love-of-social-work-propels-rotumas-rachael-mario-into-local-elections/" aria-label="Read more about Love of social work propels Rotuma’s Rachael Mario into local elections">Read more</a>
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September 16, 2022
By Māni Dunlop, Māori news director, and Ashleigh McCaull of RNZ News It has been a day of celebration and reflection for those who delivered the Māori Language petition exactly 50 years ago. The day kicked off with a dawn ceremony at the National Library where mana whenua blessed an exhibition created in its honour. ... <a title="‘With or without you, we’ll sail in both worlds’ – 50 years on from Māori Language petition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/with-or-without-you-well-sail-in-both-worlds-50-years-on-from-maori-language-petition/" aria-label="Read more about ‘With or without you, we’ll sail in both worlds’ – 50 years on from Māori Language petition">Read more</a>
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September 16, 2022
RNZ Pacific France’s new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean-François Carenco was told to “find a solution” to the political impasse in New Caledonia. Carenco started his visit at the Assembly of the Loyalty island region, to the west of the mainland. He was greeted in local Kanak customary way, after which the party made its ... <a title="‘Find a solution’ to the Kanaky political impasse, Macron told new minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/09/16/find-a-solution-to-the-kanaky-political-impasse-macron-told-new-minister/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Find a solution’ to the Kanaky political impasse, Macron told new minister">Read more</a>
