ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 13, 2026.
Non-consensual AI porn doesn’t violate privacy – but it’s still wrong
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julian Koplin, Lecturer in Bioethics, Monash University & Honorary fellow, Melbourne Law School, Monash University Jorge Salvador/Unsplash It rarely takes long before new media technologies are turned to the task of creating pornography. This was true of the printing press, photography, and the earliest days of the
Men lose their Y chromosome as they age. Scientists thought it didn’t matter – but now we’re learning more
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jenny Graves, Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor’s Fellow, La Trobe University Nathan Devery / Getty Images Men tend to lose the Y chromosome from their cells as they age. But because the Y bears few genes other than for male determination, it was thought this
View from The Hill: Sussan Ley leaves Angus Taylor his first hurdle, and it’s a high one
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra After she was trounced in Friday’s Liberal ballot, Sussan Ley addressed the media with a speech that was gracious in defeat, but came with an announcement new Liberal leader Angus Taylor would not have wanted. Ley’s decision to quit parliament
View from The Hill: Sussan Ley leaves Angus Taylor his first hurdle, and it’s a high one
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra After she was trounced in Friday’s Liberal ballot, Sussan Ley addressed the media with a speech that was gracious in defeat, but came with an announcement new Liberal leader Angus Taylor would not have wanted. Ley’s decision to quit parliament
League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hoani Smith, Lecturer in Sport Management and Sport Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand This weekend’s National Rugby League clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the New Zealand Māori men’s and women’s sides marks a decade-and-a-half of recognising a unique aspect of the trans-Tasman game. First staged
League of their own: the NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hoani Smith, Lecturer in Sport Management and Sport Science, Lincoln University, New Zealand This weekend’s National Rugby League clash between the Indigenous All Stars and the New Zealand Māori men’s and women’s sides marks a decade-and-a-half of recognising a unique aspect of the trans-Tasman game. First staged
Angus Taylor defeats Sussan Ley by hefty margin of 34-17 as Liberal leader
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Angus Taylor has defeated Sussan Ley for Liberal leader by a hefty margin of 34-17, giving him strong authority to try to improve the fortunes of the debilitated federal opposition. The meeting. starting at 9am and lasting under an hour,
Angus Taylor defeats Sussan Ley by hefty margin of 34-17 as Liberal leader
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Angus Taylor has defeated Sussan Ley for Liberal leader by a hefty margin of 34-17, giving him strong authority to try to improve the fortunes of the debilitated federal opposition. The meeting. starting at 9am and lasting under an hour,
The damaged Gaza War Cemetery highlights ongoing risk to soldier graves in conflict zones
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Townsend, Lecturer in War Studies, UNSW Sydney Graves of unknown soldiers at the Gaza War Cemetery. Riyaah/Wikimedia, CC BY Nearly two years after the Australian government was first notified that war graves in Gaza and surrounding areas had been damaged as a result of conflict, new
The damaged Gaza War Cemetery highlights ongoing risk to soldier graves in conflict zones
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicole Townsend, Lecturer in War Studies, UNSW Sydney Graves of unknown soldiers at the Gaza War Cemetery. Riyaah/Wikimedia, CC BY Nearly two years after the Australian government was first notified that war graves in Gaza and surrounding areas had been damaged as a result of conflict, new
As Stolen Generations survivors ‘pass away at a rapid rate’, some still await official redress
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Narelle Bedford, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Bond University On the eve of the 2008 apology to Stolen Generations survivors, candles spelling ‘sorry’ were laid in front of Canberra’s Parliament House. Andrew Sheargold/Getty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names, images and
As Stolen Generations survivors ‘pass away at a rapid rate’, some still await official redress
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Narelle Bedford, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Bond University On the eve of the 2008 apology to Stolen Generations survivors, candles spelling ‘sorry’ were laid in front of Canberra’s Parliament House. Andrew Sheargold/Getty Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names, images and
Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Madeleine Fraser, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Australian Catholic University Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”. The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be happier, calmer and even healthier. Given we
Do positive affirmations work? A psychologist unpacks the evidence
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Madeleine Fraser, Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, Australian Catholic University Scroll through social media and you’ll quickly encounter phrases like “I am worthy” or “I choose happiness”. The tantalising promise is: repeat these positive affirmations often enough and you’ll be happier, calmer and even healthier. Given we
Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute Anthony Miller/Getty A multi-billion dollar boost to GP funding has lifted bulk-billing rates across the country, especially in many areas that need fee-free care the most. But the changes prop up a dysfunctional funding model for general
Bulk-billing rates are up. But there’s more to delivering the best possible care
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Breadon, Program Director, Health and Aged Care, Grattan Institute Anthony Miller/Getty A multi-billion dollar boost to GP funding has lifted bulk-billing rates across the country, especially in many areas that need fee-free care the most. But the changes prop up a dysfunctional funding model for general
Australia’s food labelling system isn’t working – here’s how we can fix it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Lawrence, Professor of Public Health Nutrition, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University If you’ve ever read a food label and come away feeling more confused, you’re not alone. Since 2014, Australian shoppers have relied on the Health Star Rating scheme to help them choose
As world trade shifts to invitation-only clubs, Australia is facing tough choices
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Naoise McDonagh, Senior Lecturer, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University A profound shift is underway in global trade. Governments are moving beyond traditional free trade agreements open to all countries and embracing what are increasingly called “economic security agreements”. This means the international trading system
The Normal Heart: the early years of the fight against AIDS in an articulate, but fierce, cry of anger
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Huw Griffiths, Associate Professor of English Literature, University of Sydney Neil Bennett/Sydney Theatre Company Larry Kramer – writer, playwright, activist, and author of the 1985 play The Normal Heart – has been a polarising figure in queer politics. On the one hand, his activist energy in the
What makes the perfect passionate kiss? 5 tips from history
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katie Barclay, ARC Future Fellow and Professor in History and Archaeology, Macquarie University Wikimedia You’ve booked the restaurant, chosen the outfit, and selected a romantic spot for the perfect nightcap. But have you planned the kiss? I’m a historian and author of The Kiss: A History of
