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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jack Janetzki, Lecturer in Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Adelaide University As the conflict in the Middle East disrupts fuel, shipping and food supplies, many are starting to ask if they will be still be able to get their medicines if the war drags on. Australia’s medicine supply chain ... <a title="As the Iran war disrupts supplies, will it affect access to medicines?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/as-the-iran-war-disrupts-supplies-will-it-affect-access-to-medicines-279655/" aria-label="Read more about As the Iran war disrupts supplies, will it affect access to medicines?">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christiane Kehoe, Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, The University of Melbourne Long weekends often bring family and friends together in a mix of generations. Somewhere between the egg hunt and hot cross buns this weekend, there might be a moment where another adult steps in to “parent” your ... <a title="I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/i-hate-it-when-other-adults-parent-my-kids-what-can-i-do-279658/" aria-label="Read more about I hate it when other adults ‘parent’ my kids. What can I do?">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rebecca Lynne Hendershott, Lecturer in Biological Anthropology, Australian National University Hoppers is a deceptively simple story that opens up complex ethical and scientific questions. Jerry (Jon Hamm), the mayor of Beaverton, has marked a forest glade for destruction, so commuters can save four minutes of drive time. ... <a title="We can’t implant our brains in robot beavers – but Hoppers gets a lot right about animal science" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/we-cant-implant-our-brains-in-robot-beavers-but-hoppers-gets-a-lot-right-about-animal-science-279651/" aria-label="Read more about We can’t implant our brains in robot beavers – but Hoppers gets a lot right about animal science">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ellie McFarlane, PhD Candidate, School of Media & Communication, RMIT University Whale Shark Jack is Stan’s heartfelt, kid-focused addition to the Australian wildlife movie canon. Its brief run time and ambitious mix of genres means some elements are under-cooked. Nonetheless, the film shines as a love letter ... <a title="New Stan film Whale Shark Jack is a kid-focused tribute to WA’s awe-inspiring coastline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/new-stan-film-whale-shark-jack-is-a-kid-focused-tribute-to-was-awe-inspiring-coastline-278892/" aria-label="Read more about New Stan film Whale Shark Jack is a kid-focused tribute to WA’s awe-inspiring coastline">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
By Ali Hashem in Tehran This is a war of narratives with the United States administration trying to push forward its narrative of “victory” while the Iranian administration or establishment is trying to push its narrative of being suppressed and under attack. The Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has clearly said in an open letter to ... <a title="Iranian president calls on American public to challenge US war motives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/iranian-president-calls-on-american-public-to-challenge-us-war-motives/" aria-label="Read more about Iranian president calls on American public to challenge US war motives">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milad Haghani, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow in Urban Risk and Resilience, The University of Melbourne Petrol prices in Australia have risen sharply over the past six weeks. In early February, prices in major cities were around 160–180 cents per litre. By mid-March, they had increased to ... <a title="Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/is-free-public-transport-a-good-idea-it-depends-on-who-gets-on-board-279666/" aria-label="Read more about Is free public transport a good idea? It depends on who gets on board">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Miki Perkins, Environment & Energy Editor, The Conversation Ever wondered what it might feel like to spot giant spider crabs while you’re snorkelling? Or check plants for the circular holes that indicate native bees are collecting nest materials? Citizen science relies on people like you – more ... <a title="Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/want-to-be-a-citizen-scientist-here-are-5-ways-to-get-involved-278096/" aria-label="Read more about Want to be a citizen scientist? Here are 5 ways to get involved">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Anja Shortland, Reader in Political Economy, King’s College London It took less than three minutes for an organised crime gang to steal a Renoir, Matisse and a Cezanne painting collectively worth around €9 million (£7.8m) from a private museum near Parma, Italy in March 2026. This is ... <a title="Selling stolen art is tricky, so why even bother heisting it? An expert explains" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/selling-stolen-art-is-tricky-so-why-even-bother-heisting-it-an-expert-explains-279700/" aria-label="Read more about Selling stolen art is tricky, so why even bother heisting it? An expert explains">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Muhammad Fikri Sigid, Postdoctoral Researcher, School of Science, University of Waikato In the aftermath of the latest bout of extreme rainfall across New Zealand’s upper North Island, there were some familar scenes. Submerged pastures. Silt carried by swollen rivers and piled against bridges. Floodwaters surrounding homes whose ... <a title="Bigger storms, more often: new study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/bigger-storms-more-often-new-study-projects-likely-future-rainfall-impacts-on-nz-279653/" aria-label="Read more about Bigger storms, more often: new study projects likely future rainfall impacts on NZ">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Charles Walldorf, Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Wake Forest University Little has seemingly gone as Washington planned in the war against Iran. The Iranian people have not risen up, one hard-line leader has been replaced by another, Iranian missiles and drones keep hitting targets across the ... <a title="Trump risks falling in to the ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran − just as presidents before him did elsewhere" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/trump-risks-falling-in-to-the-asymmetric-resolve-trap-in-iran-just-as-presidents-before-him-did-elsewhere-279374/" aria-label="Read more about Trump risks falling in to the ‘asymmetric resolve’ trap in Iran − just as presidents before him did elsewhere">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bec Kavanagh, Senior Tutor in Publishing & Creative Writing, The University of Melbourne An author and freelance journalist has admitted to using AI to help him write a book review for the New York Times. Alex Preston’s review of Jean-Baptiste Andrea’s novel Watching Over Her, published by ... <a title="A New York Times critic used AI to write his review – but criticism is deeply human" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/a-new-york-times-critic-used-ai-to-write-his-review-but-criticism-is-deeply-human-279742/" aria-label="Read more about A New York Times critic used AI to write his review – but criticism is deeply human">Read more</a>
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April 2, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tristan Moss, Senior Lecturer in History, UNSW Sydney On April 1 2026, NASA is sending astronauts back around the Moon. And Australia will play a critical role in helping them get there. Four astronauts will launch from Florida, bound for the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft. Similar ... <a title="As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/02/as-nasa-launches-a-crewed-moon-mission-australia-is-once-again-playing-a-critical-role-274981/" aria-label="Read more about As NASA launches a crewed Moon mission, Australia is once again playing a critical role">Read more</a>
