ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on January 11, 2026.
Clark condemns US withdrawal as ‘assault on international system of cooperation’
By Pretoria Gordon, RNZ News journalist A former head of the United Nations Development Programme is concerned that US President Donald Trump may set a precedent for other countries. The President has signed a memorandum ordering the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations. These include the Framework Convention on Climate Change, the
Popular Auckland hot springs gets name change to Kaipātiki
By Pokere Paewai, RNZ Māori issues reporter As 2025 ticked over into 2026, New Zealand’s popular Parakai Springs near Helensville officially became Kaipātiki Hot Springs, the traditional indigenous name for the area which reflects the whakapapa of tangata whenua Ngāti Whātua o Kaipara. The change comes as Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara assumes management
NGOs warn of catastrophic impact in Gaza – Penny Wong doesn’t care
The Australian government remains silent on Israel banning 37 international aid organisations in Gaza, despite warnings from humanitarian groups. Stephanie Tran reports. By Stephanie Tran of Michael West Media Under new registration requirements introduced by Israel’s Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism, NGOs have been required to submit lists of their Palestinian employees for
