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Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?

March 25, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marianne Hanson, Associate Professor of International Relations, The University of Queensland Israel’s avowed goal in the Middle East war is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Yet, the double standard associated with this is hardly sustainable in the long run. The worst-kept secret in the world ... <a title="Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/israel-wants-to-destroy-irans-nuclear-program-but-should-it-have-nuclear-weapons-itself-278801/" aria-label="Read more about Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?">Read more</a>

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Gone but not forgotten: how fuzzy memories improve decision-making

March 25, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul M. Garrett, Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, The University of Melbourne You’ve only been in the shopping centre for a few minutes, but back in the car park, you suddenly freeze. Where did I park? The memory feels gone. You guess and ... <a title="Gone but not forgotten: how fuzzy memories improve decision-making" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/gone-but-not-forgotten-how-fuzzy-memories-improve-decision-making-278883/" aria-label="Read more about Gone but not forgotten: how fuzzy memories improve decision-making">Read more</a>

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Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia’s struggling to cope

March 25, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christine Mary Hallinan, Senior Research Fellow, Department of General Practice and Primary Care, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne Medicinal cannabis has become a routine part of health care in Australia far more quickly than many expected. What began in 2016 as ... <a title="Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia’s struggling to cope" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/medicinal-cannabis-has-gone-mainstream-but-australias-struggling-to-cope-271744/" aria-label="Read more about Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia’s struggling to cope">Read more</a>

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I AM: a powerful declaration of Indigenous identity at the Art Gallery of Western Australia

March 25, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jennifer Moyle Ogbeide-Ihama, Academic Lead Indigenous Knowledges, School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University Ngank, the sun, warms a morning in Bunuru, the second summer season, on Boorloo Whadjuk Noongar lands. I’m sitting outside the Art Gallery of Western Australia, here to see the I AM ... <a title="I AM: a powerful declaration of Indigenous identity at the Art Gallery of Western Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/i-am-a-powerful-declaration-of-indigenous-identity-at-the-art-gallery-of-western-australia-277497/" aria-label="Read more about I AM: a powerful declaration of Indigenous identity at the Art Gallery of Western Australia">Read more</a>

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Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lurion De Mello, Senior Lecturer in Finance, Macquarie University It’s been hard to ignore growing fears of a looming fuel shortage in Australia. Conflict in the Middle East has led to what the International Energy Agency has called the “largest supply disruption in the history of the ... <a title="Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/australia-has-plenty-of-diesel-for-now-but-running-out-could-upend-our-economy-278981/" aria-label="Read more about Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy">Read more</a>

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Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Watson, Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland On paper, Australia is a conservation success story. Over the past 15 years, we’ve dedicated vast areas of land to conservation. Our primary goal has been to protect our unique plants, animals, and ... <a title="Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/australia-has-dedicated-more-than-20-of-its-land-to-conservation-but-not-where-it-matters-most-278543/" aria-label="Read more about Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most">Read more</a>

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Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hazel Moir, Honorary Associate Professor; economics of patents, geographical indications and other "IP"; trade treaties, Australian National University Nearly eight years ago Australia and the European Union (EU) launched trade negotiations. Finally, today Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and EU President Ursula von der Leyen signed an ... <a title="Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/prosecco-makers-lose-out-as-australia-seals-eu-free-trade-deal-after-8-long-years-of-talks-278877/" aria-label="Read more about Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks">Read more</a>

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Cuba has been in Washington’s crosshairs for decades. The Iran war is raising the stakes

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Juan Zahir Naranjo Cáceres, PhD Candidate, Political Science, International Relations and Constitutional Law, University of the Sunshine Coast On March 16, Cuba’s national electricity grid collapsed for the third time in four months, plunging 10 million people into more than 29 hours of darkness. Hospitals struggled to ... <a title="Cuba has been in Washington’s crosshairs for decades. The Iran war is raising the stakes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/cuba-has-been-in-washingtons-crosshairs-for-decades-the-iran-war-is-raising-the-stakes-278774/" aria-label="Read more about Cuba has been in Washington’s crosshairs for decades. The Iran war is raising the stakes">Read more</a>

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What is ‘air hunger’? And can it be treated?

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clarice Tang, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, Victoria University Can you hold your breath until you’re almost bursting to take another breath in? This urgent feeling that you need to get more air is called “air hunger”. You may feel this sensation when you exercise intensely and push ... <a title="What is ‘air hunger’? And can it be treated?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/what-is-air-hunger-and-can-it-be-treated-271409/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘air hunger’? And can it be treated?">Read more</a>

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How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alexander Gillespie, Professor of Law, University of Waikato After three weeks of war in the Middle East, it is increasingly hard to predict what might happen next. But the prospect of a prolonged conflict has obvious and serious implications for New Zealand. Beyond the impact of energy ... <a title="How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/how-and-why-nz-could-be-drawn-into-the-iran-war-and-the-high-stakes-involved-279083/" aria-label="Read more about How and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involved">Read more</a>

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Australia has set new expectations for AI data centres – they should serve the public

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ehsan Noroozinejad, Senior Researcher and Sustainable Future Lead, Urban Transformations Research Centre, Western Sydney University Yesterday, the Australian federal government released new expectations for data centres and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. The message is simple: if companies want faster federal approvals, they must show their projects are ... <a title="Australia has set new expectations for AI data centres – they should serve the public" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/australia-has-set-new-expectations-for-ai-data-centres-they-should-serve-the-public-278988/" aria-label="Read more about Australia has set new expectations for AI data centres – they should serve the public">Read more</a>

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What the coming El Niño climate pattern means for NZ in a warming world

March 24, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jim Salinger, Adjunct Research Fellow, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington After the planet’s 11 hottest years on record, scientists are warning the return of an El Niño climate pattern could push global temperatures even higher. Today, the World Meteorological Organisation reported that the past ... <a title="What the coming El Niño climate pattern means for NZ in a warming world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/24/what-the-coming-el-nino-climate-pattern-means-for-nz-in-a-warming-world-278201/" aria-label="Read more about What the coming El Niño climate pattern means for NZ in a warming world">Read more</a>