ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 9, 2026.
Grief, community and memory: Log Boy is a wickedly intelligent post-AIDS play
Anthony Nocera’s Log Boy asks how we can possibly move on from a crisis that is, indeed, still ongoing.
Albanese government partially retreats on credit card issue after small business revolt
The government has announced it had “stepped in” to delay the ATO’s ban on credit card payments until June 30 next year.
Is this the ‘mathocalypse’? Why OpenAI’s latest results dump has left mathematicians in shock
OpenAI released 722 new AI-generated mathematical papers at once – three have been retracted, and mathematicians are coming to grips with the rest.
What makes an Olympic emblem memorable – and does Brisbane’s new design fit the bill?
An Olympic emblem has to represent a city and a nation – while also engaging the rest of the world. How can one symbol do it all?
‘We will not be sacrificed’: Pacific climate voices were clear and strong this week – and we’re listening
I witnessed a genuine desire for the world to engage with the people affected by climate change.
After Firmus shelved the biggest ASX listing in 30 years, what does it say to investors about AI hype?
This week’s Firmus rollercoaster offers some useful lessons – including what to always look for before investing any money.
Fijian Teachers Association head’s threat to ‘roast’ critics in earth ovens sparks political storm
By Kelvin Anthony of RNZ Pacific Controversial, profanity-laden remarks made by the head of the Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) while defending Indigenous chiefs and threatening to “roast” critics in earth ovens have sparked a major political storm. On Monday, FTA general-secretary Paula Manumanunitoga made a Facebook post weighing in on the constitutional reform debate currently
New stage adaptation of A Room with a View is shimmering, irrepressible joy
In Grace Chapple’s delightful and incisive adaptation, the story refocusses and settles into 2026, reminding us of the power of theatre.
From bogong moths to Christmas beetles – how to slow down and spot more insects
Spring is the perfect time to get outside – and appreciate our tiniest critters.
Sexual assault survivors’ stories may shift over time – a psychologist explains why it doesn’t mean they’re lying
The brain’s acute response to the trauma of sexual assault can block a person’s ability to accurately assess what they experienced.
Which is more filling, protein or fibre?
Protein is famous for filling us up and helping us stay full between meals. But fibre does this too – and most of us are not getting enough.
Drug company promotion negatively affects how doctors prescribe: Insights from a new Cochrane review
The medical community and governments can no longer ignore the consequences of the promotion of medicines on prescribing.
NZ’s nursing squeeze is an election issue. Is it time for compulsory patient ratios?
A new study linking lower nurse staffing on surgical wards with higher rates of post-operative deaths has raised urgent new questions about NZ’s settings.
Once the envy of the world, where has Australia’s batting talent gone?
Australian batters aren’t scoring runs like they used to. There are a few reasons why, but the answer isn’t obvious.
Fiji’s Online Safety Act – why it poses risks for journalism
Fiji’s Online Safety Act raises important questions for journalism, but also freedom of expression more broadly. The current review of the Act presents an opportunity to better safeguard the media’s democratic role, writes Dr Shailendra Singh. ANALYSIS: By Shailendra Singh In his address at last month’s Pacific Media Summit, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted his
Hoping for a ‘new normal’ climate is pointless. We must learn to adapt
It’s increasingly common to hear climate-fuelled disasters described as the ‘new normal’. But our desire for normality and predictability is wishful thinking
My son goes to the gym a lot. How can I tell if this is healthy or a sign something is wrong?
Here’s how parents can spot the difference between a boy who loves to train and one who has unhealthy feelings about his body.
Anne Carson’s Nobel Prize: Where the ancient world meets postmodern literature
Carson’s Nobel Prize in Literature celebrates a writer whose work returns to antiquity as an unfinished reservoir of images, voices and fragments capable of unsettling contemporary experience.
A molecule’s ‘handedness’ can determine whether it’s an effective drug – 4 examples of pharmaceuticals where chirality matters
The 2026 Nobel Prize in chemistry gave a hand to handed molecules – and the processes chemists use to create them.
The American mood is turning dark, and Republicans are likely to pay the price at the midterms
Occupants of the White House have traditionally taken a thump in midterm elections. And this year, polls suggest Republicans are set for a battering.