ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 28, 2026.
Satellite images show how the Nepal flood disaster unfolded
How the deadly Nepal floods caused damage up to 100km away from a collapsed glacier.
Landmines and remnants of war pose a serious threat, and more needs to be done to solve it
Landmines from wars can stay hidden and a threat for decades. Climate change is making the risk even greater.
Powerhouse Parramatta was meant to reshape Sydney’s cultural map. Now its leadership is under scrutiny
Sydney’s Powerhouse Parramatta was built on a bold leader’s vision. Now that leader is stepping down, weeks before it is due to open.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields will recreate the impact, power and joy of Lilith Fair
Like Lilith Fair before it, Daisy Chain Festival is about more than supporting gender equity.
Wills, passwords, tricky conversations: what to do now to make your death easier for your family
Death is never easy – but it’s inevitable. Why not try to make the financial and administrative work that follows it easier for your loved ones?
NASA’s new telescope will transform our view of the universe. This is the story of its namesake
In August 2018, just four months before she died, I had the great fortune to interview Nancy Grace Roman about her extraordinary life studying the stars.
Australia opened the door to dangerous e-bikes. New safety standards could finally close it
High powered e-bikes aren’t meant to be used on roads. But many are – and deaths have followed. Will new standards fix the problem?
How Ukraine is bringing the war home to Russia
Ukraine wants to disrupt the convenience of 21st century life for Russians. Will it be effective in ending the war?
The Northern Territory has just voted to legalise voluntary assisted dying. Here’s how it will work
Many aspects of the new voluntary assisted dying laws are familiar. But there are some differences to address the territory’s unique needs.
Bird flu is here to stay. NZ’s response must keep adapting as the virus takes hold
Bird flu now threatens more than birds. Early detection in both birds and marine mammals remains crucial, and management must adapt as new evidence emerges.
How Dolly Parton built a life and career on her own terms
Dolly Parton’s chart history tells a pointed story of an artist who built her independence one song at a time.
For some fans, Dolly Parton was more than a musical idol – she was a spiritual icon
The legendary singer took on a saint-like aura for some fans.
Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out
A technical advisory group is working out the fine print. Here’s what it needs to keep in mind.
Why Woolworths and Coles are now selling thousands more ‘own brand’ products
Recent reports show Woolworths and Coles are managing to hold smaller competitors at bay – in part by adopting a strategy from their rival, Aldi.
The fight over AI data centres is becoming Australia’s next Indigenous policy challenge
Decisions made now could shape Indigenous relations with the government around AI for years to come.
NZ’s fastest growing town was once the future of urban planning. What happened?
Rolleston near Christchurch is rapidly expanding, with more fast-tracked development coming. It’s a far cry from the ‘town of the future’ planned in the 1970s.
Wear It Purple Day is about more than a T-shirt. Here’s how schools can really include gender and sexuality diverse youth
As many kids and teachers go to school today in purple clothes, we know too many young people still feel isolated and unsupported.
Six months into the US-Iran war, will there be any accountability for potential war crimes?
This is a crucial moment for international law in the face of concerted efforts by the Trump administration to undermine and discredit it.
Nepal’s catastrophic flood shows disaster preparedness must be a shared responsibility
What responsibilities do governments, researchers, humanitarian organizations, and corporations have for the conditions that repeatedly turn hazards into human catastrophes?
Many cities buried urban streams. Here’s how to bring them back
Stream daylighting can help manage stormwater, restore habitats and create greener, more walkable public spaces.