ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 24, 2026.
Boo! Feeling scared on Halloween can be fun for children but can sometimes push their limits
A children’s literature author explains how some of her favorite Halloween-themed children’s books can help children prepare for the holiday ahead.
Palestine Forum calls on NZ to act against ‘weaponised, engineered’ Gaza hunger
Asia Pacific Report A Palestinian advocacy group has called on the New Zealand government to act against the “weaponisation” and “engineering” of starvation by Israel in its ongoing war on Gaza Strip. “Palestinian survival must never be a bargaining chip,” says Palestine Forum of Palestine chair Maher Nazzal in response to news this week that
Gaza media: ‘Why we document history – even if accountability feels distant’
Pacific Media Watch “You’re not just reporting on the story … you are the main character.” That’s how award-winning Palestinian journalist and human rights defender Maha Hussaini sums up her experience while “documenting history” in Israel’s three-year genocidal war on Gaza. In the latest episode of Middle East Eye’s “The Gaza Podcast”, host Hussam Tannera
Ancestors all around – millions of dead people linger in Americans’ memories
The shadow population of deceased relatives is more than three times as large as today’s living population.
PHP is in the foundation of 70% of websites – here’s what it is and why a flaw in the software is a major hacking threat
A cybersecurity researcher explains how a flaw in widespread software makes millions of websites vulnerable to hackers – and underscores the role of AI in attacking and defending the internet.
Greener maternity care starts with changing hospitals, without putting pressure on pregnant women
Birth involves emissions from travel, pain relief and disposable products, but system-level changes can reduce them without restricting choice.
Why ultra-Orthodox parties hold so much sway in Israeli politics
Ultra-Orthodox Jews, often called Haredim, make up a small but growing percentage of Israel’s population. Still, their political parties wield significant influence.
Clayface tries to tap into the success of body horror but can’t reach the genre’s gory depths
Clayface has some memorable moments, but can’t quite reach the brilliance of the body-horror classic, The Substance.
London Film Festival round-up: a five-star weepie, a sweeping Spanish epic and a misspent youth in post-punk Manchester
This year’s festival showcased a slate of exceptional films, but there were a few big director misfires too.
Diagnostic uncertainty: why losing a diagnosis can be as difficult as receiving one
Being told you don’t have a serious disease is not always a relief. Research explains why: diagnoses shape how people experience and make sense of their suffering.
Moths in art history: centuries of creativity reveal the beauty of a misunderstood insect
Moths are much less weird and way more wonderful than most people think.
As flood risk rises, some communities question the idea of resilience
People are increasingly urged to become resilient to flooding. Yet many question whether this shifts responsibility from institutions to residents.
How El Niño could push up your mortgage and grocery bills
A Pacific climate event has far reaching effects.
Two small Arab parties may decide Israel’s election
Ra'am and the Joint List are predicted to win as many as 15 seats in parliament, providing the opposition with an opportunity to unseat Netanyahu.
The Jackdaw gasfield passed the legal test for North Sea drilling – Rosebank will find it much harder
A landmark 2024 Supreme Court ruling forced ministers to account for emissions from burning fossil fuels.
Scientists aim to give lung cells a memory of how to fight viruses
Researchers are working on an off-the-shelf vaccine that trains natural killer cells to guard the nose and lungs against flu, COVID and RSV.
Fear-based campaign ads can grab attention, but whether they win votes is less clear
Political campaigns often use fear to play on voters’ existing prejudices and stereotypes. What that means for your vote is less predictable.
Could lawfare become warfare between Brussels and Beijing?
In response to China, the EU is transforming its single market into a legal lever: employees, subsidies and forced labour are becoming new battlegrounds.
The 90s: Art and Fashion at Tate Britain struggles to challenge the enduring myths of Cool Britannia
Provocation became a currency for profitability, but what did this rebellion actually change – who benefited and who remained excluded?
The Crucible: Arthur Miller’s morality tale was as much a reaction to his own marital failings as it was to the ‘red scare’
At the height of America’s ‘red scare’ witch-hunts, Miller, whose play makes a martyr hero of the husband, was having an affair with Marilyn Monroe.