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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meena Jha, Head Technology and Pedagogy Cluster CML-NET, CQUniversity Australia It’s a simple thing we encounter many times every single week – often while in a hurry. You pull up at a parking spot, scan a QR code and pay within seconds. Or you sit down at ... <a title="Fake QR codes make for easy scams – be careful what you scan out there" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/fake-qr-codes-make-for-easy-scams-be-careful-what-you-scan-out-there-279333/" aria-label="Read more about Fake QR codes make for easy scams – be careful what you scan out there">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Glen Hosking, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology, La Trobe University Cuddle therapy is having a moment. The idea for this emerging therapy is for you to book in a specified time with a “professional cuddler”. Websites promote cuddle therapists as specialists in platonic touch, offering ... <a title="‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now. But will it actually help?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/cuddle-therapy-sounds-like-what-we-all-need-right-now-but-will-it-actually-help-276765/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Cuddle therapy’ sounds like what we all need right now. But will it actually help?">Read more</a>
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April 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 United States President Donald Trump’s net approval has fallen to a record low on the Iran war, while Democrats had a 25-point swing in their favour in ... <a title="Donald Trump’s US ratings fall to a record low amid Iran war" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/donald-trumps-us-ratings-fall-to-a-record-low-amid-iran-war-279965/" aria-label="Read more about Donald Trump’s US ratings fall to a record low amid Iran war">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mingyue Selena Sheng, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau A $50 million plan to expand New Zealand’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging network marks another step toward a lower-emissions transport system. The government will provide interest-free loans to private ... <a title="NZ’s latest push to roll out more EV chargers is a good thing – but can it go the distance?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/nzs-latest-push-to-roll-out-more-ev-chargers-is-a-good-thing-but-can-it-go-the-distance-279645/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s latest push to roll out more EV chargers is a good thing – but can it go the distance?">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mireille Rebeiz, Chair of Middle East Studies, Dickinson College A chorus of hawkish Israeli politicians is urging the country’s military to intensify its weekslong ground and air campaign against Hezbollah and pave the way for a more permanent presence in the country’s south. On April 5, 18 ... <a title="Israeli threats to occupy or annex south Lebanon dust off a decades-old playbook" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/israeli-threats-to-occupy-or-annex-south-lebanon-dust-off-a-decades-old-playbook-279704/" aria-label="Read more about Israeli threats to occupy or annex south Lebanon dust off a decades-old playbook">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kirsten Matoy Carlson, Professor of Law and Adjunct Professor of Political Science, Wayne State University Bipartisan calls for President Donald Trump’s removal from office increased on April 7, 2026, after he issued threats to destroy “a whole civilization” if Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. ... <a title="When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/when-a-president-is-unfit-for-office-heres-what-the-constitution-says-can-happen-280120/" aria-label="Read more about When a president is unfit for office, here’s what the Constitution says can happen">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John Hawkins, Head, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra Journalism is sometimes called the first draft of history. Near contemporary works, such as the University of Canberra’s long running series of books on Australian governments, going back to the Hawke government (1983-1991), might be viewed as ... <a title="Was the Hawke government really the ‘gold standard’ for reform?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/was-the-hawke-government-really-the-gold-standard-for-reform-277505/" aria-label="Read more about Was the Hawke government really the ‘gold standard’ for reform?">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bamo Nouri, Honorary Research Fellow, Department of International Politics, City St George’s, University of London Ceasefires are often presented as moments of relief – pauses in violence that open the door to diplomacy. But sometimes they reveal something more consequential: who has actually gained from the war. ... <a title="Middle East conflict: this ceasefire may have made Iran stronger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/middle-east-conflict-this-ceasefire-may-have-made-iran-stronger-280164/" aria-label="Read more about Middle East conflict: this ceasefire may have made Iran stronger">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Una Ren, Senior Scientist in Genomics, New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science Outbreaks of bacterial meningococcal disease in England and recent cases in students in New Zealand have raised awareness of this serious and life-threatening disease. The disease is caused by the bacterium Neisseria ... <a title="Recent outbreaks highlight the risks of bacterial meningitis – and the need to vaccinate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/recent-outbreaks-highlight-the-risks-of-bacterial-meningitis-and-the-need-to-vaccinate-279324/" aria-label="Read more about Recent outbreaks highlight the risks of bacterial meningitis – and the need to vaccinate">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kylie Walker, Visiting Fellow, National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science, Australian National University Australian science policy is in a confused place. The government is negotiating with the European Union to join the Horizon Europe program for funding and collaboration. Australian facilities are crucial to NASA’s ... <a title="Humanity is heading back to the Moon. Australia isn’t even funding telescopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/humanity-is-heading-back-to-the-moon-australia-isnt-even-funding-telescopes-280136/" aria-label="Read more about Humanity is heading back to the Moon. Australia isn’t even funding telescopes">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Timothy Piatkowski, Senior Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend sweeping the beauty industry. These compounds are promoted on social media as tools for skin repair, collagen production and “cellular rejuvenation”. They are widely available online from overseas ... <a title="Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend. But what evidence do we have they’re safe for humans?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/injectable-peptides-are-the-new-anti-ageing-trend-but-what-evidence-do-we-have-theyre-safe-for-humans-278878/" aria-label="Read more about Injectable peptides are the new anti-ageing trend. But what evidence do we have they’re safe for humans?">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Megan Moon, PhD Candidate, Department of Media, Adelaide University BTS is officially back. After a four-year hiatus for mandatory military service, the massively popular K-pop group has returned in full force with their new album Arirang, released March 20. The record debuted at number one on the ... <a title="K-pop without the K: BTS’ English-heavy comeback sparks debate over cultural identity" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/k-pop-without-the-k-bts-english-heavy-comeback-sparks-debate-over-cultural-identity-279765/" aria-label="Read more about K-pop without the K: BTS’ English-heavy comeback sparks debate over cultural identity">Read more</a>
