ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on January 29, 2026.
What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Draper, Professor, and Executive Director: Institute for International Trade, and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Trade and Environment, Adelaide University The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union
What the ‘mother of all deals’ between India and the EU means for global trade
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Draper, Professor, and Executive Director: Institute for International Trade, and Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Trade and Environment, Adelaide University The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union
Eyes of Fire: Gripping tale of adventure, tragedy and testament to environmental activism
Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – BookHero Review Eyes of Fire: The Last Voyage and Legacy of the Rainbow Warrior, by David Robie, isn’t only a gripping tale of adventure and tragedy but also a testament to the enduring spirit of environmental activism. It serves as an important reminder of the power
What is extremism, and how do we decide?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Keiran Hardy, Associate Professor, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University As controversy over Australia’s new hate laws continues, last weekend’s so-called March for Australia rallies were the latest in a string of events that have raised the temperature of public debate. It’s hard to generalise about the motivations
United Israel Appeal – Australian charity channels tax free donations direct to IDF soldiers
SPECIAL REPORT: By Stephanie Tran Since 2013, more than $400 million in tax-deductible donations have flowed through an Australian charity, including direct to IDF soldiers. United Israel Appeal (UIA) Australia has remitted $376m to Israel via its global partner Keren Hayesod, according to Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) financial disclosures. In 2024 alone, UIA
Submarine mountains and long-distance waves stir the deepest parts of the ocean
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jessica Kolbusz, Research Fellow, School of Biological Sciences, The University of Western Australia NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2019 Southeastern U.S. Deep-sea Exploration When most of us look out at the ocean, we see a mostly flat blue surface stretching to the horizon. It’s easy
Will killing dingoes on K’gari make visitors safer? We think it’s unlikely
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bradley P. Smith, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia Line Knipst/Pexels, CC BY After the tragic death of Canadian backpacker Piper James on K’gari (Fraser Island) on January 19, a coroner found the 19–year–old had been bitten by dingoes while she was still alive, but the most
Monumental ambitions: the history behind Trump’s triumphal arch
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Garritt C. Van Dyk, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Waikato Getty Images Donald Trump took time out this week from dramatic events at home and abroad to reveal three new design concepts for his proposed “Independence Arch” in Washington DC. All three renderings resemble the famous
One Nation surges into second place in two polls, but Labor remains well ahead after preferences
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 Five federal polls have been released in the last week, with three of them having some fieldwork after the Coalition split on January 22. One Nation is
In his last book, Julian Barnes circles big ideas and reflects on his shortcomings
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Patrick Flanery, Chair in Creative Writing, Adelaide University Julian Barnes, author of 14 previous novels, ten volumes of nonfiction, and three collections of short stories under his own name, plus four crime novels under the pseudonym Dan Kavanagh, has announced that his new novel, Departure(s), will be
How much would you pay for school to provide your child with lunch every day?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brittany Johnson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University Peter Cade/Getty Images Most Australian children bring their lunch to school through a “lunchbox system”. But there is a growing push for schools to provide students with lunch. Despite decades of efforts to promote better nutrition, it
Your sense of self is deeply tied to your memory – here’s how
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shane Rogers, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Edith Cowan University You might say you have a “bad memory” because you don’t remember what cake you had at your last birthday party or the plot of a movie you watched last month. On the other hand, you might precisely
Why is my migraine worse in summer?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lakshini Gunasekera, PhD Candidate in Neurology, Monash University K8/Unsplash For people with migraine, summer can be a double-edged sword. You may be able to relax more, sleep in, enjoy the sunshine, and spend time with family and friends. But other factors – such as glare, heat, and
Fossil fuels are doomed – and Trump can’t save them
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wesley Morgan, Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW Sydney The past three years have been the world’s hottest on record. In 2025, Earth was 1.44°C warmer than the long-term average, perilously close to breaching the Paris Agreement goal of 1.5°C. This warming is fuelling
How much would you pay for school to provide your child with lunch everyday?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brittany Johnson, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University Peter Cade/Getty Images Most Australian children bring their lunch to school through a “lunchbox system”. But there is a growing push for schools to provide students with lunch. Despite decades of efforts to promote better nutrition, it
Antihero Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Oscar Bloomfield, PhD Candidate in Film Studies, Deakin University A24 Marty Supreme is a frenetic tale inspired by Marty Reisman, the charismatic American table tennis champion of the 1950s. Charged by Timothée Chalamet’s electric lead performance – alongside a stellar supporting cast (including Gwyneth Paltrow), and director
Pacific women scholars call for ‘radical shift’ in global health systems
By Khalia Strong of PMN News A new paper by women scholars warns colonial power structures are still shaping health systems across the Pacific region. They are calling for a radical shift in global health leadership and decision-making. The call comes from a new paper published this month in The Lancet Regional Health – Western
PSNA seeks urgent police talks after ‘rock through window’ attack on Palestine supporters
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
View from The Hill: Nationals rebel stirs the pot but Littleproud is dug in
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra A little-known Nationals MP, Queenslander Colin Boyce, who declared on Wednesday he will move for a spill of the party’s leadership, has tossed a grenade but David Littleproud appears firmly dug in. Littleproud’s breaking of the Coalition has had a
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on the ‘frenzy’ over hate speech laws and the Coalition split
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Last week, the Coalition fell apart for the second time since the last federal election – which was just eight months ago. Both the Liberals and Nationals are in crisis. Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Opposition now appears to be
