Why it’s time to delay tackling in junior sports until the age of 12 Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joel Garrett, Lecturer in Exercise Science and Physiology, Griffith University Paolo Bona/Shutterstock Many children across Australia have begun to play their favourite contact sports like rugby league, rugby union and Australian rules football. Many will be just starting out during ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 39 minutes ago Ambition is not a dirty word: female politicians and the ‘Lady Macbeth bias’ Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Professor Rebekah Russell-Bennett, Associate Dean Research, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra When the new parliament convenes after the recent election, it will feature a rarity in Australian politics. Women will lead two significant political parties at the same ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 39 minutes ago Luxon and Willis hold post-Cabinet media conference ahead of Budget The government is proposing tax changes it says will bring in more foreign investment. ... Radio NZ – political 43 minutes ago Labour asks Auditor General to consider cost burden in school lunches probe Labour has requested an inquiry by the Auditor General into the school lunch programme to go even further. ... Radio NZ – political ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 19, 2025 ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 19, 2025. What does it mean to ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies, and which should I choose?Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ahmed Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Computing and Security, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock/The Conversation ... Evening ReportBy Evening Report 2 hours ago What does it mean to ‘accept’ or ‘reject’ all cookies, and which should I choose? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ahmed Ibrahim, Senior Lecturer, Computing and Security, Edith Cowan University Shutterstock/The Conversation It’s nearly impossible to use the internet without being asked about cookies. A typical pop-up will offer to either “accept all” or “reject all”. Sometimes, there may be a ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 2 hours ago What causes ADHD? What we know, don’t know and suspect Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alison Poulton, Senior Lecturer, Brain Mind Centre Nepean, University of Sydney Sergey Novikov/Shutterstock Neurodevelopmental disorders are a diverse group of conditions that affect the brain from early development. They include attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning disabilities, such as dyslexia. ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 2 hours ago Banks To Kiwis: Heads We Win, Tails You Lose Figures for the 2024 fiscal year show that bank profits have reached an all-time high. At the same time, despite lower interest rates, more and more customers of the big four Australian banks (BNZ, ANZ, ASB and Westpac) are overdue in their mortgage ... Scoop politics 2 hours ago Banks To Kiwis: Heads We Win, Tails You Lose Figures for the 2024 fiscal year show that bank profits have reached an all-time high. At the same time, despite lower interest rates, more and more customers of the big four Australian banks (BNZ, ANZ, ASB and Westpac) are overdue in their mortgage ... Scoop politics 2 hours ago Pacific children as young as 6 adopted, made to work as house slaves By Gill Bonnett, RNZ immigration reporter This story discusses graphic details of slavery, sexual abuse and violence Pacific children as young as six are being adopted overseas and being made to work as house slaves, suffering threats, beatings and rape. Kris Teikamata — a social worker at a community agency ... Evening ReportBy Asia Pacific Report 2 hours ago Australia launches ‘landmark’ UN police peacekeeping course for Pacific region Australia has launched the world’s first UN Police Peacekeeping Training course tailored specifically for the Pacific region. The five-week programme, hosted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), is underway at the state-of-the-art Pacific Policing Development and Coordination Hub in Pinkenba, Brisbane. AFP said “a landmark step” was developed in partnership ... Evening ReportBy Asia Pacific Report 3 hours ago Former NZ Associate Minister Of Foreign Affairs Calls On NZ Government To Uphold International Law “The Hon Winston Peters should place New Zealand on the side of the vast majority of countries supporting international law and condemn the United States for its illegal persecution of a developing country.” ... Scoop politics 4 hours ago Haus of Yolo successfully struts its stuff in new suburban space The new circus show from The Dust Palace isn’t just a fun night out, it’s an introduction to an exciting new space in Tāmaki Makaurau, writes Sam Brooks. As a resident of the very centre of Auckland’s central business district, I often forget that there are spaces beyond the view ... The SpinoffBy Sam Brooks 5 hours ago Budget 2025: What’s been announced so far Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered. ... Radio NZ – political 5 hours ago What’s in a name: Does it matter whether it’s chicken kyiv or kiev? Poultry brands in New Zealand are changing their spelling from chicken kiev to chicken kyiv. Ukrainians say the update of two little letters matters a lot. There’s a scene in the 1973 neo-noir film The Long Goodbye, based on the Raymond Chandler novel of the same name, where a man ... The SpinoffBy Jazial Crossley 6 hours ago ‘We have to have rules’: Christopher Luxon won’t say if Te Pāti Māori’s pu... Meanwhile, legal experts are worried about the precedent the decision could set. ... Radio NZ – political 7 hours ago Budget Week Blow – Govt Axes Experts Backing Innovative Kiwi Start-Ups This Friday, 15 highly skilled business innovation advisers at Callaghan Innovation will be shown the door. These are industry experts hired from the private sector who’ve been helping young companies navigate the commercial world and prepare them ... Scoop politics 8 hours ago Oranga Tamariki security contract unfair – New Zealand Security Association Oranga Tamariki is facing complaints from local businesses it is not playing fair over a new security contract for youth justice facilities and care and protection homes. ... Radio NZ – political 8 hours ago What kind of economy produces the highest adolescent suicide rate? Ours New Zealand places alarmingly low for child and youth mental health among other wealthy countries, according to a new Unicef report. This reflects political choices – and this week’s budget is a chance to prioritise what really matters. The latest Unicef Innocenti Report Card 19: Fragile Gains – Child Wellbeing ... The SpinoffBy Georgie Craw 8 hours ago Budget 2025: New funding for after-hours care ‘not going to go very far’ – GP and ... General practice doctors are grateful the government is providing new funding but says its "reasonably light". ... Radio NZ – political 8 hours ago Budget 2025: How does government spending actually work? There will be a lot of talk about government spending this week, but how does it actually work? Where does the money come from, and where does it go? ... Radio NZ – political 8 hours ago AI is moving fast. Climate policy provides valuable lessons for how to keep it in check Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milica Stilinovic, PhD Candidate, School of Media and Communications; Managing Editor, Policy & Internet journal, University of Sydney cybermagician/Shutterstock Artificial intelligence (AI) might not have been created to enable new forms of sexual violence such as deepfake pornography. But that has ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 8 hours ago 1 in 5 Gazans face starvation. Can the law force Israel to act? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Donald Rothwell, Professor of International Law, Australian National University As Israel continues to pound Gaza with airstrikes, killing scores of people a day, the two-month ceasefire that brought a halt to the violence earlier this year feels like a distant memory. ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 8 hours ago More people are trying medicinal cannabis for chronic pain. But does it work? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Suzanne Nielsen, Professor and Deputy Director, Monash Addiction Research Centre, Monash University PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock More Australians than ever are being prescribed medicinal cannabis. Medicinal cannabis refers to legally prescribed cannabis products. These are either the plant itself, or ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 8 hours ago Why is southern Australia in drought – and when will it end? Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chiara Holgate, Senior Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence for Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University Artic_photo/Shutterstock Swathes of South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania and Western Australia are in the grip of drought as they experience some of the lowest ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 8 hours ago Wine is still Australia’s most popular alcoholic drink – but many producers face an uncertain fu... Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Chad, Honorary Fellow, Faculty of Business and Law, School of Business, University of Wollongong kwest/Shutterstock Australia has become world-famous for its wine, but the industry faces an uncertain future. Too many grapes grown amid falling consumer demand, an oversupply of ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 8 hours ago Something borrowed, something blue? Why the reign of the traditional wedding dress may be over Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jye Marshall, Lecturer, Fashion Design, School of Design and Architecture, Swinburne University of Technology Wedding Rebellion Workshop, London Ellie Cooper/unsplash The family and friends are all gathered, wedding bells are ringing, and the bride walks down the aisle in her beautiful ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 8 hours ago NZ Budget 2025: economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it h... Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michael Ryan, Lecturer in Economics, University of Waikato Javier Ghersi/Getty Images This year’s budget will be one of the tightest in a decade, with the New Zealand government halving its operating allowance – the new money it has available to spend ... Evening ReportBy The Conversation 9 hours ago Leading Environmental Organisations Call On The PM To Reject The Regulatory Standards Bill The open letter, signed by the executive directors of Forest & Bird, Greenpeace Aotearoa, EDS, and WWF-NZ, describes the Regulatory Standards Bill as "an unprecedented threat" to environmental protection, climate action, and the country’s democratic and constitutional ... Scoop politics 9 hours ago KiwiSaver shake-up looms as government prepares budget reveal Whether it’s higher default contributions, means-tested government contributions or something else entirely, it’s clear Nicola Willis has something significant planned, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. A flurry of pre-budget spending promises With Budget 2025 barrelling towards ... The SpinoffBy Catherine McGregor 10 hours ago How does government spending actually work? There will be a lot of talk about government spending this week, but how does it actually work? Where does the money come from, and where does it go? ... Radio NZ – political 10 hours ago Watch live: Dame Jacinda Ardern gives Class Day address at Yale University Class Day celebrates Yale's graduating students. ... Radio NZ – political 10 hours ago Jacinda Ardern talks ‘imposter syndrome’ at Yale University’s graduation Ardern's speech also covered the challenges faced during her leadership and the multiple crises. ... Radio NZ – political 10 hours ago Sporting talent that runs in the DNA It runs in the family. Running that is.In Sam Ruthe’s whānau, running and winning go back generations.Long before Ruthe became the youngest person in the world to break four minutes in the mile, at the age of 15, back in March, his grandmother, grandfather, mother and father all had athletics ... NewsroomBy Angela Walker 10 hours ago Record-equal numbers and bland ham at Auckland Writers Festival This weekend’s Auckland Writers Festival equalled its 2024 record of 85,000 punters pouring into the Aotea Centre. It was another massive success, featuring numerous sell-out sessions – including an audience of some 2000 who came in out of the rain on Sunday afternoon and filled the Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre ... NewsroomBy Steve Braunias 10 hours ago New funding for after-hours care ‘not going to go very far’ – GP and urgent care d... General practice doctors are grateful the government is providing new funding for after-hours urgent health care but there are major concerns about how it will be staffed. ... Radio NZ – political 11 hours ago The many complex truths within the #PedosOnThePae movement As calls grow louder to confront sexual abuse in te ao Māori, a movement led by Māori voices is demanding action. But dealing with abuse in our communities requires more than hashtags. Over the last month, several Māori content creators have renewed calls on social media for known sexual abusers ... The SpinoffBy Liam Rātana 12 hours ago How wokeism cancelled political correctness A close reading of New Zealand parliamentary debates reveals when the fight against political correctness gave way to the war on woke – and the exact point the two crossed over. These days, it’s hard to imagine Winston Peters without the amorphous enemy of wokeism to rail against. But a ... The SpinoffBy Alice Neville 12 hours ago Daily crossword, Monday 19 May The post Daily crossword, Monday 19 May appeared first on Newsroom. ... NewsroomBy Newsroom Puzzles 12 hours ago Newsroom daily quiz, Monday 19 May Loading…(function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){var ql=document.querySelectorAll('A[data-quiz],DIV[data-quiz]'); if(ql){if(ql.length){for(var k=0;k