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Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul

November 5, 2025

By ‘Alakihihifo Vailala, PMN News The Ministry for Pacific Peoples (MPP) repeatedly warned its minister that replacing the traditional population-wide survey with administrative data would have negative consequences for data on Pasifika communities. They cautioned that this change would undercount Pacific people and lead to poor policy decisions, yet the changes proceeded. In records obtained ... <a title="Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/05/confidential-documents-reveal-pacific-ministry-raised-concerns-over-nz-census-overhaul/" aria-label="Read more about Confidential documents reveal Pacific Ministry raised concerns over NZ census overhaul">Read more</a>

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Eugene Doyle: Venezuela and Trump’s war to save the Ancien Régime

November 4, 2025

William Faulkner was right: past events continue to inform and shape our world.  With powerful forces gathering to reassert US dominance over not just Venezuela but the entire Western hemisphere, the vexed issue of local elites, for example Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado and her backers, enlisting an imperial power in domestic broils, is again top ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Venezuela and Trump’s war to save the Ancien Régime" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/04/eugene-doyle-venezuela-and-trumps-war-to-save-the-ancien-regime/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Venezuela and Trump’s war to save the Ancien Régime">Read more</a>

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People’s mission to Kanaky warns over ‘broken trust’ in France about decolonisation

November 4, 2025

Asia Pacific Report A People’s Mission to Kanaky New Caledonia says the French Pacific territory remains in a fragile political and social transition nearly three decades after the signing of the Nouméa Accord. It says the pro-independence unrest in May last year has “left visible scars” — not only in a damaged economy but in ... <a title="People’s mission to Kanaky warns over ‘broken trust’ in France about decolonisation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/04/peoples-mission-to-kanaky-warns-over-broken-trust-in-france-about-decolonisation/" aria-label="Read more about People’s mission to Kanaky warns over ‘broken trust’ in France about decolonisation">Read more</a>

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Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is scientist

November 4, 2025

By Caleb Fotheringham and Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific journalists Not enough is yet known about the seafloor to decide if deep sea mining can start in the Cook Islands, says an ocean scientist with the government authority in charge of seabed minerals. The Cook Islands Seabed Minerals Authority (SBMA) returned last week from a 21-day ... <a title="Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is scientist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/04/not-enough-known-about-seafloor-to-begin-mining-says-cook-is-scientist/" aria-label="Read more about Not enough known about seafloor to begin mining, says Cook Is scientist">Read more</a>

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Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension following riots

November 3, 2025

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s tourism industry is hopeful for a rebound as Air New Zealand resumed its flights over the weekend. To mark Air New Zealand’s return, on its social networks, Nouméa-La Tontouta international airport posted a vibrant “Welcome Back to New Caledonia Air New Zealand, we are ... <a title="Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension following riots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/03/air-new-zealand-resumes-auckland-noumea-flights-after-nearly-18-month-suspension-following-riots/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand resumes Auckland-Nouméa flights after nearly 18-month suspension following riots">Read more</a>

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Parihaka the focus for global IPRA peace conference in Aotearoa

November 2, 2025

By Heather Devere of Asia Pacific Media Network November 5 marks the day that has been set aside to acknowledge Parihaka and the courageous and peaceful resistance of the people against the armed militia that invaded their village in 1881. This year, Parihaka will be the focus of an international conference held in New Plymouth ... <a title="Parihaka the focus for global IPRA peace conference in Aotearoa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/02/parihaka-the-focus-for-global-ipra-peace-conference-in-aotearoa/" aria-label="Read more about Parihaka the focus for global IPRA peace conference in Aotearoa">Read more</a>

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Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says PSNA

November 2, 2025

Asia Pacific Report Today marks 108 years since the 1917 Balfour Declaration and New Zealand pro-Palestinian protest groups have condemned this infamous date in rallies across the country. “Britain promised a land that wasn’t theirs to give,” said Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) co-chair Maher Nazzal. “That single act of colonial arrogance set in motion ... <a title="Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says PSNA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/02/britains-act-of-colonial-arrogance-created-living-injustice-for-palestinians-says-psna/" aria-label="Read more about Britain’s act of ‘colonial arrogance’ created living injustice for Palestinians, says PSNA">Read more</a>

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Weaponising media – National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors

November 2, 2025

More than a quarter of Australia’s National Press Club sponsors are part of the global arms industry or working on its behalf. Michelle Fahy reports. ANALYSIS: By Michelle Fahy The National Press Club of Australia lists 81 corporate sponsors on its website. Of those, 10 are multinational weapons manufacturers or military services corporations, and another ... <a title="Weaponising media – National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/02/weaponising-media-national-press-club-and-its-arms-industry-sponsors/" aria-label="Read more about Weaponising media – National Press Club and its arms industry sponsors">Read more</a>

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USP student journalist wins Vision Pasifika media award for plastic pollution report

November 1, 2025

Pacific Media Watch A feature story authored by a student journalist highlighting the harm plastic pollution poses to human health in Fiji — with risks expected to rise significantly if robust action is not taken soon — has won the Online category of the 2024 Vision Pasifika Media Awards — Cleaner Pacific. Riya Bhagwan, a ... <a title="USP student journalist wins Vision Pasifika media award for plastic pollution report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/01/usp-student-journalist-wins-vision-pasifika-media-award-for-plastic-pollution-report/" aria-label="Read more about USP student journalist wins Vision Pasifika media award for plastic pollution report">Read more</a>

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Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?

November 1, 2025

By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist With just three weeks to go before Tongans head to the polls, the debate over election issues is heating up. Under the spotlight are the role of the palace in the country’s democratic process and calls for voting rights for overseas-based Tongans. The state of the economy and ... <a title="Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/11/01/tonga-election-what-are-the-main-issues-ahead-of-the-upcoming-polls/" aria-label="Read more about Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?">Read more</a>

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PSNA accuses NZ of giving ‘political cover’ to genocidal Israel over Gaza

October 30, 2025

Asia Pacific Report A national pro-Palestinian advocacy group has accused the New Zealand government of providing political cover and rewarding the Israeli genocide by deploying a “liaison officer” to the US-brokered peace plan for the besieged enclave. “It’s a knee-jerk reaction for New Zealand to send in the troops to the Middle East to back ... <a title="PSNA accuses NZ of giving ‘political cover’ to genocidal Israel over Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/30/psna-accuses-nz-of-giving-political-cover-to-genocidal-israel-over-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about PSNA accuses NZ of giving ‘political cover’ to genocidal Israel over Gaza">Read more</a>

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French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia’s elections to June 2026

October 30, 2025

By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk French MPs narrowly endorsed the postponement of New Caledonia’s provincial elections to no later than 28 June 2026 in a crucial vote in Paris this week. It comes as newly appointed Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou prepares to visit the French Pacific territory for more talks on ... <a title="French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia’s elections to June 2026" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/10/30/french-mps-vote-to-postpone-new-caledonias-elections-to-june-2026/" aria-label="Read more about French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia’s elections to June 2026">Read more</a>