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May 20, 2019
By Michael Andrew Journalism students across Australia collaborated in an immense project to cover this month’s federal election. Organised through The Junction, a website showcasing and promoting student journalism, the coverage featured in-depth stories profiling every candidate in each electorate throughout the election build up. Seventeen universities, hundreds of students and 80 staff across the ... <a title="Journo students form ‘biggest newsroom’ to cover election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/journo-students-form-biggest-newsroom-to-cover-election/" aria-label="Read more about Journo students form ‘biggest newsroom’ to cover election">Read more</a>
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May 20, 2019
By RNZ Pacific Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare is coming under increasing pressure from his own MPs to switch the country’s political allegiance from Taiwan to China, report local news media. Solomon Islands is one of 17 nations that give diplomatic recognition to Taiwan, which provides Solomon Islands with many millions of dollars in ... <a title="Solomons PM under pressure to switch allegiance from Taiwan to China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/solomons-pm-under-pressure-to-switch-allegiance-from-taiwan-to-china/" aria-label="Read more about Solomons PM under pressure to switch allegiance from Taiwan to China">Read more</a>
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May 20, 2019
The stars seem to be aligning in favour of the establishment of a socially conservative Christian-based political party, making it more than just a vague possibility. However, some big hurdles remain in place before the National Party can be hopeful that it has a new coalition-friendly party to help it into office at the next ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Stars aligning for a Christian Party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-stars-aligning-for-a-christian-party/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Stars aligning for a Christian Party">Read more</a>
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May 20, 2019
By Marija Taflaga of the Australian National University in Canberra The man that has “always believed in miracles” has just delivered one for the Liberal party. It’s not clear at the time of writing if the government will have minority or a narrow majority. But it is a deafening defeat for Labor. This election result ... <a title="Morrison leads Coalition to ‘miracle’ win, but how do they govern now?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/morrison-leads-coalition-to-miracle-win-but-how-do-they-govern-now/" aria-label="Read more about Morrison leads Coalition to ‘miracle’ win, but how do they govern now?">Read more</a>
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May 20, 2019
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 Government Colin James: Ardern: transformation now or a pivot towards transformation in the future? Henry Cooke (Stuff): Jacinda Ardern’s had another week of success overseas. Is that useful back home? Audrey Young (Herald): Jacinda ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 20 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/20/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-20-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 20 2019">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2019
By Duke Menango in Noumea The provincial elections last Sunday have shaken the political landscape in New Caledonia with an upheaval in the Southern province that will influence developments leading up to the next two referendums on independence. The poll results – especially in the most populated Southern province – have stunned the Pacific territory ... <a title="New ‘anti’ force shakes up New Caledonian political landscape" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/18/new-anti-force-shakes-up-new-caledonian-political-landscape/" aria-label="Read more about New ‘anti’ force shakes up New Caledonian political landscape">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2019
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Political fallout from a controversial loan taken on by Papua New Guinea’s government five years ago could hinder rather than help attempts to remove Prime Minister Peter O’Neill. O’Neill and other leading officials have been referred by the Ombudsman Commission to a Leadership Tribunal over a US$1.2 billion loan ... <a title="PNG leadership rivals O’Neill, Marape both implicated in UBS loan saga" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/17/png-leadership-rivals-oneill-marape-both-implicated-in-ubs-loan-saga/" aria-label="Read more about PNG leadership rivals O’Neill, Marape both implicated in UBS loan saga">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2019
By Pauline Macaraeg in Manila Another “fake news” row has broken in the Philippines in the wake of the mid-term elections this week with Vice-President Leni Robredo rejecting false reports that she had promised to resign if no member of the opposition Otso Directso bloc wins a Senate seat. The claim originated from a website ... <a title="‘Fake news’ row over Robredo’s ‘step down’ promise on Philippine elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/17/fake-news-row-over-robredos-step-down-promise-on-philippine-elections/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Fake news’ row over Robredo’s ‘step down’ promise on Philippine elections">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2019
By RNZ Pacific Staff and students at the University of the South Pacific are demanding greater transparency from the university’s administration. They gathered yesterday to discuss the leak of documents alleging mismanagement at the university, raising questions about staff appointments and the deferment of payments. The allegations are being investigated by Fiji anti-corruption authorities. READ ... <a title="Staff, students demand transparency over USP ‘whistleblower’ allegations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/17/staff-students-demand-transparency-over-usp-whistleblower-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Staff, students demand transparency over USP ‘whistleblower’ allegations">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2019
By RNZ Pacific The UN Secretary General António Guterres has praised Fiji as a strong committed partner in peacekeeping and for taking a leading role in the battle against climate change. Guterres was speaking after formal talks with Fijian Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today. Guterres said it needec to be recognised the battle was not ... <a title="Guterres praises Fiji over leadership in global battle against climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/16/guterres-praises-fiji-over-leadership-in-global-battle-against-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about Guterres praises Fiji over leadership in global battle against climate change">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2019
The world is changing fast, with digital technological innovation that is both liberating and disturbing. The threats and opportunities this presents requires a massive debate, and intervention, to ensure such changes are as healthy as possible for humanity. The online dimension of the Christchurch terrorist attacks is now provoking a sea change in attitudes towards ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: the clampdown on social media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/16/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-christchurch-calling-the-clampdown-on-social-media/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Christchurch Calling: the clampdown on social media">Read more</a>
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May 16, 2019
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 Paris social media summit Henry Cooke (Stuff): Christchurch Call: Tech companies, 17 governments sign New Zealand-led pledge – but not the US Henry Cooke (Stuff): US snubs Christchurch Call tech pledge, but says ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 16 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/16/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-may-16-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – May 16 2019">Read more</a>
