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NZ should learn from Pacific on media freedom issues, says PMC head

May 2, 2019

Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The head of an Auckland-based Pacific media watchdog says New Zealand “takes media freedom for granted” and could learn a lot from its Pacific neighbours. Pacific Media Centre director Professor David Robie’s message on World Press Freedom Day. Image: PMC screenshot from Sri Krishnamurthi’s video “For the last few years we ... <a title="NZ should learn from Pacific on media freedom issues, says PMC head" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/02/nz-should-learn-from-pacific-on-media-freedom-issues-says-pmc-head/" aria-label="Read more about NZ should learn from Pacific on media freedom issues, says PMC head">Read more</a>

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‘Media for democracy’ – Pacific Media Watch’s 2019 media freedom feature

May 2, 2019

Journalist Sri Krishnamurthi’s media freedom video. Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk The theme for the 26th celebration of the World Press Freedom Day this year is “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation”. World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General ... <a title="‘Media for democracy’ – Pacific Media Watch’s 2019 media freedom feature" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/02/media-for-democracy-pacific-media-watchs-2019-media-freedom-feature/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Media for democracy’ – Pacific Media Watch’s 2019 media freedom feature">Read more</a>

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‘NZ is waking up to our … spectrum of colours’, says journalist

May 2, 2019

Journalist Sri Krishnamurthi’s video interview with Alistar Kata. Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk Alistar Kata is uniquely placed to talk about diversity in New Zealand media newsrooms. Not because she was recipient of double awards at the Auckland University of Technology (AUT) School of Communication Studies annual awards ceremony in 2015 – the Spasifik Magazine Prize ... <a title="‘NZ is waking up to our … spectrum of colours’, says journalist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/02/nz-is-waking-up-to-our-spectrum-of-colours-says-journalist/" aria-label="Read more about ‘NZ is waking up to our … spectrum of colours’, says journalist">Read more</a>

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West Papuan speaker ‘silenced’ when trying to raise UN agenda issue

May 1, 2019

By Andrew Johnson Since 2004, a number of university papers have raised the question of genocide in the Pacific territory of West Papua administrated by Indonesia subsequent to a 1962 United Nations General Assembly vote to occupy the colony in defiance of the territory’s objections. Although the United Nations claims to be opposed to genocide, ... <a title="West Papuan speaker ‘silenced’ when trying to raise UN agenda issue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/west-papuan-speaker-silenced-when-trying-to-raise-un-agenda-issue/" aria-label="Read more about West Papuan speaker ‘silenced’ when trying to raise UN agenda issue">Read more</a>

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PNG’s Pangu in turmoil – facing no MPs as no confidence vote looms

May 1, 2019

By Frankiy Kapin and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Pangu Pati – the political party that gave Papua and New Guinea independence from Australia – may finally splutter on its colourful history and wind up with no members in PNG’s Parliament by next week. Its apparent death knell was announced yesterday by party leader Sam ... <a title="PNG’s Pangu in turmoil – facing no MPs as no confidence vote looms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/pngs-pangu-in-turmoil-facing-no-mps-as-no-confidence-vote-looms/" aria-label="Read more about PNG’s Pangu in turmoil – facing no MPs as no confidence vote looms">Read more</a>

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NZ Herald launches premium paywall – how will it impact on other media?

May 1, 2019

ANALYSIS: By Dr Merja Myllylahti New Zealand’s largest newspaper, The NZ Herald, launched its digital subscriptions today for online content, making history at the same time. Its paywall is the first for a general newspaper in New Zealand. Back in 2011, The NZ Herald’s parent company APN (now NZME) launched a digital-first initiative which was ... <a title="NZ Herald launches premium paywall – how will it impact on other media?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/05/01/nz-herald-launches-premium-paywall-how-will-it-impact-on-other-media/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Herald launches premium paywall – how will it impact on other media?">Read more</a>

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NZ journalists focusing on ‘tragedy prevention’, says CJR research

April 30, 2019

By Michael Andrew More New Zealand journalists have been seeking ways to “prevent tragedy” through their reporting, shows new research published in Columbia Journalism Review. The research, which analysed domestic and international coverage of last month’s Christchurch terror attacks, found that New Zealand news media preferred to focus on the victims, their relatives and the ... <a title="NZ journalists focusing on ‘tragedy prevention’, says CJR research" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/30/nz-journalists-focusing-on-tragedy-prevention-says-cjr-research/" aria-label="Read more about NZ journalists focusing on ‘tragedy prevention’, says CJR research">Read more</a>

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West Papuan leader who advocated compromise with Jakarta dies

April 30, 2019

By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Franzalbert Joku, a former leading West Papuan independence campaigner who changed sides and became an Indonesian government supporter, has died in Jayapura. Joku, a former journalist who controversially advocated autonomy for Papua within Indonesia rather than independence, died on Sunday aged 66 after illness linked with heart disease and ... <a title="West Papuan leader who advocated compromise with Jakarta dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/30/west-papuan-leader-who-advocated-compromise-with-jakarta-dies/" aria-label="Read more about West Papuan leader who advocated compromise with Jakarta dies">Read more</a>

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New Caledonian football teams end NZ’s Oceania dominance

April 29, 2019

Pacific Media Centre Newsdesk New Caledonian football teams Hienghène Sport and AS Magenta have ended New Zealand’s dominance of the OFC Champions League with upset semi-final victories over Team Wellington and Auckland City on Sunday. With an all-New Caledonia final next month, this will be the first season a non New Zealand team will win ... <a title="New Caledonian football teams end NZ’s Oceania dominance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/29/new-caledonian-football-teams-end-nzs-oceania-dominance/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonian football teams end NZ’s Oceania dominance">Read more</a>

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China promotes ‘green’ belt and road, but pressured over coal investments

April 29, 2019

By Megan Darby, deputy editor of Climate Home News China launched an “international green development coalition” last week, in the face of growing concern about its coal investments. The Environment Ministry hosted an event on the “green belt and road” as part of a leaders’ summit in Beijing to promote Chinese investment in partner countries. ... <a title="China promotes ‘green’ belt and road, but pressured over coal investments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/29/china-promotes-green-belt-and-road-but-pressured-over-coal-investments/" aria-label="Read more about China promotes ‘green’ belt and road, but pressured over coal investments">Read more</a>

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Opposition MP jailed – Nauru 19 protesters await appeal ruling

April 29, 2019

By RNZ Pacific A Nauru opposition MP has been jailed on an assault charge. Jaden Dogireiy has been given a sentence of 13 months, which means he will be automatically disqualified from Parliament. Dogireiy’s sentence comes after he had been acquitted in the Magistrate’s Court but the state appealed and Supreme Court judge Mohammed Khan ... <a title="Opposition MP jailed – Nauru 19 protesters await appeal ruling" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/29/opposition-mp-jailed-nauru-19-protesters-await-appeal-ruling/" aria-label="Read more about Opposition MP jailed – Nauru 19 protesters await appeal ruling">Read more</a>

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Thousands join women’s march in Jakarta for justice, gender equality

April 28, 2019

By Gemma Holliani Cahya in Jakarta Thousands of Indonesians marched from Jl. Sudirman to the National Monument (Monas) in Jakarta on Saturday for the 2019 Women’s March to support women’s rights and commemorate the birthday of Kartini, the country’s national heroine and women empowerment icon. People of different genders, occupations and religions gathered to show ... <a title="Thousands join women’s march in Jakarta for justice, gender equality" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/04/28/thousands-join-womens-march-in-jakarta-for-justice-gender-equality/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands join women’s march in Jakarta for justice, gender equality">Read more</a>