ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 22, 2026.
What kind of a person am I? How fear and rejection can underpin OCD
Some people with obsessive-compulsive disorder have experienced traumatic events as children, and develop a deeply held fear of who they are or might become.
Two native turtles are vying to survive in a coastal Australian river. One doesn’t belong there
Not all conservation threats come from overseas. Some are our own native animals.
Mandate domestic mobile roaming and strip telcos of Triple Zero, inquiry recommends
A Senate inquiry report into last year’s Optus outage provides the government with a blueprint to modernise the telco industry.
‘Spring queening’ time will be crucial for finding any surviving yellow-legged hornets
DNA analysis shows almost a third of what the invasive pests have been feeding their larvae consists of honey bees, making eradication vital.
Apple’s new watches are always listening
Apple’s vision of constant recording that still ‘protects your privacy’ may help usher in a world where ambient surveillance is the norm.
Fijian chief calls for scrutiny of Fiji-Australia security treaties
RNZ Pacific reporters One of Fiji’s most prominent traditional and political figures is warning the country’s lawmakers “not to approve” two major bilateral agreements with Australia. In early July, the Fijian and Australian prime ministers signed the Vuvale Union and the Ocean of Peace Alliance (Veitacini Treaty), marking a major upgrade to relations between the
Canada says proposed labour rules will reduce strike interventions. History suggests a more complicated picture
The federal government says new labour rules will reduce intervention in strikes, but they could weaken workers’ bargaining power.
Calls for global regulation of AI are growing. What exactly could it look like?
AI is a global technology. A global approach to regulating it is urgently needed.
No, you’re not imagining it. Flu season is late and cases are up
There’s been a late rise of influenza A, mostly due to the ‘super K’ strain.
‘Rohan called me an idiot!’ How can parents handle squabbles between kids?
When you’re pulled into a dispute with your kids, resist running a court case. We want to build our children’s conflict resolution skills instead.
Netflix is remaking the Stanford Prison Experiment as a reality series. Let’s hope it’s more ethical than the original
Netflix is billing its new series as a ‘modern reimagining’ of the 1971 experiment. But over the past 55 years, the original has become much criticised.
‘I want a visa, so I have to do farm work’: how new visa rules will hit regional Australia
Expecting backpackers to work in tough conditions for months, only to be entered into an uncertain visa ballot, is a gamble for farmers and regional communities.
Brazil has made gains against Amazon deforestation, but lasting protection is a challenge
Sustaining Brazil’s recent deforestation gains will require stronger environmental enforcement beyond the rainforest and resistance to political efforts that could weaken it.
5 ways teachers can respond to residential school denialism in the classroom
When deciding whether and how to respond to residential schools denialism, teachers should consider the type of denialism, the students involved and their school and community context.
Every party has pitched its own supermarket fix. What if we combined the best ideas?
The election has produced competing prescriptions for NZ’s grocery market – each targets a different barrier to genuine competition.
When presidents ban journalists from the White House, the First Amendment is not the only constitutional right at stake
When President Trump barred three news organizations from the White House, a lawsuit followed. In it, the news outlets invoked their Fifth and First amendments rights.
The challenge ahead for Andy Burnham if he wants a codified UK constitution
Public understanding of the constitution is crucial.
Two more election defeats pile pressure on German chancellor Friedrich Merz
Fresh from its loss in Saxony-Anhalt, Friedrich Merz’s CDU party has fallen to heavy defeats in Berlin and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Making mental health chatbots more culturally sensitive won’t necessarily make them safer
Canadians are turning to AI mental health chatbots for support. But what if the bot agrees with the beliefs that are keeping you unwell?
Climate change also poses a threat to cultural heritage
Nearly 43% of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe are now highly vulnerable to climate-related risks.