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Being ‘apolitical’ sounds like being neutral – but it isn’t. Can Macklemore’s removal from the Loop tour over his ‘free Palestine’ stance be defended at all?

The changes run the risk that more women will remain silent and be forced to remain in violent and dangerous situations.
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on September 18, 2026.

People who have extra funds, suitable homes and a desire to be self-sufficient may consider disconnecting from the grid.

The government’s migration policy announcement was long-awaited, but the contents ultimately fell short of expectations.

Spending time on skincare can be enjoyable, creative and soothing. But sometimes this self-care can be concerning. Could it be ‘cosmeticorexia’?

Most career changers rely on their networks to move to a new industry, new research shows.

Russia is convening its first national parliamentary elections since invading Ukraine, which offer a great deal of predictability but also some unexpected surprises.

A new study unearths the deep Earth connection between Lord Howe Island and its sibling chain of drowned volcanoes.

Rural and regional areas bear a disproportionate burden of domestic violence. Distance, police staffing and station hours aren’t the only barriers to seeking help.

The mythology of the bullet-proof athlete often obscures the reality of elite sport’s mental toll.

RNZ Pacific reporters Fiji’s Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a “global phenomenon”. Gavoka, who is a Deputy Prime Minister, was responding to questions from local reporters about concerns from tourists who are worried about their travel