ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on August 27, 2026.
Videos capture humpback whales stopping to snack as they migrate along Australia’s coast
The discovery challenges a long-held assumption about where and when whales feed – and could help us better protect them.
China’s AI and tech breakthroughs are built on decades of work. Here’s what other nations can learn
A recent study into China’s innovation boom found patenting activity has been accelerating for years and is built on a whole ecosystem, not a few lone heroes.
Tsunami of dirt: what caused Nepal’s deadly glacial flood?
The glaciers of the Himalayas aren’t safe from climate change. The sudden collapse of a glacier looks to have triggered disaster in Nepal.
From Frank-N-Furter to Pennywise, Tim Curry was a master shapeshifter who could terrify and delight
Best known for his role in the Rocky Horror Show, Curry’s career of more than five decades was defined by extraordinary range and theatricality.
‘The only method I have found that relieved my illness is to keep creating art’: remembering Yayoi Kusama
The Japanese artist, acclaimed for infinity mirror rooms, sprawling seas of polka dots, and dancing pumpkins, has died at 97.
Meta settles landmark US lawsuit for nearly $18bn and agrees to change Facebook and Instagram
Major changes for TikTok and YouTube could be about to follow.
Hantavirus infects wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A risk to Southeast Asia
Nearly 9% of Vietnamese wildlife farmers have been infected with hantavirus, pointing to the risks of current farming practices.
Nepal’s flash floods show the devastating power of ‘cascading hazards’
Early evidence suggests this was not an ordinary rain-driven flash flood. So what caused it?
Tina Arena: Unravel Me reveals the artist behind the accolades, and the challenges she’s surmounted
The new documentary Tina Arena: Unravel Me celebrates the groundbreaking Australian performer’s 50 year career.
Changes to Facebook and Instagram are key part of Meta’s $17B settlement with the states over harm to teens
Meta’s settlement calls for several key design changes to protect teens, but how the states will verify and enforce the changes is a big question mark.
Smart glasses make secret filming easier. What does NZ law actually protect you from?
Cheap camera glasses make covert filming easier than ever. But NZ law may leave gaps when the resulting footage is sexualised or shared online.
No safe tan: Why Canada’s sunburn problem keeps getting worse
Addressing sun exposure misinformation, such as online tanning trends and sunscreen myths, is important, but effective advice about UV protection is crucial, too. ‘No tan, no burn’ is the goal.
Iconic Australian mammals could be at real risk from bird flu. Could we protect them using vaccines in baits?
Edible bait vaccines made Europe virtually free from rabies. The approach could work against bird flu – if we invest in new vaccines.
Canada walked away from a U.S. trade deal. What happens now?
Ottawa’s decision to walk away may have been justified, but it is costly for an economy still heavily dependent on the U.S. market.
FDA approves breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug – an oncologist explains how daraxonrasib nearly doubles survival
Around 97% of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer die within five years. Researchers have figured out a way to target the mechanism that makes these tumors so deadly.
Here’s what to keep in mind before and after an aged care assessment
It might be tempting to focus on your ‘good days’. But here’s what to keep in mind when an assessor asks about your health and everyday life.
‘Frequently fumigate the hen-houses’: how ancient Greeks and Romans tried to treat sick birds
Greek and Roman writers were already asking how birds became sick, what signs to look for, and what could be done when disease appeared in them.
Australia’s lizards and snakes are in far more trouble than we thought. It’s time to act
Australia is famous for its lizards and snakes. But we found at least 127 species are threatened – almost twice as many as previously thought.
From Australia to the Andes, we’re discovering new biodiversity hotspots worldwide
Scientists are discovering previously unknown species in unexpected places, according to a new study.
School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools — and failing in high schools
Results of a teacher survey suggest high schools would be better off adopting bell-to-bell restrictions with consistent phone storage protocols.