ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 15, 2026.
European ‘war fatigue’ may be growing – but Ukraine’s recent momentum could buy time
Ukraine’s uptick in fortunes bodes well for the ability of European leaders to keep their citizens on board with the war effort.
Four reasons why fully electric homes can be affordable and efficient
The EU’s new electrification plan aims to slash reliance on fossil fuels by doubling the number of heat pumps by 2030.
A brief history of embroidery – and how to get started yourself
These are the easiest embroidery techniques to attempt for beginners.
Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking – new research in mice
Alcohol abstinence alters brain activity in ways that may drive someone with alcohol use disorder to relapse.
Radio telescopes help scientists map molecules in space and uncover where and how stars form
Interstellar maps can help scientists find patterns that tell them about fundamental chemical processes in the cosmos.
Taliban claims five years of peace in Afghanistan – but women and girls face oppression
The militant Islamist regime has introduced a series of oppressive laws restricting rights for women and girls.
Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start
A new federal law rewards states that ease housing rules. Colorado has been doing that for years, and its experience shows both what works and what does not.
Staying hopeful and true to oneself is a lesson these 5 kids books offer to kindergartners and other children
A children’s writer explains how ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ ‘The Rabbit Listened’ and other stories can help prepare kindergarten students for this next phase of life.
One of the most common brain disorders is one of the most misunderstood – how functional neurological disorder is both ‘all in your head’ and beyond it
Millions of people suffer from debilitating symptoms their doctors don’t quite believe. But advances in neuroscience and education may be changing the tides for treatment.
From padded bras to penis injections: how changing body shape can give athletes a competitive edge
These stories sound bizarre, but they highlight the battle for marginal gain in competition.
Small businesses at the gateways to America’s national parks face 4 big risks – including changing boundaries and extreme weather
Policy changes, climate disruption, staffing shortages and housing costs are reshaping the risks of owning or starting a gateway business.
What the battle between Nigel Farage and Count Binface really tells us about Britain’s mood
Farage avoided the count, but will face a re-opened probe into his finances after winning the Clacton byelection.
What happens when someone’s chromosomes, sex hormones and body don’t align?
Biological sex isn’t always simple.
Britain’s quarter century: experts in sex, mental health, nutrition and addiction assess the nation’s changing wellbeing
How has the UK’s health changed since 2001?
How healthier farm animals can cut greenhouse gas emissions
Tackling livestock emissions involves more than just eating less meat.
Fiji court rules COI report into Malimali appointment was unlawful, null and void
By Iliesa Tora of RNZ Pacific The Fiji High Court has ruled that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, in its entirety, is null and void. Justice Dane Tuiqereqere also found that the COI report was unlawful, and that its adverse findings were irrational and it has
With NDIS changes set to pass, here’s who bears the cost of making it ‘sustainable’
The government wants to cut $37.8 billion from the NDIS over 4 years. Much of this will come from tightening access to the scheme and reducing participants’ plans.
Fiji judge orders motion seeking return of journalists’ devices seized by police
By Rashika Kumar in Suva Counsel for Fiji-British journalist Charlie Charters has been ordered by High Court judge Justice Pita Bulamainaivalu to serve a motion seeking the return of the 7 electronic devices seized by police on the police chief today. The motion was filed after police re-seized the devices last Friday under a fresh
What is sudden adult death syndrome?
A healthy heart can still hide a fatal electrical fault. Genetic testing is helping families uncover the hidden risk behind sudden adult death syndrome.
Now that it’s big business, nostalgia is a thing of the past
The market for retro entertainment has never been bigger. But certain companies may be in danger of overdoing it.