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February 1, 2023
By Repeka Nasiko in Lautoka Fiji’s Media Industry Development Act will soon be reviewed over the next few weeks. Speaking to The Fiji Times in Lautoka on Monday, Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica said the review was one of the main objectives of the coalition government when it came to freedom of the press. “The ... <a title="‘No secret’ that Fiji’s media law is target for free press review soon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/02/01/no-secret-that-fijis-media-law-is-target-for-free-press-review-soon/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No secret’ that Fiji’s media law is target for free press review soon">Read more</a>
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January 31, 2023
COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis It is unlikely that the Mayor of Auckland, Wayne Brown, took any lessons from the city’s devastating floods but the rest of us — and journalists in particular — could learn a thing or two. Brown’s demeanour will not be improved by a petition calling for his resignation or media columnists ... <a title="Gavin Ellis: Communication lessons from the great flood" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/31/gavin-ellis-communication-lessons-from-the-great-flood/" aria-label="Read more about Gavin Ellis: Communication lessons from the great flood">Read more</a>
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January 29, 2023
ANALYSIS: By James Renwick, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The extraordinary flood event Auckland experienced on the night of January 27, the eve of the city’s anniversary weekend, was caused by rainfall that was literally off the chart. Over 24 hours, 249mm of rain fell — well above the previous record of ... <a title="Auckland floods a future sign – city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/29/auckland-floods-a-future-sign-city-needs-stormwater-systems-fit-for-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland floods a future sign – city needs stormwater systems fit for climate change">Read more</a>
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January 27, 2023
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist The government of Tokelau has declared the results of the 2023 national general elections. Voting took place on all three atolls, and also in the Apia office of the administration on January 23. The final results for the election of 20 members of the General Fono, declared under 16.1 ... <a title="Tokelau declares 2023 elections result in spite of comms problems" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/27/tokelau-declares-2023-elections-result-in-spite-of-comms-problems/" aria-label="Read more about Tokelau declares 2023 elections result in spite of comms problems">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen Clark. The former New Zealand prime minister and Labour Party leader is no stranger to the ups and downs of politics. However, she said current politicians faced vitriol 24/7 thanks ... <a title="Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/former-nz-pm-helen-clark-calls-for-rethink-on-political-debate-in-wake-of-ardern-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and — if we were really lucky — the announcement of ... <a title="‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-shoes-needing-filling-are-on-the-large-side-of-big-jacinda-arderns-legacy/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy">Read more</a>
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January 20, 2023
“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution than she will ever appreciate. I can’t help but feel like we need to find better ways to support women and mothers in politics.” – union lawyer, columnist and mother Fleur ... <a title="The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-hatred-and-vitriol-nzs-jacinda-ardern-endured-would-affect-anybody/" aria-label="Read more about The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’">Read more</a>
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January 17, 2023
By John Mitchell in Suva In any true democracy, the role of journalists and the media outlets they represent is to inform the people so that they can make educated and well-informed choices. The role of politicians is to represent those who elected them. They are to make decisions that best serve the public interest ... <a title="John Mitchell: Media freedom, public interest and The Fiji Times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/17/john-mitchell-media-freedom-public-interest-and-the-fiji-times/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Media freedom, public interest and The Fiji Times">Read more</a>
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January 8, 2023
By John Mitchell in Suva In any true democracy, the role of journalists and the media outlets they represent is to inform the people so that they can make educated and well-informed choices. The role of politicians is to represent those who elected them. They are to make decisions that best serve the public interest ... <a title="John Mitchell: Politicians’ love-hate relationship with media and The Fiji Times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/08/john-mitchell-politicians-love-hate-relationship-with-media-and-the-fiji-times/" aria-label="Read more about John Mitchell: Politicians’ love-hate relationship with media and The Fiji Times">Read more</a>
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January 7, 2023
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms termination of the Corvis contract. Video: The Fiji Times By Arieta Vakasukawaqa in Suva Qorvis Communications and Vatis — the two controversial public relation companies employed by the FijiFirst government to manage its public relations work — have been terminated. This was confirmed by Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka ... <a title="Fiji sacks PR consultants Qorvis Communications and Vatis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/07/fiji-sacks-pr-consultants-qorvis-communications-and-vatis/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji sacks PR consultants Qorvis Communications and Vatis">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2022
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby National Capital District Governor Powes Parkop is stable and recovering at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, according to his wife Jean Parkop and close family members. The relieving news comes following Governor Parkop’s medivac from Papua New Guinea to Australia after he suffered complications arising from a ... <a title="Port Moresby governor Parkop stable and recovering after cardiac scare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/29/port-moresby-governor-parkop-stable-and-recovering-after-cardiac-scare/" aria-label="Read more about Port Moresby governor Parkop stable and recovering after cardiac scare">Read more</a>
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December 29, 2022
By Timoci Vula in Suva Fiji lawyer and former human rights activist Imrana Jalal has offered a “warning” to her motherland that should people be investigated, prosecuted or dismissed, it must be done within the rule of law. In a social media posting on her Facebook page, Jalal wrote: “A WARNING to ourselves in Fiji ... <a title="Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/12/29/fiji-lawyer-imrana-jalals-warning-no-victimisation-or-targeted-prosecutions/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji lawyer Imrana Jalal’s warning: ‘No victimisation or targeted prosecutions’">Read more</a>
