ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 1, 2026.
Australia’s spent billions on renewable gases, with little to show. This is how to do it properly
If we’re serious about reducing Australia’s emissions, we need far more renewable gases. And soon.
‘Some people’s lives matter more than others’: local responders in Sudan feel ignored as the world focuses on other crises
Sudan is one of the most dangerous places in the world to deliver humanitarian assistance. It is also home to one of the most chronically underfunded.
When to rescue food and when to chuck it out, according to a nutritionist
From brown bananas to soggy salad, we often let food get past its prime. Here are some tips to salvage what you can.
Activism, complicated sexualities, and rural Oklahoma: what to stream this Pride Month
From Queer as Folk to Reservation Dogs, this is a Pride Month special edition of what we’re streaming.
Israeli forces capture Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle, a Crusade-era site once held by the Knights Templar
This has historically been a very strategic site, especially during the Crusades.
Are our cars spying on us? A cybersecurity expert explains how to stay safe
Australia’s spy agency has issued a stark warning about the privacy and national security risks of ‘connected cars’.
Pauline Hanson attracting women voters? It’s part of a global far-right trend
Riding high on new opinion polling, Pauline Hanson is one of the women leading the charge for the far-right all over the world.
French Constitutional Council approves changes to New Caledonia’s electoral roll
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Constitutional Council has validated an adjustment to New Caledonia’s restrictions for their forthcoming provincial elections due to be held on 28 June 2026. The adjustment will now allow more than 10,000 people to cast their votes in the French territory’s local elections. The ruling
Trees and greenery can cool cities by as much as 18°C – but only if it’s the right type
A new study has shown that more vegetation is not automatically better.
Kāpū Tī with Antony: Confessions of a fringe City Centre local
By Antony Phillips in The Vertical For this edition of Kāpū Tī with Antony, I sit down with journalist and academic, Dr David Robie. A professor of journalism who has worked in Aotearoa and abroad, David is a Central Aucklander and regular visitor who is highly engaged in the City Centre. We sit down for…
Almost 20% of Australian students don’t finish school – these 3 things can help them stay
There are 3 key things high schools can do right from the start to support students to stay until Year 12.
Men film themselves sexually abusing sedated women and share it with other men online. Why?
Thousands of men around the world, including in Australia, have formed online communities to trade in rape content and advice. They do it to impress one another.
Australia’s banking system locks many Muslims out of first home buyer schemes. Here’s how to fix it
Many Muslim Australians who observe the Islamic prohibition on interest cannot get government help to buy their first home unless they compromise on their faith.
Talking about trauma doesn’t always help. Brain scans show one reason why
Therapies aimed at reframing negative thoughts may not work for some people with PTSD. New research shows it may be because their brains work differently after trauma.
Cities are making it rain more – but not as much as scientists thought
A new study shows it does rain more in cities, but the trend over time has been exaggerated by changes in satellites.
Feral horse numbers in Australia’s alps are on the rise again. It’s time to act
A mild summer led to breeding. And a dry winter could concentrate feral horses around fragile alpine waterways.
Why Melbourne’s obsession with black clothing actually makes sense
In the words of fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto: ‘Above all black says this: I don’t bother you – don’t bother me!’
Can Wegovy move the needle on NZ’s obesity crisis, or simply treat its symptoms?
The popular new drug can bring dramatic weight loss for some patients. But for NZ, tackling a rising obesity epidemic is likely to require much broader change.
Canada should invest in nature as critical infrastructure
We are all familiar with the built infrastructure we rely on every day. However, we don’t think as much about the critical value of nature.
Smart sensors could help Canada tackle its $58-billion food waste problem
By improving how freshness data is measured and shared, Canada can waste less food, lower costs for households, reduce emissions and build a more resilient food system