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It’s not you – some typefaces feel different

December 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrea Piovesan, Lecturer in Psychology, Edge Hill University Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock Have you ever thought a font looked “friendly” or “elegant”? Or felt that Comic Sans was somehow unserious? You’re not imagining it. Typefaces carry personalities, and we react to them more than we realise. My work explores ... <a title="It’s not you – some typefaces feel different" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/its-not-you-some-typefaces-feel-different-270192/" aria-label="Read more about It’s not you – some typefaces feel different">Read more</a>

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The tiny clue that reveals if an animal has been illegally smuggled

December 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ricky Spencer, Professor, Western Sydney University Ricky Spencer, CC BY-ND If someone mentions criminal gangs, you might think of drug trafficking or financial crime. But one of the most persistent illegal trades in the world flies largely under the radar: wildlife smuggling. The illegal wildlife trade drains ... <a title="The tiny clue that reveals if an animal has been illegally smuggled" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/the-tiny-clue-that-reveals-if-an-animal-has-been-illegally-smuggled-269818/" aria-label="Read more about The tiny clue that reveals if an animal has been illegally smuggled">Read more</a>

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Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children

December 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kelly Simpson, Associate Lecturer in Education , Southern Cross University Starting school is a time of great anticipation and excitement for young children and families. The buildup can last for months as children go to orientation days, and families prepare with new uniforms, bags and lunch boxes. ... <a title="Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/adults-like-to-talk-about-big-school-this-can-make-the-change-seem-scary-for-some-children-270889/" aria-label="Read more about Adults like to talk about ‘big school’. This can make the change seem scary for some children">Read more</a>

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Dairy prices hit near two-year low after eighth consecutive fall

December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Dairy prices have been softening. (File photo) AFP / William West Dairy prices are at near two-year low after the eighth consecutive fall in the global auction overnight. The average price at the auction fell 4.3 percent to US$3507 a tonne, following the 3 percent drop in the previous auction two ... <a title="Dairy prices hit near two-year low after eighth consecutive fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/dairy-prices-hit-near-two-year-low-after-eighth-consecutive-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Dairy prices hit near two-year low after eighth consecutive fall">Read more</a>

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Massive traffic queues as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20

December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am ... <a title="Massive traffic queues as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/massive-traffic-queues-as-crash-closes-part-of-aucklands-sh20/" aria-label="Read more about Massive traffic queues as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20">Read more</a>

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With a sneaky tweak, the government has made welfare recipients guilty until proven innocent

December 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Zoe Staines, Senior Lecturer in Law and Social Policy, The University of Queensland In the flurry of action in Parliament House in the final moments of the sitting year, the government passed a bill that escaped the attention of most. New changes to social security law mean ... <a title="With a sneaky tweak, the government has made welfare recipients guilty until proven innocent" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/with-a-sneaky-tweak-the-government-has-made-welfare-recipients-guilty-until-proven-innocent-270670/" aria-label="Read more about With a sneaky tweak, the government has made welfare recipients guilty until proven innocent">Read more</a>

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What’s working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out

December 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jan Kabatek, Research Fellow, Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, The University of Melbourne Nes/Getty Working from home has become a fixture of Australian work culture, but its effect on mental health is still widely debated. Can working from home boost your mental health? If ... <a title="What’s working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/whats-working-from-home-doing-to-your-mental-health-we-tracked-16-000-australians-to-find-out-270356/" aria-label="Read more about What’s working from home doing to your mental health? We tracked 16,000 Australians to find out">Read more</a>

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The clock is ticking on a golden opportunity for real change in Australia

December 3, 2025

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aruna Sathanapally, Chief Executive, Grattan Institute The May 2026 federal budget will mark one year since the Albanese government’s unexpected landslide win at the last election. That budget is arguably the most important one for this term: setting the agenda for the government’s final two years and ... <a title="The clock is ticking on a golden opportunity for real change in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/the-clock-is-ticking-on-a-golden-opportunity-for-real-change-in-australia-270568/" aria-label="Read more about The clock is ticking on a golden opportunity for real change in Australia">Read more</a>

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‘No political agenda’: Principal says CCTV proves mouldy meals weren’t last week’s leftovers

December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Haeata Principal Peggy Burrows RNZ / Adam Burns A Christchurch principal has denied there being a “political agenda” behind speaking publicly about mouldy meals that were served to children. Students at Haeata Community Campus were served mouldy mince meals through the government-funded school lunch programme, which some of them ate before ... <a title="‘No political agenda’: Principal says CCTV proves mouldy meals weren’t last week’s leftovers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/no-political-agenda-principal-says-cctv-proves-mouldy-meals-werent-last-weeks-leftovers/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No political agenda’: Principal says CCTV proves mouldy meals weren’t last week’s leftovers">Read more</a>

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Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington

December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand Critics of a second Mt Victoria tunnel in the capital have launched a campaign against the plans. RNZ / Ellen O’Dwyer Critics of a second Mt Victoria tunnel in the capital have launched a campaign against the plans, saying the project is too expensive, too disruptive and too focused on cars. ... <a title="Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/green-mps-councillors-launch-campaign-against-second-mt-victoria-tunnel-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Green MPs, councillors launch campaign against second Mt Victoria tunnel in Wellington">Read more</a>

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One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne

December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson One person has died following a crash in Tāneatua, 13km south of Whakatāne in Bay of Plenty last night, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The single vehicle crash on White Pine Bush Road was reported just after 6pm. One person died at the scene, and ... <a title="One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/one-dead-another-seriously-injured-after-crash-near-whakatane/" aria-label="Read more about One dead, another seriously injured after crash near Whakatāne">Read more</a>

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Person critically hurt as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20

December 3, 2025

Source: Radio New Zealand The scene shortly after the crash. NZTA says there’s a heavy buildup of traffic in the area. X/ New Zealand Transport Agency One person is in critical condition following a crash on the South-Western Motorway near Māngere overnight. The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a truck, was reported at 4am ... <a title="Person critically hurt as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2025/12/03/person-critically-hurt-as-crash-closes-part-of-aucklands-sh20/" aria-label="Read more about Person critically hurt as crash closes part of Auckland’s SH20">Read more</a>