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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Musgrave, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University The heady scent of tea tree is one of the iconic smells of the Australian bush. And the essential oils derived from tea trees have been used as medicines, first by Indigenous people, then by colonists. Today, many of ... <a title="Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/tea-tree-oil-may-affect-fertility-the-eu-says-a-pharmacologist-explains-why-thats-so-misleading-281125/" aria-label="Read more about Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tilman Ruff, Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the most comprehensive nuclear arms agreement ... <a title="A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/a-new-nuclear-arms-race-is-accelerating-theres-only-one-way-to-stop-it-281130/" aria-label="Read more about A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Bongiorno, Director, Vice-Chancellor’s Centre for Public Ideas, University of Canberra The times might be bad, but they have suited Anthony Albanese. The explosions on the political right since the 2025 election have, in electoral terms, resulted so far mainly in a rearrangement of debris between the ... <a title="The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/the-times-seem-to-suit-anthony-albanese-so-why-isnt-he-more-popular-281021/" aria-label="Read more about The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular?">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Guy C. Charlton, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of New England The US Supreme Court is poised to deliver its much anticipated and debated decision on the question of birthright citizenship. At the centre of the case (known as Trump v. Barbara) is an executive order ... <a title="A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/a-landmark-us-court-ruling-on-birthright-citizenship-is-coming-what-does-nz-law-say-280366/" aria-label="Read more about A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Huseyin Sumer, Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology Many young Australians are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart from the training sessions, weekend games and oranges at half-time, these contact sports also involve mouthguards. Mouthguards ... <a title="We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye-opening" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/we-studied-the-bacteria-on-kids-sports-mouthguards-the-results-were-eye-opening-281018/" aria-label="Read more about We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye-opening">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fei Gao, Lecturer in Taxation, Discipline of Accounting, Governance & Regulation, The University of Sydney, University of Sydney When Australian workers lodge a tax return from mid next year, around 6 million taxpayers look set to be able to claim up to A$1,000 with an “instant” work-related ... <a title="How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/how-much-a-new-1-000-tax-offset-would-really-be-worth-and-whos-better-off-avoiding-it-281136/" aria-label="Read more about How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding it">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Garruccio celebrates a goal against Auckland FC. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Auckland FC have missed out on a first-round bye in the A-League playoffs, after a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their regular season finale. The Black Knights entered their final fixture in second place on the competition table, with ... <a title="Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/auckland-fc-lost-grip-on-a-league-playoff-bye/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pretend play is a significant and often magical part of childhood. Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies. They might pretend to be “mum” or to “cook dinner”. Or they may invent their own characters, worlds and concepts that ... <a title="New research suggests pretend play can help mental health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/new-research-suggests-pretend-play-can-help-mental-health/" aria-label="Read more about New research suggests pretend play can help mental health">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Trade Minister Todd McClay will formally sign the free trade agreement with India in New Delhi about 9pm Monday (NZT). He has taken a delegation, including MPs from several parties, and more than 30 business representatives, and will also host a joint business summit with Indian Minister ... <a title="Indian free trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/indian-free-trade-agreement-due-for-formal-signing-in-new-delhi/" aria-label="Read more about Indian free trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Trade Minister Todd McClay will formally sign the free trade agreement with India in New Delhi about 9pm Monday (NZT). He has taken a delegation, including MPs from several parties, and more than 30 business representatives, and will also host a joint business summit with Indian Minister ... <a title="Indian free trade agreement due for signing in New Delhi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/indian-free-trade-agreement-due-for-signing-in-new-delhi/" aria-label="Read more about Indian free trade agreement due for signing in New Delhi">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One secret service agent was shot and hospitalised, but Donald Trump said the officer was “great shape”. AFP / ANDREW HARNIK Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the attack on the press gala attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington DC. Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other officials were ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns shooting at gala attended by Donald Trump" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-condemns-shooting-at-gala-attended-by-donald-trump/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns shooting at gala attended by Donald Trump">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Asia Pacific Report An official of the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) praised this month’s High Court judicial ruling over New Zealand Superfund “unreasonable and unlawful” investment policies towards Israeli companies — but warned that the fund management would need to shape up. Speaking at the PSNA rally at Te Komititanga Square today in week ... <a title="Public praise for High Court ruling on NZ Superfund policies on Israeli companies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/public-praise-for-high-court-ruling-on-nz-superfund-policies-on-israeli-companies/" aria-label="Read more about Public praise for High Court ruling on NZ Superfund policies on Israeli companies">Read more</a>
