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Anzac Day 2026: how the poppy has endured as our symbol of war and remembrance
From real to cloth to plastic and now virtual, the poppy demonstrates how material objects become imbued with profound meaning over time.
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Whale strandings draw emotional responses. But repeated rescues can cause more harm
Timmy, the humpback whale repeatedly restranding in shallow waters in the Baltic Sea, has reignited a heated debate about when to intervene, and when not to.
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Luxon lives on as leader. Public perception is a tougher challenge
Research shows the most effective leaders are good listeners and aware of their own biases. Above all, people must believe they are ‘one of us’.
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Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting “influencers” to Canberra for the event. This broadens the audience and often garners favourable publicity. This year, the prime minister gave a ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/grattan-on-friday-as-labor-struggles-with-budget-backwash-one-nation-surfs-a-wave-282996/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave">Read more</a>
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Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shannon Bosch, Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University In a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday night, detained activists from dozens of countries are shown kneeling on the ground with their foreheads on the floor and hands zip-tied behind their backs. Some ... <a title="Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/taunting-and-degrading-civilians-in-armed-conflict-is-a-clear-violation-of-international-law-283472/" aria-label="Read more about Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law">Read more</a>
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Why has the US indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Trapani, Associate Lecturer of History and International Relations, Western Sydney University After a week of speculation, the US Department of Justice has officially indicted Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old ex-president of Cuba. The charges relate to a 1996 incident in which the Cuban military allegedly shot down ... <a title="Why has the US indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/why-has-the-us-indicted-former-cuban-president-raul-castro-283467/" aria-label="Read more about Why has the US indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro?">Read more</a>
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Why diphtheria, whooping cough and measles have come back in Australia
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Esterman, Professor of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Adelaide University Diphtheria was once one of Australia’s most feared childhood infections, killing thousands of children before vaccines were available. Then for decades, it became so rare most doctors never saw a case. That has now changed. Diphtheria has reappeared ... <a title="Why diphtheria, whooping cough and measles have come back in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/why-diphtheria-whooping-cough-and-measles-have-come-back-in-australia-283364/" aria-label="Read more about Why diphtheria, whooping cough and measles have come back in Australia">Read more</a>
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Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Archana Koirala, Paediatrician and Infectious Diseases Specialist; Clinical Researcher, University of Sydney Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated, as a potentially deadly infection spreads across four Australian states. Diphtheria is a serious infection caused by the toxin-producing bacteria, Corynebacterium diphtheriae. It spreads through contact with ... <a title="Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/australia-is-battling-its-worst-diphtheria-outbreak-in-decades-but-vaccines-could-curb-it-283362/" aria-label="Read more about Australia is battling its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades. But vaccines could curb it">Read more</a>
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Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Korolev, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, UNSW Sydney It’s been quite a week for Beijing, with back-to-back visits by the leaders of the United States and Russia. Chinese President Xi Jinping has had his hands full with hosting duties, gun salutes, photo opportunities and ... <a title="Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/playing-host-to-putin-and-trump-china-sends-a-message-its-now-in-the-drivers-seat-283375/" aria-label="Read more about Playing host to Putin and Trump, China sends a message – it’s now in the driver’s seat">Read more</a>
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This little-known scheme can help first home buyers save thousands more for a deposit, with less tax
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Natalie Peng, Lecturer in Accounting, The University of Queensland Saving for a first home is already hard enough. So when a federal budget change appears to make some popular savings strategies less attractive, it is no surprise people are worried. Since last week’s budget, concern has centred ... <a title="This little-known scheme can help first home buyers save thousands more for a deposit, with less tax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/this-little-known-scheme-can-help-first-home-buyers-save-thousands-more-for-a-deposit-with-less-tax-283278/" aria-label="Read more about This little-known scheme can help first home buyers save thousands more for a deposit, with less tax">Read more</a>
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New film Birthright is a biting, relatable satire on Australia’s housing affordability crisis
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Gemma Blackwood, Lecturer, Media, University of Tasmania Angry, twisted, macabre: new Australian film director Zoe Pepper has made a film perfectly crafted to meet the heated debates about Australia’s housing affordability crisis. Birthright darkly satirises the intergenerational conflict between boomer parents and ageing millennial children – two ... <a title="New film Birthright is a biting, relatable satire on Australia’s housing affordability crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/new-film-birthright-is-a-biting-relatable-satire-on-australias-housing-affordability-crisis-282257/" aria-label="Read more about New film Birthright is a biting, relatable satire on Australia’s housing affordability crisis">Read more</a>