Arrest of Philip Lustre Jr. a ‘sad day for journalism in the Philippines’, says lawyer
By Juno Reyes in Manila The arrest of Philip Lustre Jr. is an attack on press freedom in the Philippines, says the veteran investigative journalist’s lawyer Dino De Leon. Lustre was arrested at a restaurant in Quezon City yesterday for alleged cyber libel. He was served an arrest warrant issued by Branch 10 of Davao

Shameful move by Pacific Islands Forum undermines decolonisation
ANALYSIS: By David Robie, editor of Asia Pacific Report In what is probably one of its most shameful acts ever, the Pacific Islands Forum has betrayed one of its founding principles in admitting Israel — already a global rogue pariah state — as a development partner in the middle of the genocide of an Indigenous

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for October 24, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 24, 2026.

Boo! Feeling scared on Halloween can be fun for children but can sometimes push their limits
A children’s literature author explains how some of her favorite Halloween-themed children’s books can help children prepare for the holiday ahead.

Palestine Forum calls on NZ to act against ‘weaponised, engineered’ Gaza hunger
Asia Pacific Report A Palestinian advocacy group has called on the New Zealand government to act against the “weaponisation” and “engineering” of starvation by Israel in its ongoing war on Gaza Strip. “Palestinian survival must never be a bargaining chip,” says Palestine Forum of Palestine chair Maher Nazzal in response to news this week that

Gaza media: ‘Why we document history – even if accountability feels distant’
Pacific Media Watch “You’re not just reporting on the story … you are the main character.” That’s how award-winning Palestinian journalist and human rights defender Maha Hussaini sums up her experience while “documenting history” in Israel’s three-year genocidal war on Gaza. In the latest episode of Middle East Eye’s “The Gaza Podcast”, host Hussam Tannera

Ancestors all around – millions of dead people linger in Americans’ memories
The shadow population of deceased relatives is more than three times as large as today’s living population.

PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here’s what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat
A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.

Greener maternity care starts with changing hospitals, without putting pressure on pregnant women
Birth involves emissions from travel, pain relief and disposable products, but system-level changes can reduce them without restricting choice.

Why ultra-Orthodox parties hold so much sway in Israeli politics
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.

Clayface tries to tap into the success of body horror but can’t reach the genre’s gory depths
Clayface has some memorable moments, but can’t quite reach the brilliance of the body-horror classic, The Substance.

London Film Festival round-up: a five-star weepie, a sweeping Spanish epic and a misspent youth in post-punk Manchester
This year’s festival showcased a slate of exceptional films, but there were a few big director misfires too.

Diagnostic uncertainty: why losing a diagnosis can be as difficult as receiving one
Being told you don’t have a serious disease is not always a relief. Research explains why: diagnoses shape how people experience and make sense of their suffering.

Moths in art history: centuries of creativity reveal the beauty of a misunderstood insect
Moths are much less weird and way more wonderful than most people think.

As flood risk rises, some communities question the idea of resilience
People are increasingly urged to become resilient to flooding. Yet many question whether this shifts responsibility from institutions to residents.

How El Niño could push up your mortgage and grocery bills
A Pacific climate event has far reaching effects.

Two small Arab parties may decide Israel’s election
Ra'am and the Joint List are predicted to win as many as 15 seats in parliament, providing the opposition with an opportunity to unseat Netanyahu.

The Jackdaw gasfield passed the legal test for North Sea drilling – Rosebank will find it much harder
A landmark 2024 Supreme Court ruling forced ministers to account for emissions from burning fossil fuels.

Scientists aim to give lung cells a memory of how to fight viruses
Researchers are working on an off-the-shelf vaccine that trains natural killer cells to guard the nose and lungs against flu, COVID and RSV.

Fear-based campaign ads can grab attention, but whether they win votes is less clear
Political campaigns often use fear to play on voters’ existing prejudices and stereotypes. What that means for your vote is less predictable.

Could lawfare become warfare between Brussels and Beijing?
In response to China, the EU is transforming its single market into a legal lever: employees, subsidies and forced labour are becoming new battlegrounds.

The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain struggles to challenge the enduring myths of Cool Britannia
Provocation became a currency for profitability, but what did this rebellion actually change – who benefited and who remained excluded?

The Crucible: Arthur Miller’s morality tale was as much a reaction to his own marital failings as it was to the ‘red scare’
At the height of America’s ‘red scare’ witch-hunts, Miller, whose play makes a martyr hero of the husband, was having an affair with Marilyn Monroe.

Michelle Landry announces retirement, opening path for Matt Canavan to switch to lower house
Canavan did not announce his bid, but has made clear he would be open to a move from the Senate if there was a lower house vacancy.

Brazil’s election puts at risk country’s role as a bulwark against Trump interventionism in the Americas
A victory for Flávio Bolsonaro could keep Brazil trapped in a model of extractivism that has been part of the country’s history since the arrival of the Portuguese settlers in the 16th century.

How Lula turned four lessons from the presidential elections in Colombia into a comeback in Brazil’s Sunday runoff
Iván Cepeda’s defeat in Colombia served as a wake-up call for the left in Brazil. The campaign shifted its focus from rhetoric about sovereignty to issues that directly affect people’s daily lives, pushing foreign policy into the background

Snowy 2.0 was never going to be cheap. But it will be much cheaper than relying on batteries for storage
The original costings for Snowy 2.0 were wildly optimistic. But the troubled scheme is close to completion – and will help power the grid as coal exits.

In an age of AI, Wildwood is a film that reminds us human creativity is irreplaceable
The latest stop-motion offering from Laika Studios was a 16-year-long labour of love.

Ruling out Opportunity only harms Luxon’s election chances, right? It’s not that simple
National’s repeated refusal to work with potential king-making party Opportunity might appear self-sabotaging – but there’s a hidden logic at play.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Are we really ALL living longer?
Keith Rankin writes; … by the way, that the cost of retirement is the resources that go into supporting retired people whether their money comes from a pension or from drawing down private savings. The biggest 'burden' is a country's affluent retired, who draw resources away from everyone else.

New Caledonia pro-independence leaders boycott EU critical minerals deal
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Pro-independence leaders in New Caledonia’s Congress have boycotted the signing of a strategic partnership deal on critical raw materials between the European Union (EU) and the French Pacific territory, citing concerns over a lack of local consultation. On Tuesday, the EU signed the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) on

Friday essay: AI is devastating higher education, but the system was already broken
AI is a project of the powerful, implemented in the name of an efficiency that has nothing to do with the good, writes Jeff Sparrow.

Is Australia’s gas reservation scheme really aimed at Santos?
The success of the Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme relies on consistent enforcement and tangible benefits for Australian consumers.

Hughesy, Karl and co: what happens when celebrities turn political?
Celebrities may not directly sway people’s votes but they do shape conversations in the media. That is a significant form of political power.

Israel votes against decolonisation for Pacific at UN – then says it has become PIF partner
COMMENTARY: By Stefan Armbruster Israel voted against all UN resolutions concerning decolonisation of the six Pacific territories at the UN General Assembly’s Fourth Committee (Decolonisation — C-24) meeting last week. Decolonisation has been a founding principle of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) since its establishment in 1971. The announcement by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar

‘It’s pretty toxic… but just a little, I want to be like that’: what young men think of manosphere content
New research surveying 142 young men in Australia, the US and UK reveals their mixed views of masculinity content online.

The next government faces transport tests that new roads or cheap fares won’t solve
Election promises focus on new roads and cheaper fares. But making transport affordable also means giving New Zealanders practical alternatives to driving.

Fewer and fewer parents will smack their children – but it’s still legal. Should that change?
Some might worry prohibiting physical punishment would lead to parents suddenly being convicted of assault,. But data from overseas shows this doesn’t happen.

How much autonomy do women actually have when giving birth?
You spend your pregnancy researching and planning for when your baby finally arrives. But how much autonomy do women have?

From ‘gentle’ and ‘graceful’ to the ‘cane toad of the sky’: how Australia turned on the common myna
Australians now loathe the common myna. But the bird was introduced for a reason – and was often liked and admired for most of its 164 years here.

What’s the difference between green, yellow and red capsicums? It’s more than what you see
The difference between the colours isn’t just superficial – it affects nutrition, flavour, and more.

Interned as ‘enemy aliens’ in Australia, these WWII refugees built their own universities
A longer history of refugee-run schools and universities reveals the importance of scholarly camaraderie.

Africa’s bats could survive climate change – if they can find somewhere to live
As the climate changes, bats will need both suitable foraging landscapes and caves for roosting.

A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked
Millions of websites and online tools have relied on the PHP language for decades – but newly disclosed bugs could let hackers easily take them over.

Chiricahua is the nation’s newest national park – what does that mean?
What comes next for Chiricahua, now that is has been officially redesignated as America’s 64th national park?

Corporate ‘orbital data centre’ proposals are dangerous for humanity
Orbital data centre proposals involve thousands of satellites, each one twice the size of the International Space Station.

The government wants to reward better GP care. But what happens when targets take priority?
A $40 million scheme aims to improve health outcomes, but differences between practices could leave some struggling to qualify for funding.

Are you using AI to study? Here’s how to do it well
A good principle when studying with artificial intelligence is: think first, use AI second (or, in some cases, not at all).

Want to take leave or call in sick to play Grand Theft Auto 6? Here’s how not to break the law
Australians and New Zealanders will be the world’s first gamers to play the new R-rated video game – which could see employees not turn up to work on November 20.

WA has less gambling harm than the rest of Australia. There’s one simple reason
Western Australians spend about the same as people in other states when it comes to gambling, but gambling problems in WA are much, much lower.

Seeing a psychologist is becoming more unequal – and our map shows the gap
Medicare rebates are meant to make psychologist visits cheaper and more accessible. But data shows those on the lowest incomes are missing out.

We must prepare entire cities for extreme heat. Our new study reveals how
One Australian city has formed a taskforce to better protect its residents from sweltering temperatures.

Could thoughtful ‘AI art’ counter the rise of ‘AI slop’? Why creatives today face a paradox
The poster for the National Gallery of Victoria’s upcoming triennial features artwork made with AI. But the artist’s work is critical of our AI future.

How does fake tan work, and why does it sometimes smell ‘biscuity’?
The sugar-plus-amino acids combination involved in fake tanning is the same broad class of chemistry that happens in cooking. You are, in a sense, toast.

The problem with Shane Gillis’s joke isn’t just sexism, it’s sex work stigma
The problem isn’t just that women at the gym were called ‘whores’ recently by a comic, it’s also that ‘whore’ still works as an insult.

France’s ‘casseurs’: why the term fails to do justice to the extent of looting and spiralling unrest
The term the French media are using to describe the people behind the chaos on the fringes of legitimate protests seems to be raising more questions than answers.

How 39 young people experience climate education in a rapidly changing world
Youth described wanting a politicized form of climate education rooted in emotion and relationality. They also want conversations in their immediate communities.

How Argentina’s Javier Milei hopes to exploit a dispute over Falklands oil in next year’s election
It may not win sovereignty but the law of the sea may enable the Argentina government to score a small win over the UK.

More young people are being recruited as ‘money mules’ by organised crime groups, new analysis reveals
Analysis of police data highlights the scale of youth involvement and concerns over recruitment of students as money mules.

Celebrity Traitors: neuroscientist on whether you can really make someone yawn by faking it
James Acaster, Maya Jama and King Kenny must make another contestant yawn. Is that possible?

The new battleground: the UK’s disinformation centre faces threats on multiple fronts
Russia has been described as ‘aggressor number one’.

COVID inquiry: four ways to improve support for people with intellectual disabilities
Researchers who advised the Covid inquiry explain why protecting people with intellectual disabilities requires planning beyond care homes.

Hot and cold climate extremes push UK’s energy system to its limits, new report reveals
The Royal Meteorological Society’s annual report highlights how weather and climate affect the UK’s energy sector. Both winter and summer extremes pose challenges.

‘Please explain’, Palestine Forum tells NZ over Israeli-Pacific Islands Forum ‘partnership’
Asia Pacific Report A leading Palestine advocacy group in New Zealand has given the government a “please explain” message after news reports that the Pacific islands Forum (PIF), the region’s main political body, have admitted Israel as a sectoral partner. According to 1News, the decision was made under a new two-tier partnership model, with Israel

Australia has let abuse of its representatives become ‘part of the job’ – and women bear the brunt
The alleged attack on Helen Haines has renewed focus on MPs’ safety. More needs to be done to stop abuse and violence against public officials.

‘Serious questions to answer’ – Labour slams Luxon over Israel’s Pacific Islands Forum move
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has “serious questions to answer” over Israel becoming a partner of the region’s main political decision-making institution, Labour’s foreign affairs spokesperson says. Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) as a development partner, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on

Keith Rankin Analysis – Has the Opportunity Party missed some opportunities to talk tax?
Keith Rankin writes; Imagine a world in which all countries have an income tax scale which offers at least a Basic Universal Income. Then, all workers – all economic citizens – in the world should have access to some level of BUI; but in practice people who are citizens of one country but denizens of another would miss out. My view is that the BUI should be paid by their country of tax-residency rather than their country of formal citizenship.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Interview Question the Commentators Ignored: NZ and the EU
Keith Rankin writes; The general talk among the realist academic community is that the world is safer now, because the Euro-American 'unipolar moment' has been defeated – note past tense – and that the important political and academic discussions are about the present – not future – construction of a constructive multipolar world, and whether Europe can or will play any serious part in this future world order.

Keith Rankin Analysis – New Zealand International Migration by Age
Keith Rankin writes: These age-specific data do not show the pattern of specifically trans-Tasman migration. Though we do know that this is the biggest component of emigration; indeed an even bigger component these days, given the heightened geopolitical risks of living further afield.

Israel joins Pacific Islands Forum as development partner
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific Israel has joined the Pacific Islands Forum, the region’s principal political organisation, as a partner. The country, which has a “deep-rooted affection from Pacific communities“, confirmed the decision in a press release yesterday. Israel has stepped up its diplomatic focus on the Pacific over the last few years, winning

How rage and frustration against authority figures tips over into conspiracy and violence – and what we can do about it
Feeling angry, frustrated and ignored, many have turned to online echo chambers to vent their rage. And that can tip over into conspiracy theories and violence.

Israelis mislead Australia’s Royal Commission into Antisemitism
Wendy Bacon investigates the Israel lobbyists, PR people and astroturfers behind the Combat Antisemitism Movement targeting local councils and the Bondi Royal Commission. Michael West Media. INVESTIGATION: By Wendy Bacon Australia’s Commonwealth and NSW governments are supporting a national local government conference organised by the Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM), whose Israel-based CEO was head of

NZ election poll watch: right majority possible even if Opportunity enters parliament
The latest 1News Verian poll suggests the right may not need Opportunity to form a government.

Horror films exploit how human vision works to deliver movies’ best scares
Scary movies create tension in that space between perception and recognition, as your brain tries to determine what, exactly, you’re seeing.

One in six older people experience abuse in NZ, with psychological harm most common
New research shows abuse of older people takes many forms, from threats to harmful actions and neglect, and it often involves family members.

Started a GLP-1 drug like Ozempic or Mounjaro? Here’s what you need to know about nutrition
GLP-1s are very effective at managing diabetes, obesity and weight-related conditions. But they can come with side effects, including nutritional deficiencies.

Using AI to plan your next holiday? Sometimes, too much information is just too much
New research shows travellers are willing to hand over control to AI if it provides accurate and consistent recommendations.

Why the humble rabbit might be Australia’s worst introduced species
In 1920, an estimated ten billion rabbits roamed Australia. Biological controls have reduced their numbers – but rabbits remain a big problem

Not enjoying being a parent? You’re not alone. Here’s how to handle this complicated feeling
Enjoying parenting and loving your child are two very different things.

Adaptation policies must be built around the local communities facing climate change
Adapting to a changing climate will require greater co-operation and co-ordination across various orders of government.

Albertans soundly vote to stay in Canada. Many are asking why they had to vote in the first place
Following their resouding referendum loss, Alberta separatists must now choose between fighting within the UCP or through new parties.

4 questions about schoolwork feedback to guide young students’ learning
It’s important to be aware of the need to discuss disappointing results honestly and constructively without making it personal or turning it into a label.

How a US political venture capital firm is trying to influence Brazil’s election
Co-founded by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, Rockbridge offers candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former and now jailed President Jair Bolsonaro, strategic advantages in the tight race against incumbent President Lula

Haines loses leg; alleged attacker posted about environment and Gaza
The independent MP remains in a critical condition after the incident on Monday afternoon. The alleged attacker has been identified as 43-year-old Brendan Nugent.

NZ’s next government will inherit a Treaty debate that is far from resolved
How much should Māori voices count in public life? And when does decisionmaking belong outside government and within Māori institutions?

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Ed Husic urges brakes on data centres ‘swamping’ Australia
The former industry minister said Australia is ‘going too fast’ and ‘been swamped by US tech’ building data centres here to dodge growing US community opposition.

AI reveals how a warming climate will intensify NZ’s most extreme downpours
By running hundreds of climate simulations much faster than conventional models, AI can deliver better regional projections of what communities need to prepare for.

Holding power accountable – a Pacific journalist’s journey through assaults and censorship
Exposing autocracy from military-ruled Fiji to democratic Samoa, journalist Shalveen Chand has faced cell blocks, state censorship and physical assaults for holding Pacific powers accountable. Now joining the Cook Islands News as senior journalist, Chand brings a relentless commitment to press freedom, warning that democracy collapses when watchdogs are silenced. COMMENTARY: By Shalveen Chand I

Honey bee hives have ‘living immune systems’ which defend against disease
Healthy honey bee colonies are remarkably good at keeping harmful microbes under control. A new study shows how they do it.

Many vapes and e-cigarettes are now banned in Pennsylvania – here’s what Philly consumers and businesses need to know
Vape products from only six manufacturers can now be sold in Pennsylvania.

Feral – and threatened? Endangered camels, banteng and hog deer have found an unexpected refuge in Australia
Wild dromedary herds no longer roam the Sahara, while wild banteng are vanishingly rare in Southeast Asia. Should we protect their feral populations in Australia?

Many Indigenous people now study and teach at Australian universities – but they are still excluded
Indigenous knowledges are still seen by many as peripheral to the dominant Western knowledge system.

Federal spending on climate change before 2024 election boosted incumbents of both parties
Incumbents can still reap electoral rewards when federal money reaches their districts, even if they opposed the bill that provided it.

Would subsidising weight loss drugs make health care fairer?
Those carrying the greatest burden of obesity and its complications may be among the least able to afford one of the most effective treatments now available.

Could the ban on card surcharges lead to a rise in tax evasion?
The new ban on card surcharges could have unintended consequences.

New AI shopping agents promise better bargains. But who pays the price?
As AI agents begin shopping on our behalf, there’s a real risk cheaper products could put more pressure on vulnerable workers in global supply chains.

From Ukraine to the Middle East: How drones and AI are rewriting the rules of modern warfare
While technology may set the boundaries of warfare, human choices ultimately determine how effective the technology is.

Sex toys aren’t just for fun. They can be adaptive tools for disabled and chronically ill people
Sex toys can help people whose sex lives have been changed by illness, disease or disability, move past traditional sex scripts.

Where does all the hardware go? The hidden environmental footprint of AI data centres
Canada’s new Responsible Data Centre Development Principles fail to address computer hardware alongside water and electricity usage.

Shortening Canadian teacher education risks devaluing the profession of teaching
Little evidence exists to support the argument that reducing the length of teacher education will increase teacher recruitment.

Tackling Lake Erie’s algal blooms requires targeted conservation strategies
Many of the excess nutrients causing algal blooms in Lake Erie come from nearby farms, and the challenge is keeping them out of waterways.

Kipper cream or fish in custard? A century of magazine recipes reveals how Britain’s seafood tastes have narrowed
Britain’s limited appetite for fish is often assumed to be a long-standing cultural norm. Recipes published in a Good Housekeeping suggest otherwise.

The 17th-century British scientists who investigated hauntings
The Royal Society was Britain’s principal scientific institution and some of its fellows were dabbling in the investigation of spirits.

As French protests escalate into riots, they may prove a gift for Marine Le Pen’s right-wing party
What started as protests about conditions in French schools has widened into riots about cost of living – and taken hold in other European countries, too.

Democrats remain clear favourites to gain control of Congress at midterms
US President Donald Trump’s net approval is below what any past president since Harry Truman had at this point in their term, with Joe Biden the closest at -11.7.

NZ’s climate in ‘uncharted territory’, with more extreme weather events ahead
A new report shows New Zealand faces a future of more frequent extreme droughts, heatwaves, floods and fires, with inevitable losses of infrastructure and property.

Advocacy group condemns joint Australian military training with Indonesia and ‘silence over Papua’
Asia Pacific Report The Australia West Papua Association (AWPA) has condemned Australia and Indonesia conducting joint military exercises while Indonesian security forces have been conducting military operations against Papuan civilians. About 1000 Australian Defence Force (ADF) military personnel with a similar number of Indonesian soldiers have been taking part in Exercise Keris Woomera 26 which

Verbatim theatre uses the real words of real people. But can an edited truth ever be real?
After God, now playing at Circa Theatre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, follows Stuart McKenzie’s quest to grapple with questions of faith and certainty

Vanuatu PM Napat may face fresh no-confidence motion in November
RNZ Pacific reporters Prime Minister Jotham Napat’s government could be staring down a potential leadership challenge in a fortnight’s time when the Vanuatu parliament session resumes on November 5, local media is reporting. Napat, who was elected as the country’s new prime minister in February 2025, is the country’s fifth prime minister in as many

There’s a hidden bias affecting what we know – and don’t know – about nature
What drives scientists to uncover nature’s mysteries is curiosity. But what are they curious about?

If we want a better Australia, we need to raise the GST – and cut income taxes
If we make better use of the GST, and offset it with tax cuts, we’ll have a fairer tax system that can adapt to an ageing population.

Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russian data centres may change how we see disinformation
Russia’s push for ‘digital sovereignty’ concentrated online services in a few physical sites – and that creates a vulnerability.

Advice around children’s screen use can be overwhelming. There is no single ‘right’ approach
Advice around screens is no longer just about avoiding harms, but maximising benefits for your kid. No wonder some parents feel like their heads might explode.

Prolapse is common after pregnancy and later in life. Here’s what to look out for
Pelvic organ prolapse may develop and worsen after pregnancy and childbirth, around menopause or because of lifestyle and genetic factors.

A botanist weighs in on our love-hate relationship with crepe myrtles
Lots of people love the crepe myrtle but others think of them as an inadequate and over-planted species. Some even refer to them as ‘crap myrtle’. But is that fair?

Video game film adaptations used to be huge flops. Now studios can’t get enough
From Mario to the new Street Fighter film, the video game-to-film pipeline is now bursting open – and there are several reasons for it.

What Australia could learn from its Southeast Asian neighbours about power and the changing global order
Southeast Asian countries have a more pragmatic view of the great power contest between the US, China and Russia.

Natural hazards don’t obey electoral cycles. The next government faces crucial choices
New Zealand is a hazard-prone country and exposure to risk is rising. The choices the next government makes may be among the most consequential of the next decade.

Data centres: Opposing them and developing them are not the only two choices
The question is not whether Canada builds more data centres, but what it asks of them before they draw on public systems and local landscapes.

How Canada can better track what happens to trafficked wildlife after they’re seized
When wild animals are illegally imported to Canada, the law is clear about what happens to perpretrators. It fails to address how they are cared for after seizure.

Why the ugly history of IQ testing matters for AI and education
To figure out what AI may be understood as replacing, we need to examine intelligence as a historical and dangerous idea — rather than as a biological fact.

Alberta and Québec referendums test Canadian unity amid hostility from the U.S.
The Alberta and Québec independence referendums, motivated by vastly different concerns, will nonetheless create uncertainties for both provinces.

Blood pressure rising: over 50% of Nigerians we tested had hypertension and over 65% didn’t know it
Millions of Nigerians are living with hypertension without knowing it – and the gaps in diagnosis and care run deep.

De Gaulle: Résistance and the subjective history of anti-Nazi struggle during Second World War
REVIEW: By Alex Salmon “Whatever happens, the flame of French resistance must not and shall not die,” proclaimed Charles De Gaulle in a speech broadcast on BBC radio in London, 18 June 1940, as France surrendered to Nazi Germany. De Gaulle, a French army officer, had refused to capitulate to the Nazis and Marshall Petain’s

Masked settler assault on Washington Post photographer a snapshot of Israel’s toxic reality today
COMMENTARY: By Mark Naglazas An American photojournalist getting viciously beaten up the West Bank by settlers is small potatoes in comparison to the hundreds of journalists who have died in Gaza, let alone the tens of thousands of Palestinians who have been slaughtered (and continue to be). However, a group of young thugs pounding the

Australian journalist and unionist threatened with disciplinary action over opinion article
Asia Pacific Report The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) head of news has threatened journalist and unionist Michael Slezak with disciplinary action over an October 5 opinion piece in the Australian Financial Review, written in his capacity as a union official. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) said in a statement that it joined its Australian

Fijian chief warns coup immunity debate must address inequality and social issues
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific The traditional paramount chief of Lau province in Fiji says immunity clauses sheltering past coup leaders cannot be a stand-alone discussion. Ratu Tevita Mara said Fijians should also confront the economic disparity, and the drug and HIV crisis in iTaukei communities, as the public consultation phase of the Constitution

Eight ways to spot toxic hasbara trolls and being a keyboard warrior
COMMENTARY: By Saige England The state of fascist Zionism continues its systematic extermination and social media is full of its supporters. Thank you to this list from my friend Mike Huett on how to spot and combat hasbara trolls. (Hasbara is the communications arm of Mossad, the Zionist state’s secret service and it has long

Free Palestine Party slams ‘shameful’ NZ stance at UN, calls for independent foreign policy
Asia Pacific Report The Free Palestine Party has condemned the New Zealand government for its “shameful” failure to walk out of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at the UN last month — as more than 70 protesting countries did — claiming it made New Zealand complicit in genocide. “The only thing necessary for the

Young voters fear mass shootings like the one in Oregon, but that fear divides them on gun control
An Oregon school shooting comes weeks before midterms when young voters could break turnout records, but research shows shared fear doesn’t mean shared views on guns.

Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren’t the answer
Kids have found ways around most of the safeguards meant to keep them off social media platforms.

Americans want electric cars – they just can’t find them
Sales reveal how many cars people actually bought, but not how many they actually wanted. Prices, on the other hand, show how demand is changing.

For centuries, bird migration was a mystery – a tech revolution is changing that, and could help save these amazing creatures
An early clue came from storks found in Europe with African arrows in their bodies. Today, an atlas reveals hundreds of bird migration routes that are both complicated and remarkable.

Pennsylvania’s aging prisons weren’t built for today’s extreme weather – leaving women and seniors especially at risk of illness and death
Extreme hot and cold temperatures are associated with higher rates of deaths, infirmary admissions and transfers to external medical facilities, researchers found.

Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research
Therapy during pregnancy for those who need it may have advantages for the next generation.

Remote work made these colleagues more open with each other, not less
Remote work does not necessarily mean that social connections break down. Instead, it can provide the spark for stronger and better relationships between co-workers.

Rabbits were a medieval royal luxury in England – until the Black Death made them commonplace
Once the preserve of the aristocracy, rabbits became commonplace by the end of the Middle Ages as the world was turned upside down after the arrival of plague.

Why the 26 secretary of state races this November matter more than they did before Trump’s drive to assert federal authority over elections
Secretaries of state are at the center of growing conflict over how election authority should be divided between states and the federal government. There are 26 elections for the job this November.

Belonging and belief: Why evangelical churches draw many migrants in the US
Many migrants find community in evangelical churches in the U.S. – part of wider shifts in the country’s religious landscape.

Could the UK actually split? Experts explain the legal route for pro-independence leaders
The UK’s legal framework means the independence question can keep being asked – and continue to be kicked down the road.

Can AI screen for heart disease using photos of your tongue and face?
Photos of the face and tongue helped an AI identify heart disease with 98% accuracy, but screening the general public is a much harder task.

Vaccines have been so successful that some people have forgotten why we need them
The return of measles shows what happens when vaccination rates fall. Understanding why people distrust vaccines is essential to rebuilding confidence.

Can India’s cockroach movement reverse its democratic decline?
Protesters in India have taken to the streets over a controversial revision of the country’s voter rolls.

Restraint can leave mental health patients traumatised. New research reveals what they need afterwards
New research suggests that the support patients receive after being restrained can affect how safe they feel and whether they regain trust in their care.

Duct tape kept out more flood water than sandbags in laboratory tests
Duck tape kept out more floodwater than sandbags, in lab tests.

The mafia isn’t keeping fentanyl out of Europe – the lack of demand is
The theory that Italian mafia groups are choosing to keep fentanyl out of Europe does not fit what we know about drug markets or organised crime.

Could your plastic film packaging serve a purpose? We won’t know until recycling laws change
Hard-to-recycle plastic waste could be an untapped resource but current laws make it difficult for UK companies to innovate.

Call for criminal groups to be declared ‘terrorists’, as PNG police seize more high-grade guns
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Some Papua New Guinea parliamentarians are calling for tougher laws against violent criminals who they say should be categorised as “terrorists”. It comes as PNG police released details of a counter-terrorism operation in Southern Highlands province, in which they seized a cache of high-powered weapons and military-grade explosives. Various

The government wants trusts to pay a minimum 30% tax. What’s behind the changes?
Experts have raised legitimate concerns about the proposed changes.

Why do I keep getting mouth ulcers?
These annoying and painful little sores tend to resolve on their own. But if they don’t – or you have any of these other symptoms – it could be time to seek help.

Kids and teens are going to AI chatbots for advice. How can parents make sure this is safe?
Children and teens often turn to artificial intelligence for advice on sensitive topics. But chatbots are not a substitute for human support.

Replacing just 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods linked to drop in bowel cancer rate
New findings suggest the label ‘ultra-processed’ alone doesn’t tell the full story about bowel cancer risk. What’s in the food seems to matter.

Earth’s oldest evidence of life is written in stone – but it’s at risk of disappearing
Despite a fossil record that spans billions of years, microbialites are surprisingly fragile.

Winston Peters says ‘diversity is disunity’ – what does the evidence tell us?
From business and government to sport and entire populations, research tends to show gender, ethnic and linguistic diversity improves performance.

What can a century-old Kuomintang building tell us about Australia?
The heritage listing of the former KMT headquarters in Sydney’s Chinatown invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about immigration, Australian identity and history

Does Australia have a problem with wrongful convictions? It’s time we got serious about finding out
There are, without doubt, wrongfully convicted prisoners in Australian jails. We need a reliable system for finding them and referring them for appeal.

A plan exists for a fairer and healthier food system. Which party policies align best?
The Public Health Advisory Committee put forward five recommendations for improving NZ’s food system. We compared it with party policy ahead of the election.

Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action
The legal threat to Sally Rooney has drawn new attention to the controversial UK definition of a ‘terrorist organisation’.

Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both
Israelis will soon vote for or against another Netanyahu government. The election outcome alone will not provide Israel with a solution to Hamas in Gaza.

A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
Dengue is common in tropical destinations popular with Australian travellers such as Bali, India and Thailand.

Companies that get hacked face stricter laws than firms unleashing rogue AI. We can fix that
Just as car makers have to report and pay to fix faulty airbags, AI companies should be legally responsible for their faulty products.

The High Court looked at coal climate emissions overseas. But what about emissions at home?
Debate about climate pollution from Australian coal mines is focused overseas. But emissions released at home matter, too.

Some Australian research funding is now a lottery. And that’s actually good news
Leaving some funding decisions up to luck can save everybody time and effort – and help understand what the funding actually does.

Are you a creature or a machine? How to live in ecological community in a time of AI
As we are bombarded with apocalyptic headlines about the future of artificial intelligence, the writer, farmer and environmentalist Wendell Berry can help bring us back to our earthly community.

Looking for work as a disabled person? Recognize your strengths and find an accessible workplace
Disabled job seekers bring valuable skills to work. Here’s how to recognize those strengths, assess employers and advocate for accessible workplaces.

Endangered species in Canada face extensive delays receiving protection
As climate change and human disturbance accelerate, delays in implementing protections can have irreversible consequences for wildlife.

Q&A with an Alberta politics expert: Taking the province’s pulse as the referendum approaches
A University of Alberta political science expert weighs in on the province’s ]eferendum.

What might turning off the algorithm look like? Chinese social media provides some hints
If the government’s digital duty of care bill passes, users would be able to switch off algorithms. But this might not be as good as it seems.

Can my health records be used for medical research?
Veterans have launched a class action against the department for ‘mass and routine sharing’ of their medical records over 20 years. How common is this?

Michelin came for the food. It found what makes South Australia special
South Australia’s first Michelin selection celebrates a food culture rooted in place, shaped by migration and sustained by the people behind every plate and welcome.

Prime ministers, billions in UAE investment: the Manchester City cheating scandal turns political
The cheating scandal has caused political ripples across the UK and UAE and highlights how geopolitical interests can threaten sporting independence.

‘Stress hormone’ cortisol is blamed for infertility, but major new study hints that could be wrong
Cortisol has been cast as a modern health villain, seeking to slowly destroy you. But it’s actually a critical hormone.

How did early Māori society develop? New research reveals a clearer timeline
Radiocarbon dating at two archaeological sites shows how early settlers adapted to life in Aotearoa, with some economic changes happening sooner than thought.

‘Poor becoming poorer’ – South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening among Pasifika
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific People running foodbanks in South Auckland say poverty is deepening among the Pacific community, and the high demand they are seeing is the just tip of the iceberg. Persistent high rents and basic living costs, plus nagging debt, continue to leave Pasifika families facing tough decisions on whether to

Vote progressive parties – if you seek justice for Palestine
Justice for Palestine Vote for the three progressive parties — Labour, Green and Te Pāti Māori — in next month’s general election if you want to see a principled Aotearoa New Zealand foreign policy stance based on international law and justice. Here is how Aotearoa New Zealand’s political parties stand on the Palestinian solidarity movement’s

Keith Rankin Analysis – David Seymour is a Financial Mercantilist
Keith Rankin writes; Mercantilism is both a narrative about what the elite world is (as opposed to what someone might wish it to be), and a prescription for success within that world. That prescription may be best summarised as 'mining money'.

World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off coast of Turkey
There’s little left of the ship itself but based on clues from its cargo, a research team has tentatively dated the wreck to around 2700–2400 BCE.

Cystic fibrosis patients got their ‘miracle drug’ thanks to federal research funding – new Trump administration rules may cut future miracles short
The Trump administration exerted increased political control over NIH research funding, leading to major cuts and disruptions to lifesaving research.

It’s no secret drug firms donate to political parties. But it’s still a secret exactly how much, and why
Donations of A$7.7 million over a decade have been disclosed. But that’s not the full amount, a new study shows.

Australia urgently needs a national bushfire database. Here’s what it could look like
Bushfires will only become fiercer and more frequent in the face of climate change.

NAZA: harrowing documentary shows how killing in Gaza became just another day’s work
Directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor offer us a look inside the systems used by the Israeli military to target Palestinians.

Hordes of yabbies are trashing rivers in Africa. How did this happen?
In the 1980s and 1990s, the hardy redclaw crayfish was exported from Australia around the world. But escapee yabbies have become a nightmare.

Australian scavengers don’t just eat everything and slink away. They approach a carcass like a buffet
First come the eagles, then the dingoes. And then the foxes, to fight over the scraps.

In the northern Appalachian Mountains, warmer weather is making alpine regions greener
Botanists and ecologists have noticed changes in the northern Appalachian Mountains. More trees and small shrubs are growing in the alpine zones. Will they crowd out alpine plants?

My own security system flagged me, a Black woman, as an animal
As Ottawa seeks billions in international investment in advanced technology, bias cannot be a moral footnote.

AI can predict intimate partner violence before survivors disclose. But should it?
Technology that predicts when someone might experience intimate partner violence can undermine a survivor’s control over whether, when and how they share their abuse,

Canada could save millions by developing its own operating system instead of relying on Microsoft Windows
A national, open-source operating system could help reduce Canada’s dependence on the U.S. while improving security and saving a surprising amount of money.

How the ‘digital duty of care’ bill could undermine vital sex and drug education online
Safety messages about drugs and sex are already routinely misidentified and removed from social media platforms. The proposed bill would take this further.

Domestic violence is a national crisis in PNG. The Chiefs NRL team must do more to support women
PNG is grappling with despicable rates of gender-based violence. Why isn’t a women’s team part of the Australian government’s $600m NRL deal?

Loops, flashbacks and fractured narratives: why filmmakers love to play with time
Cinema, almost from its infancy, has been drawn to telling stories out of sequence – and forcing audiences to reassemble what they have just seen.

By making protests conditional on state approval, governments are eroding our democracy
A new report maps how protest permit systems work in every state and territory. The result is a tangle of laws, council by-laws and complicated rules.

Renters and home buyers are seeing AI-‘enhanced’ property photos. Now NSW is changing the rules
Renters and homebuyers have been turning up to properties to find a very different reality from the ads. There’s even a name for it: ‘housefishing’.

Pope Leo XIV’s lung cancer highlights growing number of nonsmokers diagnosed with the disease – and younger people too
While lung cancer rates have decreased by 43% in men, they have risen by 79% in women. Broader screening guidelines and recognizing early symptoms can help address the changing face of lung cancer.

Manifesto of Silences reimagines opera from a Deaf perspective, as a space to process trauma communally
The Deaf-led theatrical work explores the tragic consequences of the Milan Conference of 1880, which resulted in the suppression of sign language around the world.

Our detection dogs are helping protect one of Australia’s most imperiled lizards
Highly trained canines, Sugar and Moss, are helping protect the critically endangered Victorian grassland earless dragon.

Voters want stronger action on AI. Can NZ afford to keep taking a soft approach?
As AI and its impacts become harder to avoid, other countries are setting rules for its use. New Zealand has some catching up to do.

Social Security benefits are rising again, but probably not enough to offset healthcare costs
Some advocates for older Americans want the government to change the index used for this adjustment to one more tailored to their spending patterns.

Guilfoyle resigns as ambassador to Greece – adding to the global vacancies sapping US embassies
93 out of 196 U.S. ambassador jobs are currently unfilled. That includes countries that are key partners to Washington.

Introduced species aren’t good or bad. But when they slip from our control, we are quick to condemn them
Pigs, camels, rabbits and many others were brought to Australia deliberately as valuable species. But we see them very differently once they become free-roaming.

When parents don’t see eye to eye: are differences in parenting styles a bad thing?
When parents have different approaches to raising children, who’s right? Research suggests the answer matters less than how they handle their disagreements.

How young people do democracy: pausing, questioning, creating and bringing others along with them
The second annual Shopfront Youth-Led Conference was designed by young people for young people. They wanted to talk about ‘redesigning success’.

Ontario’s alcohol overhaul is costing taxpayers more than expected. The LCBO’s finances explain why
Ontario’s alcohol market overhaul has cut LCBO earnings, while a ban on selling U.S. liquor has left taxpayers paying millions to store unsold stock.

Who’s paying whom? The circular money machine behind the AI boom (or bubble)
What’s not clear is how much of this AI boom is being driven by real, end-user demand — and how much might be a bubble.

Spawning coral release quintillions of eggs each year: new research
The first estimate of coral egg numbers across the Indo-Pacific shows which species can help rebuild devastated reefs.

NZ’s health system suffers from chronic ailments only cross-party consensus can treat
Voters should look for long-term health policies that address workforce shortages, improve access to primary and specialist care, and include early intervention.

How lessons from fisheries management could help us govern Earth’s orbital space
Orbital space management organizations could help ensure that future generations live with stars above their heads, rather than constellations of debris.

Mental disorders are twice as common among victim-survivors of intimate partner violence
Yet victim-survivors often don’t or can’t access mental health care.

Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea’s troubled Porgera
By Kaya Selby of RNZ and Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Details are emerging of violence which left at least eight people dead at Porgera Valley in Papua New Guinea’s Enga Province, in an incident for which local people have pointed blame at PNG’s Kumul 23 elite tactical police unit. The police have denied that

The Pacific Islands are changing. What happens to cultural heritage when the people have to leave?
As sea levels rise, Tuvalu is creating opportunities for its people to migrate to Australia. But the places left behind are still full of cultural history.

From Melbourne to Madrid, housing is shaping modern politics. But who benefits?
Housing crises across advanced economies are reshaping political loyalties, but which parties reap the rewards is hard to predict.

Just politics or the ‘opposite of clever’? The risks and rewards of strategic voting
Vote splitting and parliamentary overhangs are not unheard of in New Zealand elections. But making them a deliberate campaign tactic is different.

Doing end-of-year exams? 5 foods that are good for brain health – and what to avoid
Your muscles need fuel during exercise, and during sustained mental effort your brain needs energy, too. What you eat, and when, can affect how you feel and perform.

We can’t block a livestream, but Australia could ban execution footage from the US – to an extent
No country is an island when it comes to potentially harmful content online.

Possessed nuns and sexual deviance: the history behind Ken Russell’s highly-censored film The Devils
The 1971 film is soon to be re-released as a full director’s cut – its controversial lost scenes finally revealed.

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Frydenberg plans to keep speaking out
The former treasurer and deputy Liberal leader said he’s still deciding whether to make a political comeback, which he’ll announce in the new year.

Only structural change will fix NZ’s glaring health equity gap – what voters should know
Māori and Pacific people carry a disproportionate burden of preventable disease. Concerned voters should look beyond parties’ headline pledges on health.

Just 6 in 100 Australian truckies are women. Here’s what would get more behind the wheel
A new report finds the trucking industry urgently needs tens of thousands more drivers – yet it hasn’t built the conditions for women to safely stay.

Cannabis hospitalisations up 49% in a decade, new study shows
More people are ending up in hospital after using cannabis than a decade ago, and psychosis rates are rising. Here’s what can explain the rise.

How does a honeybee stinger actually pump venom? First-ever video shows it in action
The stinger is effectively a fully autonomous micro-pump, but it works in an unusual way.

Hooked on tuna: People have been harvesting these ocean predators for 44,000 years
Bones in archaeological sites, ancient rock art, paintings on frescos and vases, written historical records and ethnographic accounts all helped researchers recreate a deep history of people and tuna.

What colleges and universities need from donors to thrive
Philanthropy, which covers an average of 10% of college and university budgets, can help schools and the students who attend them weather today’s tough times.

3 things we need to get right ahead of extreme bushfire risk this summer
Prevention is only part of the picture. Australia needs a better plan for housing those displaced by disaster and supporting them on the long journey to recovery.

Over 40 years ago, a mystery vigilante released a fungus to control blackberry in Australia. But why?
Blackberries have long been a problem for Australian farmers and bushwalkers. But who would have illegally released a fungus as a biological control?

300 glaciers have disappeared from the American West since the mid-20th century – the survivors have a few things in common
A new study compared the glaciers in the Lower 48 states today against historical data from the mid-20th century. The results show the region’s vulnerabilities as temperatures rise.

Deadly fungi are harming Australia’s wild reptiles. This is how to stop the spread
People who love Australia’s reptiles could unwittingly carry deadly fungal diseases from one animal to another. But this is easy to prevent.

California is taking a beating from an unusually destructive 2026 hurricane season
Tropical storms rarely survive in the cool water off California, but waves from storms far to the south can still damaged coastal areas. And flooding rain can sweep in.

A global report gives NZ tertiary education a pass – but hides another side of the story
New Zealand’s tertiary figures look healthy on paper. But they lean heavily on migrants’ qualifications, while fewer young people raised here go on to study.

What’s in a name? Enough to ensnare Australia, NZ and PNG in a legal battle over the rugby team name ‘Chiefs’
The impact of the court case could have far-reaching ramifications across the Pacific.

La Bola Negra is about the Spanish Civil War – but is unmistakably about our present moment
Set across 1932, 1937 and 2017, new Spanish film La Bola Negra follows three gay men whose lives become connected across generations.

Fiji Times reaffirms commitment to truth, fairness and accountability
By Anish Chand in Suva The Fiji Times has reaffirmed its commitment to serving as the voice of the nation and championing freedom of expression, access to truth and the rights of every Fijian. In his Fiji Day message on Saturday, Fiji Times Pte Limited chairman Kirit Prabhudas Patel said the newspaper was humbled to

Can building more roads make traffic worse? Here’s the mathematics behind it
Adding a new road seems like it should make everybody’s trip fast – but it’s not always so simple.

This economist believes the system is broken. Maybe she has a point
Mazzucato is better at critiquing current economies than describing a plausible path to better ones.

Conservation parks don’t have to be vast – as one tiny grasshopper reminds us
The Murray Mallee matchstick is a newly discovered grasshopper species from northwestern Victoria.

Is NZ’s foreign policy ‘realism’ working? Why the next government faces a real choice
Winston Peters says New Zealand foreign policy should address “the world as it is, not how we wish it would be”. But how viable is that really?

Labor and the Greens improve in Newspoll and Resolve and One Nation drops
Despite another interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank, the Labor government’s polling has improved.

Stranded Solomon Islands ferry passengers adrift at sea brought on shore
RNZ Pacific Dozens of people who were stranded on the vessel MV Awka have been rescued, local authorities confirmed on Monday. The Temotu Provincial Government said the search and rescue operation for the vessel was successful and that all 73 passengers and crew who were adrift at sea have been transported to shore. The Solomon

Keith Rank Analysis – Munich Syndrome
Keith Rankin writes; Geopolitics – whether 'kinetic' or not – should be conducted in its own time and place; and with a rational balancing of risks and consequences. Munich Syndrome – trying to correct for past weakness as a form of present penance – risks converting one overstated past mistake into a much bigger present mistake with existential consequences for the near future.

A record 82% of Australian home loans now rely on mortgage brokers. Why?
A broker might be able to get you a competitive deal – but that doesn’t mean you can’t achieve a similar result on your own.

How ‘people power’ and business transformed medicine, but created a whole new set of risks
We’re seeing what happens when consumer demand collides with commercial interests for drugs including GLP-1s, psychedelics and testosterone. It’s a huge shift.

Worried about your Year 12 exams? 3 ways to help anxiety
The key to good exam performance is learning to manage your anxiety. Here’s what can help students.

Invasive species do much more damage in Australia and NZ than elsewhere. But why?
Isolation has been both blessing and curse for the wildlife of both countries.

The Greens have adopted confrontation and self-declared populism. Can they bring voters along with them?
The Greens’ leadership changes show the party has drawn two opposing lessons from one electoral loss. The question for them now is whether either is right.

Navi Pillay’s Nobel peace prize is a vote of confidence in a global legal order under fire
Recognising Pillay is an affirmation of what has been achieved, but also about what must not be lost.

Distant voices: how the revival of ta rē Moriori lets us hear the true history of Rēkohu
The second Moriori language week – ta wik’ a ta rē Moriori – celebrates the voices of a people whose rich culture and history were once nearly extinguished.

A reminder of what is possible in community empowerment – ‘survival pending revolution’
This book launch speech today for Ponsonby People’s Union: At the Frontline of Community Activism in the 1970s, by Roger Fowler, whānau and fellow activists, at the Whare Wānanga, Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero — Auckland Central Library. COMMENTARY: By Nick Bollinger I have to confess to a degree of imposter syndrome. I was the wrong age

African genomics research is growing: what countries are doing to connect genetic data and healthcare
National genetic projects are important but they must have local expertise, responsible data governance and sustained investment to improve healthcare.

Trump misses out on Nobel Prize again and imposes new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. What does it mean?
The Trump administration is bent on destroying the ICC. It will require a strong counter offensive to preserve the court and its functions.

Maher Nazzal: Shame on New Zealand’s mainstream news media
COMMENTARY: By Maher Nazzal Thousands of people took to the streets across Aotearoa New Zealand on Saturday, standing in solidarity with Palestine as part of the Global Day of Action. Yet where was the media coverage? From Auckland to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and communities across the country, people turned out to demand justice, freedom and

Aotearoa marches, vigils kick-off ‘global day of action’ for Palestine with mass protests in dozens of countries
Asia Pacific Report Mass pro-Palestine protests across at least 60 countries in more than 250 locations worldwide were launched as part of a Global Day of Action beginning in Aotearoa New Zealand today. Thousands of people took part in solidarity rallies and marches in the three largest cities, Auckland, Wellington and Chistchurch — and vigils