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January 28, 2026
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has asked for an urgent meeting with Police Commissioner Richard Chambers and is calling for “cohesive action” over escalating attacks by Israel supporters against Palestinians and human rights activists. The network said in a statement a rock had been hurled through the window of New Plymouth ... <a title="PSNA seeks urgent police talks after ‘rock through window’ attack on Palestine supporters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/psna-seeks-urgent-police-talks-after-rock-through-window-attack-on-palestine-supporters/" aria-label="Read more about PSNA seeks urgent police talks after ‘rock through window’ attack on Palestine supporters">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister says Winston Peters is “wrong” about what the India Free Trade Agreement might mean for immigration, with the foreign minister raising concerns about comments by Indian politicians celebrating the deal. Christopher Luxon was asked about concerns by Peters that ... <a title="Luxon says Peters is wrong about India Free Trade Agreement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/luxon-says-peters-is-wrong-about-india-free-trade-agreement/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon says Peters is wrong about India Free Trade Agreement">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis: Perhaps now we’ll finally get a Judith Collins’ memoir that actually ‘Pulls No Punches’. No question a full account of her storied history in New Zealand politics would make a rip-roaring read, one with high highs, low lows and extraordinary comebacks. Collins’ retirement from politics will ... <a title="Curtains down for Crusher Collins, one of politics’ leading players" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/curtains-down-for-crusher-collins-one-of-politics-leading-players/" aria-label="Read more about Curtains down for Crusher Collins, one of politics’ leading players">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll asked respondents what they thought about the Treaty of Waitangi in terms of its influence on the government’s decision-making. RNZ / REECE BAKER More voters think the Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions rather than too little, according to the latest RNZ-Reid ... <a title="Nearly 40% of voters think Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions – poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/nearly-40-of-voters-think-treaty-of-waitangi-has-too-much-influence-on-government-decisions-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 40% of voters think Treaty of Waitangi has too much influence on government decisions – poll">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – Feckless European leaders like Starmer let Israel and the US tear up international law in Gaza. Now, faced with Greenland and Ukraine, they are suffering from a severe case of buyer’s regret. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook US President Donald Trump has declared the three-month “ceasefire” in ... <a title="Jonathan Cook: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is the nail in Gaza’s coffin" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/jonathan-cook-trumps-board-of-peace-is-the-nail-in-gazas-coffin/" aria-label="Read more about Jonathan Cook: Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ is the nail in Gaza’s coffin">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Pacific delegates in the United States Congress are warning efforts to fast-track deep-seabed mining could sideline island communities and cause irreversible damage to fragile ocean ecosystems. The concerns were raised at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington last week, held a day ... <a title="Pacific delegates warn against US fast-tracking seabed mining" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/pacific-delegates-warn-against-us-fast-tracking-seabed-mining/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific delegates warn against US fast-tracking seabed mining">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP/Louis Collins Senior National Minister Judith Collins has announced her retirement from politics. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday confirmed Collins had been appointed President of the New Zealand Law Commission. The Prime Minister’s office confirmed Collins would remain an MP and continue to hold her portfolios until she moves to ... <a title="National’s Judith Collins retires from politics, appointed Law Commission president" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/nationals-judith-collins-retires-from-politics-appointed-law-commission-president/" aria-label="Read more about National’s Judith Collins retires from politics, appointed Law Commission president">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Finance Minister Nicola Willis has announced Budget Day will be 28 May. Willis confirmed the date while presenting the Budget Policy Statement at Select Committee on Wednesday morning. She promised the Budget would focus on supporting the delivery of core public services like healthcare, education, defence and ... <a title="Finance Minister Nicola Willis sets Budget Day for 28 May" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/finance-minister-nicola-willis-sets-budget-day-for-28-may/" aria-label="Read more about Finance Minister Nicola Willis sets Budget Day for 28 May">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations Paul Goldsmith at the National Party caucus retreat, 21 January 2026.. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon Ngāpuhi leaders are calling on the government to pause its Treaty settlement mandate process in Te Tai Tokerau, describing it as “divisive” and against the collective interests of hapū. Ngāpuhi ... <a title="Ngāpuhi leaders challenge government over ‘rushed’ and ‘divisive’ Treaty settlement process" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/ngapuhi-leaders-challenge-government-over-rushed-and-divisive-treaty-settlement-process/" aria-label="Read more about Ngāpuhi leaders challenge government over ‘rushed’ and ‘divisive’ Treaty settlement process">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi says the government’s $1 million to reimburse marae that provided welfare in response to severe weather events is “not enough”. He said, “We don’t need money for a response, we need money for resilience, and ... <a title="Political parties respond to government funding for communities hit by severe weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/political-parties-respond-to-government-funding-for-communities-hit-by-severe-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Political parties respond to government funding for communities hit by severe weather">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out, with a new poll showing the electorate divided on his post-election ... <a title="Voters split on who Labour should rule out as governing options" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/voters-split-on-who-labour-should-rule-out-as-governing-options/" aria-label="Read more about Voters split on who Labour should rule out as governing options">Read more</a>
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January 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden will change hazardous substance regulations for research laboratories, saying it will save the industry billions. The labs would be able to develop their own risk management plans, a new code of practice would be ... <a title="Brooke van Velden announces changes to hazardous substance rules for research labs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/01/28/brooke-van-velden-announces-changes-to-hazardous-substance-rules-for-research-labs/" aria-label="Read more about Brooke van Velden announces changes to hazardous substance rules for research labs">Read more</a>
