ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 31, 2025.
‘Huge relief’ in Samoa post snap general election, says Aupito
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/bulletin editor, and Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Apia, Samoa A former New Zealand politician says there is a sense of relief in Samoa following snap general election day. Aupito William Sio is in Samoa to vote and support the communities he has responsibilities for as a chief. Aupito,
How two Filipino ‘journalists’ took part in Israeli whitewashing of genocide
COMMENTARY: By Walden Bello I am alarmed by reports that Filipino journalists were flown in by the Israeli government to participate in what is essentially a whitewashing campaign for the ongoing genocide in Gaza. At least two articles, atrocious excuses for journalism, have come out of this trip.One is a piece by Wilson Lee Flores
Bougainville 2025 election: What’s at stake?
By Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior journalist The dominant issue going into the next election in Bougainville next week is not much different from the last election five years ago. The autonomous Papua New Guinea region goes to the polls on September 4. In 2020, there were strong expectations Bougainville would soon be independent, given
