ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 16, 2025.
Understanding the grisly group dynamics of people who hide bodies after a murder
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nathan Ryan, Doctor of Criminology, Australian Catholic University Homicide cases where the victim’s remains are hidden are particularly harmful to the victim’s families and the community. For investigators, these cases can also be particularly complex. They not only have to solve the case, they also have to
AI companies want copyright exemptions – for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Austin, Professor of Law, University of Melbourne; Chair of Private Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Right now in the United States, there are dozens of pending lawsuits involving copyright claims against artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The judge in one case
AI companies want copyright exemptions – for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Austin, Professor of Law, University of Melbourne; Chair of Private Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Right now in the United States, there are dozens of pending lawsuits involving copyright claims against artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The judge in one case
AI companies want copyright exemptions – for NZ creatives, the market is their best protection
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Graeme Austin, Professor of Law, University of Melbourne; Chair of Private Law, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Getty Images Right now in the United States, there are dozens of pending lawsuits involving copyright claims against artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. The judge in one case
Volcanoes can help us untangle the evolution of humans – here’s how
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Saini Samim, PhD Candidate, School of Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, The University of Melbourne NASA’s Earth Observatory How did humans become human? Understanding when, where and in what environmental conditions our early ancestors lived is central to solving the puzzle of human evolution. Unfortunately, pinning down
12,000-year-old smoked mummies reveal world’s earliest evidence of human mummification
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hsiao-chun Hung, Senior Research Fellow, School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University A middle-aged woman, discovered in a tightly flexed position at the Liyupo site in southern China, preserved through smoked mummification. Hsiao-chun Hung Smoke-drying mummification of human remains was practised by hunter-gatherers across southern
‘Bitch’ has a 1,000-year history. Its use has always been about power
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Karen Stollznow, Research Fellow, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University Angelo Carniato/Unsplash, The Conversation A few years ago, I was called a “bitch” in a workplace meeting simply for speaking up. The word stung, not just as a personal insult, but as part of
Housing stress takes a toll on mental health. Here’s what we can do about it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher and Sustainable Future Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University simonapilolla/Getty Images Australia’s housing crunch is no longer just an economic issue. Research clearly shows people who face housing insecurity are more likely to experience mental ill-health. For this reason, secure housing
Tom Phillips’ children will carry complex trauma from their abduction – expert care will be crucial
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirsty Ross, Professor of Clinical Psychology, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Dean Purcell/New Zealand Herald via Getty Images Public interest in the wellbeing of Tom Phillips’ children is understandably high. After almost for years in isolation – away from family, social supports, friends and schooling
New Zealand PM Luxon Labelled as Weak and Cowardly After Delaying Decision on Palestine
Earlier today, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said his cabinet would not decide on whether to formally recognise Palestine as a state for some weeks to come. Luxon’s announcement drew criticism from advocacy groups, labelling his position as weak and cowardly. Luxon claimed the issue was ‘complex’ and New Zealanders should not expect a
Climate change is causing ever more disruption. Can Australia’s new adaptation plan help?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Johanna Nalau, Associate Professor in Climate Adaptation, Griffith University Darwin Brandis/Getty There’s a chilling line in Australia’s new climate adaptation plan: It is prudent to plan for global warming levels of 2°C to 3°C by the end of this century, with temperatures in Australia likely to track
Is this Australia’s climate wake-up call? Official report reveals a hotter, harder future if we don’t act now
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew B. Watkins, Associate Research Scientist in Climate Science, Monash University Climate shocks threaten to devastate communities, overwhelm emergency services and strain health, housing, food and energy systems according to a federal government assessment released today. The report, Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment, confirms the devastating
This report measures our national wellbeing across five key areas. Health trends are not improving
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jenny Gordon, Honorary Professor, Centre for Social Research and Methods, Australian National University In 2023, Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the government would measure what matters to the wellbeing of Australians as a complement to the traditional economic measures in the national accounts. The purpose of the report,
ANZ has been hit with a record $240 million fine. These lessons should have been learned years ago
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jeannie Marie Paterson, Professor of Law (consumer protections and credit law), The University of Melbourne ANZ Bank has agreed to pay a record fine of A$240 million after admitting to various forms of misconduct that occurred “over many years”. Announced on Monday, the fine marks the culmination
With new PNG defence treaty, Australia is delivering on its rhetoric about trust at a critical time
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Kemish, Adjunct Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland The signing of a new defence treaty between Australia and Papua New Guinea will mark one of the most significant moments in the history of the bilateral relationship since PNG’s independence 50 years
There’s a new outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Here’s what you need to know
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By C Raina MacIntyre, Professor of Global Biosecurity, NHMRC L3 Research Fellow, Head, Biosecurity Program, Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has declared a new Ebola outbreak in Kasai Province. It’s caused by the most severe strain: Zaire Ebola virus. This outbreak began
Hollow Knight Silksong: how 3 people in Australia made the world’s hottest game
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Birt, Associate Professor, Film, Screen and Creative Media, and Associate Dean Engagement, Bond University Team Cherry This month, the Australian-made video game Silksong became one of the most played titles worldwide. Created by Team Cherry, a three-person indie studio in Adelaide, the sequel to 2017’s Hollow
