ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 1, 2026.
With a former Wallaby’s ‘cruel’ diagnosis, is there a link between contact sports and MND?
Motor neurone disease is rare, but there is growing evidence playing contact sports may increase your risk.
NSW’s largest coal mine project is set to expand. Here’s what authorities got wrong about the trade-offs
A coal mine in the Hunter Valley region has sparked debate among politicians, environmental advocates and local residents.
Meta wants people to use ‘AI agents’ to do daily tasks for them. Here’s why that’s a problem
Meta can’t beat its rivals on raw AI capability. With its new Muse agent, it doesn’t need to
A sapphic sitcom answer to Heated Rivalry, British spies and premium Aussie drama: what to stream in October
A divisive documentary, a top-tier Australian drama, a queer baseball comedy and more.
GPs can now prescribe ADHD medication – but big barriers to treatment remain
In February, NZ rolled out new rules promising easier access to ADHD treatment. Today, gaps in training, cost and access show why the reform was only a first step.
Question of whether taxpayers or fossil fuel companies pay for climate change damage heads to Supreme Court
If fossil fuel companies misled the public about the dangers of their products, should they be required to pay for damages from climate-related disasters?
Standardized tests needed to boost student achievement? Saskatchewan begs to differ
Until recently, the Prairie province has been an outlier with no provincewide mandated testing.
Thriving Kids launches today. Here’s what will and won’t change
NDIS eligibility criteria isn’t tightening until January 2028, and no one is being moved off the scheme yet. So what’s actually changing?
How do I know my child is ready to leave the house on their own?
There is no single right age when children can spend time out with friends unsupervised. This can make it difficult to judge whether they’re ready.
Why do so many of us sign up to loyalty programs and then never use them?
For some customers, loyalty programs provide clear financial benefits through discounts or points. But emotional benefits – such as feeling valued – also matter.
We love TV reno shows. Could they help us build more sustainable homes?
Programs like ‘Big Little Reno’ aim to help people make their houses more energy efficient.
DreamWorks’ Forgotten Island is a joyous, painful love letter to the Filipino diaspora
The first major Hollywood animation centred on Filipino culture speaks to the experience of migration that has become so deeply embedded in Philippine society.
Why some Ukrainian refugees struggle to rebuild their careers after arriving in Canada
New research on Ukrainian refugees’ employment outcomes reveals that higher education does not always translate into better employment recovery after displacement.
Scientists predicted Friday 13 November 2026 will be ‘Doomsday.’ Should you be worried?
An article published in Science in 1960 predicted that, thanks to ever-increasing growth, in the year 2026 the human population would approach infinity.
Canada promised a new citizenship guide that better addresses reconciliation a decade ago. It still hasn’t arrived
Ottawa has left the outdated 2009 Discover Canada booklet in place, pushing the work of teaching reconciliation to newcomers onto underfunded community educators.
Digger tries to mock powerful older men – but can’t escape 64-year-old millionaire Tom Cruise
Cruise’s presence is the most interesting thing about a film that is otherwise much too full of itself.
This year’s Labour conference was the party that delegates should have had in 2024
In a change from 2025, the event was defined by optimism.
Confronting demons: how acoustic and AI technology brought ancient Etruscan tombs back to life
Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living.
Covid fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow
Everyday activities can require enormous effort for people living with post-COVID fatigue. This study examines the brain mechanisms that may contribute to fatigue.
Long-acting medicines could make daily tablets a thing of the past for some patients
Long-acting treatments could reduce missed doses and ease the burden of taking medicines every day, while giving patients more choice.