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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrea Carson, Professor of Political Communication, La Trobe University Recent polling has delivered a spike for the anti-immigration party One Nation, triggering media speculation that Australian politics is on the cusp of a populist realignment. The latest Newspoll had Labor on 33%, One Nation on 27% and ... <a title="Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/yes-one-nations-poll-numbers-are-climbing-but-major-party-status-let-alone-government-is-still-a-long-way-off-275086/" aria-label="Read more about Yes, One Nation’s poll numbers are climbing. But major party status – let alone government – is still a long way off">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Simpson, Senior Lecturer in International Studies in the School of Society and Culture, Adelaide University Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has delivered her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections she called shortly after taking office. Now that she has consolidated her ... <a title="Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/japans-rock-star-leader-now-has-the-political-backing-to-push-a-bold-agenda-will-she-deliver-274015/" aria-label="Read more about Japan’s rock star leader now has the political backing to push a bold agenda. Will she deliver?">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on February 9, 2026.
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trevor Mazzucchelli, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University Quốc Bảo/Pexels The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we’re hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control. Maybe you’ve decided it’s time to change careers, move overseas ... <a title="Forget grand plans. These small tweaks can add meaning to your life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/forget-grand-plans-these-small-tweaks-can-add-meaning-to-your-life-271616/" aria-label="Read more about Forget grand plans. These small tweaks can add meaning to your life">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Dan Etheridge, Director, The Living Lab Northern Rivers, Office of Pro Vice Chancellor (Research and Education Impact), Southern Cross University “Right – flood’s on. Get ready.” That’s what Jody Cheetham has told her staff the last two times she’s watched the river rising, following after heavy rain ... <a title="Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/rebuilding-after-a-disaster-is-a-long-road-lismores-businesses-offer-hope-for-others-271935/" aria-label="Read more about Rebuilding after a disaster is a long road. Lismore’s businesses offer hope for others">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Maddison Crethar, PhD Candidate, Youth Mental Health, University of the Sunshine Coast Rian A. Saputro/Unsplash Suicide is the leading cause of death among Australians aged 15 to 49. Approximately one in eight Australians have seriously considered suicide. These numbers highlight why it’s crucial to understand the different ... <a title="‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/i-wish-i-could-fall-asleep-and-never-wake-up-even-passive-suicidal-thoughts-are-a-worry-heres-how-to-respond-274741/" aria-label="Read more about ‘I wish I could fall asleep and never wake up’: even passive suicidal thoughts are a worry. Here’s how to respond">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent More than 11,000 km separate the Northern Mariana Islands from Gaza and Israel. But the conflict has landed sharply on Saipan after the vandalism of a “Free Palestine” mural has sparked community anger, an arrest, and a wider debate over free speech, protest, and ... <a title="Outcry on Saipan after ‘Free Palestine’ mural vandalised – arrest made" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/outcry-on-saipan-after-free-palestine-mural-vandalised-arrest-made/" aria-label="Read more about Outcry on Saipan after ‘Free Palestine’ mural vandalised – arrest made">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rebecca Van Amber, Senior Lecturer in Fashion & Textiles, RMIT University Anna Shvets/Pexels There’s a peculiar ritual in many kitchens: reaching past the crisp, pristine tea towel hanging on the oven door to grab the threadbare, slightly greying one shoved in the drawer. We all know that ... <a title="Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/why-are-new-tea-towels-worse-at-drying-dishes-than-older-ones-271852/" aria-label="Read more about Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tom Robinson, Senior Lecturer Above the Bar, University of Canterbury New Zealand Herald/Dean Purcell/Getty Images The recent deaths of eight people in two New Zealand landslides has left the public searching for answers. Some questions will be technical, about what failed and why. But one should surely ... <a title="Landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard. Why does it still tolerate the risk?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/landslides-are-nzs-deadliest-natural-hazard-why-does-it-still-tolerate-the-risk-275206/" aria-label="Read more about Landslides are NZ’s deadliest natural hazard. Why does it still tolerate the risk?">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne Newspoll, Redbridge and Morgan polls all have One Nation second behind Labor, with the Coalition third. However, there are no Labor vs One Nation two-party estimates. A ... <a title="One Nation surges to new high as Coalition slumps to record low in latest Newspoll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/one-nation-surges-to-new-high-as-coalition-slumps-to-record-low-in-latest-newspoll-274839/" aria-label="Read more about One Nation surges to new high as Coalition slumps to record low in latest Newspoll">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Karg, Professor, Deakin University Australian sport fans have long shown interest in international leagues. Australian fans watch and stream the United States’ National Basketball Association (NBA) games at one of the highest rates outside of North America. When it comes to the US’ National Football League ... <a title="More Australians are international sports fans, especially the NFL. Are local leagues threatened?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/more-australians-are-international-sports-fans-especially-the-nfl-are-local-leagues-threatened-274619/" aria-label="Read more about More Australians are international sports fans, especially the NFL. Are local leagues threatened?">Read more</a>
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February 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Keiran Hardy, Associate Professor, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University With the alleged attempted bombing at Perth’s Invasion Day protest now declared a terrorist act, the release of coronial findings into the Bondi Westfield stabbing, and ever-growing fears around hate crime and extremism, there’s a difficult question to ... <a title="Is Australia’s terrorism definition still fit for purpose?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/02/09/is-australias-terrorism-definition-still-fit-for-purpose-275309/" aria-label="Read more about Is Australia’s terrorism definition still fit for purpose?">Read more</a>
