ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for February 22, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 22, 2026.
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ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 22, 2026.

Asia Pacific Report Two Extinction Rebellion activists joined the speakers today at an Auckland protest over Israel’s genocide and ecocide in Gaza and occupied Palestine, condemning the “apocalyptic” assault on both people and their living environment. Caril Cowan, a de facto coordinator of Extinction Rebellion Tāmaki Makaurau, spoke of the climate crisis this month in ... <a title="Activists tell of ‘apocalyptic’ ecocide on top of Israel’s Gaza genocide at rally" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/22/activists-tell-of-apocalyptic-ecocide-on-top-of-israels-gaza-genocide-at-rally/" aria-label="Read more about Activists tell of ‘apocalyptic’ ecocide on top of Israel’s Gaza genocide at rally">Read more</a>

ANAYSIS: By Laurens Ikinia in Jakarta The global human rights landscape has witnessed a significant diplomatic milestone. Indonesia, for the first time since the body’s establishment in 2006, has officially taken the presidency of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro, is currently ... <a title="Indonesia’s human rights law being revised under a global spotlight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/indonesias-human-rights-law-being-revised-under-a-global-spotlight/" aria-label="Read more about Indonesia’s human rights law being revised under a global spotlight">Read more</a>
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 21, 2026.

RNZ Pacific Palau’s Supreme Court has denied an application by the Senate for a stay order on the government’s plan to take third country nationals deported from the United States. President Surangel Whipps’ has agreed for Palau to take up to 75 people, with the US to give Palau US$7.5 million in development funds. However, ... <a title="Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/palau-court-denies-senate-bid-to-stop-us-deportee-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal">Read more</a>

COMMENTARY: By Moana Maniapoto Known globally as one of America’s most prominent and inspiring civil rights leaders, Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr twice ran for US president. He has died at 84. Throughout his lifetime, he fought to promote social justice, economic equality and political empowerment for marginalised communities — and worked hard to encourage voter ... <a title="Moana Maniapoto: The day we met Jesse Jackson – and why his words still matter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/21/moana-maniapoto-the-day-we-met-jesse-jackson-and-why-his-words-still-matter/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Maniapoto: The day we met Jesse Jackson – and why his words still matter">Read more</a>

Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan leader has accused the Indonesian government of lying over its operations and “masking” the military role of some civilian aircraft. Disputing an Indonesian government statement about reported that TPNPB fired upon an aircraft in Boven Digoel, killing both the pilot and copilot, United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) ... <a title="Papuan activist Wenda accuses Jakarta of ‘lying’ over shot down plane" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/papuan-activist-wenda-accuses-jakarta-of-lying-over-shot-down-plane/" aria-label="Read more about Papuan activist Wenda accuses Jakarta of ‘lying’ over shot down plane">Read more</a>
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 20, 2026.

By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Fiji’s former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and ex-police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho are out on bail after appearing in court, charged with inciting mutiny. The pair appeared for a first call before the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday and were granted bail under strict conditions. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad also issued ... <a title="Former Fiji prime minister and ex-police commissioner on bail in inciting mutiny case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/20/former-fiji-prime-minister-and-ex-police-commissioner-on-bail-in-inciting-mutiny-case/" aria-label="Read more about Former Fiji prime minister and ex-police commissioner on bail in inciting mutiny case">Read more</a>

From curbing protests to controlling what can be said in Australia, state and Federal Labor governments are becoming authoritarian. Next in line is the thought police entering campus. Nick Riemer reports for Michael West Media. ANALYSIS: By Nick Riemer In December, the NSW Labor government gave itself the power to ban street marches for an ... <a title="‘Antisemitism training’ at universities. Labor’s march to authoritarianism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/19/antisemitism-training-at-universities-labors-march-to-authoritarianism/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Antisemitism training’ at universities. Labor’s march to authoritarianism">Read more</a>
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 19, 2026.

By Craig McCulloch, RNZ News deputy political editor Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has called out National ministers for failing to combat or challenge it. The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT’s David Seymour — his own Cabinet colleague — says Peters ... <a title="Labour’s Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/19/labours-chris-hipkins-accuses-winston-peters-of-pure-racism-in-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about Labour’s Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament">Read more</a>