ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 17, 2026.
Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. The odds are against her
Banks is taking Netflix to court over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. But US defamation law sets a high bar for proof.
US-Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again… slowly
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and “let the oil flow”. But it’s not that straightforward.
The Iran peace deal must demand the release of Narges Mohammadi and other prisoners of conscience
Tens of thousands of people were arrested this year alone in Iran, and thousands are executed every year.
Your AI habit is wasting precious resources. Here’s how to use it responsibly
We know not to leave lights on all day. We also know not to run an air conditioner with windows open. We need a similar mindset for AI.
NZ’s health spending isn’t enough for current, let alone future needs – we’ve calculated the shortfall
Among 16 comparable countries, no other country has shrunk its public health expenditure as a percentage of GDP to the extent New Zealand has.
A world first: Australia will now investigate Israel over Gaza flotilla brutality
The Australian government has committed to an independent investigation into the assaults, sexual assaults and torture of the Gaza Flotilla humanitarians. Michael West Media reports. By Andrew Brown in Sydney This is the biggest story most Australians have not yet grasped. Australian survivors of physical, psychological and sexual abuse by Israeli authorities met with Foreign
Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood as wicked – it’s a badly timed take on the hero of the poor
Who was the ‘real’ Robin Hood – community champion or violent criminal? Those in power and the people who shared his tales in pubs have long disagreed.
Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining
Meanwhile, the Allan government is in trouble in Victoria ahead of November’s state election.
How do beta blocker heart drugs actually work for anxiety?
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline, which is released when you’re in fight or flight mode. But they’re best known as a heart drug.
Screening all 3- and 4-year-olds for developmental delay makes sense. But diagnosing autism is different
As part of the Thriving Kids program, Victoria plans to screen three- and four-year olds for developmental delay before they get to kinder and school.
‘Every day I think about money’: how can we support uni students who struggle financially?
Getting into uni isn’t the only challenge. Students also need to be able to afford to stay.
What is education for? Why new Korean drama Teach You a Lesson is topping the charts
The popular new show is resonating deeply beyond borders for its exploration of the challenges of modern schooling.
KPMG lost its clients’ trust, yet kept winning government contracts. Here’s what needs to change
Auditors are paid to hold governments and businesses accountable – and protect our money. So what’s going on with these latest allegations of secret wrongdoing?
Should One Nation and the Coalition strike a deal to win office? There are huge risks for both parties
With One Nation soaring in the polls and the Coalition flagging, there has been talk about them striking a deal. But such a move may also help Labor retain office.
Putin wanted to make Russia great again. Instead, Ukraine is the new rising power in Europe
Russia is losing on the battlefield – and on the global stage, as the US and China distance themselves from the war.
Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea – and the problem will last a long time
An underwater eruption has spread vast ‘rafts’ of pumice through the Bismarck Sea, hampering marine travel and wreaking uncertain long-term consequences.
800 visits to a suburban park: inside an epic 40-year birdwatching quest
Long-term studies by citizen scientists help us understand changes in nature
World Cup visitors may tip differently — here’s what Canadian hospitality workers should know
Millions of World Cup visitors come from countries where tipping isn’t customary. A hospitality management professor explains what that means for service workers in Canada.
Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks
The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further roiled by trade uncertainty.
Artificial intelligence raises profound moral questions — for all of humanity to answer
Ordinary people, not just technical experts, need to set the moral standards for regulation of AI.