ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 1, 2026.
Sanctions and bombs won’t end the war in Iran. Trump is running out of options against an intractable foe
The Trump administration is trying every tactic to get Iran to capitulate, but there is only one path forward for both sides.
Australia is eyeing a world-first ‘fair and reasonable’ test for data collection and privacy
New rules on what companies can do with personal information include tighter consent requirements, a ‘right to be forgotten’, and a simple test for what’s OK.
Bird flu could devastate Macquarie Island. Why are we removing the scientists we need to understand it?
The federal government’s actions could leave the island’s wildlife more vulnerable to H5N1.
Victoria’s First Nations body breaks new ground in support of prisoners’ ‘open air’ rights
For the first time since its creation, Gellung Warl is challenging the Victorian government on a legislative bill that passed parliament.
Who should assume the risk when art gets controversial – the artist or their employer?
Australia’s artists show courage by making risky, boundary-pushing art. But there aren’t enough courageous organisations willing to back them.
How does the cancer drug Keytruda work? And how is it different to chemo?
Monoclonal antibody drugs like Keytruda attack cancer cells in a different way to chemotherapy drugs.
Australians could soon be able to choose what appears in their social media feed. How would this work?
People should have meaningful choices about the systems organising their attention.
Children’s picture books reflect changing attitudes to languages and can support revitalisation
The use of te reo Māori in picture books has been increasing since 1970. The relative space given to Māori and English reflects status changes of both languages.
Peters blasts Solomon Islands cabinet ministers for move against PM Wale
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has blasted Solomon Islands cabinet ministers who moved against their leader on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has been forced home to deal with a motion of no confidence from his
Australia has spent 25 years ‘stopping the boats’, but that’s not the same as controlling migration
Asylum seeker policy showed toughness in one small, but highly visible, part of the system while creating room to loosen policy everywhere else.
Not eligible for NDIS, too old for Thriving Kids. What supports should these young people get?
Schools and families shouldn’t just be expected to absorb more responsibility. This is a chance for a radical rethink.
Some of Australia’s biggest companies are planning for an unbearable climate future
Making sure big companies do their bit to reduce emissions is essential for Australia to meet its climate targets.
The Drama, home-grown Kiwi comedy and everybody’s favourite TV coach: what to stream in September
September’s lineup features a fresh take on the classic ‘remarriage comedy’ and the latest season of Ted Lasso.
Australia’s government now has $1 trillion in debt. Four charts on how we got here and its cost
Public debt interest payments are the fastest growing area of federal government spending. See what changed, and why, from 1990 to today.
Research shows ethics education teaches kids right from wrong. Why can so few students access it?
Some might argue kids can just learn ethics from their parents. But new research shows formal ethics education can make a difference.
Floods in Nepal-Tibet disrupt pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred mountain with centuries of evolving tradition
Hindus know it as the dwelling place of Shiva, Tibetan Buddhists as the abode of Demchog, and Jains as the site where Rishabhanatha, their first spiritual teacher, achieved liberation.
Trump’s geopolitical aims, not economics, are behind his trade hostility towards Canada
A seismic shift in American geopolitics explains the breakdown in U.S.-Canada trade relations. Understanding U.S. policy is critical as Canada faces stark choices.
The threat of biological warfare is real – a new book describes the potential devastation
Biological War tells the story of a hypothetical but realistic pathogen that quickly causes anarchy and mass casualties around the world.
Migrant entrepreneurs aren’t staying in NZ – the new investor visa won’t replace them
Immigrant entrepreneurs report frustration and disappointment over the lack of business support setting up in New Zealand. Any new visa scheme must account for this.
Remote work offers flexibility, but at what cost to learning opportunities for young workers?
For early-career workers, remote work can mean fewer opportunities to work alongside experienced colleagues.