ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on October 29, 2026.
Israel election by the numbers: who might form the next government?
A who’s who of Israeli politicians who could feature in the next government.
Unlike anything I’ve seen: why this whale season has marine scientists puzzled
Researchers across the southern hemisphere have observed fewer migrating whales and more entanglements.
Mortgage holders aren’t alone in paying for rate hikes. Here’s how the RBA spreads the pain
Higher interest rates slow the economy in many different ways.
Israel has voted, but what comes next? Dissecting a messy ballot and coalition-building process
With no clear majority for the ruling coalition or main opposition bloc, working out who will form the next government could take months.
What would happen if the internet went down?
It’s impossible to turn off the entire internet, but it’s still a good idea to be prepared for online services to be disrupted.
Victorian state election: what’s at stake for treaty and Indigenous self-determination?
Victoria has made significant progress in advancing Indigenous rights. However, those achievements sit precariously as the state heads to an election on November 28.
Activists still targeted over Indonesian forest fires and in West Papua, says rights group
Asia Pacific Report A new human rights report has rated civic space in Indonesia under President Prabowo Subianto rated as “obstructed”. Human rights groups have documented the criminalisation, harassment and attacks on activists and others for their activism, reports Civicus Monitor. Journalists have been targeted for their reporting and there has been a brutal crackdown
Can a new government solve NZ’s local council crisis? Why a royal commission could help
Local government has experienced massive upheaval over the past years, but the big financial and infrastructural challenges remain. A new blueprint is needed.
Climate change is killing the plants of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa. Aṉangu traditional owners are concerned
Extreme temperatures combined with withering drought mean plants and animals on Aṉangu land are struggling to bounce back.
Private equity is buying up more methadone clinics. Access to the lifesaving drug isn’t getting easier.
Despite acquiring more than one-third of U.S. methadone clinics, private equity has not significantly expanded methadone availability.
France: three overlapping woes are fuelling a generation of discontent
The anxiety overload at the root of widespread high school closures and protest action explains parents’ show of support for the youth-led movement.
3 major issues that Republican Byron Donalds or Democrat David Jolly will need to address as Florida’s next governor
Regardless of who wins the election, he’ll need to navigate these 3 major issues.
Exempting pensioners from private health rebate changes won’t make it fairer. Here’s what would
A pensioner carve-out would mostly protect comfortable part-pensioners, while missing younger families who are struggling most.
You’re supposed to turn Bluetooth off when you don’t need it – how risky is it really?
You don’t need to stop using Bluetooth completely but a few simple habits can reduce unnecessary risks.
Creative arts enrolments are dropping for Year 12. Here’s what parents and students should know
National figures show between 2015 and 2023, enrolments fell by 39% in drama and 38% in dance.
Should soldiers who confess to atrocities get anonymity in journalism? The dilemma at the heart of NAZA
Granting anonymity to the Israeli intelligence and military insiders in the documentary film is ethically defensible, even though they describe taking part in grave crimes.
In Brazil’s election, first-round voting was driven by resentment – in the runoff, it was guided by fear
The shock and fear of the victory of far right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round brought about a change in attitudes and a spontaneous mobilization in the street and social media.
Budget 2026: experts on what John Healey’s ‘breathing space’ plan means for households
The chancellor unveiled help with household energy bills and extra taxes for banks.
How permanent daylight saving time could affect schools
Risks for negative outcomes may be reduced through mitigation measures such as public education on sleep health and later or flexible start times.
The risk of Atlantic current collapse is missing from almost all national climate plans – new study
An Amoc collapse would dramatically alter the world’s climate – often in unexpected ways. Our new study shows how governments should prepare.