ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 10, 2026.
‘Decorating the heavens’: a new Leonard French window sheds light on his masterpiece
A new stained-glass window at the National Gallery of Victoria offers clues to one of Australia’s most familiar yet mysterious artworks.
The Coalition wants to make flag burning a crime. It’s a revival of a decades-old battle
Flag politics and Australia Day debates are shaping up to be key themes in conservative political discourse in the months ahead.
The NFL sold out its Australia game in 30 minutes – but will the sport make its mark Down Under?
The NFL has played games around the world, and there are good reasons why Australia has been chosen for the first time.
The Netherlands forced Meta to let users ditch algorithmic feeds. Here’s what happened
Unless forced to do so, big tech companies are unlikely to implement features that go against their business model.
OpenAI claims another huge mathematical result amid fights over credit, ethics and privacy
OpenAI found a solution to the long-standing Navier-Stokes problem. Not everyone is happy about how they did it.
The rebuilding in Nepal needs to start now. This is what worked after an earthquake a decade ago – and what to avoid
Disasters always bring an influx of aid money to communities. It must be spent wisely to avoid mistakes and ensure long-term recovery.
Māori delegation’s Israel trip under scrutiny over funding and itinerary
Te Ao Māori News A delegation of Māori leaders visiting Israel under the banner of “business and innovation” faces public criticism over its timing and purpose, while questions remain about how the trip was organised and the full extent of its funding, itinerary and engagement with Palestinian organisations. The visit comes as New Zealand criticises
Pacific Islands Forum: Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific and climate?
ANALYSIS: By Teuila Fuatai of RNZ Pacific On the second day of the Pacific Islands Forum leaders’ meeting in Palau, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was asked about the potential participation of Torres Strait Islanders in the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) — one of the forum’s three sub-regional groups. Albanese, alongside his ministers Chris Bowen
‘We’ll slaughter the bastards’ – how Bob Jones and the New Zealand Party changed politics in 1984
A new book examines the outsized influence of one man on the pivotal 1984 election which ushered in a new New Zealand.
Rabuka calls on Fijians to use freedom of expression ‘responsibly’
By Rashika Kumar in Suva Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is calling on Fijians to use their freedom of expression responsibly, stressing that people can disagree strongly and hold each other to account without bullying, humiliating, or deliberately hurting one another. In a statement, Rabuka said Fijians no longer needed to fear speaking their minds. He
Why health insurance cuts for the over-65s won’t swamp public hospitals after all
Government critics say changes to health insurance rebates will strain the public health system. But the evidence shows the impact might not be what you think.
Receipts, memes and supermarket shelves: how Iranians are documenting the economic cost of war online
With food inflation over 128%, ordinary households are seeing – and documenting – the impact of sanctions at the checkout.
Ancient teeth reveal the Ice Age origins of the world’s 4th most common addictive drug
Betel nut is the fourth most-used psychoactive drug in the world – and new evidence suggests it was being used in Indonesia as long as 25,000 years ago.
Gondwana really was a supercontinent. And it helped kick-start life on Earth
The discovery of Gondwana’s buried bits helps settle the question of whether it was a supercontinent.
Worried your pet might catch bird flu? Here’s what you can do
No Australian pets have contracted H5 bird flu, but overseas outbreaks suggest cats are particularly vulnerable.
Moving houses can be especially stressful for kids. Here’s how to support them during a relocation
Moving away from familiar friends, neighbours, sports clubs and schools can be hard. But children can also develop positive ways to cope with change.
Democracy meatballs: why IKEA is the place for Swedes abroad to vote
Sweden’s election is on September 13. In Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland and Hyderabad, citizens voted inside the furniture giant’s blue-and-yellow stores.
‘We can have beautiful things!’ Why Auckland’s City Rail Link is about much more than trains
The city’s new underground rail stations are also impressive public spaces, showing how infrastructure can go well beyond the functional bare minimum.
Labor and Coalition vote down bill to strip tax breaks from charities funding Israel war machine
Australia’s Labor and the Coalition have voted down a Greens amendment to strip tax breaks from charities funding illegal Israeli settlements and the IDF. Stephanie Tran reports for Michael West Media. By Stephanie Tran The Labor Government has joined with the Coalition to vote against a Greens amendment which would have stripped deductible gift recipient
An invisible AI watermark is coming to your messages. Your relationships may pay the price
If checking each other’s messages for AI fingerprints becomes a habit, even casual communication may be marred with suspicion and doubt.