ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 2, 2026.
Fiji PM Rabuka delays vote on Constitution Bill after mounting pressure
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given in to public pressure and decided to extend the timeline for a major constitutional reform process only a day after he confirmed that he would table a bill to change the country’s constitution. In a complete U-turn from his position on tabling
AI translation sounds convincing, but it can be riddled with hidden errors
For those using generative AI to translate, it’s important to keep these risks in mind.
Labor returns to equal term low primary vote in Newspoll
Labor’s primary vote dropped two points to 27% in Newspoll, equalling the mid-September Newspoll for their lowest this term. It’s near Labor’s record low in 2011.
NZ has retreated from global cooperation on health security. Can a new government change course?
There are three steps the next government can take to restore New Zealand’s commitment to pandemic preparedness and other health security strategies.
Fiji PM Rabuka under pressure ahead of crucial vote on constitutional reform
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition government is falling apart ahead of the crucial third reading of a major bill to change the country’s 2013 Constitution. This comes after two of its minor partners, whose support was key to his forming a government in December 2022, have instructed their
NZ election poll watch: contrasting scenarios play out in different polls
As the final week of campaigning begins, most poll trends show the right leading the left. Only one poll upends that picture.
Sick of being told to ‘just lose weight’? Health promotion shouldn’t come with weight stigma
Health promotion often treats weight loss as the primary pathway to better health – but it’s not. Here’s what the alternative looks like.
72% of students say they procrastinate. Here’s how to stay on track
You might even be putting off studying right now, but that doesn’t mean the whole day is a lost opportunity.
Two new bandicoot species discovered after trawling through museum drawers
A ten-year study of short-nosed bandicoots found their family tree is more complicated than we thought.
Worried you’re breathing unclean air? Here’s how to measure it
In Australia, many apps and websites offer local air quality ratings. An expert explains what to look out for.
Will anger over corruption be the deciding factor in the US midterms?
The vast majority of Americans believe government corruption is widespread – both Democrats and Republicans. Politicians have taken notice.
Children who grow up in poverty are 5 times more likely to be poor young adults: new study
A study shows how childhood poverty casts a long shadow, affecting young Australians well into their 20s and 30s.
Camp Miasma, killer gnomes, and a witchy modern noir: what we’re streaming in November
Will the gnomes kill everyone? Will Carrie get her revenge on her classmates? Will the traitors be identified? Watch to find out.
A neuropsychologist explains the importance of exercise in fighting dementia
Fourteen modifiable risk factors that contribute to dementia have been identified. These can be mitigated by adopting healthier lifestyles.
NZ’s resource management rules have been rewritten. What happens after the election?
NZ’s environmental problems are mounting, while the regulatory system managing them has undergone radical change.
Parents, let your kids eat as much candy as they want – less restriction could help reduce the urge to overeat
Restricting access to candy is one way parents try to teach their kids moderation. But this can backfire and harm a child’s relationship to food and eating in the long run.
Human speech follows the same patterns as birdsong — new research
A new study compares the songs of 367 bird species with song and speech from 52 human languages to reveal shared acoustic patterns.
Canada can develop infrastructure and protect biodiversity
Effective environmental policy requires early relationship-building, trust, shared goals, clear communication and long-term funding.
Fighting accent bias is everyone’s job, not just accented speakers’
We may know accent bias, but how should we respond to it?
China imports millions of donkey hides from Africa every year: new book traces the drivers and impact
According to some estimates, China imports around three million African hides a year, with 25%-35% taken from stolen animals.