ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 13, 2026.
Why is everything an app now? Stores must step up to tackle this spread
The proliferation of apps might seem innocuous. But it comes with several hidden problems.
Antisemitism envoy Segal slams ABC, SBS ‘Israel bias’, wants to vet media
Australian Special Envoy Jillian Segal has slammed public broadcasters ABC and SBS at the Royal Commission into Antisemitism for “anti-Israel bias” and called for a media monitor to vet coverage. Michael West Media reports. By Stephanie Tran in Sydney Giving evidence to the Royal Commission last week, Australian Antisemitism Envoy Jillian Segal lamented that reporting
‘You are a G. Not a gangster – you are a gift’: how art is supporting First Nations women in prison
Since 2019, a number of workshops have been held in the Darwin Correctional Precinct, as part of an ongoing prison education project.
NZ’s regional air routes are under pressure. Is more government intervention the answer?
Fuel prices have exposed a deeper problem in NZ’s regional air network. Struggling routes may need public support if smaller communities are to stay connected.
Tiny waves in the deep ocean can affect the climate thousands of kilometres away
What happens in the deep ocean might seem far removed from your everyday life. A new study shows otherwise.
Samoa opposition leader says treason inquiry delayed over lack of evidence
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Samoa’s opposition leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi claims government plans to investigate him and two senior members of Parliament for treason and defamation have stalled due to a lack of evidence. The ruling Faatuatua i le Atu Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) Party has appointed a parliamentary committee to scrutinise the
VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?
Controversy over the World Cup’s high-tech refereeing system shows sport is still more an art than a science.
One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong
One Nation thinks adding photo ID to your Medicare card will stop fraud up to $3 billion a year. Here’s why this doesn’t stack up.
Indigenous child protection is often a political football. Here’s what would actually help
The real test is not whether governments can remove children faster. It’s whether they can invest enough that fewer children need to be removed at all.
Four ways to help your teen (and yourself) spend more time away from devices
When phone use starts to affect our mood or interfere with relationships, it’s a sign our habits have crossed the line from healthy to unhealthy.
With an El Niño looming, Australia has new laws to stop water market manipulation
Despite their flaws, well-designed and regulated water markets remain one of our best tools for managing drought.
Unfair fees and low competition: why the pharmacy sector needs a shake up
No other Australian health industry group gets to negotiate its own funding behind closed doors, with no public evidence to justify the decisions.
Big bees have the most to lose as global CO₂ levels rise: new research
Human-made carbon dioxide emissions threaten the very survival of our larger pollinators.
Cultural safety in healthcare is not ‘ideological’ – it is saving lives
Several health conditions affect Māori and Pacific people disproportionately. Culturally competent healthcare addresses these ethnic discrepancies.
World Cup 2026: how are posts on diversity and inclusion being received on social media?
A study of over 6,000 posts by European football associations demonstrates that communities react very differently, depending on the type of diversity up for debate.
How Canada’s vaccine infrastructure has helped guard against infectious disease during the FIFA World Cup
The World Cup brought many visitors to Canada, which put public health authorities on alert for contagious illnesses. It’s crucial that Canada remain committed to infectious disease preparedness.
Canada was already a soccer nation: Its historic World Cup run proved it
Soccer is already Canada’s most-played sport, but its fans have historically lagged behind its players. A recent record-breaking World Cup run may help close that gap.
The U.S. narrowly upheld birthright citizenship. What about Canada?
Birthright citizenship has become a point of debate as some governments adopt more restrictive policies aimed at limiting access to citizenship for some migrants.
Beavers are emerging sooner in spring amid warmer weather
As our climate warms, beavers are appearing sooner and moving northward. This could have implications for the environment and human infrastructure.
Experiential and ‘work-integrated’ learning aren’t the same — and it matters for higher education
For experiential learning to remain vital, it must engage communities to improve social outcomes.