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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 19, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 19, 2025.
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95 lawyers demand stronger NZ stand over Israel amid Middle East tensions
Asia Pacific Report Ninety-five New Zealand lawyers — including nine king’s counsel — have signed a letter demanding Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and two other ministers urge the government to take a stronger stand against Israel’s “catastrophic” actions in Gaza. The letter has been sent amid rising tensions in the region, ... <a title="95 lawyers demand stronger NZ stand over Israel amid Middle East tensions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/95-lawyers-demand-stronger-nz-stand-over-israel-amid-middle-east-tensions/" aria-label="Read more about 95 lawyers demand stronger NZ stand over Israel amid Middle East tensions">Read more</a>
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Israel-Iran war ‘more dangerous than we imagine’, says Middle East Eye editor
Pacific Media Watch The Big Picture Podcast host, New Zealand-Egyptian journalist and author Mohamed Hassan, interviews Middle East Eye editor-in-chief David Hearst about the rapidly unfolding war between Israel and Iran, why the West supports it, and what it threatens to unleash on the global order. What does Israel really want to achieve, what options ... <a title="Israel-Iran war ‘more dangerous than we imagine’, says Middle East Eye editor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/israel-iran-war-more-dangerous-than-we-imagine-says-middle-east-eye-editor/" aria-label="Read more about Israel-Iran war ‘more dangerous than we imagine’, says Middle East Eye editor">Read more</a>
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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 18, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 18, 2025.
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Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel amid war on Iran
RNZ Pacific The Solomon Islands Foreign Ministry says five people who completed agriculture training in Israel are safe but unable to come home amid the ongoing war between Israel and Iran. The ministry said in a statement that the Solomon Islands Embassy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was closely monitoring the situation and maintaining ... <a title="Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel amid war on Iran" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/solomon-islanders-safe-but-unable-to-leave-israel-amid-war-on-iran/" aria-label="Read more about Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel amid war on Iran">Read more</a>
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The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – In April 2025, several of the Greenpeace crew visited Matauri Bay, Northland, the final resting place of the original flagship, the Rainbow Warrior. This article was one of the reflections pieces written by an oceans communications crew member. COMMENTARY: By Emma Page I was on the ... <a title="The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/18/the-story-of-the-journalist-on-the-rainbow-warriors-last-voyage-david-robie/" aria-label="Read more about The story of the journalist on the Rainbow Warrior’s last voyage, David Robie">Read more</a>
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As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues
Israeli media report that Iranian missile strikes on Haifa oil refinery yesterday killed 3 people and closed down the installation. The Israeli death toll has risen to 24, with 400 injured and more than 2700 people displaced. Israeli authorities report 370 missiles fired by Iran in total, 30 reaching their targets. Iranian military report they ... <a title="As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/as-israeli-attacks-draw-tit-for-tat-missile-responses-from-iran-and-shuts-haifa-refinery-gaza-genocide-continues/" aria-label="Read more about As Israeli attacks draw tit-for-tat missile responses from Iran and shuts Haifa refinery, Gaza genocide continues">Read more</a>
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Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron
ANALYSIS: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific PNG correspondent The recent series of high-level agreements between Papua New Guinea and France marks a significant development in PNG’s geopolitical relationships, driven by what appears to be a convergence of national interests. The “deepening relationship” is less about a single personality and more about a calculated alignment of ... <a title="Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/decoding-png-leader-marapes-talks-with-french-president-macron/" aria-label="Read more about Decoding PNG leader Marape’s talks with French President Macron">Read more</a>
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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 17, 2025
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 17, 2025.
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US travel ban on Pacific 3 – countries have right to decide over borders, Peters says
RNZ Pacific New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters says countries have the right to choose who enters their borders in response to reports that the Trump administration is planning to impose travel restrictions on three dozen nations, including three in the Pacific. But opposition Labour’s deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni says the foreign minister should push ... <a title="US travel ban on Pacific 3 – countries have right to decide over borders, Peters says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/us-travel-ban-on-pacific-3-countries-have-right-to-decide-over-borders-peters-says/" aria-label="Read more about US travel ban on Pacific 3 – countries have right to decide over borders, Peters says">Read more</a>
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Attack on Iran’s state media – Israel bombs IRIB building in new war crime
Pacific Media Watch Israel targeted one of the buildings of the state-run Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) in Tehran on the fourth day of attacks on Iran, interrupting a live news broadcast, reports Press TV. The attack, involving at least four bombs, struck the central building housing IRIB’s news department, while a live news ... <a title="Attack on Iran’s state media – Israel bombs IRIB building in new war crime" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/attack-on-irans-state-media-israel-bombs-irib-building-in-new-war-crime/" aria-label="Read more about Attack on Iran’s state media – Israel bombs IRIB building in new war crime">Read more</a>
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‘Be brave’ warning to nations against deepsea mining from UNOC
By Laura Bergamo in Nice, France The UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) concluded today with significant progress made towards the ratification of the High Seas Treaty and a strong statement on a new plastics treaty signed by 95 governments. Once ratified, it will be the only legal tool that can create protected areas in international waters, ... <a title="‘Be brave’ warning to nations against deepsea mining from UNOC" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/06/17/be-brave-warning-to-nations-against-deepsea-mining-from-unoc/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Be brave’ warning to nations against deepsea mining from UNOC">Read more</a>