ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 24, 2025.
‘Forever chemicals’ contaminate more dolphins and whales than we thought – new research
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karen A Stockin, Professor of Marine Ecology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Getty Images Nowhere in the ocean is now left untouched by a type of “forever chemicals” called “per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances”, known simply as PFAS. Our new research shows PFAS contaminate a far
Trump’s attacks are worsening. Why is he becoming even more vengeful?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bruce Wolpe, Non-resident Senior Fellow, United States Study Centre, University of Sydney Everyone knew that once Congress passed legislation requiring the Justice Department to release all the Jeffrey Epstein files, US President Donald Trump would go on a tear to “flood the zone” with other distractions so
Potential Tonga PM candidate: ‘Low-hanging fruits available’ to improve people’s lives
By Teuila Fuatai, RNZ Pacific senior journalist As Tonga’s 26 newly elected representatives turn to choosing a prime minister among them, one potential candidate is identifying economic development and raising the standard of living as necessary priorities for the next government and its leader. Lord Fakafanua was re-elected as a nobles’ representative for Ha’apai in
AI chatbots are encouraging conspiracy theories – new research
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katherine M. FitzGerald, PhD Candidate, Digital Media Research Centre, Queensland University of Technology Benoit Beaumatin/Unsplash Since early chatbots were first conceived more than 50 years go, they have become increasingly sophisticated – in large part, thanks to the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. They also seem
Caitlin Johnstone: You don’t hate the mass media enough
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone There was another IDF massacre in Gaza on Saturday, reportedly killing dozens of Palestinians. Israel as usual claimed it was responding to a ceasefire violation by Hamas, but of course there’s absolutely no evidence for this to be found. AP reports that
Labor’s dominance continues in federal Newspoll, while Victorian Newspoll gives Coalition narrow lead
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Labor’s two-party lead in the federal Newspoll increases to 58–42, as the Coalition and One Nation remain respectively at record lows and record highs. In Victoria, a
Expensive and in bad shape: how housing precarity makes life hard for older Australians
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Piret Veeroja, Research Fellow, Housing, Homelessness and Urban Studies (HHAUS) Research Group, Swinburne University of Technology Australia’s ageing population is colliding with a housing system under strain. More older Australians are facing multiple, often overlapping forms of housing precarity, including homes that cost too much or fall
We knew Ningaloo’s coral bleaching was severe. But what we found 6 months later was still a shock
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zoe Richards, Associate Professor, Curtin University The heatwave in Western Australia last summer broke records. As marine scientists, we were deeply concerned about whether Ningaloo’s corals would survive. We were prepared for the worst, but what my colleague and I found when we returned to assess the
One university boosted gender diversity in advanced maths by over 30% in 5 years – here’s how
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zsuzsanna Dancso, Associate Professor of Mathematics, University of Sydney As the artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing industries explode, trained STEM professionals are in high demand. Mathematics is foundational to these fields. But mathematics is missing an important ingredient: people who are female or gender-diverse. In New
ADHD stimulants are being used recreationally, with consequences for users
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Blair Aitken, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology Not long ago, most people thought of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, as a childhood condition that would eventually be outgrown. Now it’s everywhere. TikTok videos describe “ADHD moments” that feel instantly familiar, clinics are
The key academic skill you’ve probably never heard of – and 4 ways to encourage it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Melissa Barnes, Associate Professor, School of Education, La Trobe University SolStock/Getty Images When parents think about their child’s education, they probably focus on basic skills and exam results, the amount a child is trying and their wellbeing. But there is another significant factor influencing their success at
Do I have to work on Christmas? Or use up leave if work shuts for the holidays?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shae McCrystal, Professor of Labour Law, University of Sydney South Agency/Getty Whether you’re an employee counting down the days until your break, or an employer trying to keep a business open over Christmas – what are the rules about working these holidays? And if your workplace shuts
Showing their aroha for the activist ‘power couple’ of Māngere East
Asia Pacific Report Māngere East community stalwarts and activists from across Tamaki Makaurau Auckland have gathered at the local Village Green to pay tribute to their popular ‘power couple’ and entertainers Roger Fowler and Lyn Doherty with their whānau. MC Emily Worman of Science in a Van summed it up best yesterday morning by declaring
