ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 8, 2026.
Solidarity group condemns surge in anti-Palestine violence in NZ
Asia Pacific Report A national pro-Palestine solidarity movement has condemned a spate of “radicalised” tyre slashing vandalism and other violent attacks by Israeli supporters. The most recent pro-Israel vandalism is in Christchurch and Wellington alongside a violent attack on a supporter in Auckland, the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) says in a statement. In Christchurch,
The ‘core’ of One Nation’s super proposal is sound, says former Grattan Institute chief John Daley
One Nation wants to allow renters and mortgage holders to withdraw some super contributions to cover daily expenses. Daley agrees with part of the idea.
AI is becoming more common in uni courses. What can students gain and what might they lose?
An AI system might generate the same words as a teacher but that doesn’t mean the educational interaction for the student is the same.
A court will decide the future of Yuraygir’s feral horses. That matters for native plants and animals
Feral horses can inflict major ecological damage, as two experts explain.
In junior sports, it’s all about having fun – then something changes. We set out to find out why
Over time, inappropriate behaviour at junior sports can become normalised. Leagues and clubs need to ensure this doesn’t happen.
Debt in the Pacific – systemic and current threats to regional economic sovereignty
ANALYSIS: By Antonia Bhagwan in Suva The Pacific may have moved beyond the worst of the covid-19 pandemic, but its economic consequences continue to weigh on governments across the region. Once again, countries are facing rising debt levels. In its 2026 Pacific Economic Update, the World Bank linked the current financial landscape to slower economic
Why does microwaving fish smell so bad?
Next time your colleague funks up the break room, consider leaving a passive aggressive copy of this article nearby, so they can understand the chemistry involved.
Can what we feed farm animals directly benefit our own health? Our research suggests it can
Chronic lifestyle diseases place growing pressure on healthcare. Prevention strategies should go beyond consumer behaviour and address how food is produced.
West Papuan group urges Jakarta to put words into action on UN visit
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific A leading West Papua pro-independence group has questioned Indonesia’s assertion that a proposed visit by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is “on track”. The West Papua National Committee (KNPB) is urging Indonesia to put its words into action on the proposed visit with
Cutting the tobacco excise won’t stop the illegal trade. This is how other countries solved the problem
The illicit market for tobacco is not an inevitable result of high excise taxes.
Can removing your fallopian tubes really reduce your risk of ovarian cancer?
Ovarian cancer has a particularly poor survival rate. Only one in two women will live five years beyond their diagnosis.
We’re not protecting our oceans as well as we think: new research
Overfishing and poor enforcement are just two reasons marine ecosystems are struggling to recover.
Farmers can now produce more of their own energy than ever – but will they?
Self-reliance is important for many Australian farmers. But could farms ever become self-reliant in energy?
Government must be more transparent about who gets community grants – and why
Like many such government programs before it, there are integrity questions around the community infrastructure grants scheme.
New research shows students experience extreme anxiety when accused of academic misconduct. Unis can do more to help them
Unis have always had academic misconduct processes in place. But the impact of these experiences on students’ wellbeing has been mostly anecdotal.
Inside the brain: Rethinking the mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
Our understanding of the causes of Alzheimer’s disease is evolving. Recent discoveries have revealed the important role of the cerebral vascular system.
AI is helping businesses learn what customers will pay – and workers will accept
Businesses are increasingly turning to AI and personalised data to become more efficient. Will that leave workers earning less and customers paying more?
How the ‘first bird’ leapt into the sky and soared above the dinosaurs
Archaeopteryx is an evolutionary icon for scientists.
Eating a handful of nuts each day is linked with lower risk of high blood pressure, our research shows
Consuming between 30-35g of nuts daily was linked with a 26% lower risk of hypertension.
How Facebook’s revolutionary News Feed kicked off the age of algorithms
It might seem quaint now but for many Facebook users, the introduction of this content algorithm felt like a violation of their privacy and trust.