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Another Gaza injustice. Israel targets Anas in Al Jazeera media crew of 5

August 11, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Saige England Another truth-teller targeted and killed in Gaza. I wish the journalists — some of whom I taught to master the skills of journalism, would look at this travesty and call it what it is: a genocide. I wish they would remember that journalists have a code of ethics, I wish they ... <a title="Another Gaza injustice. Israel targets Anas in Al Jazeera media crew of 5" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/11/another-gaza-injustice-israel-targets-anas-in-al-jazeera-media-crew-of-5/" aria-label="Read more about Another Gaza injustice. Israel targets Anas in Al Jazeera media crew of 5">Read more</a>

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Greenpeace condemns NZ’s ‘dodgy reforms’ plan weakening ocean protection

August 7, 2025

By Emma Page Greenpeace says moves to weaken ocean protection through dodgy fisheries “reforms” will be met with strong opposition, as Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones announces he wants to proceed with a raft of proposed changes to fisheries laws. The controversial changes are some of the largest in decades, and would restrict public ... <a title="Greenpeace condemns NZ’s ‘dodgy reforms’ plan weakening ocean protection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/07/greenpeace-condemns-nzs-dodgy-reforms-plan-weakening-ocean-protection/" aria-label="Read more about Greenpeace condemns NZ’s ‘dodgy reforms’ plan weakening ocean protection">Read more</a>

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NZ announces support package, new High Commission building in PNG

August 7, 2025

By Russell Palmer, RNZ News political reporter The prime minister has announced a new High Commission building in Papua New Guinea and an economic support package, as his trip to the country concludes on Wednesday. Christopher Luxon arrived on Monday for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties, and flew out of Port Moresby yesterday afternoon. ... <a title="NZ announces support package, new High Commission building in PNG" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/07/nz-announces-support-package-new-high-commission-building-in-png/" aria-label="Read more about NZ announces support package, new High Commission building in PNG">Read more</a>

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Mark Brown rejects talk of ‘strategic shift’ in Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship

August 6, 2025

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist in Rarotonga The Cook Islands has no intention of leaving its special relationship with New Zealand, says Prime Minister Mark Brown. The Cook Islands marked 60 years of self-governance in free association with New Zealand on August 4. “The value of our relationship with New Zealand cannot be overstated,” ... <a title="Mark Brown rejects talk of ‘strategic shift’ in Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/06/mark-brown-rejects-talk-of-strategic-shift-in-cook-islands-new-zealand-relationship/" aria-label="Read more about Mark Brown rejects talk of ‘strategic shift’ in Cook Islands-New Zealand relationship">Read more</a>

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Eugene Doyle: Recognise Palestine? Then free Marwan Barghouti

August 6, 2025

COMMENTARY:  By Eugene Doyle The world’s most important hostage — must be released. The powerful Western countries have signalled that in the face of the genocide they may recognise the state of Palestine. States need leaders. That’s why Marwan Barghouti – often dubbed the Palestinian Mandela — must be freed. A former head of Israel’s ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Recognise Palestine? Then free Marwan Barghouti" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/06/eugene-doyle-recognise-palestine-then-free-marwan-barghouti/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Recognise Palestine? Then free Marwan Barghouti">Read more</a>

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Marshall Islands president warns of threat to Pacific Islands Forum unity

August 5, 2025

By Giff Johnson, Marshall Islands Journal editor/RNZ Pacific correspondent Leaders of the three Pacific nations with diplomatic ties to Taiwan are united in a message to the Pacific Islands Forum that the premier regional body must not allow non-member countries to dictate Forum policies — a reference to the China-Taiwan geopolitical debate. Marshall Islands President ... <a title="Marshall Islands president warns of threat to Pacific Islands Forum unity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/08/05/marshall-islands-president-warns-of-threat-to-pacific-islands-forum-unity/" aria-label="Read more about Marshall Islands president warns of threat to Pacific Islands Forum unity">Read more</a>