CoveragePost
March 30, 2026
In the ongoing United States and Israel war on Iran, it appears that all the countries agree on “controlling” the media. Despite differences in their political systems, all three governments follow an approach that prioritises “national morale” and “operational security” over press freedom and the flow of information. This approach redefines the concept of fake ... <a title="How the US, Israel and Iran are controlling their media narratives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/how-the-us-israel-and-iran-are-controlling-their-media-narratives/" aria-label="Read more about How the US, Israel and Iran are controlling their media narratives">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
March 2, 2026
RNZ News Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand’s stance on the United States and Israeli bombing of Iran mirrors that of Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government supported the United States acting to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. A statement by Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters yesterday “acknowledges” the strikes. ... <a title="Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/02/luxon-defends-nzs-position-on-iran-attacks-same-as-australia/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon defends NZ’s position on Iran attacks – same as Australia">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
June 23, 2025
By Giles Dexter, RNZ News political reporter The Defence Force is sending a plane to the Middle East to assist any New Zealanders stranded in Iran or Israel. The C-130J Hercules, along with government personnel, will leave Auckland on Monday. Airspace is still closed in the region, but Defence Minister Judith Collins said the deployment ... <a title="Defence Force to send plane to assist New Zealanders stranded in Iran and Israel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/23/defence-force-to-send-plane-to-assist-new-zealanders-stranded-in-iran-and-israel/" aria-label="Read more about Defence Force to send plane to assist New Zealanders stranded in Iran and Israel">Read more</a>
CoveragePost
June 22, 2025
Pacific Media Watch BEARING WITNESS: By Cole Martin in occupied Bethlehem Kia ora koutou, I’m a Kiwi journo in occupied Bethlehem, here’s a brief summary of today’s events across the Palestinian and Israeli territories from on the ground. Israeli forces killed over 200 Palestinians in Gaza over the last 48 hours, injuring over 1037. Countless ... <a title="Starving Gaza civilians toll climbs at Israeli humanitarian ‘death traps’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/22/starving-gaza-civilians-toll-climbs-at-israeli-humanitarian-death-traps/" aria-label="Read more about Starving Gaza civilians toll climbs at Israeli humanitarian ‘death traps’">Read more</a>
