ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 10, 2026.
The government is reforming child support. Here’s what’s changing – and what’s been missed
One million children are meant to receive child support each year. Proposed changes will help them in some ways, but fall short of addressing big problems.
Do mandatory body cameras actually reduce police brutality?
NSW police will make body-worn cameras mandatory after recent controversies. But it may not solve the issues they face.
Mark Naglazas: Blaming immigrants when we need to look inside for our heart of darkness
COMMENTARY: By Mark Naglazas Trying to get my head around Pete Hegseth’s bonkers, deeply offensive D-Day memorial speech in which the US Secretary of War drew an equivalence between the Allies storming the beaches of Normandy — the largest seaborne invasion in history — with illegal immigrants seeking refuge in Europe. “Sadly, today, different European
Is milk good or bad for kids? And how much dairy do they actually need?
If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Here’s what the evidence actually says.
A meteorite impact may have once rained gold on Western Australia – new study
Here’s what happens when a rock from space smashes into a goldfield.
Latest Paris court ruling triggers polarised reactions in New Caledonia
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific A recent ruling by a French court to drop all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian Téin and 13 others in their alleged role in the May 2024 civil unrest in New Caledonia has triggered a barrage of emotional reactions from across the French Pacific territory’s political chessboard. Last
Politics with Michelle Grattan: pollster Simon Welsh on One Nation’s rise and Victoria’s ‘very messy’ election
The pollster also warns any move to replace Victorian premier Jacinta Allan before the November state election would be a ‘disaster’ for Labor.
How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test
A full-scale earthquake test suggests a new generation of low-carbon timber-based buildings could remain usable after major shaking.
The ‘Divine Ponytail’, drug scandals and the OJ Simpson chase: looking back at the 1994 US World Cup
The soccer was superb but the 1994 World Cup in the US is also remembered for multiple controversies.
Astronomers found a galaxy in the throes of death – and they know what’s killing it
All things die, even galaxies.
The market moves before Trump posts
Hundreds of millions of dollars are being made on well-timed oil bets occurring just before Trump posts. But can we call it insider trading?
As SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic plan blockbuster launches, will it make AI giants more accountable?
While all eyes are on whether Elon Musk is about to become the world’s first trillionaire, there may be a hidden upside to AI giants finally facing market scrutiny.
Climate change has already made Australians in one state much poorer, and more’s to come
It’s time to recognise climate change for what it is. A new study shows it’s a current and ongoing threat to our standard of living.
Reform is hard. Albanese and Chalmers need to stay the course
The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.
Does the body really ‘keep the score’ after trauma? How the debunked idea of ‘repressed memories’ is making a comeback
In the 1990s, repressed memories sparked a major scientific dispute about how trauma works. Now, the idea is back – with a twist.
Breathing two-billion-year old air: MONA’s Hard Core is an artistic journey through deep time
An Earth scientist reviews Julian Charrière’s new exhibition spanning volcanoes, glacial rocks, and humans’ short yet impactful role in geological time.
The Social Security trust fund will run dry in 2032 – what that means for retirees and workers who hope to retire
Unless Congress acts, 1 in 5 Americans who receive Social Security could see an across-the-board benefit cut of roughly 22% starting in 2032.
Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer’s, new research shows
Animal experiments and analysis of patient records suggest that taking glucosamine is safe for a healthy brain but is associated with further decline in diseased brains.
Greater international co-operation is needed to achieve the UN’s global forest goals
While some progress has been made since these goals were established in 2017, it is uneven. Only seven of the 26 targets have been broadly met.
I don’t want to kill the spiders, ants and other bugs in my house. What should I do instead?
There are 10 quintillion insects in the world. Here’s what to do with the ones in your house.