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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Becky Freeman, Professor in Public Health, University of Sydney In April, the United Kingdom passed landmark laws that aim to create a “smokefree generation”. This means anyone born on or after January 1 2009 can never legally be sold tobacco products. The law is a triumph for ... <a title="Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/donations-access-and-secrecy-3-tactics-tobacco-companies-use-to-influence-smoking-laws-282137/" aria-label="Read more about Donations, access and secrecy: 3 tactics tobacco companies use to influence smoking laws">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez, Researcher in Urban Transformation, Western Sydney University Cities and towns are usually 1–3°C hotter than the surrounding countryside, because asphalt, concrete and brick absorb heat from the sun and radiate it slowly. Some cities can be as much as 7°C hotter. This effect is known ... <a title="Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/urban-trees-cool-the-worlds-cities-more-than-we-thought-but-we-cant-rely-on-them-alone-281866/" aria-label="Read more about Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tahu Kukutai, Professor of Demography, University of Waikato Across the world’s most advanced economies, demographic issues have risen to near the top of the policy agenda. Governments have implemented a range of measures to try and address the challenges of falling birth rates, ageing populations and shrinking ... <a title="NZ is overdue for a population strategy – but there is only so much governments can do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/nz-is-overdue-for-a-population-strategy-but-there-is-only-so-much-governments-can-do-282004/" aria-label="Read more about NZ is overdue for a population strategy – but there is only so much governments can do">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laurie Berg, Associate Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney A 28-year-old international student from Pakistan took a job as a chef in Queensland. His employer paid a flat hourly rate that was well below the legal minimum, with no payslips. When he eventually left, his employer ... <a title="A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/a-new-survey-of-10-000-migrants-reveals-exploitation-at-work-is-the-norm-heres-how-to-fix-it-281881/" aria-label="Read more about A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
By Jamil Chade The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has condemned Israel, saying it has no right to detain Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila and demanding his “immediate and unconditional” release. In a statement on Tuesday, Thameen Al-Kheeta, spokesperson for the United Nations entity, said: “Israel must immediately and unconditionally release Saif Abukeshek and Thiago ... <a title="UN commissioner condemns Israeli kidnapping, detention of Brazilian flotilla activist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/un-commissioner-condemns-israeli-kidnapping-detention-of-brazilian-flotilla-activist/" aria-label="Read more about UN commissioner condemns Israeli kidnapping, detention of Brazilian flotilla activist">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s government says it has suspended all trade cooperation with Vanuatu after the Vanuatu government hosted the pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) in Port Vila. Vanuatu is hosting a series of talks under the theme “VOICE 2030” (Vanuatu Opportunities for Investment and ... <a title="New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/new-caledonia-suspends-trade-cooperation-with-vanuatu-in-row-over-flnks-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia suspends trade cooperation with Vanuatu in row over FLNKS meeting">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Wansolwara News The University of the South Pacific (USP) Journalism Programme has marked the 2026 World Press Freedom Day this year in partnership with the Fiji National University (FNU) School of Language, Communication and Literature. A successful collaboration between two universities, the event highlighted a strong partnership focused on advancing journalism education in the Pacific. ... <a title="Media programmes at USP, FNU join forces for World Press Freedom Day talanoa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/media-programmes-at-usp-fnu-join-forces-for-world-press-freedom-day-talanoa/" aria-label="Read more about Media programmes at USP, FNU join forces for World Press Freedom Day talanoa">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations — especially the United States — to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those ... <a title="Israel’s kidnapping of two important pro-Palestine global activists reaffirms persecution" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/israels-kidnapping-of-two-important-pro-palestine-global-activists-reaffirms-persecution/" aria-label="Read more about Israel’s kidnapping of two important pro-Palestine global activists reaffirms persecution">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tina Soliman-Hunter, Professor of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Macquarie University News the Australian government will spend over A$10 billion to boost fuel supplies is both welcome and well overdue. The plans announced today ahead of next week’s budget include $3.7 billion for publicly owned fuel reserves ... <a title="The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/the-governments-plans-to-bolster-australias-fuel-stores-are-sensible-but-5-years-too-late-282253/" aria-label="Read more about The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trevor Mazzucchelli, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. You explain that you’ve been feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed. They suggest seeing a psychologist. But ... <a title="Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/need-to-see-a-psychologist-how-to-find-one-thats-right-for-you-280573/" aria-label="Read more about Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra With the fuel crisis showing no sign of abating, the Albanese government has unveiled a package worth more than $10 billion to protect the country’s fuel and fertiliser security. The measures include setting up a government-owned Australian Fuel Security Reserve ... <a title="Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government-owned reserve" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/albanese-announces-10-7-billion-fuel-security-package-including-government-owned-reserve-281640/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government-owned reserve">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
RNZ Pacific The Solomon Islands Parliament will convene tomorrow — Thursday, May 7 — to consider a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Parliament House has confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the Clerk to Parliament Jefferson Hallu has issued advisory letters to all MPs that the sitting will begin at 9:30am local ... <a title="Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/manele-calls-parliament-for-thursday-to-face-no-confidence-motion/" aria-label="Read more about Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion">Read more</a>
