ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 6, 2026.
Justice, accountability, more questions: what Russell Brand’s guilty verdict means for victim-survivors
Is it really justice when the legal process is itself so often the source of further harm?
US voters lashed out at data centres. What does that mean for Australia’s AI ambitions?
Community pushback against data centre developments is starting to have big political effects.
Israel’s election shows its democracy is a sham, but the West can’t stop buying the lie
The same racist, Zionist logic that justified the Gaza genocide is now making it difficult for the Jewish opposition to reach a deal with Palestinian parties to oust Netanyahu, writes Jonathan Cook. ANALYSIS: By Jonathan Cook Israel’s general election last week unmasked beyond question the West’s much-cherished fiction of Israel as a “Jewish and democratic
Keith Rankin Analysis – Don Brash wanted a Universal Basic Income. I too want a Universal Income
Keith Rankin writes; On the basis of 'negative income tax' accounting – which is part and parcel of economic liberalism's UBI, and which is essentially what Don Brash supported – a BUI is easily the most efficient kind of tax cut available to policymakers.
Keith Rankin on Solving the MMP Overhang Problem
Keith Rankin writes; My gut feeling now is that the Left will get 51% of party votes, and that there will be a larger – though not large – overhang on the Left than on the Right. That could be unwelcome news for Willie Jackson. Opportunity may get close to 10% of the party vote. Further, I think that there could be an opening for a National/Opportunity/Act government, without New Zealand First.
The worse climate change gets, the harder it becomes to stop it
Climate breakdown could undermine the social trust, political cooperation and financial resources needed to tackle it – new research shows how this might play out.
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Business chief urges government to use more means testing
CEO of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Andrew McKellar, joined us on the podcast to discuss ACCI’s prescriptions for the country’s economic ills.
Born in Aussie or NZ, playing for the Pacific: the startling demographics of the Rugby League World Cup
A delve into the Rugby League World Cup’s demographic data reveals a story about family ties, migration and opportunity across the ocean.
Spot a baby bird on the ground? Don’t be tempted to bird-nap it
Young fledgling birds need time to learn to fly and forage themselves.
A fractious campaign in NZ heralds a cliffhanger election – what to watch
ANALYSIS: By Grant Duncan New Zealand First leader Winston Peters — a veteran of 18 general elections — has called this long and sometimes fractious campaign “the worst of my career, easily”. But whether you agree with him or not, tomorrow night still promises exciting live entertainment. Will Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and his three-party
Humidity can make heatwaves more dangerous. It’s time to warn Australians about this threat
When it’s humid, it’s hard to shed heat by sweating. That’s why humidity can make heatwaves much more dangerous.
NZ election eve poll watch: right’s lead slipping with Opportunity still the wild card
With a day till the election, final polls show a left shift but the right still in front – with the Opportunity Party’s fate still a decisive factor.
Black Michiganders helped push Abdul El-Sayed to victory – but the numbers show he was less popular with this key voting block than some other Democratic candidates
About 86% of Black Michiganders voted for Abdul El-Sayed for US Senate, according to preliminary data.
Devices aren’t lasting as long as they should. Here’s why
Broken devices are contributing to a growing mountain of e-waste.
Why chronic pain is often overlooked as part of disability – and what can help
Pain is chronic when it lasts longer than three months. But by itself, it’s typically not enough to qualify for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
AI learns from the products of thinking, not thought itself. That’s a problem for machines – and for us
Working with the traces of thought instead of the process of thinking means AI systems are limited – and they limit their users, too.
A fractious campaign heralds a cliffhanger election: what to watch as NZ votes
With so many variables in play, and polls pointing to a very tight result, there may be no obvious winner on the night – and a long wait for a new government.
Domestic abusers don’t always stop in the home – partners’ friends and family can become victims too
Coercive control can spill over to friends and family of the primary victim.
Tech executives are profiting from AI as some prepare for a possible catastrophe
The sociological concept of ‘risk positions’ helps explain why those who profit from risky technologies often aren’t the ones who bear its consequences.
Commotio cordis: how a blow to the chest can stop the heart
Jesús de Miguel, a football played with CD Tenerife, may have died from commotio cordis. An anatomist explains the condition.