ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on January 19, 2026.
Pro-France MPs confront Macron over New Caledonia at future talks
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk Talks on New Caledonia’s political future have been underway in Paris after French President Emmanuel Macron launched a fresh roundtable on Friday, despite the absence of one of the French territory’s largest pro-independence group, the Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS). During a first meeting
Tracing the long history of Aboriginal-Chinese people in Australia, through archives and art
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alex Burchmore, Senior Lecturer, Art History and Curatorial Studies, Australian National University Coming to Australia, 2012, Lloyd Gawura Hornsby, acrylic on canvas, 76 x 102 cm. Photo courtesy of the artist. Metaphors of cooking and eating are a firm favourite among writers on multiculturalism. No comment on
Social lives of whales and dolphins shape the spread of infectious diseases
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Caitlin Nicholls, PhD Candidate, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University Australian humpback dolphins (_Sousa sahulensis_) engage in close social contact. Caitlin Nicholls, CEBEL, Flinders University Dolphins, whales and seals are highly social animals. Many live in groups, form long-term relationships, and repeatedly interact with the same
Trump is threatening more tariffs over access to critical minerals – will NZ be targeted?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jane Kelsey, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images On January 14, Donald Trump issued a proclamation threatening yet more tariffs if “trading partners” fail to sign agreements on critical minerals and their derivative products within 180 days of his announcement.
Crime against wildlife is surging in Australia. These 4 reforms can help tackle it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Isabelle Onley, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, Adelaide University Around the world, wildlife and environmental crime is surging. It is estimated to be the fourth largest organised transnational crime sector, and to be growing at a rate two to three times faster than the global
One Nation surges above Coalition in Newspoll as Labor still well ahead, in contrast with other polls
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 The aftermath of the Bondi terror attacks has brought about a shift in polling for the Albanese government, which has been riding high since its thumping win
Trump has threatened European countries with higher tariffs if he doesn’t get Greenland. Will it work?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shannon Brincat, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast In an extraordinary escalation of his bid to claim Greenland, US President Donald Trump has threatened eight European countries – Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Great Britain, France and Germany and the Netherlands –
Congress’ power has been diminishing for years, leaving Trump to act with impunity
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samuel Garrett, Research Associate, United States Studies Centre, University of Sydney A year into US President Donald Trump’s second term, his record use of executive orders, impoundment of government spending, and military interventions in Venezuela and Iran have sparked criticisms from Democrats and even some Republicans. They
Chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis affect thousands in NZ – a new study reveals the staggering cost
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith, Research Fellow in Gynaecology, Medical Research Institute of New Zealand Annette Riedl/Getty Images For tens of thousands of New Zealanders, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain are lived quietly – through cancelled plans, lost jobs and years of being told their pain is “normal”. Now, we
When can my kids start going for a run with me?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hunter Bennett, Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University Westend61/Getty Images Running with your kids can be a great way to spend time together and build some healthy habits. But when is the right age is to start? Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as just choosing a number.
What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster: new research
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalina Zlatevska, Professor of Marketing, University of Technology Sydney The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming. Victoria, still reeling from disastrous, widespread bushfires, faced a new threat last week as a “historic deluge” caused flash flooding in several coastal towns.
View from The Hill: Albanese retreats on post-Bondi bill, as he takes poll hit
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has capitulated on the most controversial part of his omnibus post-Bondi bill to minimise political damage and maximise his chances of salvaging what he can at parliament’s special sitting on Tuesday. His Saturday announcement that he
