ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 7, 2026.
What the Australian government’s apology to LGBTQ+ Defence personnel and veterans means
The apology, along with the news that personnel and veterans can apply to have historical homosexual convictions extinguished from their records, are an overdue step in a long journey
French Polynesia proposes ‘pathway to independence’ process at UN
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific President Moetai Brotherson says French Polynesia’s future cannot remain solely a French domestic matter. Brotherson has addressed the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonisation, or C-24, which was established in 1961 by the UN General Assembly as its subsidiary body devoted to the issue of decolonisation He said the
Electric long-haul trucks could become a reality sooner – if there’s no driver
Smaller electric trucks are already on Australian city streets. As battery prices fall, bigger trucks will become viable – especially if there’s no driver.
Yemen is spiralling into another civil war that could swiftly engulf in the entire region
Turkey and Pakistan are poised to send troops to Saudi Arabia, but so far the Trump administration has avoided getting involved.
‘Respect the people’ – Fiji coalition clash over Rabuka’s fast-tracked constitutional referendum
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Cracks are starting to show within Sitiveni Rabuka’s coalition government ahead of a looming general election and a potential national referendum, as Fiji prepares to mark its 56th anniversary on Saturday. This follows the National Federation Party (NFP) and the Social Democratic Liberal Party (Sodelpa), both the minor partners
Why a Greens’ plan for 624 public supermarkets to take on Woolies and Coles just doesn’t add up
Inspired by New York, a Greens’ research thinktank is proposing a new national chain of public supermarkets. An economist explains the gaps in its $25 billion cost.
I’m a physicist who worked on the Nobel-winning neutrino search – here’s how a cubic kilometer of Antarctic ice became a telescope for ghost particles from space
The 2026 Nobel Prize in physics recognizes Francis Halzen’s vision in building an unusual telescope in Antarctica, as well as the neutrino discoveries it’s made.
Republicans continue to slide in US polls, four weeks before midterm elections
Americans are deeply unhappy with the Iran war and inflation, and the president and fellow Republicans are paying the price.
Conservationists are discovering ‘bright spots’ around the globe. Here’s why they matter
A new study examines ecosystems and species that are thriving against the odds.
It’s true, Australia won’t ban ‘sock puppet’ accounts on social media. Here’s why
A ‘sock puppet’ online is a false identity deployed deceptively, but that’s not how researchers use them.
Avant-garde abundance: the deeply infectious art of Australian artist Justene Williams
For over two decades, Justene Williams has developed a distinctive visual language. Her survey show, Once We Were Mudskippers, is now at the Queensland Art Gallery.
We analysed 30 years of debate on genetic modification. This is what’s been missing
A new analysis tracking three decades of public discussion about GM finds economic arguments have increasingly crowded out cultural and ethical questions.
Eva Marie Saint has died age 102: the last star of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Eva Marie Saint showed rare versatility by changing image and style and medium and format across eight decades.
Eliza, a theatrical thriller about the first chatbot, feels emotionally distant. That’s the point.
Tom Holloway’s play uses the real-life story of 1960s chatbot ‘Eliza’ to explore the tension between humans and AI.
Taylor Swift’s new video marks her ghostly return to Daphne du Maurier’s Rebecca
Taylor Swift’s ‘Patient Zero’ retells Daphne du Maurier’s classic Gothic novel, giving Rebecca a chance to speak for herself.
NZ election poll watch: Opportunity holds as potential kingmaker in tight race
One poll gives the left bloc its first lead in any poll since June, but another has the right bloc still in front. Opportunity has an opportunity.
Flu season is near – here’s a guide to available vaccines
Getting vaccinated is the best way to reduce your risk of severe illness and complications from the flu.
Truth, evidence and controversy: Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion at 20
The enduring value of The God Delusion lies in its championing of reasoning and evidence, free speech and thinking for oneself.
Are you seeing new ‘service fees’ since the card surcharge ban? Here are the rules
Businesses can’t just give the card surcharges a different name. Some are putting up their prices instead.
Counterfeit cash is at an 8-year high in Australia, new figures show. Here’s how to spot it
More than 40,000 fake notes – mostly $50 and $100 in cash – were detected in the past year alone. Authorities warn of a ‘concerning improvement’ in quality.