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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shane Jones continues to skate on thin ice with ease

April 8, 2019

Political Roundup: Shane Jones continues to skate on thin ice with ease Shane Jones continues to skate on the thin ice of integrity. Yet he never seems to fall through. His latest controversy involved making public comments last week directed against the decision by one of his own government agencies to revoke the transport licence ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shane Jones continues to skate on thin ice with ease" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/08/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-shane-jones-continues-to-skate-on-thin-ice-with-ease/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Shane Jones continues to skate on thin ice with ease">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 8 2019

April 8, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 8 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Gun laws John Armstrong (1News): ACT’s David Seymour has fallen flat on his face over gun reform Mike ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 8 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/08/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-8-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 8 2019">Read more</a>

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‘Explain your wealth, don’t lose your cool,’ PCIJ tells Duterte

April 8, 2019

The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism looks into the wealth of President Rodrigo Duterte and his family, drawing the ire of the President. Duterte. Image: Rappler montage/Malacañang/Shutterstock By Rappler The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism has responded to what it called President Rodrigo Duterte’s “broadsides” aimed at PCIJ’s recent reports on the Duterte family’s wealth, ... <a title="‘Explain your wealth, don’t lose your cool,’ PCIJ tells Duterte" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/08/explain-your-wealth-dont-lose-your-cool-pcij-tells-duterte/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Explain your wealth, don’t lose your cool,’ PCIJ tells Duterte">Read more</a>

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Commonwealth observer group praises Solomon Islands election

April 8, 2019

A voting station in the Solomon Islands. Image: Koroi Hawkins/RNZ Pacific By RNZ Pacific The Commonwealth observer group has commended the commitment of the people of Solomon Islands to participating peacefully in last Wednesday’s national election. In a preliminary statement released over the weekend, its chairperson, former Vanuatu prime minister Sato Kilman, said the group ... <a title="Commonwealth observer group praises Solomon Islands election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/08/commonwealth-observer-group-praises-solomon-islands-election/" aria-label="Read more about Commonwealth observer group praises Solomon Islands election">Read more</a>

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Former PM Sogavare back for sixth term in Solomon Islands poll

April 6, 2019

A presiding officer assists elderly voter Artemas Maeta to cast his ballot in West Constituency in the Solomon Islands general election on Wednesday. Image: Solomon Star By Ofani Eremae in Honiara Former Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has been returned for his sixth term in Parliament after retaining his East Choiseul seat in Wednesday’s ... <a title="Former PM Sogavare back for sixth term in Solomon Islands poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/06/former-pm-sogavare-back-for-sixth-term-in-solomon-islands-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Former PM Sogavare back for sixth term in Solomon Islands poll">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019

April 5, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Gun laws Graeme Edgeler (Public Address): A (non-)submission on the new Arms Amendment legislation Stephen Franks: NZ’s right to ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/05/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-5-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 5 2019">Read more</a>

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Christchurch mosque attacks: Accused gunman appears in court via video link

April 5, 2019

Brenton Tarrant at his first court hearing on March 16 in the Christchurch District Court. Image: EveningReportNZ/Screengrab of TVNZ coverage By RNZ News The man charged over the Christchurch mosque shootings last month appeared in the High Court in Christchurch today, accused of killing 50 people. Brenton Tarrant, 28, appeared via a video link from ... <a title="Christchurch mosque attacks: Accused gunman appears in court via video link" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/05/christchurch-mosque-attacks-accused-gunman-appears-in-court-via-video-link/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch mosque attacks: Accused gunman appears in court via video link">Read more</a>

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Solomon Islands students ‘denied’ opportunity to vote in election

April 5, 2019

A voter casts his ballot during the 2019 Solomon Islands general election on Wednesday. Image: Island Sun/Wansolwara By Rosalie Nongebatu As Solomon Islanders headed to the polls on Wednesday to vote for leaders whom they trust will lead them in the next four years, some were not so lucky to have this choice. Despite that ... <a title="Solomon Islands students ‘denied’ opportunity to vote in election" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/05/solomon-islands-students-denied-opportunity-to-vote-in-election/" aria-label="Read more about Solomon Islands students ‘denied’ opportunity to vote in election">Read more</a>

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Thousands in NZ don’t believe official Christchurch terror attacks story

April 5, 2019

“Raise hope not racists” placard at Auckland’s Queen Street march against racism. Image: Del Abcede/PMC By Ben Strang of RNZ News Thousands of New Zealanders do not believe the official version of the mosque terror attacks in Christchurch. About 5 percent of the people are estimated to be hard core conspiracy theorists, some of whom ... <a title="Thousands in NZ don’t believe official Christchurch terror attacks story" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/05/thousands-in-nz-dont-believe-official-christchurch-terror-attacks-story/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands in NZ don’t believe official Christchurch terror attacks story">Read more</a>

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Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand?

April 4, 2019

Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand? by Dr Bryce Edwards The Christchurch terrorist attacks have led to an important debate over the degree to which New Zealand society is characterised by intolerance and discrimination. Severe racism, Islamophobia, and general xenophobia appear to be the driving forces that led to the killing of 50 Muslims ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/04/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-how-intolerant-is-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: How intolerant is New Zealand?">Read more</a>

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Fiji PM apologises to NZ journalists detained over Malolo probe

April 4, 2019

Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings talks to Fiji Times reporter Arieta Vakasukawaqa after being released today. Image: Fiji Times screenshot/PMC By RNZ News Fiji Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has apologised to three New Zealand journalists detained overnight in Suva by a “group of rogue officers” Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings, investigations editor Melanie Reid and cameraman Hayden ... <a title="Fiji PM apologises to NZ journalists detained over Malolo probe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/04/fiji-pm-apologises-to-nz-journalists-detained-over-malolo-probe/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji PM apologises to NZ journalists detained over Malolo probe">Read more</a>

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Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019

April 4, 2019

Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019 Editor’s Note: Here below is a list of the main issues currently under discussion in New Zealand and links to media coverage. The Beehive and Parliament Buildings. Today’s content Gun laws Bryce Edwards (Herald): Political Roundup: Are gun laws being rushed in too fast? Derek Cheng (Herald): Haste ... <a title="Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/04/newsletter-new-zealand-politics-daily-april-4-2019/" aria-label="Read more about Newsletter: New Zealand Politics Daily – April 4 2019">Read more</a>