ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 28, 2026.
Jeff Bezos says poetry without rhyming is easy – but it’s not that simple
Contrary to popular belief, poetry doesn’t have to rhyme – and rhyme is not a marker of quality, or ease. Some of the world’s most famous poetry proves it.
What is the Sex Discrimination Act and how does it protect people?
The Sex Discrimination Act is in the news following the high-profile ‘Giggle v Tickle’ court case. Here’s how the act came to be and how it works.
Healthy soil can protect land from soaring heat. But our map shows where soil is suffering
The good news is degraded soil can regain some of its lost heat protection. We can help ‘re-insulate’ the ground with practical farming methods.
Why do I get so tired while driving?
Driving is a complex task, neurologically speaking. Two experts explain what driving does to your brain, and how you can stay alert on the road.
Game changers: how a rainy week led a frustrated Don Bradman to reinvent cricket
One-day internationals revolutionised cricket and remarkably, they started by accident.
Samoan police investigate after pair admit killing ‘Coconut Cartel’ ringleader in Vietnam
By Margot Staunton, RNZ Pacific senior journalist Samoa police have launched an investigation into a bizarre international case involving two Samoan men who have appeared on Vietnamese television confessing to the murder of a Sydney gang leader in Ho Chi Minh City. The Samoa Observer reported that Joseph Vaa, 27, admitted gunning down suspected “Coconut
How ‘big meat’ shapes science to give steak a healthy glow up
Is meat healthy or not? The answer can depend on who funded the research, according to a new study.
After you upload your data to the cloud, where does it go? The challenge of dual-use technologies
Data sovereignty is not just a technical issue — it is a collective challenge that all Canadians need to start taking seriously.
In a sea of hype, here are the AI ‘nothingburgers’ you don’t hear about
The industry is rife with AI non-events that were wildly promoted and highly anticipated, but failed to deliver.
‘Like drinking from a firehose’ – what it’s like to be the human in the AI loop
For legal reasons, organisations require a human reviewer of generative AI outputs. But this human oversight must be valued and budgeted for in the transition to AI.
How Iran uses billboards as wartime propaganda – we selected 5 to explain what they mean
The provocative images in the most visible parts of Tehran are intended to be photographed, posted and shared widely on social media.
Australia’s old environment laws were a box-ticking exercise. Sadly, the new ones could be too
These long-delayed laws took three years, a new Environment Minister and a slew of compromises to be passed.
Trade wars and soaring airfares are reshaping how Canadians travel this summer
Canada’s tourism industry enters the summer riding one of the strongest years on record, but high airfares, rising fuel costs and a troubled geopolitical climate could change this year’s outlook.
How to deal with disappointment – by an expert in this misunderstood emotion
In our professional and personal lives, disappointment is an emotional signal worth learning to read.
Miles Davis’s Kind of Blue is the highest selling jazz record of all time – he thought it was a failure
He wasn’t quite able to create the sound he wanted.
School trips aren’t always accessible for autistic children – but they can bring huge benefits
School trips offer rich learning experiences, but autistic children are not always able to access them fully.
Territorial integrity and self-determination still dominate the Falklands discussion – but oil may change that
Sovereignty isn’t up for debate, but there might there be other reasons to find a more collaborative approach in the South Atlantic.
What it’s like to travel with a weak passport: ‘There’s no dignity’
Travelling with a weak passport requires more effort, time and money.
As Calgary’s poet laureate, I’m interested in poetry as a form of civic listening
Poetry will not fill potholes. However, poet laureates can help cities attend to memory, grief, language and a sense of belonging.
Sun safety this summer: from UV apps to sun protection tips that actually work
Sun safety is not just for beach holidays. Checking the UV index and building small habits into your day can help protect your skin.