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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christine Keiner, Chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs ... <a title="Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/bypass-the-strait-of-hormuz-with-nuclear-explosives-the-us-studied-that-in-panama-and-colombia-in-the-1960s-278851/" aria-label="Read more about Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meru Sheel, Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, University of Sydney We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have already seen a lot of flu this year, with 25,000 cases reported ... <a title="When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/when-is-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-shot-2-infectious-diseases-experts-explain-277743/" aria-label="Read more about When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Garritt C. Van Dyk, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Waikato Christopher Columbus is back. At least, a statue of him is back, reinstalled by US President Donald Trump on the White House grounds in late March – part of the president’s stated mission to cancel “cancel ... <a title="Trump welcomes Columbus to the White House – and reignites America’s history wars" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/trump-welcomes-columbus-to-the-white-house-and-reignites-americas-history-wars-279746/" aria-label="Read more about Trump welcomes Columbus to the White House – and reignites America’s history wars">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin On February 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran following weeks of US military build-up in the region and threats from US President Donald Trump. In the ensuing weeks, Iran has retaliated by ... <a title="How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/how-will-the-iran-war-change-the-middle-east-we-asked-5-experts-279652/" aria-label="Read more about How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Miles Park, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design, UNSW Sydney The PB/5 pedestrian crossing button is an immediately identifiable product in our physical and aural urban landscape. Now inducted into the National Film Sound Archive of Australia’s 2026 Sounds of Australia, it is one of very few physical ... <a title="The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559/" aria-label="Read more about The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of Workplace and Business Law, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney Dogs are increasingly appearing in Australian workplaces. From “take your dog to work” days to permanent pet-friendly offices, the trend is often framed as an easy win for staff morale. Evidence ... <a title="Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/want-a-dog-friendly-workplace-heres-what-youll-need-to-get-right-278401/" aria-label="Read more about Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paris Hadfield, Research Fellow, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University Most of Australia’s existing homes are old, uncomfortable, and expensive to run. Too many are energy inefficient, and rising electricity and gas prices are making things worse. Mainstream programs are supporting home energy upgrades. But the transition ... <a title="How one local council helped 1,200 low-income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/how-one-local-council-helped-1-200-low-income-residents-finance-solar-and-home-energy-upgrades-278078/" aria-label="Read more about How one local council helped 1,200 low-income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jim Radford, Associate Professor, Ecology and Environment, La Trobe University Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the Australian economy this year alone. Nearly 60% of Australia is used for agriculture. The lion’s share of that land is used to graze livestock, such ... <a title="Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/farmers-are-boosting-their-profits-and-production-with-natures-help-271750/" aria-label="Read more about Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alyssa Milton, Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney When the bell rings at the end of each term, there is a happy buzz as kids leave school for the break. But for many parents, the start of the holidays brings ... <a title="Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/choosing-a-school-holiday-program-can-be-tricky-heres-how-to-identify-a-good-one-279763/" aria-label="Read more about Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Barron, Professor, School of Natural Sciences, Macquarie University Humans are creatures of rhythms. As far as we know, humans have always sung and always danced. We can recognise a song by its rhythm alone, regardless of whether it is played fast or slow. We seem to ... <a title="Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/bumblebees-can-perceive-rhythm-despite-their-brains-being-the-size-of-a-sesame-seed-279659/" aria-label="Read more about Bumblebees can perceive rhythm, despite their brains being the size of a sesame seed">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Using one lens, you could view the present contest between the Albanese government and the Taylor-Canavan opposition as pragmatism versus populism. A week ago the opposition, which perennially berates the government for economic irresponsibility, urged a cut in the fuel ... <a title="Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/grattan-on-friday-a-future-plan-on-fuel-should-be-central-to-albanese-governments-reform-agenda-278789/" aria-label="Read more about Grattan on Friday: A future plan on fuel should be central to Albanese government’s reform agenda">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scott Dwyer, Research Director, Energy Futures, University of Technology Sydney As conflict in the Middle East sends diesel and petrol prices skyrocketing, more and more Australians and New Zealanders are showing interest in electric vehicles. But is this translating to sales? March data shows the answer is ... <a title="Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs – and secondhand cars are in high demand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/fuel-prices-are-driving-more-australians-to-evs-and-secondhand-cars-are-in-high-demand-279835/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel prices are driving more Australians to EVs – and secondhand cars are in high demand">Read more</a>
