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December 1, 2020
COMMENT: By Luisa Tuilau and Ronny Kareni As West Papua’s Morning Star flag marks its historic 59th anniversary today on December 1, the Wan Musik Wan Sing virtual concert for West Papua has brought together artists from across our solwara with a Song for Freedom that traverses a sonic celebration with the West Papuan people. ... <a title="Musicians across Pacific stage virtual Wan Musik Wan Sing for West Papua’s freedom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/12/01/musicians-across-pacific-stage-virtual-wan-musik-wan-sing-for-west-papuas-freedom/" aria-label="Read more about Musicians across Pacific stage virtual Wan Musik Wan Sing for West Papua’s freedom">Read more</a>
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November 18, 2020
Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk Demonstrators from the Papuan Student Alliance (AMP) have protested the Indonesian police actions in blocking them when they wanted to hold a rally at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, reports CNN Indonesia. They have experienced the same problem during demonstrations in Papua. One of the speakers at the ... <a title="Papuan students question rally ban – no action against Islamic hardliners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/11/18/papuan-students-question-rally-ban-no-action-against-islamic-hardliners/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan students question rally ban – no action against Islamic hardliners">Read more</a>
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September 29, 2020
By RNZ News Housing and climate change caused the most heated exchanges at TVNZ’s young voters debate in New Zealand last night, an event far more colourful than last week’s debate between Labour leader and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and National leader Judith Collins. Kiri Allan from Labour, Simeon Brown from National, Chlöe Swarbrick from ... <a title="Politicians try to woo young voters in fiery NZ election debate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/29/politicians-try-to-woo-young-voters-in-fiery-nz-election-debate/" aria-label="Read more about Politicians try to woo young voters in fiery NZ election debate">Read more</a>
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September 15, 2020
By Christine Rovoi, RNZ Pacific Journalist A Fijian psychologist is calling on people in Fiji to work together to tackle issues associated with mental health amid the covid-19 pandemic. Addressing a prayer vigil to remember the victims of suicide in Suva, Dr Selina Kuruleca said people must assist one another and reach out to those ... <a title="Call for unity over mental health in Fiji amid covid-19 virus pandemic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2020/09/15/call-for-unity-over-mental-health-in-fiji-amid-covid-19-virus-pandemic/" aria-label="Read more about Call for unity over mental health in Fiji amid covid-19 virus pandemic">Read more</a>
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October 16, 2019
By Michael Andrew Pacific diplomats, academics and youth leaders will gather in Auckland this week to discuss security, economic development and other pressing issues shaping the region’s future. Pacific Futures will be held on October 18 and will feature speakers from across the region, including Samoa’s Deputy Prime Minister Afioga Fiame Naomi Mata’afa, New Zealand ... <a title="Papua, Pacific youth and climate change to feature in NZ conference" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/16/papua-pacific-youth-and-climate-change-to-feature-in-nz-conference/" aria-label="Read more about Papua, Pacific youth and climate change to feature in NZ conference">Read more</a>
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September 20, 2019
“Diversity” is a central theme of the current local government elections – with the common criticism that incumbent politicians are generally too “stale, male, and pale” (or variations on that). Numerous commentators and candidates have lamented the lack of women, ethnic minorities, and youth in local government. There are signs, however, that the current elections ... <a title="Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Diversity problems and solutions in local government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/20/bryce-edwards-political-roundup-diversity-problems-and-solutions-in-local-government/" aria-label="Read more about Bryce Edwards’ Political Roundup: Diversity problems and solutions in local government">Read more</a>
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September 19, 2019
Op-Ed by Luis Alfonso de Alba – UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Climate Action Summit Climate change is not a far-away problem– it is causing huge damage right now in Asia-Pacific and around the world. From air pollution choking many major cities, to more extreme heat and natural disasters, to one million species at ... <a title="Op-Ed: Young people are right about climate change: it’s time to listen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/09/19/op-ed-young-people-are-right-about-climate-change-its-time-to-listen/" aria-label="Read more about Op-Ed: Young people are right about climate change: it’s time to listen">Read more</a>
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June 25, 2019
By Rosalie Nongebatu in Suva Three journalism students from The University of the South Pacific in Suva have been selected to participate in a week-long environmental reporting project in the Solomon Islands. After a stringent selection process, students Rosalie Nongebatu, Romeka Kumari and Ben Bilua were chosen to be part of the project titled, “Adapting ... <a title="USP journo students head to Solomons for environmental reporting project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/25/usp-journo-students-head-to-solomons-for-environmental-reporting-project/" aria-label="Read more about USP journo students head to Solomons for environmental reporting project">Read more</a>
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June 20, 2019
COMMENTARY: By Rosa Koian We all want change and we want that change to happen quickly. Many of us feel deprived of certain opportunities and privileges and therefore miss or forget that we are rich already. As a country we didn’t have to struggle to become an independent democratic nation. READ MORE: Scott Waide’s message ... <a title="Rosa Koian: PNG is rich already, we just need to care more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/20/rosa-koian-png-is-rich-already-we-just-need-to-care-more/" aria-label="Read more about Rosa Koian: PNG is rich already, we just need to care more">Read more</a>
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June 11, 2019
By Radio New Zealand Auckland Council has declared a climate emergency after an Environment Committee meeting today. The council’s motion was passed unanimously and was met with applause from activists in the packed public gallery. Activists had told committee members many of them would be voting this election and their votes depended on what councillors ... <a title="Auckland Council declares climate emergency after meeting with youth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/06/11/auckland-council-declares-climate-emergency-after-meeting-with-youth/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council declares climate emergency after meeting with youth">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2019
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk A Vanuatu Daily Post newspaper reader has protested over Facebook addiction, describing it as ruining the lives of teenagers and youth who spend most of their time on smartphones. The reader says that Facebook and other social media are undermining the constitution and its preamble that calls for the cherishing of ... <a title="Dear editor, why smartphones are ruining our nakamal storytelling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/18/dear-editor-why-smartphones-are-ruining-our-nakamal-storytelling/" aria-label="Read more about Dear editor, why smartphones are ruining our nakamal storytelling">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2019
By Devina Halim in Jakarta Amnesty International Indonesia is calling for justice and truth from the government over the Trisakti student shooting tragedy through legal channels. This was revealed by AI executive director Usman Hamid in response to the 21st anniversary yesterday of the Trisakti student shootings on May 12, 1998. On that day, four ... <a title="Amnesty Indonesia calls for justice over 1998 Trisakti student shootings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/13/amnesty-indonesia-calls-for-justice-over-1998-trisakti-student-shootings/" aria-label="Read more about Amnesty Indonesia calls for justice over 1998 Trisakti student shootings">Read more</a>
