ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 25, 2026.
Keith Rankin Analysis – Reckless Complacency meaning the End of Nuclear Deterrence
Keith Rankin writes; Ever since the Soviet Union gained the 'atomic bomb' in 1949, the argument among geopoliticians has been that an edgy global 'peace' has been maintained by virtue of the principle of deterrence… That principle has broken down…
Caitlin Johnstone: De-normalise Israel
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone Basically we’ve got two choices: we either aggressively denormalise Israel or we watch our society become more and more Israeli. We either collectively reject Israel, or we watch Western militaries fuse inseparably with the IDF. We either turn support for Israel into political campaign poison, or we watch politicians obliterate our
Fiji’s former chief prosecutor claims govt conspiracy to remove him
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific Fiji’s former chief prosecutor, Christopher Pryde, claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him. The New Zealand lawyer, who is in Aotearoa, spoke to RNZ Pacific Waves after corruption charges against him in Fiji were dropped this week. Fiji’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) threw
Iranian Ambassador: Why the US blundered so badly – diplomacy and ways forward
INTERVIEW: By Eugene Doyle In this interview with Reza Nazar Ahari, the Iranian Ambassador to Wellington, we discussed the war, the state of diplomacy with the West, issues of sovereignty, defence and the internal politics of Iran. He provided some fascinating analysis into why the Western strategy on Iran has been so disastrously flawed. READ
A 1952 Pan Am plane crash transformed passenger safety procedures – a former airline pilot explains how
Remarkably, all 69 people on board survived when the plane ditched in the sea. What killed 52 of them happened afterwards.
What we’ve learned from Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister
A week is a very long time in British politics these days.
A sweary boss might make you work harder (or want to quit)
Bad language can be inspiring.
Force of Nature shows how extreme weather pushes wildlife to its limits
This new documentary series reveals how nature is fighting back against today’s extreme weather.
What repeated blows to the head in sport may mean for dementia risk
Research links repeated head impacts with poorer brain health in some former players, although the evidence cannot yet prove cause and effect.
The Piano: how the viral appeal of pianists in public spaces is not so different from 19th-century music salons
In the 19th century, musical reputations travelled through invitations, conversation, print and gossip.
The dog who waited for Odysseus: Argos reflects the deep human-animal bonds of ancient Greece
The bonds between humans and animals are richly represented in both literature and visual arts throughout ancient Greek culture.
Millions of family caregivers manage complex diets for older relatives – often with little nutritional guidance
Caregivers often don’t recognize how much time, energy and effort is dedicated to their nutrition-related responsibilities, and many feel unprepared for them.
South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock
Although states have the power to regulate medical care, they cannot exercise that power by prohibiting speech on medical topics that the state disagrees with.
The Benadryl Challenge isn’t going away – here’s how public health officials are trying to stop this deadly viral trend
This is just one example of an online trend with real-world health consequences.
Pennsylvania roads are being coated in radioactive wastewater − here’s why
Wastewater from Pennsylvania’s oil and gas wells is salty and radioactive, and doesn’t suppress dust. Two researchers explain why it keeps ending up on rural roads.
How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?
A National Academy of Sciences report examined the latest advances in extreme event attribution science. As four of the authors explain, the type of disaster makes a difference.
Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
After screwworm cases were reported in Texas and New Mexico, Colorado is taking preventive measures against the pest.
Is withholding federal counterterrorism funds from states – as FEMA has threatened – legal?
Legal scholars argue that when executive branch agencies impose conditions on federal funds, courts should give these cases special scrutiny.
Should paper checks be abolished like the penny?
Many Americans still write checks, even if you no longer do.
Wildfires: what can the UK and other nations learn from Australia’s world-leading fire response systems?
Australia has a well-established national wildfire warning system, so how does this compare with the UK’s approach?