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September 8, 2023
RNZ Pacific The Palestinian Authority has called the opening of Papua New Guinea’s Israeli embassy in Jerusalem an “aggression” and a “violation” of international law. In a statement, Palestine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates termed the embassy opening as “an aggression against the Palestinian people and their rights” and “a blatant violation of international ... <a title="Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/08/palestine-furious-at-png-prime-minister-opening-embassy-in-jerusalem/" aria-label="Read more about Palestine furious at PNG Prime Minister opening embassy in Jerusalem">Read more</a>
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September 7, 2023
By Doddy Morris in Port Vila Vanuatu’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sato Kilman, has spoken out on the importance of preserving freedom of speech while cautioning against its “misuse”. Kilman shared his concerns after his election as the country’s new leader on Monday evening. He cited instances where criticism had crossed a “red line”, raising ... <a title="Vanuatu’s Kilman warns against ‘misuse’ of freedom of speech, threats and bribery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/07/vanuatus-kilman-warns-against-misuse-of-freedom-of-speech-threats-and-bribery/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu’s Kilman warns against ‘misuse’ of freedom of speech, threats and bribery">Read more</a>
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August 19, 2023
Pacific Media Watch A new media monitoring watchdog, Muslim Media Watch, published its first edition today featuring a cover story alleging that a Malaysian cult leader who was reportedly now in New Zealand could “create social unrest”. Named as Suhaini bin Mohammad, he was allegedly posing as a Muslim religious leader and was said to ... <a title="Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch monitor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/19/allegations-over-cult-leader-feature-in-new-muslim-media-watch-monitor/" aria-label="Read more about Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch monitor">Read more</a>
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August 10, 2023
Pacific Media Watch A new media monitoring watchdog, Muslim Media Watch, published its first edition today featuring a cover story alleging that a Malaysian cult leader who was reportedly now in New Zealand could “create social unrest”. Named as Suhaini bin Mohammad, he was allegedly posing as a Muslim religious leader and was said to ... <a title="Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch outlet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/10/allegations-over-cult-leader-feature-in-new-muslim-media-watch-outlet/" aria-label="Read more about Allegations over cult leader feature in new Muslim Media Watch outlet">Read more</a>
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August 6, 2023
By David Robie Two researchers examining responses to conspiratorial pandemic narratives have warned Aotearoa New Zealand not to be complacent over the risk of fringe views over climate crisis becoming populist. Byron C. Clark, a video essayist and author of the recent book Fear: New Zealand’s Hostile Underworld of Extremists, and Emmanuel Stokes, a postgraduate ... <a title="Researchers warn over climate crisis ‘fringe views’ danger as NZ election nears" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/06/researchers-warn-over-climate-crisis-fringe-views-danger-as-nz-election-nears/" aria-label="Read more about Researchers warn over climate crisis ‘fringe views’ danger as NZ election nears">Read more</a>
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July 4, 2023
ANALYSIS: By François Dubet, Université de Bordeaux Although they never fail to take us aback, French riots have followed the same distinct pattern ever since protests broke out in the eastern suburbs of Lyon in 1981, an episode known as the “summer of Minguettes”: a young person is killed or seriously injured by the police, ... <a title="French riots follow decades-old pattern of rage, with no resolution in sight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/04/french-riots-follow-decades-old-pattern-of-rage-with-no-resolution-in-sight/" aria-label="Read more about French riots follow decades-old pattern of rage, with no resolution in sight">Read more</a>
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May 24, 2023
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Kelvin Anthony, lead digital and social media journalist Chiefs are to serve people and not to be served, Fiji President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere told the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) on Bau Island in Fiji today. The Council — regarded as the apex of traditional Fijian leadership and ... <a title="Fiji President welcomes inclusive ‘new dawn’ for Great Council of Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/24/fiji-president-welcomes-inclusive-new-dawn-for-great-council-of-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji President welcomes inclusive ‘new dawn’ for Great Council of Chiefs">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2023
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva History unfolded live at the Vodafone Arena at Laucala Bay in Suva yesterday when the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma and descendants of the Girmitya exchanged apologies and forgiveness in a solemn church service marking the fourth day of the inaugural Girmit Day celebrations. An emotional Prime Minister Sitiveni ... <a title="Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of unity and reconciliation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/15/historic-girmit-day-apology-accepted-as-fiji-enters-new-era-of-unity-and-reconciliation/" aria-label="Read more about Historic Girmit Day apology accepted as Fiji enters new era of unity and reconciliation">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2023
By Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist The Methodist Church of Fiji is seeking forgiveness from the descendants of Indian indentured labourers, or Girmitiyas, for the transgressions of the last 36 years. The racially motivated violent coups of 1987 and 2000 and the military coup d’état of December 2006 have left a permanent scar on race ... <a title="‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/08/time-is-right-for-reconciliation-fijis-methodist-church-seeks-to-mend-race-relations/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Time is right for reconciliation’ – Fiji’s Methodist Church seeks to mend race relations">Read more</a>
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March 8, 2023
Asia Pacific Report A group of “pink shoes” women in Aotearoa New Zealand campaigning for gender equality in the Catholic Church took their message with a display of well-worn shoes to St Patrick’s Cathedral plaza in Auckland today on International Women’s Day. It was part of a national and global “Pink Shoes into the Vatican” ... <a title="International Women’s Day – ‘Pink Shoes into the Vatican’ campaign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/03/08/international-womens-day-pink-shoes-into-the-vatican-campaign/" aria-label="Read more about International Women’s Day – ‘Pink Shoes into the Vatican’ campaign">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2023
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist In the midst of all the destruction from Cyclone Gabrielle in Aotearoa New Zealand, Pasifika voices singing songs of praise and gratitude have rung out in church halls across Hawke’s Bay. Pacific churches have been sanctuaries for RSE workers in the region, some of whom were clinging desperately to ... <a title="Cyclone Gabrielle: Pasifika songs of gratitude ring out across Hawke’s Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/18/cyclone-gabrielle-pasifika-songs-of-gratitude-ring-out-across-hawkes-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Gabrielle: Pasifika songs of gratitude ring out across Hawke’s Bay">Read more</a>
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February 12, 2023
By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva The Grace Road Church made 31 acquisitions of land during the reign of the FijiFirst government and it has several other land acquisition applications still pending. Lands Minister Filimoni Vosarogo revealed this yesterday when responding to queries about a meeting on Friday where he briefed Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka about ... <a title="Fiji to probe Korean Grace Road cult land deals – 31 purchases" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/12/fiji-to-probe-korean-grace-road-cult-land-deals-31-purchases/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji to probe Korean Grace Road cult land deals – 31 purchases">Read more</a>
