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September 11, 2024
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s domestic carrier Air Calédonie is set to launch a biweekly international connection to neighbouring Vanuatu. The new link is set to start operating from October 3 with two return flights, one on Mondays and the other on Thursdays. The company said this followed a ... <a title="New Caledonia crisis: Unrest-hit Air Calédonie in search of new markets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/09/11/new-caledonia-crisis-unrest-hit-air-caledonie-in-search-of-new-markets/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia crisis: Unrest-hit Air Calédonie in search of new markets">Read more</a>
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May 27, 2024
Alex Bainbridge talks to David Robie on Kanaky and settler colonialism. Video: Green Left Green Left Show Indigenous Kanaks in Kanaky (New Caledonia) have sprung into revolt in the last two weeks in response to moves by the colonial power France to undermine moves towards independence in the Pacific territory. Journalist David Robie from Aotearoa ... <a title="French repressive policies in New Caledonia have ‘betrayed’ Kanak hopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/27/french-repressive-policies-in-new-caledonia-have-betrayed-kanak-hopes/" aria-label="Read more about French repressive policies in New Caledonia have ‘betrayed’ Kanak hopes">Read more</a>
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May 23, 2024
COMMENTARY: By Rob Campbell Is it just me or is it not more than a little odd that coverage of current events in New Caledonia/Kanaky is dominated by the inconvenience of tourists and rescue flights out of the Pacific paradise. That the events are described as “disruption” or “riots” without any real reference to the ... <a title="Rob Campbell: Unrest in New Caledonia – as seen through moana or colonialist eyes?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/23/rob-campbell-unrest-in-new-caledonia-as-seen-through-moana-or-colonialist-eyes/" aria-label="Read more about Rob Campbell: Unrest in New Caledonia – as seen through moana or colonialist eyes?">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2024
Pacific Media Watch A Māori supporter of Pacific independence movements claims the French government has “constructed the crisis” in New Caledonia by pushing the indigenous Kanak population to the edge, reports Atereano Mateariki of Waatea News. A NZ Defence Force Hercules is today evacuating about 50 New Zealanders stranded in the French Pacific island territory ... <a title="France to blame for ‘constructing’ Kanaky crisis, says Kia Mau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/21/france-to-blame-for-constructing-kanaky-crisis-says-kia-mau/" aria-label="Read more about France to blame for ‘constructing’ Kanaky crisis, says Kia Mau">Read more</a>
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May 21, 2024
A New Zealand government plane is heading to New Caledonia to assist with bringing New Zealanders home. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters today confirmed it was the first in a series of proposed flights. Peters said the flight would carry around 50 passengers with the most pressing needs from Nouméa to Auckland. Passengers for subsequent ... <a title="Plane heading for New Caledonia to bring NZ visitors home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/21/plane-heading-for-new-caledonia-to-bring-nz-visitors-home/" aria-label="Read more about Plane heading for New Caledonia to bring NZ visitors home">Read more</a>
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May 20, 2024
New Caledonia’s Tontouta International Airport remains closed, and Air New Zealand’s next scheduled flight is on Saturday — although it is not ruling out adding extra services. Air NZ’s Captain David Morgan said on Monday evening flights would only resume when they were assured of the security of the airport and safe access for passengers ... <a title="Kiwis trapped in Nouméa: Air NZ won’t fly from New Caledonia for days" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/05/20/kiwis-trapped-in-noumea-air-nz-wont-fly-from-new-caledonia-for-days/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwis trapped in Nouméa: Air NZ won’t fly from New Caledonia for days">Read more</a>
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September 2, 2023
By Venkat Raman, editor of Indian Newslink Fiji is on the road to economic recovery and the government looks forward to the support and assistance of the Fijian diaspora in its progress, says Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Professor Biman Prasad. Inaugurating the Fiji Centre, an entity established at the premises of the Whānau ... <a title="Fiji’s Prasad reaches out to the NZ diaspora to help rebuild nation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/09/02/fijis-prasad-reaches-out-to-the-nz-diaspora-to-help-rebuild-nation/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji’s Prasad reaches out to the NZ diaspora to help rebuild nation">Read more</a>
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August 11, 2023
By Felix Walton, RNZ News reporter A New Zealander on holiday in Maui says the wildfires devastating the Hawai’ian island are unlike anything he has seen before. Deadly wildfires on Maui prompted a county-wide state of emergency, and several brush fires have also caused evacuations on Hawai’i Island. Officials say at least 53 people have ... <a title="Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as toll tops 53" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/08/11/lahaina-completely-wiped-out-us-declares-maui-wildfires-disaster-as-toll-tops-53/" aria-label="Read more about Lāhainā ‘completely wiped out’ – US declares Maui wildfires disaster as toll tops 53">Read more</a>
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July 1, 2023
By Nelson Joe in Goroka At least a self-contained shelter is enough to attract international eco-tourists to Papua New Guinea, say tourism operators. David Van, an international tour guide operator, told the Bena tribe in Eastern Highlands province that international tourists had not experienced local life. The tribe nurtures the 217ha Yasina Nature Park at ... <a title="Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/07/01/global-tourism-can-thrive-in-png-local-communities-says-yasina-park-chief/" aria-label="Read more about Global tourism can thrive in PNG local communities, says Yasina Park chief">Read more</a>
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June 19, 2023
By Nelson Joe in Goroka At least a self-contained shelter is enough to attract international eco-tourists to Papua New Guinea, say tourism operators. David Van, an international tour guide operator, told the Bena tribe in Eastern Highlands province that international tourists had not experienced local life. The tribe nurtures the 217ha Yasina Nature Park at ... <a title="PNG global tourism can thrive in local communities, says Yasina Park chief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/19/png-global-tourism-can-thrive-in-local-communities-says-yasina-park-chief/" aria-label="Read more about PNG global tourism can thrive in local communities, says Yasina Park chief">Read more</a>
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June 5, 2023
RNZ Pacific Paediatrician Dr Teuila Percival heads the list of Pacific recipients in the New Zealand King’s Birthday Honours List for 2023. Dr Percival is one of at least 15 Pasifika people in New Zealand who are on the list. She is to be a Dame Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for ... <a title="Fifteen Pasifika people on NZ King’s Birthday Honours List" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/06/05/fifteen-pasifika-people-on-nz-kings-birthday-honours-list/" aria-label="Read more about Fifteen Pasifika people on NZ King’s Birthday Honours List">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2023
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ena Manuireva Mā’ohi Nui and the Pacific region has witnessed a historical moment at the Territorial Assembly when Oscar Temaru, leader of the pro-independence party Tavini Huira’atira, sat briefly in the most important chair of the chamber. He presided over the election of the new Speaker (president) of the House. This honour ... <a title="Brotherson ushers in bold new era of Tavini governance for Mā’ohi Nui" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/05/13/brotherson-ushers-in-bold-new-era-of-tavini-governance-for-maohi-nui/" aria-label="Read more about Brotherson ushers in bold new era of Tavini governance for Mā’ohi Nui">Read more</a>
