ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 3, 2026.
US bombing targets bridges and Pasteur Institute – ‘symbols of Iran’s scientific strength’, says spokeswoman
Al Mayadeen English An Iranian government spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, has declared that the attacked “bridges and the Pasteur Institute are symbols of Iran’s scientific strength” in response to the latest US onslaught. She added that they were “the product of a civilisation that spans thousands of years” and that “its depth is hard to grasp
Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Barron, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Humans are creatures of rhythms. As far as we know, humans have always sung and always danced. We can recognise a song by its rhythm alone, regardless of whether it is played fast or slow. We seem to
Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. A week ago the opposition, which perennially berates the government for economic irresponsibility, urged a cut in the fuel
Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs – and secondhand cars are in high demand
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scott Dwyer, Research Director, Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney As conflict in the Middle East sends diesel and petrol prices skyrocketing, more and more Australians and New Zealanders are showing interest in electric vehicles. But is this translating to sales? March data shows the answer is
Do trans women have an advantage in sport? The genetics of sex are complex
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jenny Graves, Distinguished Professor of Genetics and Vice Chancellor’s Fellow, La Trobe University Last week, the International Olympic Committee announced it will determine whether athletes are eligible for women’s events by mandating a once-in-a-lifetime screening for the male-determining gene, SRY. But this new rule raises many questions
‘Small and underwhelming’: Albanese’s gambling reforms won’t do much to reduce harm
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Samantha Thomas, Professor of Public Health, Deakin University More than 1,000 days after the release of the Murphy report, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has finally announced decisive action on tackling gambling advertising in Australia. In mid-2023, the late Labor MP Peta Murphy presented a report that recommended
In the age of AI, why do Australian company boards have so few technology experts?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Elms, Senior Lecturer, School of Accountancy, Queensland University of Technology The global economy is undergoing major transformation as artificial intelligence (AI) filters into almost every industry – reshaping business models and investment decisions. For those who sit on a company’s board, setting overall strategy and holding
An ancient oracle warned invading Persia would backfire – from Croesus to Trump, rulers have failed to listen
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Invasions of ancient Persia were always daunting tasks. They often led to disaster. In the 6th and 5th centuries BCE, the Persian empire came to dominate a vast and varied geography with Iran at its heart. Comprising modern
Easter has a soundtrack just like Christmas, so why do we never hear it?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wendy Hargreaves, Academic in the School of Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland You can’t visit the shops around Christmas time without hearing Feliz Navidad, Silent Night, or Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas is You. So why was Kate Ceberano’s song Bedroom Eyes
Winter crops need to be sown – but Australia’s farmers are worried about fertilisers and fuel
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marit E. Kragt, Professor of Agricultural Economics, The University of Western Australia War in the Middle East has put a spotlight on the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow sea passage through which 20% of global oil supply is shipped. But far less attention has been paid to
Apps pressure delivery riders into courting danger – here’s what needs to change
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andres Fielbaum, Lecturer in Transport, University of Sydney Picture this: you’re competing in a time-trial cycling race along a route that’s not known in advance. Instead of following a marked course, you receive instructions via notifications on your mobile phone. Looking at your phone while cycling is
How to enjoy Easter chocolate without wrecking your sleep
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charlotte Gupta, Sleep Researcher, Appleton Institute, HealthWise Research Group, CQUniversity Australia Easter is here and chocolate is everywhere – crowding shop shelves, piling up on desks, and likely already sitting in your pantry. But if you’ve been finding it harder to sleep recently, late-night Easter eggs could
NZ, allies express ‘deep concern’ about Israeli death penalty bill for Palestinians
By Lillian Hanly, RNZ News political reporter New Zealand has joined Australia, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom in expressing “deep concern” about an Israeli bill expanding the death penalty for Palestinians. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters posted on social media last night, indicating New Zealand had joined the other nations, and emphasising the
ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for April 2, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 2, 2026.
