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With the Gaza genocide, the world changed – sovereignty died and thuggery became a system

January 5, 2026

COMMENTARY: By Sameer Barghouthi The road from Beijing to Taiwan no longer seems impossible. Nothing appears to prevent Moscow — should it decide — from abducting the Ukrainian president from the heart of Kyiv. There is no longer any real immunity protecting political leadership anywhere, including Iranian leaders. The reason is not international chaos. The ... <a title="With the Gaza genocide, the world changed – sovereignty died and thuggery became a system" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/05/with-the-gaza-genocide-the-world-changed-sovereignty-died-and-thuggery-became-a-system/" aria-label="Read more about With the Gaza genocide, the world changed – sovereignty died and thuggery became a system">Read more</a>

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‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation

October 29, 2025

RNZ Pacific Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that his Finance Minister — and one of three deputies — has resigned after being charged by the country’s anti-corruption watchdog. Local media first reported that Professor Biman Prasad, the man in charge of government finances, had been charged with corruption-related offences under Fiji’s political party ... <a title="‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/29/political-chaos-fiji-pm-rabuka-confirms-biman-prasads-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Political chaos’ – Fiji PM Rabuka confirms Biman Prasad’s resignation">Read more</a>

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Peters emphasises growing importance of NZ’s Pacific ties with the United States

April 15, 2025

By Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist in Hawai’i New Zealand’s Pacific connection with the United States is “more important than ever”, says Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters after rounding up the Hawai’i leg of his Pacific trip. Peters said common strategic interests of the US and New Zealand were underlined while in the state. “Our ... <a title="Peters emphasises growing importance of NZ’s Pacific ties with the United States" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/04/15/peters-emphasises-growing-importance-of-nzs-pacific-ties-with-the-united-states/" aria-label="Read more about Peters emphasises growing importance of NZ’s Pacific ties with the United States">Read more</a>

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John Menadue: America is the most violent, aggressive country in the world

August 15, 2024

Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – Of the international intelligence information that comes to Australian agencies from the Five Eyes, 90 percent comes from the CIA and related US intelligence agencies. So in effect we have the colonisation of our intelligence agencies These agencies dominate the advice to ministers, writes John Menadue. ... <a title="John Menadue: America is the most violent, aggressive country in the world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/08/15/john-menadue-america-is-the-most-violent-aggressive-country-in-the-world/" aria-label="Read more about John Menadue: America is the most violent, aggressive country in the world">Read more</a>

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Chlöe Swarbrick to replace NZ’s outgoing Green Party co-leader James Shaw

March 10, 2024

RNZ News Outspoken MP Chlöe Swarbrick will be the Green Party’s new co-leader alongside Marama Davidson, as climate change specialist James Shaw steps down. Last month, Shaw said he would be stepping down from his duties as co-leader in March. Dunedin-based activist and conservationist Alex Foulkes had put his hand up too for the role ... <a title="Chlöe Swarbrick to replace NZ’s outgoing Green Party co-leader James Shaw" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/03/10/chloe-swarbrick-to-replace-nzs-outgoing-green-party-co-leader-james-shaw/" aria-label="Read more about Chlöe Swarbrick to replace NZ’s outgoing Green Party co-leader James Shaw">Read more</a>

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Pasifika MP among possibles for NZ’s new Green co-leadership

January 30, 2024

RNZ News As New Zealand’s former climate change minister James Shaw prepares to step down from the Green Party’s co-leadership role, the space has opened for a new contender. Speaking after today’s announcement, co-leader Marama Davidson refused to guarantee she too would not step down before the election but said she would stay on for ... <a title="Pasifika MP among possibles for NZ’s new Green co-leadership" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2024/01/30/pasifika-mp-among-possibles-for-nzs-new-green-co-leadership/" aria-label="Read more about Pasifika MP among possibles for NZ’s new Green co-leadership">Read more</a>

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Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM

January 21, 2023

RNZ News Chris Hipkins says the opportunity to become Prime Minister of Aotearoa New Zealand is the biggest privilege of his life and his eyes are wide open for the challenges that lie ahead. Hipkins began a media briefing today by saying: “I can confirm that I have put my name forward to be the ... <a title="Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/21/hipkins-energised-and-excited-about-chance-to-become-nzs-pm/" aria-label="Read more about Hipkins energised and excited about chance to become NZ’s PM">Read more</a>

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Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation

January 20, 2023

RNZ News Aotearoa New Zealand has become hugely polarised and it is little wonder Jacinda Ardern has decided to call it a day, says Helen Clark. The former New Zealand prime minister and Labour Party leader is no stranger to the ups and downs of politics. However, she said current politicians faced vitriol 24/7 thanks ... <a title="Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/former-nz-pm-helen-clark-calls-for-rethink-on-political-debate-in-wake-of-ardern-resignation/" aria-label="Read more about Former NZ PM Helen Clark calls for rethink on political debate in wake of Ardern resignation">Read more</a>

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‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy

January 20, 2023

ANALYSIS: By Richard Shaw, Massey University Well, no one saw that coming. For those in New Zealand relieved that Christmas was over because it means politics resumes, this week held the promise of a cabinet reshuffle, the possible unveiling of some meaty new policy and — if we were really lucky — the announcement of ... <a title="‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-shoes-needing-filling-are-on-the-large-side-of-big-jacinda-arderns-legacy/" aria-label="Read more about ‘The shoes needing filling are on the large side of big’ – Jacinda Ardern’s legacy">Read more</a>

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The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’

January 20, 2023

“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution than she will ever appreciate. I can’t help but feel like we need to find better ways to support women and mothers in politics.” – union lawyer, columnist and mother Fleur ... <a title="The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2023/01/20/the-hatred-and-vitriol-nzs-jacinda-ardern-endured-would-affect-anybody/" aria-label="Read more about The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’">Read more</a>

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Marape continues his leadership in PNG with unanimous majority

August 10, 2022

By Gorethy Kenneth of the PNG Post-Courier in Port Moresby In a historic first, the Papua New Guinea Parliament has installed Pangu Pati leader and Tari-Pori MP James Marape by a unanimous majority as the country’s ninth Prime Minister. Immediately, in his address to the House and streamed live to the nation, Marape stuck to ... <a title="Marape continues his leadership in PNG with unanimous majority" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/08/10/marape-continues-his-leadership-in-png-with-unanimous-majority/" aria-label="Read more about Marape continues his leadership in PNG with unanimous majority">Read more</a>

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‘A bit of a surprise’ – Greens co-leader James Shaw’s job on the line

July 24, 2022

By Craig McCulloch, RNZ News deputy political editor A shellshocked Climate Change Minister James Shaw has been ejected from the New Zealand Greens’ leadership by a minority of party delegates and has yet to decide whether he will fight to stay on. Thirty-two out of 107 delegates voted at the party’s online annual general meeting ... <a title="‘A bit of a surprise’ – Greens co-leader James Shaw’s job on the line" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2022/07/24/a-bit-of-a-surprise-greens-co-leader-james-shaws-job-on-the-line/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A bit of a surprise’ – Greens co-leader James Shaw’s job on the line">Read more</a>