ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 16, 2026.
Call for criminal groups to be declared ‘terrorists’, as PNG police seize more high-grade guns
By Johnny Blades of RNZ Pacific Some Papua New Guinea parliamentarians are calling for tougher laws against violent criminals who they say should be categorised as “terrorists”. It comes as PNG police released details of a counter-terrorism operation in Southern Highlands province, in which they seized a cache of high-powered weapons and military-grade explosives. Various
The government wants trusts to pay a minimum 30% tax. What’s behind the changes?
Experts have raised legitimate concerns about the proposed changes.
Why do I keep getting mouth ulcers?
These annoying and painful little sores tend to resolve on their own. But if they don’t – or you have any of these other symptoms – it could be time to seek help.
Kids and teens are going to AI chatbots for advice. How can parents make sure this is safe?
Children and teens often turn to artificial intelligence for advice on sensitive topics. But chatbots are not a substitute for human support.
Replacing just 10% of ultra-processed foods with whole foods linked to drop in bowel cancer rate
New findings suggest the label ‘ultra-processed’ alone doesn’t tell the full story about bowel cancer risk. What’s in the food seems to matter.
Earth’s oldest evidence of life is written in stone – but it’s at risk of disappearing
Despite a fossil record that spans billions of years, microbialites are surprisingly fragile.
Winston Peters says ‘diversity is disunity’ – what does the evidence tell us?
From business and government to sport and entire populations, research tends to show gender, ethnic and linguistic diversity improves performance.
What can a century-old Kuomintang building tell us about Australia?
The heritage listing of the former KMT headquarters in Sydney’s Chinatown invites us to reconsider the stories we tell about immigration, Australian identity and history
Does Australia have a problem with wrongful convictions? It’s time we got serious about finding out
There are, without doubt, wrongfully convicted prisoners in Australian jails. We need a reliable system for finding them and referring them for appeal.
A plan exists for a fairer and healthier food system. Which party policies align best?
The Public Health Advisory Committee put forward five recommendations for improving NZ’s food system. We compared it with party policy ahead of the election.
Sally Rooney’s books are being withdrawn from sale in the UK, due to her support for Palestine Action
The legal threat to Sally Rooney has drawn new attention to the controversial UK definition of a ‘terrorist organisation’.
Israel soon heads to the polls, while Palestinian democracy remains on hold. Hamas looms over both
Israelis will soon vote for or against another Netanyahu government. The election outcome alone will not provide Israel with a solution to Hamas in Gaza.
A dengue vaccine is now available for travellers. Here’s what you need to know
Dengue is common in tropical destinations popular with Australian travellers such as Bali, India and Thailand.
Companies that get hacked face stricter laws than firms unleashing rogue AI. We can fix that
Just as car makers have to report and pay to fix faulty airbags, AI companies should be legally responsible for their faulty products.
The High Court looked at coal climate emissions overseas. But what about emissions at home?
Debate about climate pollution from Australian coal mines is focused overseas. But emissions released at home matter, too.
Some Australian research funding is now a lottery. And that’s actually good news
Leaving some funding decisions up to luck can save everybody time and effort – and help understand what the funding actually does.
Are you a creature or a machine? How to live in ecological community in a time of AI
As we are bombarded with apocalyptic headlines about the future of artificial intelligence, the writer, farmer and environmentalist Wendell Berry can help bring us back to our earthly community.
Looking for work as a disabled person? Recognize your strengths and find an accessible workplace
Disabled job seekers bring valuable skills to work. Here’s how to recognize those strengths, assess employers and advocate for accessible workplaces.
Endangered species in Canada face extensive delays receiving protection
As climate change and human disturbance accelerate, delays in implementing protections can have irreversible consequences for wildlife.
Q&A with an Alberta politics expert: Taking the province’s pulse as the referendum approaches
A University of Alberta political science expert weighs in on the province’s ]eferendum.