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March 26, 2026
RNZ Pacific Tributes are pouring in from across the region for “fearless” and “formidable” Vanuatu journalist Dan McGarry, who died on Wednesday. McGarry, 62, fell ill after a trip to Papua New Guinea earlier this month, from where he had to be evacuated to Brisbane to undergo a heart bypass. But he faced complications during ... <a title="‘He will never be replaced’ – tributes flow for ‘fearless’ Vanuatu journalist Dan McGarry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/he-will-never-be-replaced-tributes-flow-for-fearless-vanuatu-journalist-dan-mcgarry/" aria-label="Read more about ‘He will never be replaced’ – tributes flow for ‘fearless’ Vanuatu journalist Dan McGarry">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
OBITUARY: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Political leaders and institutions have paid tributes for Lionel Jospin, the “father” of the 1998 Nouméa Accord, who died at the weekend aged 88. Jospin was a socialist prime minister who played a significant role in supervising the signature of the 1998 Accord, which paved ... <a title="Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, ‘father’ of the Nouméa Accord" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/tributes-pour-in-for-lionel-jospin-father-of-the-noumea-accord/" aria-label="Read more about Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, ‘father’ of the Nouméa Accord">Read more</a>
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March 21, 2026
Asia Pacific Report An exiled leader of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has condemned Indonesia’s “cruel and humiliating” arbitrary arrest of 12 West Papuan local farmers in Tambrauw Regency this week and has demanded their release. According to Human Rights Monitor, the arrests took place on March 18, after Indonesia conducted military ... <a title="Wenda condemns ‘cruel’ arbitrary arrests of West Papuans in Tambrauw" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/21/wenda-condemns-cruel-arbitrary-arrests-of-west-papuans-in-tambrauw/" aria-label="Read more about Wenda condemns ‘cruel’ arbitrary arrests of West Papuans in Tambrauw">Read more</a>
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March 20, 2026
The Labor government has told the Senate that Australian charities don’t have to comply with international law, nor will they be compelled. Michael West Media reports. SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran The Albanese government has rejected a proposal to strip tax-deductible status from Australian charities found to be supporting illegal occupations, amid mounting scrutiny over ... <a title="Australian charities funding Israel’s illegal settlements ‘untouchable’, says Labor govt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/20/australian-charities-funding-israels-illegal-settlements-untouchable-says-labor-govt/" aria-label="Read more about Australian charities funding Israel’s illegal settlements ‘untouchable’, says Labor govt">Read more</a>
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March 17, 2026
RNZ Pacific Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuels amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran. The conflict has resulted in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that carries around 20 percent of the world’s ... <a title="Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens fuel supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/17/pacific-governments-warn-against-panic-buying-as-war-on-iran-threatens-fuel-supply/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific governments warn against panic buying as war on Iran threatens fuel supply">Read more</a>
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March 13, 2026
By Johnny Blades, RNZ Pacific journalist For a country with a record of large deforestation projects, Indonesia’s current activities in the far southeastern corner of the republic, South Papua province, surpass all. With 2.5 million hectares of land being cleared for sugarcane and rice production for food and biofuel projects, alongside large oil palm concessions, ... <a title="‘The world should see this’, say Papua deforestation doco filmmakers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/13/the-world-should-see-this-say-papua-deforestation-doco-filmmakers/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The world should see this’, say Papua deforestation doco filmmakers">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist An American right-wing think tank is proposing a “Pacific Charter” that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region. The Heritage Foundation, closely associated with the ruling Republican Party, wrote that China is “covetously” looking to the Pacific nations while they are vulnerable to major security threats, ... <a title="Trump-aligned think tank proposes ‘Pacific Charter’, greater US involvement in the region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/trump-aligned-think-tank-proposes-pacific-charter-greater-us-involvement-in-the-region/" aria-label="Read more about Trump-aligned think tank proposes ‘Pacific Charter’, greater US involvement in the region">Read more</a>
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March 12, 2026
Israel’s war on Iran reveals a deeper crisis: the collapse of a psychological doctrine built on fear and invincibility. The Palestine Chronicle reports. ANALYSIS: By Ramzy Baroud Israel’s military strategy has long relied on psychological dominance and deterrence built on overwhelming violence. Massacres during the Nakba helped establish fear as a strategic tool to weaken ... <a title="Ramzy Baroud: Israel’s greatest weapon was fear – and it’s now failing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/12/ramzy-baroud-israels-greatest-weapon-was-fear-and-its-now-failing/" aria-label="Read more about Ramzy Baroud: Israel’s greatest weapon was fear – and it’s now failing">Read more</a>
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March 11, 2026
By ‘Alakihihifo Vailala of PMN News French Polynesia’s President Moetai Brotherson says growing global instability is a reminder that Pacific nations must strengthen cooperation within the region. Speaking to PMN News in an exclusive interview, Brotherson said the Pacific must focus on deeper partnerships with neighbours such as New Zealand to build resilience against external ... <a title="French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/11/french-polynesia-urges-pacific-to-unite-amid-rising-global-tensions/" aria-label="Read more about French Polynesia urges Pacific to unite amid rising global tensions">Read more</a>
