ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on November 12, 2026.
‘Plenty of reasons for hope’: what 30 years of climate talks have achieved
After 30 years of global climate talks, there has been more progress than you might think. A climate diplomacy expert explains why there’s still reason for hope.
Victoria’s Year 12 exam website has been hacked – here are 3 ways students can handle academic stress
Two clinical psychologists explain how students can deal with setbacks during exam periods.
Businesses could lose $590 million in R&D tax breaks under changes before the Senate. What’s the plan?
Here’s what’s being proposed, and which businesses would be most affected if the changes are passed.
No opposition left in Naoero after all MPs join ‘united’ government
RNZ Pacific reporters Naoero, formerly Nauru, no longer has an opposition after its handful of opposition members of Parliament joined President David Adeang’s administration to form a “united government”. The Micronesian island nation, which is one of the world’s smallest republics with a population of around 12,000, made the announcement via a government statement on
‘Nobody cared’: new research shows deepfakes are hurting regular people, not just celebrities
Non-consensual sexual deepfakes are easy to make and share. A study with more than 7,000 people shows how widespread they have become.
El Salvador is exporting the ‘Bukele model’ to Haiti – but the gang offensive is a gamble for both nations
Haiti’s war on gangs is increasingly relying on a patchwork of foreign troops and private militias, making accountability more complicated.
Flight of the Conchords return to NZ stages after 14 years away – but Wellington is still obviously home
Flight of the Conchords have the wonderful ability to make extraordinary success feel entirely unpretentious.
Johnny Depp returns to the screen as Scrooge – Dickens might have some notes
Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol as a ‘sledgehammer’ to make Victorian Britain aware of child poverty. Modern film adaptations like Ebenezer soften the blow.
Ngāpuhi activist Mike Smith’s case spotlighted at UN’s COP31 climate summit
By Kate Newton of RNZ The daughter of Ngāpuhi climate activist Mike Smith has shared his legal case against climate polluters — which has been blocked by the New Zealand government — at the United Nations’ annual climate summit. Bianca Ranson (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu ki Whaingaroa), a climate activist herself, presented on behalf of Smith
It’s possible to make great concrete without the huge emissions from cement. Why isn’t this common?
Cement produces huge volumes of emissions – comparable to Russia or India. Why isn’t this alternative being used?
COP31: How AI can help us adapt to climate change
Artificial intelligence is attracting attention for its potential to deepen our understanding of climate risks and inform our responses.
Why teaching ‘ethical’ classroom use of AI to learn writing must include the right to refuse
If we want to teach writing students to engage with AI chatbots ethically and responsibly, we need to first consider what we mean by “ethical.”
You likely have genes that affect how well your medications work – testing for them could improve treatment
Researchers found that everyone in a 100,000 sample of people has at least one genetic variant that interacts with common prescriptions.
The state apologised to abuse-in-care survivors two years ago today. What has changed?
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission prompted improvements in support and compensation for survivors, but long delays and the lack of independent redress remain.
CCTV is touted as a safety measure for daycare centres. But does it work?
The federal government has just released an evaluation of CCTV use in more than 300 Australian early learning services.
AI marking means uni assessments could theoretically never be read by a human. What now?
AI marking has been around a long time. But it’s not the tech causing outcry – it’s what happens now that it’s readily available.
Is this iconic black hole image accurate? New study delivers an independent result
New results provide a fresh perspective on the iconic ring structure of the M87 black hole.
Australia’s $4.8 trillion super system has become a political football. A new book explains why
The unlikely origins of Australia’s unique super scheme help explain the ongoing ideological divide.
The ‘religious left’ may be rising – but Black Christian women have been there all along
For years, Black women have been one of the Democratic Party’s steadiest groups of supporters. And for many of those voters, faith helps inspire their politics.
Nepal-Tibet floods showed the need for greater climate finance. Is the world listening?
As president of COP31 negotiations, Australia has the opportunity to rally more backing for climate finance for those on the frontline.