ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 16, 2026.
Russia’s strike on centuries-old Ukrainian monastery complex reveals its growing desperation
This attack has been widely understood as a Russian attempt to eradicate Ukrainian identity, and target a site that is extremely spiritually important to Ukrainians.
The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival
Our expert watched some 40 films from this year’s line-up, and nearly all of them – apart from one dud – were excellent.
Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer
Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides around the world. An expert explains what we know about the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
How younger Australians are reshaping the future of news
They are more engaged in news and more willing to pay for it – and they do so primarily through social media.
Cheaper fares won’t fix NZ’s public transport woes – and neither will a few extra buses
One party wants to lower fares. The other wants more services. Neither proposal represents a serious plan to address decades of public transport underfunding.
Tucker Carlson: Facing up to the Iran war irony – who decapitated who?
COMMENTARY: By Tucker Carlson So, the whole Iran war, like so much of life, has turned out to be exactly the opposite of what you thought: You initiate a regime change war against Iran. You kill its elderly cleric head of state. You blow up a girls’ school. You sink its ships. You decapitate its
The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30×30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.
Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one
From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer’s top prize starts in the stands.
What does being ‘trauma-informed’ actually mean?
The term is everywhere, but what does it mean? Six guiding principles can help organisations provide care without causing further harm.
Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can combine the two
The latest instalment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens?
Life isn’t easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?
Residents in remote communities at the end of the power grid have long struggled with unreliable power. But change is coming
Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.
How simple changes to Australia’s skilled migration program could add billions a year to the economy
Australia’s migration debate is typically framed in terms of how much to cut. But there is a smarter way to screen migrants than our current outdated system.
4 ways kindergarten lays the foundation for lifelong learning
Kindergarten programming fulfils critical learning needs of the child.
For countries contesting the FIFA World Cup, size doesn’t always mean goals and glory
Among the 48 nations contesting the FIFA World Cup, how much do demographic factors like population and median age matter? See how your national squad compares.
What we misunderstand about absent fathers
As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.
Four steps you can take to avoid ‘perceived scarcity’ and prevent food waste
Grocery stores and the world around us are full of subtle psychological cues that encourage us to over-buy.
Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa
He embodied a special brand of multiple identities and belief systems, and took them to the world.
Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress
Personal time can be an important resource that helps parents manage stress, regulate emotions and maintain their health while meeting the demands of family life.
Social media and teenagers: what the evidence says
The evidence base is mixed and inconsistent.