ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 24, 2026.
What does the OpenAI Medicare hack reveal about Australia’s cyber security?
We need to ask how ready Australian government systems are for increasingly capable AI agents.
The space race should not endanger Australian wildlife
The future of a proposed rocket-launch facility in South Australia is uncertain. But tensions between space exploration and conservation remain.
An OpenAI agent hacked Medicare. Will anyone be held responsible?
This is unlikely to be the last time an AI agent hacks a government system.
Looking for #womenshealth information on Instagram? 4 out of 10 posts are ads
If you’re looking for #womenshealth on Instagram, a new study shows you’d better be prepared for lots of adverts dressed up as health advice.
Are older Australians really safer from crime? The evidence says the harms are just harder to see
Following the deaths of two older women in alleged family violence incidents, it’s time to examine how crime affects older Australians – and what we can do about it.
Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them
Sharks and rays have been swimming through the oceans for millions of years – but we still don’t really know where.
‘Not set a date’ – Rabuka says Fiji election timing depends on constitutional reform
RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji’s prime minister is not giving any hints about when exactly the country will head to the polls. The island nation is expected to hold its fourth general election under the 2013 Constitution by 6 February 2027 at the latest. Under Fiji’s current electoral system, the entire country forms a single national
83,000 New Zealanders live with dementia. Here’s how simple design changes can help
New dementia-friendly design guidance shows how simple changes can make homes safer and easier to navigate for people living with the condition.
Wenda calls on ‘brave’ Pacific to raise West Papua at UNGA after six killed in new Indonesian massacre
Asia Pacific Report A West Papuan advocacy movement has praised the “Pacific family’s bravery” in standing up for human rights in West Papua and has appealed to the region’s leaders to protest over the latest massacre at this week’s UN General Assembly in New York. “Justice and peace in West Papua can only come through
Elections in Brazil: A subdued, digital campaign heightens uncertainty about the results
A political scientist analyzes the uncertain outlook for this year’s elections and the risks their results pose to governability and democracy in Brazil.
CMV infection can pass from mother to baby during pregnancy. Here’s how to prevent it
Cytomegalovirus, or CMV, can pass from mother to baby in pregnancy and cause hearing loss, cerebral palsy or other lifelong disabilities. But it can be prevented.
Mosque attack highlights evolving extremism landscape that has brought Pakistan-Afghanistan ties to crisis point
Convergence and competition between militant groups has spurred violence. Meanwhile, Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists.
Many Australians are overqualified for their jobs – which comes at a price, new data shows
Almost 50% of workers in the latest HILDA survey feel overeducated – which can make people more likely to feel bored at work, underpaid or more likely to quit.
Housing stress is on the rise: 7 essential charts from this year’s HILDA survey
The high cost of housing is also keeping half of young adults up to age 29 living with their parents.
The UN is facing a crisis of trust and possible bankruptcy. Its new leader will have an enormous challenge
Rules of war are being shredded by combatants with virtually no accountability. It’s one of several key issues for the UN’s new leader to tackle.
Unis and schools are moving away from AI-detection software. They should stop using it altogether
Artificial Intelligence detection tools can sometimes create more problems for teachers and students than they fix.
Personal locator beacons save lives. But they can’t make hiking safe
Personal locator beacons can save lives – but they must be coupled with education.
Earth’s tides are shaped by more than the Moon. And they’re changing as the planet warms
For coastal communities, understanding how tides are changing is increasingly important.
Where should NZ stand on global AI risk? 3 principles to guide a stronger strategy
New Zealand has so far not joined other countries calling for tougher control of potentially dangerous AI development.
Snack names influence how filling we imagine they will be — new research
Most people are likely unaware of how the sounds of brand names affect them.