ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 15, 2026.
Why the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model
An “export control directive” for Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models highlights the chaotic, fast-changing state of AI regulation.
What if Macbeth was a 13-year-old child star? Shakespeare meets stage mums and sparkles in riotous adaptation
The enduring themes of Shakespeare’s play ring through with both pathos and ab-clenching humour in this quirky adaptation.
Stuff stuns with ‘bold’ call on new Post editor
ANALYSIS: By Colin Peacock of RNZ Mediawatch Change is a constant in the tough world of digital-age news media these days and many old ways have fallen by the wayside. But the appointment of Matthew Hooton, someone outside journalism — and also one of this country’s bluntest critics of it — to edit a major
Trump’s fishing decision threatens Pacific communities, NGO warns
By Mark Rabago of RNZ Pacific A conservation group has condemned Donald Trump’s decision to allow commercial fishing in parts of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument. US President Trump signed an executive order on June 11 opening protected waters around Hawai’i, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas. It totals nearly 1.3 million sq km
Earthquakes can be destructive for distant cities built on top of basins – now we know why
Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk from distant earthquakes.
Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?
In a cost-of-living crisis, eating enough fresh produce can be tough. But your pantry and freezer can help.
Two polls have Labor trailing on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval rating has hit dire levels. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson leads as preferred prime minister in federal Resolve poll.
‘I had no idea people in Australia call police if anyone is beaten’: why many abused migrant women don’t involve police
One woman said her husband and his friends told her that, in Australia, police strip-search women who complain about domestic violence.
Flying taxis and delivery drones could soon crowd city skies. What happens when they fail?
Vivid Sydney’s drone disaster shows why ensuring autonomous aircraft can perform safe, emergency landings must be a priority.
One Nation’s anti-abortion turn shows MAGA’s creeping power in Australia
Despite a long history of being pro-choice, Pauline Hanson is adopting an array of Trumpian tactics – including trying to wind back abortion access.
Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe
Distrust in health care during infectious disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences. Here’s what we can do about it.
From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed
Israel’s airstrikes in the south of the country have damaged ancient Roman ruins, mosques, schools and churches.
Worried about your child’s sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed
Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families. New research closely examines the relationship between sleep and screen-use in young children.
A waltz over evolutionary timescales: why it’s so hard for animals to invent a new mating dance
Dune flies have 41 different dance moves. Changing even one of them is rarer than you’d think.
Performing under pressure? For athletes, it depends on 3 key things
Team sports like soccer or hockey can include situational pressures on specific positions such as goalies or anyone taking a penalty shot.
Being your own boss doesn’t always pay off: What 30 years of data reveal
With entrepreneurial ambitions at an eight-year high in Canada, new research suggests the structure of a business matters more than the decision to start one.
How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails
Researchers placed woodchips along the side of two trails in the Ottawa Greenbelt and found that the woodchips notably lowered the number of ticks.
Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music
Music has value in dementia care, but re-envisioning its role beyond treatment involves engaging individuals in music experiences that foster self-expression, identity and meaningful interactions.
Caitlin Johnstone: The world’s first trillionaire is not your friend
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone It’s so pathetic watching Elon Musk’s groveling bootlickers fall all over themselves on social media to defend their favorite oligarch from criticism as he becomes the world’s first trillionaire. They’re like “Don’t be mean to the trillionaire, just become a trillionaire yourself! All you need is luck, connections, wealthy parents, the
View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam
The opposition is losing one of its most effective shadow ministers.