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NZ Filipino group praises arrest of Duterte over ‘fake drug war’ on poor

March 12, 2025

Asia Pacific Report A New Zealand-based Filipino solidarity network has welcomed the arrest of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte by Interpol on charges of crimes against humanity on a warrant by the International Criminal Court (ICC). “We congratulate the human rights activists — both from the Philippines and around the world — who held the ... <a title="NZ Filipino group praises arrest of Duterte over ‘fake drug war’ on poor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/12/nz-filipino-group-praises-arrest-of-duterte-over-fake-drug-war-on-poor/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Filipino group praises arrest of Duterte over ‘fake drug war’ on poor">Read more</a>

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PSNA open letter calls for NZ to condemn Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of Gaza humanitarian aid

March 12, 2025

Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has launched an open letter calling on the Aotearoa New Zealand government to take action on the future of the besieged enclave of Gaza. The network is asking Foreign Minister Winston Peters to speak up for the people of New Zealand to at least condemn Israel’s ... <a title="PSNA open letter calls for NZ to condemn Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of Gaza humanitarian aid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/12/psna-open-letter-calls-for-nz-to-condemn-israels-weaponisation-of-gaza-humanitarian-aid/" aria-label="Read more about PSNA open letter calls for NZ to condemn Israel’s ‘weaponisation’ of Gaza humanitarian aid">Read more</a>

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How New Zealand is venturing down the road of political upheaval

March 12, 2025

With the sudden departure of New Zealand’s Reserve Bank Governor, one has to ask whether there is a pattern here — of a succession of public sector leaders leaving their posts in uncertain circumstances and a series of decisions being made without much regard for due process. It brings to mind the current spectacle of ... <a title="How New Zealand is venturing down the road of political upheaval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/12/how-new-zealand-is-venturing-down-the-road-of-political-upheaval/" aria-label="Read more about How New Zealand is venturing down the road of political upheaval">Read more</a>

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Opinion Analysis by Keith Rankin – Dodgy Democracy, the Fiscal Double Standard, and the application of the Domino Theory to Ukraine

March 12, 2025

Opinion Analysis by Keith Rankin. This story, Germany to ease government debt limits in major step aimed at boosting economy, defense spending,AP, 6 March 2015, reflects my comments in Germany’s Election 2025. (And note Reforming the debt brake: Now or never! Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, 28 Feb 2025. And Germany’s election victor must ditch its debt rules—immediately, ... <a title="Opinion Analysis by Keith Rankin – Dodgy Democracy, the Fiscal Double Standard, and the application of the Domino Theory to Ukraine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/12/opinion-analysis-by-keith-rankin-dodgy-democracy-the-fiscal-double-standard-and-the-application-of-the-domino-theory-to-ukraine/" aria-label="Read more about Opinion Analysis by Keith Rankin – Dodgy Democracy, the Fiscal Double Standard, and the application of the Domino Theory to Ukraine">Read more</a>

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Vanuatu mourns loss of iconic Pacific media pioneer Marc Neil-Jones

March 11, 2025

By Terence Malapa in Port Vila Vanuatu’s media community was in mourning today following the death of Marc Neil-Jones, founder of the Trading Post Vanuatu, which later became the Vanuatu Daily Post, and also radio 96BuzzFM. He was 67. His fearless pursuit of press freedom and dedication to truth have left an indelible mark on ... <a title="Vanuatu mourns loss of iconic Pacific media pioneer Marc Neil-Jones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/11/vanuatu-mourns-loss-of-iconic-pacific-media-pioneer-marc-neil-jones/" aria-label="Read more about Vanuatu mourns loss of iconic Pacific media pioneer Marc Neil-Jones">Read more</a>

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Hamas accuses Israel of ‘cheap blackmail’ as Gaza electricity cut-off widely condemned

March 10, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Hamas has accused Israel of “cheap and unacceptable blackmail” over its decision to halt the electricity supply to war-ravaged Palestinian enclave of Gaza to pressure the group into releasing the captives. “We strongly condemn the occupation’s decision to cut off electricity to Gaza, after depriving it of food, medicine, and water,” Izzat ... <a title="Hamas accuses Israel of ‘cheap blackmail’ as Gaza electricity cut-off widely condemned" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/10/hamas-accuses-israel-of-cheap-blackmail-as-gaza-electricity-cut-off-widely-condemned/" aria-label="Read more about Hamas accuses Israel of ‘cheap blackmail’ as Gaza electricity cut-off widely condemned">Read more</a>

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Thousands in Melbourne rally for International Women’s Day, Gaza

March 10, 2025

By Mary Merkenich in Naarm/Melbourne More than 2000 people — mostly women and union members — marked International Women’s Day two days early last week on March 6 with a lively rally and march in Melbourne, capital of the Australian state of Victoria. Chants of “Women united will never be defeated”, “Tell me what a ... <a title="Thousands in Melbourne rally for International Women’s Day, Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/10/thousands-in-melbourne-rally-for-international-womens-day-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Thousands in Melbourne rally for International Women’s Day, Gaza">Read more</a>

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Concern US presence could run against Marshall Islands nuclear-free treaty

March 10, 2025

By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist, and Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific Waves presenter/producer Marshall Islands defence provisions could “fairly easily” be considered to run against the nuclear-free treaty that they are now a signatory to, says a veteran Pacific journalist and editor. The South Pacific’s nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament treaty, known as the Treaty of ... <a title="Concern US presence could run against Marshall Islands nuclear-free treaty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/10/concern-us-presence-could-run-against-marshall-islands-nuclear-free-treaty/" aria-label="Read more about Concern US presence could run against Marshall Islands nuclear-free treaty">Read more</a>

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Gavin Ellis: Amazon founder Bezos dims lights on democracy

March 10, 2025

COMMENTARY: By Gavin Ellis Little more than a month into the new US presidency, The Washington Post’s owner dimmed the light on a motto that became a beacon for freedom during the first Trump administration. “Democracy dies in darkness” has appeared below Washington Post for the past eight years. Last month it was powdered in ... <a title="Gavin Ellis: Amazon founder Bezos dims lights on democracy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/10/gavin-ellis-amazon-founder-bezos-dims-lights-on-democracy/" aria-label="Read more about Gavin Ellis: Amazon founder Bezos dims lights on democracy">Read more</a>

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International Women’s Day activists protest in solidarity with Palestinians

March 9, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Activists in Aotearoa New Zealand marked International Women’s Day today and the start of Ramadan this week with solidarity rallies across the country, calling for justice and peace for Palestinian women and the territories occupied illegally by Israel. The theme this year for IWD is “For all women and girls: Rights. Equality. ... <a title="International Women’s Day activists protest in solidarity with Palestinians" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/09/international-womens-day-activists-protest-in-solidarity-with-palestinians/" aria-label="Read more about International Women’s Day activists protest in solidarity with Palestinians">Read more</a>

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Trump has ‘declared war against the American people’, says Ralph Nader

March 7, 2025

Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: President Trump addressed a joint session of Congress in a highly partisan 100-minute speech, the longest presidential address to Congress in modern history on Wednesday. Trump defended his sweeping actions over the past six weeks. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: We have accomplished more in 43 days than most administrations accomplished in four ... <a title="Trump has ‘declared war against the American people’, says Ralph Nader" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/07/trump-has-declared-war-against-the-american-people-says-ralph-nader/" aria-label="Read more about Trump has ‘declared war against the American people’, says Ralph Nader">Read more</a>

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Union wary of Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon’s NZ media influence

March 6, 2025

By Susan Edmunds, RNZ News money correspondent The Aotearoa New Zealand union representing many of NZME’s journalists says it is “deeply worried” by a billionaire’s plans to take over its board. Auckland-based Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME, owners of The New Zealand Herald and ... <a title="Union wary of Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon’s NZ media influence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/03/06/union-wary-of-canadian-billionaire-jim-grenons-nz-media-influence/" aria-label="Read more about Union wary of Canadian billionaire Jim Grenon’s NZ media influence">Read more</a>