ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on July 14, 2026.
The MSO and Lattouf rulings are seemingly at odds. Where does this leave free speech at work?
The court has found the cancellation of Jason Gillham’s concert by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was not prohibited by Australian workplace laws.
Can you be a World Cup ‘winner’ without winning the World Cup?
Only one team lifts the World Cup trophy. But the rewards, including prize money, mean many countries walk away satisfied.
What is mobile domestic roaming? Here’s why Australia needs this policy
Domestic roaming could reduce the disruption – including to Triple Zero services – caused by a major outage on one mobile network.
What’s a ‘sleep debt’? Can I ever pay it back? An expert explains
Never seem to get enough sleep? Why chasing ‘enough sleep’ to repay your ‘sleep debt’ might not be helping.
Major platforms have the tools to stop sexual extortion, but they’re not using them – new report
Sextortion is arguably the most predictable serious crime on the internet. It follows a script – and it can be stopped.
NZ’s retirement debate: Will tinkering today spell more trouble tomorrow?
Retirement depends on NZ Super, KiwiSaver and housing. Treating each in isolation risks shifting problems rather than solving them.
Dilapidated infrastructure blamed for fatal PNG prison escape attempt
By Kaya Selby of RNZ Pacific The Papua New Guinea Correctional Service (PNGCS) has confirmed three prisoners have been killed in the Western Highlands Province while attempting an escape. The inmates, who scaled the fence at Baisu Prison, were shot dead, while five others were critically injured on Sunday afternoon. Two other escapees remain at
Women on ancient Roman farms were in charge of making wine, oil – and profits. Historians dismissed them as ‘housekeepers’
Many historians assumed ancient Roman farm women were housekeepers. A closer look suggests female managers oversaw wine production and other profitable processes.
What is no-till farming, and is it actually better for the environment?
A soil expert unpacks what this unconventional farming method is and how it works.
Mixed bag for One Nation in latest polls as voters show wariness around some policies
New polls from DemosAU and Resolve suggest Hanson has unpopular policies, which Labor will attack closer to the election.
Lim Tean: The Hormuz ‘guardian’ turns pirate – 20% for tribute
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean The United States went to war to stop Iran charging tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. It has now imposed a toll 15 times larger. Where is the “international waterway” chorus now? For five months, we were treated to a sermon. Foreign ministries from Brussels to Tokyo to the Gulf capitals
Why many young Australians face a more winding pathway to home ownership
Research over a generation found almost half of young people moved repeatedly between renting, home ownership and even back to the family home.
More than 50% of Australian university assignments used AI. How should unis respond?
A big challenge for universities is distinguishing whether students are using AI to help or as a substitute for learning.
An AI lab says chatbots have what may be a key feature of consciousness. Are they right? And what now?
Anthropic says there is something lurking inside Claude that looks a lot like the ‘global workspace’ one influential theory of consciousness depends on.
There’s one reason why so many cold and flu tablets don’t actually work
The most common active ingredient in cold and flu tablets has been shown to have almost no effect. So why do some people feel these tablets help?
Corporatisation of healthcare is on the rise in NZ – with likely impacts on access and quality of services
It can be easier for international private equity interests to buy a chain of local clinics or community labs than it is to purchase a single residential home.
The GLP-1 disclosure dilemma: Should you tell a date you’re using Ozempic for weight loss?
GLP-1 disclosure in dating is fraught and inconsistent largely due to the stigma around losing weight the “right way.”
Climate disclosure gives Canadian companies an edge with European investors, new research shows
New research suggests Canadian companies that disclose their climate risks are winning over European investors.
What Ghana’s World Cup ‘juju man’ tells us about sport and spirituality in Africa
Although it may seem strange to westerners, soccer and esoteric rituals go hand in hand in Africa.
Can beetroot juice boost your sports performance? Here’s what the latest study shows
Beetroot juice might be able to boost sprint speed, power and endurance, and could even help people with COPD.