ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on March 25, 2026.
Fiji’s human rights watchdog raises concerns over new Israeli embassy plans
RNZ Pacific Fiji’s human rights watchdog has warned that the country’s pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against its international obligations and could be enabling “genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity” in Gaza. The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission (FHRADC) released a statement on Tuesday in response to the Fiji government announcing
Labor’s slide continues in federal polls, as special DemosAU poll has Coalition winning just nine seats
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 Labor is still ahead, but the latest federal polls suggest a move against them. A DemosAU MRP poll has One Nation winning 52 of the 150 House
Is your ‘sustainable’ super funding fossil fuels or weapons? How to check the fine print
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jason Tian, Senior Lecturer, Finance School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology Many Australians don’t realise their superannuation savings – worth A$4.5 trillion and growing – may be invested in fossil fuel companies, gambling, or even weapons manufacturers. If you’ve switched how your super
A host nation at war with a participant: uncertainty and tension swirl around soccer’s World Cup
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daryl Adair, Associate Professor of Sport Management, University of Technology Sydney On March 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national soccer team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for North America in June and July this year.
‘Israel First’ – ex-Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy on why Netanyahu led Trump into illegal Iran War
Democracy Now! AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman in New York, joined by, for the first time in six years except for yesterday, Juan González, also in New York. It’s great to be with you again, Juan. JUAN GONZÁLEZ: Thanks, Amy. And welcome to all of our
We showed a 20% tax on junk food would save more lives than a sugar tax
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tazman Davies, PhD Candidate, Food Policy, George Institute for Global Health Every Australian shopper knows the pull of cheap junk foods lining supermarket shelves. Meanwhile, the cost of fresh fruit and vegetables continues to climb. So it’s little wonder conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes
The price of meth has been plunging in NZ. Are Mexican cartels driving the drop?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Wilkins, Professor of Policy and Health, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University Methamphetamine has become dramatically cheaper over the past seven years, even as authorities report record seizures, according to the latest New Zealand Drug Trends Survey. The annual online survey of over 8,800 people
A brief history of denim – and why the ‘perfect pair’ of jeans remains elusive
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rose Marroncelli, Lecturer, Nottingham Trent University Denim is present in practically every country in the world and is widely adopted as one of the most common forms of everyday attire. Its appeal spans generations and social groups: jeans are worn worldwide by those who follow fashion and
Iran war lacks strategy, goals, legitimacy and support – in the US and around the world
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jason Reifler, Professor of Political Science, University of Southampton Approximately one month into the Iran war, public opinion on both sides of the Atlantic is decidedly opposed to this conflict. A recent CBS/YouGov poll shows that 60% of the public oppose military action against Iran, as do
This Mediterranean-style diet could keep your brain sharp as you age – new study
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Eef Hogervorst, Professor of Biological Psychology, Loughborough University The Mediterranean diet – rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and legumes – has long been linked to better heart health. Growing evidence suggests it may also help support brain health as we age, with a brain-focused variation of
Netflix’s new Pride and Prejudice features Harewood House as Pemberley – here’s what the estate reveals about Austen’s world
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert W Jones, Professor of Eighteenth-Century Studies, University of Leeds It is a truth, though not one universally acknowledged, that a country house possessed of spacious grounds must be in want of a large fortune. A film or television company might offer one, or at least an
Our interest in electric vehicles has grown due to oil price spikes. And it’s likely to remain
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tauel Harper, Associate Professor in Communications and Media, Murdoch University The US military action in Iran may have an unintended secondary effect – ending the cultural dominance of the internal combustion engine and ushering in the age of electric vehicles. Back in the 1970s, a sudden increase
Why are public schools asking parents to pay fees?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Emma Rowe, Associate Professor in Education, Deakin University At this time of the school year, many schools are asking families to pay fees. These are not private schools, but public schools. The fees are voluntary and go towards a range of items such as stationery, textbooks and
Israel wants to destroy Iran’s nuclear program. But should it have nuclear weapons itself?
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
Gone but not forgotten: how fuzzy memories improve decision-making
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
Medicinal cannabis has gone mainstream. But Australia’s struggling to cope
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
I AM: a powerful declaration of Indigenous identity at the Art Gallery of Western Australia
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
Australia has plenty of diesel for now. But running out could upend our economy
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
Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most
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
Prosecco makers lose out as Australia seals EU free-trade deal after 8 long years of talks
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
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