ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 7, 2026.
Fiji govt being ‘hammered’ by media, says Rabuka – defends repeal of MIDA
By Anish Chand in Suva Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says his government is being “hammered every day” by the media and critics, as he defended the repeal of the Media Industry Development Act (MIDA) and the restoration of media freedom. Speaking in Parliament last night, Rabuka said the repeal had restored a more enabling
Election day weather turns sour with lightning, heavy rain and thunderstorms
RNZ Most of New Zealand’s North Island and the upper South Island is under a severe thunderstorm watch as voters head to the polls on election day. Overnight Friday, MetService recorded nearly 2000 lightning strikes throughout the top of the North Island, as well as heavy rainfall, with downpours reaching 33.5mm an hour in the
Getting rid of the influence of US apologists for the tragedy of Gaza
COMMENTARY: By Jason Jones The American public’s outrage over Gaza just decided this week’s US midterms. Democrats have now won control of both the United States House of Representatives and the Senate, taking them from a belligerently defensive Republican Party that not only did the bidding of Israel and its allies in America’s foreign policy
10 years after Leonard Cohen’s passing, his grappling with the divine lives on
There’s material in Cohen’s contemporary psalms for every human experience, including lament, complaint, joy, doubt, adoration and desperation.
Pope Leo’s trip is a homecoming to Peru – where debate over liberation theology roiled the church during his early years as a priest
Pope Leo’s November 2026 trip to Latin America will bring him back to Peru, where he served as a priest and bishop for two decades.
We need to talk about Meta: Political interference and interests in the Brazilian elections
The company’s actions show that, above users’ rights, public interest, and democracy itself, prevails its economic interests and the maximization of their profits
Georgia Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms stands on the shoulders of Stacey Abrams, Charlotta Bass and countless other Black women who dreamed
For generations, Black women have been asked to save a democracy that would not save them, carrying entire movements on their backs. Now a Black woman has been elected to govern Georgia.
The Cop31 climate summit is betting on electrification – but still needs a plan to ditch fossil fuels
Electrification alone won’t deliver a clean energy transition. Two major challenges remain.
AI won’t ever make a historically accurate film – but it could help archaeology create better stories
The evidence we have from Troy is incomplete so it’s impossible to create complete historically accurate images from it.
US midterms: women voters helped drive the ‘blue wave’
Women turned out to vote in significant numbers and were elected in historic fashion.
Interest rates are making UK homes less affordable, even as wage rises increase faster than house prices
Mortgage payments are putting home ownership out of reach.
Four ways thinking like a strategist can make you a better padel player
My expertise in strategic management has given me an advantage on the padel court.
Is natural toothpaste really as good as fluoride? Tooth decay expert on the difference
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay, but some toothpastes leave it out. Researchers examine the evidence behind natural and herbal alternatives.
Young people turned out in near-record numbers for the 2026 midterms, with the economy top of their minds
Whether they went to college or not, young voters heavily favored Democrats.
‘I heard a barnacle’ – how paying attention to nature’s background noise can reveal animal secrets
Letting the ordinary become interesting again is a key part of studying natural history and animal behavior.
The hidden ways insects support animal life – from habitat to health – go way beyond being food
As insect biodiversity declines, people and all the other species on Earth stand to lose the beneficial ‘ecosystem services’ bugs provide.
This weightlifting technique can help older adults stay fit and independent as they age
Muscle power fades faster than strength as we age. One small change to how you lift could help.
AI could transform mathematics, but humans will still need to be in the loop
AI solutions to longstanding maths problems have sent shockwaves through the mathematics community.
Don’t wash your laundry at teatime – why planning energy use can reduce your bills
Electricity is being priced by the time it is used, not just by how much, so timing really matters.
Flesh-eating screwworm is spreading in the US, threatening livestock and wildlife – hunters can be the first line of defense
Over 100 screwworm cases have appeared in the US in 2026, including in elk, cattle, dogs, horses, sheep and goats. America’s 11.5 million hunters can help find these parasites to contain the spread.