ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 6, 2026.
Gaza’s future stuck in diplomatic limbo as ‘Board of Peace’ blocks progress for self-determination
ANALYSIS: Drop Site News Since President Donald Trump’s self-congratulatory tour for “ending” the Israeli war on Gaza last October, followed by a UN Security Council endorsement of his Gaza plan, negotiations over Gaza’s future have been stuck in a diplomatic netherworld. While Hamas handed over all of its captives and ceased its military operations, Israel
How to stop fraudsters tricking disabled people out of their NDIS funding
The way the NDIS was designed and rolled out left important gaps in preventing fraud. A new parliamentary report outlines some fixes – but even more can be done.
We assessed dozens of programs for men who use violence. Here’s what we learned
Across the Indo-Pacific, countries are trying different approaches to men’s behaviour change programs for domestic violence. There are lessons for Australia.
NZ’s approval of Roundup relies on industry-funded reviews currently under investigation
New Zealand’s approval of Roundup is based on reviews shaped by Monsanto. But one has now been retracted and others are under investigation.
Why the AI bubble will burst – with system threatening consequences
ANALYSIS: By Mike Treen The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a stark warning in its annual report. The central bank for central banks warned that the current AI investment boom is unsustainable. The five largest “hyperscaler” tech firms plan to spend more than a trillion dollars on AI-related capital expenditure from 2025 through
RIMPAC 2026: Part 1 – World’s biggest naval games a dress rehearsal for the coming ‘war on China’
From June 24-July 31, dozens of countries will be taking part in the latest edition of the massive RIMPAC military exercises that take place every two years — including New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Belgium, Ecuador, Norway, and Vietnam. The carbon emissions alone are staggering. Eugene Doyle outlines the high stakes involved in the first of
Upside-down whales aren’t sick or hurt – they’re just resting
This behaviour is unique, rather perplexing and not reported in other large whales.
New US ambassador to New Zealand says Cook Islands a top priority
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The new US Ambassador to New Zealand is introducing Donald Trump’s agenda of “disruption” to the Pacific. Jared Novelly arrived in Wellington last week, and is expected to travel to Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa within the next month to present his credentials. A businessman and sports team
The Socceroos’ defensive approach ended their World Cup dreams. They have some tough decisions to make
The 2026 World Cup has left Australia with a young group of players who will improve and grow in stature – but there are question marks over their playing style.
Half a century on, NAIDOC Week is still both a party and a protest
The annual event is an opportunity to honour one of the world’s oldest continuing cultures, but its origins are in Australia’s first civil rights movements.
How employers can get serious about tackling racism against Indigenous workers
More than half of Indigenous workers report experiencing racism sometimes, often or very often. Here are three practical, proven ways for employers to help.
After home batteries, could the humble water heater be the next big step forward?
Rolling out a new program to encourage electric hot water could slash household costs and cut emissions.
‘A giant blanket’: how better insulation lowers energy costs for you and the grid
An expert explains how insulation works and why it matters.
We assume students see pictures in their minds as they learn. But not everyone can
Every day in class, students are encouraged to ‘visualise’, ‘imagine’ or ‘picture’ concepts in their minds. Some find this impossible.
Should Australia pause building new data centres? We asked 5 experts
As data centres have grown in size and number in Australia, they have also become the subject of fierce public debate. So what’s the best way forward?
We still misunderstand addiction. Here’s what you should know
Two experts explain why we must view addiction as a health condition, not a moral failure.
What everyone gets wrong about the modern job search — and what actually works
Career influencers and resume services profit from exaggerated claims about how applicant-tracking systems work. Most of the popular advice is not backed by evidence.
Historical records reveal how Canada’s weather has changed over the centuries
With weather records dating back hundreds of years, it’s possible to track everything from sudden downpours that led to flash floods to the slow changes that occur over centuries.
CBC’s NHL hockey loss points to the need to rethink public media for the digital age
Canadians fund our public media at a far lower level than many countries, but this could change if CBC articulated a strong vision for the digital and AI age.
Indonesia defends high number of military deployed in Papua
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Indonesia has defended the high number of military personnel it has deployed to West Papua, which dwarfs the size of deployments to other parts of the republic. But under Indonesian president Subianto Prabowo, a former military strongman, militarisation of Papua is changing gears and being shaped by a type