The Socceroos’ World Cup dream continues, as an improved performance delivers plenty of confidence
It wasn’t pretty, but the Socceroos are through to the knockout stages of the World Cup after a tense stalemate against Paraguay.

Central bank gold holdings are at a 50-year high. What’s behind the jump in reserves?
For some central banks, stores of gold can offer a shield against financial sanctions.

New parents will get 6 months of government paid parental leave, but they need more than time off
From July 1, government-funded paid parental leave increases from 24 weeks to 26 weeks. While welcome, many challenges remain for new parents, particularly mothers.

Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus
Two experts explain why staying focused, especially in our modern world, can be so hard.

Most bees are solitary and don’t live in hives. Climate change risks them starving
Scientists don’t know enough about the food habits of less social bees. Here’s why that urgently needs to change.

Will NZ’s workplace safety overhaul cut red tape – or simply shift responsibility?
The government’s proposed workplace safety reforms aim to create simpler rules for employers. Critics argue they may also move risk onto workers.

Fiji will remain unstable while Indigenous people are economically sidelined, says ex-coup convict
By Margot Staunton of RNZ Pacific A former coup convict in Fiji claims the country will remain unstable while the Indigenous  iTaukei are economically marginalised. Josefa ‘Jo’ Nata, who spent 24 years in jail for treason, told the Fiji government’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission that “the lot of iTaukei has not improved a single bit

The US and China are planning Moon bases. It could help improve life on Earth
Lunar architecture isn’t just an engineering challenge. At its heart, it is about understanding human experience at the extremes.

When celebrities talk about their prostate cancer, here’s what happens next
When celebrities go public with their prostate cancer diagnoses, they do more than raise awareness.

Why was the early Earth so hot? The heat wasn’t just coming from the inside
Battered by asteroid impacts, the young Earth was hot and unstable for hundreds of millions of years.

As NZ’s Chris Hipkins pursues power, what can he learn from Keir Starmer’s downfall?
The UK leader’s resignation speaks to the challenges facing centre-left parties as they struggle to hold together increasingly diverse voters.

Other nations thirst for Ukraine’s drone success — but they need a culture shift first
While many countries will try to copy Ukraine’s successful drone tactics, technology isn’t enough. A military must first build a culture capable of maximizing the potential of drones.

When your local reflecting pool or pond turns green with algae, don’t reach for chemicals – nature has better solutions
As the national conversation shifts to political finger-pointing, an important environmental question deserves careful scrutiny: What is the best approach to maintain urban water quality?

A healthy diet may still make a difference for people at higher risk of dementia
New study of older adults in Sweden suggests healthier diets may still be linked to lower dementia risk even after early biological changes are detected.

Call for Applications: Indigenous Affairs Editor-in-Residence — The Conversation Canada
The Conversation Canada invites applications for our newly designed Indigenous Affairs Editor-in-Residence.

Want to be a better reader? Here’s how to practise active reading
Most people absorb social media content without questioning it. Switching to active reading is one of the most practical defences against misinformation.

Universities have a vital role to play in tackling climate change
Universities must develop an intentional, place-based approach to research and teaching that’s organized around a region’s unique and specific problems.

How installation art can make plastic waste more tangible
A walk along the Kent coast after a storm inspired one of my early works. The shoreline was covered in seaweed, shells, jellyfish – and plastic.

How the heat affects children as they learn, play and do sport – and how parents can help
It’s important for parents to keep an eye out for signs of heat stress.

Morocco’s hidden history: archaeology, DNA and carbon dating rewrite the story of the ancient world
New research shows northwest African communities actively shaped connections and exchange between many cultures.

WA police are scanning faces in public – and the law is not ready for the consequences
Western Australia’s police are now scanning faces in real time. The technology works – roughly. The laws to govern it do not yet exist.

Lucy Guerin’s greatest legacy is she made her contemporary dance company more than herself
Lucy Guerin will step down as artistic director of Lucy Guerin Inc, one of the most important and best-resourced contemporary dance companies in the country.

Yes, the tax debate has been unedifying at times. But it shows reform working as it should in a democracy
Something went very right in Australian politics this week – and it’s worth pausing and reflecting on how and why that is.

Can you take last-minute sick leave or time off to watch the Socceroos? Here’s what the law says
A workplace law expert explains what your rights are – and whether employers who suspect people of not being sick can ask for a medical certificate.

Teals Steggall and Spender launch new Community Strong Australia party
Two teals, no leader- Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch their new party.

Why the Paraguay match will define the Socceroos’ World Cup
As Australia prepares to take on Paraguay, it’s clear a group-stage match rarely carries such decisive weight.

Saige England: Praise for Australia’s Jewish Council but NZ’s council is hasbara propaganda campaign
COMMENTARY: By Saige England Good on the Jewish Council of Australia (JCA) for its submission to the Royal Commission. The New Zealand Jewish Council is so very different to the Jewish Council in Australia. The latter has far larger numbers and more clout, over there at least. The NZ Jewish Council has clout and applies

In an exhibition tracing 1,500 years of art, Vishnu’s avatars offer tonic for our times
Avatar: Forms of Vishnu at the Art Gallery of New South Wales presents 200 artworks spanning 1,500 years, from international and Australian collections.

How drug demand in New Zealand and Australia is driving calls for the death penalty in Fiji
Prison sentences for drug offences in Fiji sometimes surpass those for rape and murder and are out of line with penalties in Australia and New Zealand.

Will a peace deal between Iran and the US hold? Lessons from ancient Rome and Persia
After dozens of wars between the two ancient empires of Rome and Persia, peace deals often failed to solve problems – and sometimes made the situation worse.

85% of kids are still using social media despite ban. But we need a new measure to judge its success
The full effects of the ban may not be clear for a decade.

We checked 2000 museum specimens and discovered a tiny new ‘ferocious’ Australian mammal
Using sophisticated genetic technology and 100-year-old museum specimens, we uncovered a new planigale species.

The government wants to increase home ownership. But life is tough for many new homeowners
Australia has long romanticised home ownership. But with evidence linking mortgage stress to poor mental health, we can’t forget people once they get the keys.

Extreme heat is harming remote First Nations communities. It’s time we listen to them
Climate change is disproportionately affecting remote First Nations communities – as three experts explain.

Scorching heatwaves, torrential rain – all in a matter of days. It’s not just bad luck
Australia’s weather extremes are increasingly arriving back-to-back in a ‘weather whiplash’.

Fact-checking is good journalistic practice. But it will do nothing to stop the rise of Pauline Hanson
Post-truth politics means emotions trump facts. The major parties would be wise to remember this when trying to combat the rise of One Nation.

A ‘direct wave’ from colliding black holes reveals signature of a whirlpool in spacetime
For the first time, scientists have gained information from the very surface of a newborn black hole.

What people with intersex traits want you to know
People born with variations of sex characteristics have bodies that are a little different to social and medical expectations.

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed
Two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional in the military, an outbreak leads several branches of the military to make it mandatory again.

Could psychedelic therapy have a place in end-of-life care? We asked doctors
Doctors working in palliative care see promise in emerging therapies involving psychedelic drugs, but say many questions still need to be addressed.

Underlying inflation is still too high, keeping another interest rate hike on the table
The latest figures show petrol prices are down – but nearly everything else is still rising.

Proposed tougher penalties for theft would punish mostly women – and harm their daughters
A proposed law change would introduce a new category of low-value theft. Penalties would affect women more than men and put their daughters at higher of sexual harm.

‘Good teeth, you’re deadly inside and outside’: here’s what Indigenous people told us about oral health
Good oral health is more than having healthy teeth and gums. Indigenous people told researchers why it’s central to their wider health and wellbeing.

Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as provincial election approaches
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific The French High Commission in New Caledonia has banned all alcohol sales until next Sunday — June 28, the provincial elections day. The ban enforcement started on Monday and will last until Sunday at midnight, local time. The ban concerns the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Spending on child protection has almost doubled in a decade, so why isn’t it improving?
New research shows despite increased government funding, Australia’s child protection system isn’t getting better outcomes. Here’s why.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is treated with ‘nanobubbles’. What are they and how do they work?
Nanobubbles are invisible, mysteriously stable, a thousand times thinner than a human hair, and surprisingly versatile.

Keith Rankin Analysis – Jeffrey Sachs, an Inconvenient Intellectual Critic
The world becomes a rather confusing place when we see a self-ordained 'Good' doing many evil things, and 'Evil' doing some good things. The greater evil may be to label oneself – or at least one's own side – as Good, thereby (through presumption) casting the other side(s) as Evil.

Earth’s oldest crater really is over 3 billion years old, new study confirms
The oldest known impact structure on Earth has been confirmed in outback Australia.

We discovered a new rock type containing garnet inside a meteorite fragment from Mars
This is the first evidence that the mineral garnet may have been formed within the crust of Mars itself, heralding clues to the planet’s complex history.

Iran just outlasted the world’s most powerful military. What can Australia learn from its strategies?
Australia needs to consider how to adapt its military tactics and preparedness to meet potential future threats.

Unis are going back to in-person exams. But some students are finding new ways to cheat
Students have always cheated in exams. But instead of handwritten notes, they might now use AI-enabled glasses.

From the circus to the runway: how the ‘glam clown’ has seized the fashion zeitgeist
Clowns turned the body into spectacle. Spectacle is now integral to fashion.

The US is leading the new space race – but other countries are close behind
It can be easy to lose sight of the fact that the US isn’t the only major actor in space.

The Montréal shooting spotlights the growing public safety threat of online radicalization
Countering violent extremism requires substantial investment from all levels of government, dismantling the state’s racialized assumptions of criminality and recognizing that gendered violence is systemic.

Why thousands of federal lawyers leaving government service matters for everyone in the justice system
More than 10,000 attorneys who worked for the US government have left their jobs during the second Trump administration; a former federal judge analyzes the impact of that exodus.

Canada backs gig worker rights globally while restricting the right to strike at home
Canada supports the first international treaty protecting platform workers. The same government is weighing a proposal that could make it difficult to legally strike in the rail and marine sectors.

Judges announced for The Conversation Prize for writers 2026
Our competition is looking for the best longform article and nonfiction book idea aimed at a general audience from our community of academics.

Why is the UK now changing prime minister every few years?
The UK system used to be held up as a model of stable government.

What Brexit has actually changed, ten years later – expert panel
It’s still more about ‘leave v remain’, rather than Britain’s place in a changing Europe

A partner’s touch can feel unsafe for people with a history of childhood maltreatment
Sexual, physical and emotional abuse, and neglect experienced as a child, can change how a partner’s affection feels as an adult, potentially impacting a romantic relationship.

Victoria claims to have stopped native logging. So why is it importing Tasmanian forests?
There’s no economic or environmental case for native logging. Yet taxpayer money is still being used to support it.

What a strong El Niño could mean for Australian communities, jobs and food prices
Australia isn’t likely to face food shortages anytime soon. But hotter, drier weather could still take a toll on many local economies and communities.

Ten Australians are taking the government to the UN over fossil fuel exports. What is their case?
This historic case could establish a legal link between human rights and fossil fuel exports.

Spy agencies say AI can help combat AI cyber risks. But don’t forget the basics
Using AI for cybersecurity without first investing in fundamentals is like deploying a robot guard dog to defend an unlocked door.

Guide to the classics: Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams gave us psychoanalysis
Sigmund Freud’s 800-page book on dreams introduced a new way of thinking about the mind that reverberated through the 20th century.

‘Kidfluencers’ are everywhere on social media. Should Australia consider the Netherlands’ proposed ban?
The so-called ‘kidfluencer’ economy is huge and growing. Australia should consider regulating it more tightly.

History shows quarantine can be a blip – or mark some people forever
Hantavirus cruise ship passengers have left Perth quarantine. But how might quarantine affect them? History has some answers.

COVID, flu and RSV: who should be thinking about vaccination in NZ this winter?
Well after the COVID pandemic, NZ’s respiratory virus landscape remains unsettled. if you’re over 65, COVID and flu vaccines remain a priority.

Our brains predict the world – but learn most when they get it wrong
We act fast on the basis of our predictions but learn most when we get it wrong, according to a new brain-scan study.

World Cup: why are left-footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?
Selectors look not just for fitness, movement and cognitive skills, but also for left-footedness – this trait has enormous strategic value on the pitch.

12 billion years old, this interstellar comet is older than our Solar System
A process called ‘hot bottom burning’ helped scientists determine the age of 3I/ATLAS.

This tiny Australian spider uses a high-powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants
The ballista spider only feeds on extremely fierce green tree ants – so it has evolved sophisticated tools to safely catch its prey.

What exactly is a stablecoin? NZ’s regulator has finally provided an answer
A recent ruling has clarified how one NZ dollar-backed crypto token fits within financial law. Just what does this mean for investors?

Hanson has tapped into angst about immigration, but it remains central to the Australian story
The idea of Australia as an immigrant nation is deeply embedded in the country’s politics, culture and identity.

‘Green’ home features can earn developers 18% more, then save homeowners money in the long term: new study
Builders and homeowners are both paying a price for this myth about sustainability features such as solar panels, insulation and batteries.

Can bending and walking really increase the risk of a miscarriage?
A new study found each extra hour of bending forward at work raised a woman’s miscarriage risk by 36%. But there are reasons to be cautious of this finding.

More NSW students are going to private schools – where are they coming from?
The largest proportion of students attending private schools in New South Wales is still in major cities. But inner regional areas are catching up.

The fuel crisis has hit the Pacific hard. The region is responding – but tough choices lie ahead
The far-flung nations of the Pacific face a common challenge this year: spiking prices of fuel and food.

Trump doesn’t own the government – even though he acts as if Congress is not his equal in constitutional power and authority
In President Donald Trump’s public language, Congress rarely appears as a coequal branch of government. It appears as an obstacle, an audience, a pressure point, a rubber stamp or an afterthought.

The mistakes that sealed Keir Starmer’s fate
And the successes he failed to communicate.

Time’s running out to book Virgin flight credits before June 30. What are your refund rights?
Two experts explain what the new Virgin rules mean, the options for chasing a refund – and how to make it simpler for consumers in future.

Australia has already spent over $100 million dealing with Varroa mite. Here’s what we can do next
Current pesticides are already failing – but science points to a way forward.

An elite fighting unit of gay lovers – the Theban Sacred Band in ancient Greece
The Theban Sacred Band – made up of ‘lovers and their loves’ came to be known for their strength, discipline, and ferocity.

Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could work for addiction too – and we finally know how
GLP-1 drugs show promise for more than weight loss. They also cut substance abuse and are changing how we think about the brain’s reward system.

‘One of the greatest honours in sport’ – Ardie Savea as All Blacks captain
By Christina Persico of RNZ Pacific Ardie Savea has been named All Blacks captain, as head coach Dave Rennie today revealed his first squad at Feilding Yellows Rugby Club. Savea said he would be drawing on the leadership from those around him, and those who have come before, to inspire and ground him. “To serve

AVFA Podcast – Understanding Systemic Change
A View from Afar podcast: Change is impacting on all of us, whether we are navigating a pathway ahead with our careers, balancing the pressures and increases in our cost of living, or considering the consequences of global systemic change. Let's take the conversation to a deeper level of understanding and analyse Systemic Change, Geopolitical Change, Normative Change, and Structural Change.

The new price gouging law starts on July 1. Can it rein in Coles and Woolworths?
The new law targeting supermarket prices will be tough to apply. But it does put the big supermarkets on notice that their pricing practices are being watched.

Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election
This election is likely to be watched closely across the country because of what it reveals about the changing party system in Australia.

Victoria wants daily ‘device-free’ time in high schools. What works best for learning?
The research tells us there is no ‘magic screen time number’ to guarantee quality learning. It depends how the technology is used and for what.

‘Too pretty to do math’? Here’s the real reason girls aren’t choosing to study maths
Research has consistently shown girls are just as capable of succeeding in maths as boys.

Can we cure asthma? Yes, and we have a plan
A new generation of drugs could ‘switch off’ asthma, effectively curing it. That would mean no more puffers and no more flare-ups.

Today’s space race could turn fatal if we don’t agree on new rules
Only by fostering a deeper sense of ‘space citizenship’ will everyone benefit from our journeys to the Moon – and beyond.

Craving something for dinner? Your mind may be ‘tasting’ food before you eat it
New research shows hunger can make us imagine tastes more vividly – helping explain those powerful cravings that lead to bad choices.

The Breadwinner: Comedy doesn’t need flawless dads, but we do need competent ones
Comedic portrayals of incompetent dads can distort public understanding of fathers’ essential and real-life contributions to children’s development.

Plant-based products need to be easier to find and consistently affordable for shoppers
Pricing policies and retail strategies can help shift diets, but they must account for socioeconomic inequalities in how consumers respond to food prices.

Canada’s AI strategy must reckon with the environmental implications of data centres
AI is often described as if it lives in the cloud. The persistent controversies regarding the Wonder Valley project in Alberta illustrate how false that is.

How AI prompting turned writerly description into an everyday skill
Writing prompts to generate images combines two literary tasks at once: the realist description of concrete things and the modernist evocation of atmosphere.

With Iran and the US signing a peace deal, where does that leave Benjamin Netanyahu?
The Israeli prime minister faces an invidious choice in an election year: kowtow to a powerful ally, or risk displeasure at home by ending the war with Hezbollah.

The new Middle East: How the Old Order died and what is rising in its place
ANALYSIS: By Lim Tean An Israeli cabinet minister has named the new Middle East on live radio —  and he named it in alarm. What Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli called the “Türkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis” is not a threat. It is the architecture of a new regional order. And once you see its logic, you cannot

Secrets of Stonehenge and other ancient sites unlocked for the summer solstice
The Virtual World of Stonehenge has been released to coincide with the summer solstice.

Drop Site News: Stand with analyst Trita Parsi against deportation from US
EDITORIAL: Drop Site News The Free Press, an American news organisation founded by the Zionist editor-in-chief of CBS News, Bari Weiss, and now owned by David Ellison, reported recently that the Trump administration had launched an investigation into Trita Parsi, one of America’s most prominent critics of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The aim is

The first case of H5N1 bird flu in Australia has been confirmed. What does this mean?
This is not the moment to call defeat. There is a chance we can stop this infectious virus, this time at least.

‘Take this seriously’ – flotilla activist claims beating allegations ignored by NZ govt
By Penny Smith of RNZ A New Zealand activist detained as part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla is calling on the government to launch an independent investigation into allegations of mistreatment by Israeli forces, after Australia launched an inquiry into similar claims involving 11 of its citizens. Hāhona Ormsby, a member of the Global Sumud

People power against Trump’s wars – act against NZ ‘war mineral’ deals
Greenpeace Aotearoa The streets of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, echoed with the sound of people power today. From Aotea Square to the US Consulate on Customs Street, protesters marched shoulder-to-shoulder because they refuse to let Aotearoa become a supply chain for global conflict. The protesters in the March for Peace were demanding that the

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 20, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 20, 2026.

Trump’s war on Iran ends with a ‘triumphant’ Tehran and a diminished US
Democracy Now! NERMEEN SHAIKH: The United States and Iran have officially signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war in Iran. The signing came a day ahead of schedule. President Trump signed the agreement at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed

Andy Burnham is known as the ‘king of the north’. Could he become the UK’s next prime minister?
Offering hope and locality, the former mayor of Greater Manchester is odd-on to challenge the deeply unpopular Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job.

Hawke’s Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole
By Lucy Xia of RNZ A Hawke’s Bay horticultural labour contractor, who was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand, has been granted parole and will be released next month. Seventy-one-year-old Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for using

‘Disasterclass’ as timid Socceroos fail to show enough ambition against United States
Australia’s World Cup is far from over. But after a timid performance in which both goalscorers from the previous game started on the bench, coach Tony Popovic needs to be bolder.

Seal pups and seabird chicks are suffering in extreme weather. How can we protect them?
Marine species are increasingly battling intense storms and heatwaves – four experts explain why this matters.

Andy Burnham needed a big win. The Makerfield result means Labour might have reason to hope
This looks like the beginning of the end for Starmer – and the end of the beginning for Burnham.

How America came to love football – what you should listen, read and see this week
Our picks this week include a history of how America came to love football, a book about freedom of speech, an adaptation of a Woolf book and two artistic takes on nature.

Quantum sensors could spot hidden damage in the thousands of US bridges rated ‘structurally deficient’
Sensors cannot replace bridge inspectors. They can help engineers see corrosion, cracks, scour and weak magnetic signals that eyes alone can miss.

The HPV vaccine works – but only if we keep trusting it
No vaccinated young woman in England has died of cervical cancer in years. Japan’s vaccine scare shows how easily that progress can unravel.

This Father’s Day, it’s time to listen to dads
Fathers are more involved than ever. So why do so many still feel overlooked and unsupported?

It’s 50 years since the 1976 drought: how would the UK cope with its next major one?
Public trust in UK water companies is low, and this could be a challenge when the country faces another serious drought.

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Philadelphia in 1976 was mysterious and deadly – 50 years later, scientists know the cause but outbreaks continue
The source was a newly discovered bacterium called Legionella pneumophila that can thrive in household pipes, whirlpools, cooling units and outdoor fountains.

Toy Story 5’s ‘Lilypad’ is an indictment of the world that birthed the ‘iPad Kid’
The film zeros in on the generation of children whose formative years are unfolding in front of screens.

Labour will get no second chances to change: Andy Burnham’s warning to his struggling party
Makerfield’s new MP said the area would give its name to a new test to ensure fairness for neglected areas.

BBC to cut 550 jobs across news and radio – here’s what it means for audiences
With such cuts in programming and in jobs, will the BBC be able to maintain its high level of trust and attention?

Why are we so obsessed with charismatic leaders?
Of all the characteristics we might prize in a leader – competence, integrity, careful judgment, ethical courage – why do people rate charisma so highly?

Where do women feature in the history of diplomacy?
What grants influential women visibility and diplomatic status? Women in Diplomacy day on June 24 is an opportunity to consider how female-led efforts are recognised, valued and remembered.

Gaza flotilla victim blaming – time to expel Israel’s ambassador
Even Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong believes the Gaza flotilla victims and the AFP (Australian Federal Police) is investigating, yet Israel’s ambassador and the Murdoch press call everyone liars. What gives? Michael West Media reports. COMMENTARY: By Andrew Brown Israel’s ambassador to Australia has looked at Australian citizens who say they were beaten, tortured and

Campaigning in full swing as New Caledonia heads toward crucial provincial elections
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific Political parties in New Caledonia are now in full campaigning mode for the French Pacific territory’s provincial elections. The campaign officially opened on Monday and will last until 26 June 2026 at midnight local time. The crucial poll, involving more than 190,000 voters (as part of a recently revised,

New evidence reveals extent of anti-fascist motives behind ‘insane’ aristocrat’s plot to assassinate Mussolini
Italian and British governments conspired to brand Violet Albina Gibson ‘insane’ as it was politically expedient.

Andy Burnham is back at Westminster: what this says about Britain’s changing political system
If Burnham becomes PM, it shows that Westminster is no longer the only route to the top job.

Democracy’s next big test: could a Trump-endorsed US citizen become Colombia’s president?
Abelardo de la Espriella has vowed to build mega prisons to crack down on crime and conduct foreign relations in concert with the Trump administration.

Time is critical when someone’s heart stops – portable defibrillators could save more lives
Community responders often reach cardiac arrest patients quicker than emergency services. Carrying mobile defibrillators would improve people’s survival chances.

Burning forest ‘waste’ to make cement damages the climate. Let’s pursue cleaner options
The science is clear: burning forest material for energy produces lots of carbon emissions.

‘You’re a liar!’ NZ foreign minister Peters insults Gaza flotilla torture survivor in Parliament
SPECIAL REPORT: By Eugene Doyle Something significant and revelatory just happened in the New Zealand Parliament. I was present at today’s Foreign Affairs Select Committee meeting when things kicked off between the Foreign Minister and humanitarian aid activist Hāhona Ormsby, one of the New Zealanders who survived kidnapping and beatings by Israeli forces in May.…

Donald Trump’s Iran ceasefire deal prompts strong feelings and profane language
Critics are calling the agreement a “complete capitulation” by the US.

Men make up less than 18% of Australian primary school teachers. Is this a problem?
Australian primary school principals have called for more male primary school teachers, saying boys need more ‘male role models’.

Microbes destroyed an ancient pterosaur’s wingbone, then preserved it for 100 million years
What a prehistoric flying reptile’s bone reveals about its diet – and the future of fossil science.

‘Park the bus’, ‘the false nine’ and ‘total football’: what do soccer’s strange phrases mean?
Following the World Cup but confused by some of the language used by commentators and fans? You’re not alone.

More than chatbots: why business AI agents are Big Tech’s next product battleground
Meta’s just-launched Business Agent could mark a major shift in how companies of all sizes deal with customers. But what are the trade-offs?

Female cannibals: what’s behind the emerging horror fiction trend?
The female cannibal has become a radical figure who satisfies her cravings.

US-Iran deal leaves the future of Lebanon uncertain – and subject to Israel playing the spoiler
President Donald Trump has talked of a potential role for Syrian forces in fighting Hezbollah – a move that would raise alarm in Lebanon.

Tim McGraw at 20: how Taylor Swift’s debut single set her formula for success
Although she initially borrowed his name and cultural capital, these days when people think of Tim McGraw, they almost certainly think of Taylor Swift.

What drives women to have a ‘freebirth’ without a midwife or doctor? Here’s what the research says
Sometimes, women who want a freebirth are aware of the risks. But some feel this is their only option.

The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, but global shipping won’t return to normal for months
A peace deal has reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but insurance premiums, mine clearance and a container shortage across two continents suggest the disruption is far from over.

Why don’t some people get vaccinated? It’s more complicated than you think
Vaccine uptake is not just a behavioural issue. Challenges like childcare and transportation rarely come up in public conversations about hesitancy, but they play a major role in who gets vaccinated.

Claims of Dartmoor pony cull reignite row over how to save Britain’s moorlands
Semi-wild ponies are valuable for habitat restoration, yet policy changes may threaten their survival.

Why more births now end in caesarean section
As emergency caesarean rates rise, research from Bangladesh and England suggests decisions are shaped by more than clinical need.

Why one sports injury can sometimes lead to another
A secondary injury usually happens because the body has not fully recovered from its initial injury.

‘My heritage is my power’: how young Black women like Naomi Osaka are using fashion in sport
Osaka is part of a tradition of Black women using style not as decoration but as a way of asserting identity, heritage and agency.

Former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern donates book, media earnings to homelessness project
Kindness in Power Media Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has donated her personal income from speaking engagements, book projects, and community initiatives over recent years — estimated at NZ$3.8 million — to a nationwide homelessness support initiative across Aotearoa. The project helps fund 60 transitional housing units and more than 120 emergency shelter…

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics
The departing Liberal frontbencher also said it’s ‘mad’ to be talking about doing deals with One Nation so far from an election.

Halving the fuel tax was a bad idea – and it shouldn’t be extended. There’s a fairer alternative
A more radical reform package would include a road user charge.

India’s youth-led Cockroach party may prove as hard to kill as its namesake
Despite its comedic origins and mission as the ‘voice of the lazy and unemployed’, the movement represents a seismic shift in India’s political landscape.

From prejudice to harm – current policies targeting trans people follow a clear pattern of escalation
Anti-trans policies are often described as protective, but they follow a documented pattern that creates conditions to make exclusion and harm easier to justify.

Making a big, life-changing decision? 7 steps to consider
Big decisions are messier than they look, but there are things you can try before taking the leap – or not.

How much clothing is too much? The maths behind having a sustainable wardrobe
The average wardrobe has about 200 items of clothing. Many of these may never earn their environmental keep.

Trump went to war against Iran and got a deal far worse than Obama
COMMENTARY: By Lim Tean Two days ago, I wrote an article and posted on FaceBook describing the US-Iran ceasefire as a surrender document. That article has since been viewed more than 4.5 million times, liked 56,000 times, and shared more than 11,000 times. The response confirmed what many already sensed but could not yet prove:

How Australia can deliver the secure gas, renewable fuels and battery minerals Asia and the Pacific need
Energy security has been front of mind for Asia-Pacific leaders this year. Australia could play a key role in assuring supply of both gas and clean exports.

New study shows 1 in 7 people have been victims of sextortion – and AI is making it worse
Sextortion is a form of online blackmail where a perpetrator coerces or tricks a victim into sending intimate images. New research shows it’s on the rise.

Is ‘baby brain’ real? A neuroscientist explains
The fog new parents feel is real. But is it just sleep deprivation or is more going on?

Sovereign AI? Anthropic shutdown reveals Canada’s weakness
Canada is now investing billions to strengthen domestic AI capacity. But sovereignty is not simply about where the servers sit.

Australia risks losing its ‘corporate brain’ if more high-value jobs keep being sent offshore
The effects won’t be immediately visible. But many of these jobs are entry points for young graduates and early-career professionals: our future business leaders.

What does it mean to be ‘Wasian’ – and is it OK to celebrate it?
Drawn from the words white and Asian, many use the term to celebrate shared experiences. But the label raises questions about valuing proximity to whiteness.

Bonfires, Maypoles and a saint’s day: How Europe celebrates the longest day of the year
Midsummer celebrations throughout Europe coincide with the solstice. Many blend pre-Christian and Christian traditions.

Heat waves increase wildfire risk – a new study explains how much, and it’s not a small number
Heat waves do more than dry out vegetation that can easily burn. They also play a role in lightning strikes, particularly dry lightning.

Does screen time mean children are missing out on play?
Different play experiences may provide different developmental opportunities.

What makes the ideal digital icon? A psychologist explains
To the designer Susan Kare, designing icons was about solving ‘the little puzzle of making an image fit a metaphor’. Forty years later, that challenge remains.

The kombucha paradox: measurable effects, uncertain wellbeing benefits
The drink may alter aspects of metabolism, but showing a meaningful wellbeing benefit requires much stronger evidence.

A ‘super’ El Niño has the power to devastate fishing – and leave seals and sea lions starving
A dip in anchovy stocks is not only vital for Peru’s economy, but also essential for supporting fish farming and food production worldwide.

Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. The odds are against her
Banks is taking Netflix to court over its docuseries Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model. But US defamation law sets a high bar for proof.

US-Iran deal should see oil and LNG begin to flow again… slowly
Trump urged ships to return to the Strait of Hormuz and “let the oil flow”. But it’s not that straightforward.

The Iran peace deal must demand the release of Narges Mohammadi and other prisoners of conscience
Tens of thousands of people were arrested this year alone in Iran, and thousands are executed every year.

Your AI habit is wasting precious resources. Here’s how to use it responsibly
We know not to leave lights on all day. We also know not to run an air conditioner with windows open. We need a similar mindset for AI.

NZ’s health spending isn’t enough for current, let alone future needs – we’ve calculated the shortfall
Among 16 comparable countries, no other country has shrunk its public health expenditure as a percentage of GDP to the extent New Zealand has.

A world first: Australia will now investigate Israel over Gaza flotilla brutality
The Australian government has committed to an independent investigation into the assaults, sexual assaults and torture of the Gaza Flotilla humanitarians. Michael West Media reports. By Andrew Brown in Sydney This is the biggest story most Australians have not yet grasped. Australian survivors of physical, psychological and sexual abuse by Israeli authorities met with Foreign

Hugh Jackman plays Robin Hood as wicked – it’s a badly timed take on the hero of the poor
Who was the ‘real’ Robin Hood – community champion or violent criminal? Those in power and the people who shared his tales in pubs have long disagreed.

Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining
Meanwhile, the Allan government is in trouble in Victoria ahead of November’s state election.

How do beta blocker heart drugs actually work for anxiety?
Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline, which is released when you’re in fight or flight mode. But they’re best known as a heart drug.

Screening all 3- and 4-year-olds for developmental delay makes sense. But diagnosing autism is different
As part of the Thriving Kids program, Victoria plans to screen three- and four-year olds for developmental delay before they get to kinder and school.

‘Every day I think about money’: how can we support uni students who struggle financially?
Getting into uni isn’t the only challenge. Students also need to be able to afford to stay.

What is education for? Why new Korean drama Teach You a Lesson is topping the charts
The popular new show is resonating deeply beyond borders for its exploration of the challenges of modern schooling.

KPMG lost its clients’ trust, yet kept winning government contracts. Here’s what needs to change
Auditors are paid to hold governments and businesses accountable – and protect our money. So what’s going on with these latest allegations of secret wrongdoing?

Should One Nation and the Coalition strike a deal to win office? There are huge risks for both parties
With One Nation soaring in the polls and the Coalition flagging, there has been talk about them striking a deal. But such a move may also help Labor retain office.

Putin wanted to make Russia great again. Instead, Ukraine is the new rising power in Europe
Russia is losing on the battlefield – and on the global stage, as the US and China distance themselves from the war.

Floating volcanic rock is disrupting life in Papua New Guinea – and the problem will last a long time
An underwater eruption has spread vast ‘rafts’ of pumice through the Bismarck Sea, hampering marine travel and wreaking uncertain long-term consequences.

800 visits to a suburban park: inside an epic 40-year birdwatching quest
Long-term studies by citizen scientists help us understand changes in nature

World Cup visitors may tip differently — here’s what Canadian hospitality workers should know
Millions of World Cup visitors come from countries where tipping isn’t customary. A hospitality management professor explains what that means for service workers in Canada.

Soaring US beef prices likely to rise further thanks to trade tensions and disease outbreaks
The tightly integrated North American beef market, under pressure from drought and the spread of the screwworm, could get further roiled by trade uncertainty.

Artificial intelligence raises profound moral questions — for all of humanity to answer
Ordinary people, not just technical experts, need to set the moral standards for regulation of AI.

Russia’s strike on centuries-old Ukrainian monastery complex reveals its growing desperation
This attack has been widely understood as a Russian attempt to eradicate Ukrainian identity, and target a site that is extremely spiritually important to Ukrainians.

The 5 best films from this year’s (outstanding) Sydney Film Festival
Our expert watched some 40 films from this year’s line-up, and nearly all of them – apart from one dud – were excellent.

Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer
Paraquat is one of the most widely used herbicides around the world. An expert explains what we know about the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

How younger Australians are reshaping the future of news
They are more engaged in news and more willing to pay for it – and they do so primarily through social media.

Cheaper fares won’t fix NZ’s public transport woes – and neither will a few extra buses
One party wants to lower fares. The other wants more services. Neither proposal represents a serious plan to address decades of public transport underfunding.

Tucker Carlson: Facing up to the Iran war irony – who decapitated who?
COMMENTARY: By Tucker Carlson So, the whole Iran war, like so much of life, has turned out to be exactly the opposite of what you thought: You initiate a regime change war against Iran. You kill its elderly cleric head of state. You blow up a girls’ school. You sink its ships. You decapitate its

The world agreed to protect 30% of the ocean by 2030 – but marine protection can’t be judged by area alone
So far, about 10% of the ocean has formal protection as countries work toward the 30×30 goal, but many areas are still protected on paper only.

Why the US World Cup chants are being mocked – and what makes a great one
From the cringey ‘U-S-A!’ to the iconic ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’, the battle for soccer’s top prize starts in the stands.

What does being ‘trauma-informed’ actually mean?
The term is everywhere, but what does it mean? Six guiding principles can help organisations provide care without causing further harm.

Toy Story 5 pits traditional toys vs a tablet. In real life, families can combine the two
The latest instalment of the film franchise addresses a dilemma many parents face: what happens to playtime when children become obsessed with screens?

Life isn’t easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?
Residents in remote communities at the end of the power grid have long struggled with unreliable power. But change is coming

Trump’s US-Iran ceasefire deal is a costly return to prewar conditions – and resolving nuclear questions will run into the ‘indivisibility problem’
Iran has emerged with its uranium enrichment knowledge intact, its stockpile buried and fresh reason to believe that only a nuclear weapon would have deterred the US-Israel attack.

How simple changes to Australia’s skilled migration program could add billions a year to the economy
Australia’s migration debate is typically framed in terms of how much to cut. But there is a smarter way to screen migrants than our current outdated system.

4 ways kindergarten lays the foundation for lifelong learning
Kindergarten programming fulfils critical learning needs of the child.

For countries contesting the FIFA World Cup, size doesn’t always mean goals and glory
Among the 48 nations contesting the FIFA World Cup, how much do demographic factors like population and median age matter? See how your national squad compares.

What we misunderstand about absent fathers
As a new father, a scholar used his research on absentee fatherhood to reimagine his own childhood without his dad.

Four steps you can take to avoid ‘perceived scarcity’ and prevent food waste
Grocery stores and the world around us are full of subtle psychological cues that encourage us to over-buy.

Pianist Abdullah Ibrahim crafted a magnificent new culture for South Africa
He embodied a special brand of multiple identities and belief systems, and took them to the world.

Personal time helps parents feel better and recover from stress
Personal time can be an important resource that helps parents manage stress, regulate emotions and maintain their health while meeting the demands of family life.

Social media and teenagers: what the evidence says
The evidence base is mixed and inconsistent.

Why the US government shut down Anthropic’s latest Claude AI model
An “export control directive” for Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models highlights the chaotic, fast-changing state of AI regulation.

What if Macbeth was a 13-year-old child star? Shakespeare meets stage mums and sparkles in riotous adaptation
The enduring themes of Shakespeare’s play ring through with both pathos and ab-clenching humour in this quirky adaptation.

Stuff stuns with ‘bold’ call on new Post editor
ANALYSIS: By Colin Peacock of RNZ Mediawatch Change is a constant in the tough world of digital-age news media these days and many old ways have fallen by the wayside. But the appointment of Matthew Hooton, someone outside journalism — and also one of this country’s bluntest critics of it — to edit a major

Trump’s fishing decision threatens Pacific communities, NGO warns
By Mark Rabago of RNZ Pacific A conservation group has condemned Donald Trump’s decision to allow commercial fishing in parts of the Mariana Trench Marine National Monument. US President Trump signed an executive order on June 11 opening protected waters around Hawai’i, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas. It totals nearly 1.3 million sq km

Earthquakes can be destructive for distant cities built on top of basins – now we know why
Flat basins are favoured places to build cities. But seismic waves can get trapped in these basins, putting cities at risk from distant earthquakes.

Frozen fruit and canned veg are cheap, but are they as healthy as fresh food?
In a cost-of-living crisis, eating enough fresh produce can be tough. But your pantry and freezer can help.

Two polls have Labor trailing on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s approval rating has hit dire levels. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson leads as preferred prime minister in federal Resolve poll.

‘I had no idea people in Australia call police if anyone is beaten’: why many abused migrant women don’t involve police
One woman said her husband and his friends told her that, in Australia, police strip-search women who complain about domestic violence.

Flying taxis and delivery drones could soon crowd city skies. What happens when they fail?
Vivid Sydney’s drone disaster shows why ensuring autonomous aircraft can perform safe, emergency landings must be a priority.

One Nation’s anti-abortion turn shows MAGA’s creeping power in Australia
Despite a long history of being pro-choice, Pauline Hanson is adopting an array of Trumpian tactics – including trying to wind back abortion access.

Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe
Distrust in health care during infectious disease outbreaks can have devastating consequences. Here’s what we can do about it.

From a World Heritage-listed city to sacred shrines, Lebanon’s historic sites are being destroyed
Israel’s airstrikes in the south of the country have damaged ancient Roman ruins, mosques, schools and churches.

Worried about your child’s sleep? Keep screens out of bedrooms and limit iPads before bed
Sleep can be one of the trickiest things for families. New research closely examines the relationship between sleep and screen-use in young children.

A waltz over evolutionary timescales: why it’s so hard for animals to invent a new mating dance
Dune flies have 41 different dance moves. Changing even one of them is rarer than you’d think.

Performing under pressure? For athletes, it depends on 3 key things
Team sports like soccer or hockey can include situational pressures on specific positions such as goalies or anyone taking a penalty shot.

Being your own boss doesn’t always pay off: What 30 years of data reveal
With entrepreneurial ambitions at an eight-year high in Canada, new research suggests the structure of a business matters more than the decision to start one.

How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails
Researchers placed woodchips along the side of two trails in the Ottawa Greenbelt and found that the woodchips notably lowered the number of ticks.

Dementia care: Re-envisioning the role of music
Music has value in dementia care, but re-envisioning its role beyond treatment involves engaging individuals in music experiences that foster self-expression, identity and meaningful interactions.

Caitlin Johnstone: The world’s first trillionaire is not your friend
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone It’s so pathetic watching Elon Musk’s groveling bootlickers fall all over themselves on social media to defend their favorite oligarch from criticism as he becomes the world’s first trillionaire. They’re like “Don’t be mean to the trillionaire, just become a trillionaire yourself! All you need is luck, connections, wealthy parents, the

View from The Hill: Angus Taylor to lose key shadow minister Jonno Duniam
The opposition is losing one of its most effective shadow ministers.

Eugene Doyle: Why I’ll be marching for global peace on June 20
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Anti-War Aotearoa and Greenpeace are calling on Kiwis to join the March for Peace on June 20 in Auckland. I will be marching. I will be marching for many of the same reasons that compelled me to march against the Vietnam war in 1973 as a 12-year old — opposition to

Doctor Israel banned after 40 years in Gaza’s hospitals speaks out
INTERVIEW: Dr Myriam François talks to Dr Mads Gilbert on The Tea Eight months on from the so-called “ceasefire” in Gaza, the headlines may have moved on — but Israel’s assault has not. The siege remains. The starvation continues. The displacement continues. The destruction continues. “The Palestinian people, with their heroism and sacrifice, are fighting

ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for June 13, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on June 13, 2026.

They’re saying the attack on Iran was proportional – here are the stats: You decide
COMMENTARY: By Nuri Vitacchi The US on Wednesday night destroyed civilian water utilities serving 20,000 Iranian people. “The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” US Central Command said in a statement on X. The punishment was “in response to yesterday’s downing of a US Army Apache helicopter,” the US Centcom said. READ

Alifereti Sakiasi: The geopolitical battle for Pacific media narratives
COMMENTARY: By Alifereti Sakiasi in Suva The contest for influence in the Pacific is no longer confined to diplomacy, aid projects or infrastructure. Increasingly, it is being waged through information, media and communications networks. A recent report, Understanding China’s Footprint in the Pacific Island Media Landscape, paints a picture of a region where newsrooms are

Criminal fly-tipping gangs are costing governments millions – AI and drones can help track waste dumpers
Technology could help find illegal waste sites faster and increase the chances of tracking down criminals.

Pieter Obels and Feng Xiao-Min: a compelling exploration of nature through steel and paint
The two artists have very different, yet curiously complimentary, responses to nature.

Baby slings: what the evidence says about benefits, risks and safe use
New research finds that baby slings offer important benefits, but better safety information could help prevent rare deaths and injuries.

As AI plays a bigger role in relationships, true intimacy is getting lost
The normalisation of AI to mediate and shape intimacy arguably erodes self-curiosity.

Women’s prize for non-fiction winner, The Finest Hotel in Kabul, gives voice to the people of Afghanistan
A history of Afghanistan told through the people who stayed and worked at the Kabul Intercontinental.

Not all fruits and vegetables are equal when it comes to heart health, our research shows
Choosing fruits and vegetables more carefully could help us better get important bioactives from our foods.

Fungal highways are vast, yet hidden underground – new study
A new study provides a crucial baseline: the first global map of where these fungal networks are and how much of them exists.

Killing cancer requires immune cells to infiltrate tumors’ hostile microenvironment – sugar shields can help them break in
CAR-T therapy engineers a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. Making these cels more resilient can make treatments more effective.

Trump’s AI security order acknowledges risks but stops short of regulating industry
The executive order is voluntary for AI companies but aligns with AI safety experts on the potential for harm.

Most Pittsburgh-area communities are losing residents – here’s why that might be OK
New census data shows population decline is spreading across America. Planning for growth may be actively making things worse.

Efforts to combat climate change often exclude Indigenous people – and they may not have any recourse
Efforts to protect land and environmental resources, including fighting climate change, often end up displacing people who have lived in those places for generations.

El Niño is back, and ocean temperatures are already near record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals
El Niño can trigger intense periods of extreme ocean warming known as marine heat waves that can devastate marine life.

The Constitution promises an interpreter for fair trials – US courts often can’t deliver
Federal protections promise a fair trial in a language you understand, but for millions who speak lesser-known languages, courts can’t keep that promise.

Israel’s rampant ethnic cleansing of West Bank Palestinian communities
Amnesty International What is happening right now is [the] erasure of humans, trees and stones, and anything that is Palestinian, by settlers under the support of the military. — Muntasir al-Maliki, a resident of Kufr Malik Palestinian Bedouins lived for generations in the occupied West Bank village of Khirbet Zanuta (Zanuta), sustaining themselves through herding,

Magic mushrooms and Alzheimer’s: what one remarkable case can tell us
A woman with advanced dementia appeared to regain speech and independence after psilocybin. The findings are intriguing, but far from proof.

Trump has backed away from renewed war with Iran – here’s why
A return to conflict simply would not have been in the interests of the US.

Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet – the implications for European defence are worrying
The programme got bogged down by disputes over leadership, workshare and intellectual property.

What John Healey’s resignation as defence secretary means for Keir Starmer and the UK
Two defence resignations come at a time of turmoil for the prime minister.

New Caledonia’s political parties finalise line-up for provincial elections
By Patrick Decloitre of RNZ Pacific New Caledonia’s political parties are now in marching order to contest the upcoming local provincial elections scheduled to be held in just over a fortnight. The French High Commission has published an initial list of 24 political groupings are running for a seat in New Caledonia’s three provincial assemblies

The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics
Joe Rogan calls it a ‘gimmick’ but Donald Trump says it will be ‘great for America’. Welcome to the White House UFC event.

Why is it misogynistic to call a woman a ‘witch’?
From the middle ages on, threatening the patriarchy by displaying ambition or failing to conform to societal gender norms was taken as evidence of witchcraft.

This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous
Queen Bona Sforza transformed royal finances and expanded a dynasty’s wealth, becoming one of the most powerful women in early modern eastern Europe.

Aliens might exist. But there are three reasons why they’re not visiting us
The nature of space, time and the evolution of life on Earth mean it’s unlikely extraterrestrial life has visited our home planet.

Where do Socceroos come from? Our map reveals Australia’s junior talent hotspots
What to make of the Socceroos’ World Cup squad? It says plenty about which areas produce elite players – and the regions that miss out.

Would you buy milk from a gene-edited cow? Consumers may be more open than you think
Gene-edited dairy products could help farmers adapt to climate change. New research shows consumers may be willing to buy them under the right conditions.

SpaceX raised $75B in record IPO – here’s why insiders like Elon Musk are much likelier than public stock buyers to get rocket-powered returns these days
In the old days, companies went public early to access cash to grow. These days, soon-to-be-public companies are already flush with cash from private finance.

Will ‘move on’ orders for rough sleepers make cities safer – or revive Victorian-era cruelty?
The government says proposed move-on orders will tackle disorder. Critics argue they risk punishing homelessness while doing little to address its causes.

Kids should be involved in their health care. Here’s how to make that happen
Research shows there’s more we can do to engage children during health-care appointments. Three experts explain.

Cartier, ‘the jeweller of kings’, has come to the NGV in a dazzling new exhibit
This is the largest and most innovative Cartier exhibition to ever come to Australia.

How bait-and-switch sales tricks make us click on online ‘bargains’ – and what to do about it
Showing one product, but pairing it with the price of a different product, is common on online shopping sites. It’s not just wasting your time: it can be illegal.

Climate change is causing fish to move to cooler water. But what if their escape route is blocked?
If you’re a tiny prawn, barramundi or rare sawfish in a northern Australian gulf, you can’t easily swim south to escape the heat.

Canada’s AI strategy and universities: Beyond literacy, students need to be fluent with AI
AI fluency implies a deep and critical understanding of emerging AI concepts and applications to equip students to innovate and create alongside AI systems.

The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy
Mental health disorders such as ADHD are among the top five causes of disability in Canada, yet spending on mental-health care is often viewed as an economic drain.

Why corporate inclusion policies are moral decisions, not just business ones
Before asking whether inclusion is good for business, we should ask whether it is the right thing to do, two scholars argue.

Canada has alternatives to corporate grocery chains. Here’s what governments can learn from them
Public investment in food retail, distribution and wholesale infrastructure could add urgently needed diversity to Canada’s food landscape.

What is the Common Travel Area? Why the Ireland-UK border arrangement isn’t a ‘loophole’ for migrants
Violence continued in Belfast after a man from Sudan was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack.

How Taiwan is balancing between American and Chinese visions of energy dominance
The strategic goal for most countries is energy systems that are affordable and cannot be blocked or held hostage.

The ticket price fiasco for the men’s Fifa World Cup has been a spectacular own goal
Dynamic pricing is not always a bad system. But monopolies usually are.