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Only 3% of UK homes have air conditioning. What are the costs and consequences of fitting it?
More northern Europeans are thinking about adding air conditioning. But there’s a lot to consider before making a decision.
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Month: August 2026
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Disney+ and Netflix are buying into football – without buying the live action
Why streamers are paying for sports programmes with no actual sport in them.
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Snowfall in West Papua, while severe drought hits other parts of New Guinea
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Extreme weather patterns continue to hit the Pacific region with some of the highest parts of New Guinea experiencing snow this week. Reports from West Papua say parts of the highlands region have been blanketed by snow and ice in recent days. This includes parts of Lanny Jaya regency
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Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare
Critics say internal IDF investigations are too slow and biased, and the bar to holding soldiers accountable is far too high.
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Grattan on Friday: why a byelection in Western Australia has turned into a national test for One Nation
A state-level byelection is rarely of interest to anyone outside the electorate in question. But the poll in Secret Harbour will test Pauline Hanson’s party.
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Roblox has been put on notice yet again over child safety concerns. What do parents need to know?
The Roblox saga is a reminder that parents can’t leave children’s online safety to platforms.
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The first wave of bird flu is the worst: what Australia can learn from overseas
The rest of the world has already had to grapple with bird flu – and there are lessons for Australia.
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ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for August 20, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 20, 2026.
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Thriving Kids will start in October. But will the new support system be ready when families need it?
Parents are worried they’re about to lose a system that works and are wondering what will actually be there when their child needs help.
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The ancients also worried about the risks of gambling. But even Roman emperors played dice
Authorities in Greek and Roman times tried hard to put limits on gambling. They weren’t particularly successful.
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AI bias isn’t just an error in the algorithm. It’s a chain of human decisions
Technical fixes to AI systems aren’t enough. What’s needed is an overhaul of AI eco-systems to ensure they’re more inclusive.
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When an overloaded ED gets it wrong, who should be accountable?
A recent case involving a patient harmed in an overcrowded ED highlights the need for a fresh look at how NZ investigates clinical errors.