ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 24, 2026.
Bennelong in London is an inquisitive play that will make you rethink the past as you know it
The new play by award-winning playwright Jane Harrrison examines who has the authority to tell Aboriginal stories, and how they should be told.
The World Cup was meant to be carbon-neutral. FIFA hasn’t released the figures, so we built a computer model to check
The bid committee for the 2026 World Cup aimed for a carbon neutral event. Green groups predicted an environmental disaster. Who was right?
Does using a reusable cup make you less likely to protest climate change? We tracked 2,800 Australians to find out
Taking small, personal actions doesn’t seem to stop people from seeing the big picture on climate change.
Lim Tean: Iran’s Ghalibaf warns US war equation is clear – ‘either all or none’
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean “If we can’t sell oil, we will make sure you can’t too.” That is the message Iran’s parliamentary Speaker has just sent to the entire Gulf — and to US President Donald Trump. The Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, has delivered the starkest ultimatum of this war. Responding to Trump’s threat to
Is it worse to eat unhealthy food in the morning, or later in the day? And what if you skip breakfast?
Do you tend to sit down for breakfast? Or do you grab a muesli bar or bacon-and-egg roll on the way in to work? Here’s what to keep in mind.
Without a Royal Commission, we won’t know the scale of the corruption in Victoria’s Big Build
The $100 billion suite of infrastructure projects has been infiltrated by organised crime. It can’t keep being swept under the rug.
The Origin Energy breach has been unusual – but there are ways to better protect your data
With rapid advances in AI, scammers have access to more sophisticated tools, including fake documents and more personalised targeting.
A time-travelling king and visit from Nessie: inside the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony
No huge stadium spectacle, no royal fanfare – yet Glasgow’s opening ceremony made a big statement.
Rejection hurts. How to help kids and teens bounce back when they’ve missed out
As a parent, it can be painful to witness our child’s struggles after rejection. But there are ways to help them process the setback.
‘Jimothy’ the raccoon has short spine syndrome – but this condition can affect dogs, too
The deformity is so severe it would be extremely challenging to try and correct it surgically.
Teachers and doctors are losing the ability to self-regulate. What are the risks?
New laws will give ministers control of previously independent regulatory bodies in education and health, potentially undermining their public advocacy roles.
Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal
Helping distressed wildlife without seeking advice may sometimes do more harm than good – as two experts explain.
Victoria paid for Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games. It’s not the state’s only recent sporting debacle
The four highest profile sport franchise collapses of the past decade have occurred in Melbourne. Is the city no longer Australia’s sporting capital?
Jimothy the raccoon survived against the odds, a testament to sophisticated brains and devoted mothers
Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.
Vanuatu govt blasts chiefs’ demand to replace first female MSG head with a man
RNZ Pacific reporters Vanuatu’s government has issued a stinging rebuke to the country’s customary leaders who have reportedly called for revoking the appointment of the first woman to lead the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Secretariat. Dr Anna Naupa, a Pacific politics expert and ni-Vanuatu woman, was appointed MSG Secretariat Director-General last month, with Vanuatu Prime
Can we alter ocean chemistry to absorb carbon? Here are the pros and cons
Australian scientists are exploring ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere – using our oceans.
Why a face full of poo can be your baby’s best start in life
Researchers are getting to the bottom of how poo helps newborn babies. It might sound gross, but here’s the science.
How can Year 7 and 8 students make the most of their electives?
Younger teens typically experience a dip in school engagement. Electives can help them stay excited about learning.
Why clearer rules on using AI in hiring would be a win for bosses too
Yes, strong laws already exist to protect job-seekers from discrimination. But AI has made things more complicated.
AI companies are trying to escape the screen. Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI shows how hard it will be
A tiny glowing keyboard may be a harbinger of a much bigger shift in how we interact with AI.