ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 6, 2026.
Dry needling is different to acupuncture. So what’s involved? And is it effective?
This therapy is thought to relax the muscle, reduce inflammation, promote healing and reduce pain. But what does the science say?
More than half of children and teens are using AI for personal reasons. This comes with risks
Navigating personal problems are a normal part of growing up. Young people are now turning to AI for help.
Gaza genocide: Mourning the 112 victims of two families of Israeli attacks – why the world silence?
By Hamza Gwarzo Many of you have seen on social media globally what happened in Gaza this week. Why has the world remained silent? Why have the mainstream media remained silent? We, the people on social media, are the ones posting about it across different platforms.
Big US-style trucks are killing more pedestrians in Australia – our research proves it
Pedestrians are more likely to be killed by heavier cars – and even more so if the vehicle is taller, Australian-first research has found.
Manasseh Sogavare unleashes on Solomon Islands government over US agreement
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific The US Shiprider Agreement signed by the new-look Solomon Islands government has been subject to fiery criticism in Parliament. The opposition leader Manasseh Sogavare continues to attack the agreement which he describes as an affront to the sovereignty of Solomon Islands, but the Prime Minister Matthew Wale insists the
Ryan Murphy’s new thriller The Shards takes place in 1981 – but it’s about the present
Based on Ellis’ 2023 book of the same name, new TV series The Shards follows elite Los Angeles teenagers as their world falls apart.
Giant ice mountains on the other side of Earth once dictated Australia’s climate – new study
Mountains of ice far away in the northern hemisphere surely couldn’t change rainfall in Australia – or could they?
Behind the betel nut smile: the quiet epidemic of oral cancer in Papua New Guinea
Chewing betel ‘quid’ is culturally ingrained in PNG. But it is also linked to high oral cancer rates. A new project aims to improve early detection and reporting.
The idea of the ‘company man’ was forged decades ago. Its problems still haunt leaders today
If we are serious about equality, appointing more women to leadership roles should be accompanied by questioning the model of leadership itself.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is proof audiences just want to see heroes doing hero stuff
The film’s huge success at opening weekend suggests ‘superhero fatigue’ was never the real problem.
Why Australia should urgently vaccinate wildlife most at risk from H5N1 bird flu
We should not wait for perfect certainty. It’s time to act before catastrophe.
We don’t know how well threatened species fight off bird flu – but we need to
As bird flu takes hold, we must find and conserve species with less genetic ability to fight the virus.
Health insurance rebates may change for the over-65s. Our new study shows what to expect
New research shows what happens if the extra health insurance rebate for the over-65s is scrapped, as planned. Here’s why the sky won’t fall in.
Pauline Hanson was once dubbed ‘queen of the men’s rights movement’. Her 30-year career shows why
As consistent as her beliefs on race and immigration, Hanson has been championing men’s rights causes for 30 years – at the expense of women.
Australia’s Year 3 numeracy scores have ‘dipped’ – should we be concerned?
Yes, there appears to be a downward trend in Year 3 numeracy. But the decline is small and not statistically significant.
See the Sun’s surface in higher detail than ever before in new telescope images
The closer you zoom in, the more fascinating it is.
Dodos probably weren’t as stupid as historians made them out to be: new research
Dodo skull scans show the famously extinct birds were no less brainy than their surviving relatives – and may have roamed at dusk and dawn.
Disabled people face greater climate change risks – and they can also help NZ adapt
New research shows disabled people remain overlooked in climate policy, despite lived experience that could help build more resilient communities.
Why AI wants you to buy more – and mindfulness could help you buy less
As AI makes advertising more personal and persuasive, mindful shopping habits could help consumers stay in control.
Once-weekly HIV pill as effective as daily dose, research shows
A weekly oral pill would give people living with HIV greater treatment choice.