ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 12, 2026.
New Caledonia’s political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia’s three provincial assemblies
The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics
Joe Rogan calls it a ‘gimmick’ but Donald Trump says it will be ‘great for America’. Welcome to the White House UFC event.
Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’?
From the middle ages on, threatening the patriarchy by displaying ambition or failing to conform to societal gender norms was taken as evidence of witchcraft.
This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous
Queen Bona Sforza transformed royal finances and expanded a dynasty’s wealth, becoming one of the most powerful women in early modern eastern Europe.
Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us
The nature of space, time and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.
Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots
What to make of the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? It says plenty about which areas produce elite players – and the regions that miss out.
Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think
Gene-edited dairy products could help farmers adapt to climate change. New research shows consumers may be willing to buy them under the right conditions.
SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.
Will ‘move on’ orders for rough sleepers make cities safer – or revive Victorian-era cruelty?
The government says proposed move-on orders will tackle disorder. Critics argue they risk punishing homelessness while doing little to address its causes.
Kids should be involved in their health care. Here’s how to make that happen
Research shows there’s more we can do to engage children during health-care appointments. Three experts explain.
Cartier, ‘the jeweller of kings’, has come to the NGV in a dazzling new exhibit
This is the largest and most innovative Cartier exhibition to ever come to Australia.
How bait-and-switch sales tricks make us click on online ‘bargains’ – and what to do about it
Showing one product, but pairing it with the price of a different product, is common on online shopping sites. It’s not just wasting your time: it can be illegal.
Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?
If you’re a tiny prawn, barramundi or rare sawfish in a northern Australian gulf, you can’t easily swim south to escape the heat.
Canada’s AI strategy and universities: Beyond literacy, students need to be fluent with AI
AI fluency implies a deep and critical understanding of emerging AI concepts and applications to equip students to innovate and create alongside AI systems.
The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy
Mental health disorders such as ADHD are among the top five causes of disability in Canada, yet spending on mental-health care is often viewed as an economic drain.
Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones
Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.
Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them
Public investment in food retail, distribution and wholesale infrastructure could add urgently needed diversity to Canada’s food landscape.
What is the Common Travel Area? Why the Ireland-UK border arrangement isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants
Violence continued in Belfast after a man from Sudan was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack.
How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance
The strategic goal for most countries is energy systems that are affordable and cannot be blocked or held hostage.
The ticket price fiasco for the men’s Fifa World Cup has been a spectacular own goal
Dynamic pricing is not always a bad system. But monopolies usually are.