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January 24, 2023
By Len Garae in Port Vila West Papua independence campaigner Benny Wenda is in Vanuatu to meet Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau’s newly-installed government. Wenda said he would also “strategise” on the way forward towards gaining eventual sovereignty from Indonesia and would be discussing ongoing issues in West Papua. These include human rights abuses, and internal ... <a title="Wenda calls on Melanesian ‘Good Samaritans’ to help free West Papua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/24/wenda-calls-on-melanesian-good-samaritans-to-help-free-west-papua/" aria-label="Read more about Wenda calls on Melanesian ‘Good Samaritans’ to help free West Papua">Read more</a>
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December 5, 2022
By Shayal Devi in Suva The “politics of fear” pervading Fiji must go away, says National Federation Party (NFP) candidate Agni Deo Singh. The former general secretary of the Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) attacked the “politics of fear” aimed at the hearts of voters, especially Fijians of Indian descent. “Every time we hear about politics ... <a title="FijiFirst condemned over ‘politics of fear’ aimed at voters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/05/fijifirst-condemned-over-politics-of-fear-aimed-at-voters/" aria-label="Read more about FijiFirst condemned over ‘politics of fear’ aimed at voters">Read more</a>
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November 1, 2022
By Jonty Dine, RNZ News reporter The widow of the final victim in the 2019 terrorist attack says things have not improved for New Zealand Muslims. Hamimah Amhat was recently exercising in Christchurch when a passing motorist screamed at her to go back to her country. “That shook me, I just had to sit down ... <a title="NZ communities gather in unity for He Whenua Taurikura Hui on countering violent extremism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/11/01/nz-communities-gather-in-unity-for-he-whenua-taurikura-hui-on-countering-violent-extremism/" aria-label="Read more about NZ communities gather in unity for He Whenua Taurikura Hui on countering violent extremism">Read more</a>
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October 13, 2022
By Wata Shaw in Suva Misuse of funds, dictatorial leadership and lack of consultation displayed by some Methodist Church leaders in Fiji is “a worrying trend”, says church president Reverend Ili Vunisuwai. He highlighted this and lifestyle concerns — including the abuse of kava — during the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma’s annual conference ... <a title="Fiji’s Methodists face ‘worrying trend’ over misuse of funds, dictatorial style" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/10/13/fijis-methodists-face-worrying-trend-over-misuse-of-funds-dictatorial-style/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s Methodists face ‘worrying trend’ over misuse of funds, dictatorial style">Read more</a>
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July 30, 2022
RNZ Pacific Former prime ministers, an opposition leader, and an ex-central bank governor have added their voices to a growing chorus of concerns about the Fiji government’s “close association” with a Korean doomsday Christian cult that has reportedly benefited from millions of dollars from a state-backed institution. Award-winning investigative journalism organisations, the Organised Crime and ... <a title="Senior figures question Fiji government’s close links with ‘doomsday’ cult" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/30/senior-figures-question-fiji-governments-close-links-with-doomsday-cult/" aria-label="Read more about Senior figures question Fiji government’s close links with ‘doomsday’ cult">Read more</a>
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July 3, 2022
By Hayden Donnell, RNZ Mediawatch producer Some said the US Supreme Court’s controversial ruling on abortion was none of our business, because we don’t have the same legal or political set-up, let alone its religious cleavages and cultural conflicts. Opinion leaders in our media didn’t agree — and provoked a significant political response. Days after ... <a title="Controversial Roe v Wade ruling triggers intense NZ media reaction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/03/controversial-roe-v-wade-ruling-triggers-intense-nz-media-reaction/" aria-label="Read more about Controversial Roe v Wade ruling triggers intense NZ media reaction">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2022
OPEN LETTER: By Mahvash Ikram Three years on from the Christchurch terror attacks on 15 March 2019, Mahvash Ikram writes an open letter to her young son telling him one day he will learn how the Muslim community was targeted, but that shouldn’t scare him from going to a mosque. Dear son, You’re not yet ... <a title="NZ terror attacks anniversary: A letter to my son – ‘Never be ashamed of your beliefs’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/03/17/nz-terror-attacks-anniversary-a-letter-to-my-son-never-be-ashamed-of-your-beliefs/" aria-label="Read more about NZ terror attacks anniversary: A letter to my son – ‘Never be ashamed of your beliefs’">Read more</a>
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February 18, 2022
RNZ Pacific A group of church ministers in Fiji have resigned because they do not want to be vaccinated against covid-19. There has been growing pressure on the clergy to get the injections since the Fiji government’s “No jab, no job” policy for public servants was announced last June. The Methodist Church said this week ... <a title="11 Fiji church ministers refuse to be vaccinated against covid – and resign" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/02/18/11-fiji-church-ministers-refuse-to-be-vaccinated-against-covid-and-resign/" aria-label="Read more about 11 Fiji church ministers refuse to be vaccinated against covid – and resign">Read more</a>
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January 10, 2022
By Niva Chittock, RNZ News Reporter New Zealand police are investigating an anti-vaccine protest attended by Destiny Church leader pastor Brian Tamaki. A Destiny Church spokesperson confirmed Tamaki visited Christchurch over the weekend to give the Sunday sermon at the local congregation. Tamaki also spoke at an event in a central park on Saturday, which ... <a title="NZ police probe after Tamaki speaks at Christchurch anti-vaccine protest" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/01/10/nz-police-probe-after-tamaki-speaks-at-christchurch-anti-vaccine-protest/" aria-label="Read more about NZ police probe after Tamaki speaks at Christchurch anti-vaccine protest">Read more</a>
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November 7, 2021
By Justin Latif, Local Democracy Reporter Church minister Suiva’aia Te’o says proactive communication, compassion and clear information have led to a fully vaccinated congregation. Like most churches operating under level three and four rules, the Sāmoan Methodist Māngere Central church livestreams services on Facebook and holds Bible studies and prayer meetings over Zoom. To keep ... <a title="A matter of faith: NZ’s Māngere congregation with 100% vaccinations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/07/a-matter-of-faith-nzs-mangere-congregation-with-100-vaccinations/" aria-label="Read more about A matter of faith: NZ’s Māngere congregation with 100% vaccinations">Read more</a>
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November 7, 2021
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk Police stopped a climate change march in Suva today and forced activists to remove their banners. They also warned demonstrators against making social media posts about the event. Priests, church workers and youth had gathered at My Suva Park to march as part of worldwide Day of Climate Action protests against ... <a title="Fiji police block Suva climate change march marking COP26 protests" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/11/07/fiji-police-block-suva-climate-change-march-marking-cop26-protests/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji police block Suva climate change march marking COP26 protests">Read more</a>
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October 24, 2021
Kaniva Tonga Cardinal Soane Patita Mafi has a message for the politicians who will soon gather for next month’s COP 26 conference, regarded by many as the last chance to avoid the worst that climate change has to offer. The Tongan-based prelate’s message is simple: Listen. “We want those big nations to really see and ... <a title="Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2021/10/24/cardinals-message-for-cop26-climate-conference-listen-to-the-pacific/" aria-label="Read more about Cardinal’s message for COP26 climate conference: ‘Listen to the Pacific’">Read more</a>
