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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The drops would no doubt come as welcome news for renters, Realestate.co.nz says. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to Realestate.co.nz Its latest data shows the national average asking rental price in April was $631 a week. That was down from $640 at ... <a title="Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/rents-down-but-take-care-before-you-ask-your-landlord-for-a-drop-realestate-co-nz-says/" aria-label="Read more about Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lydia Oosterhoff who is a human rights lawyer and principal at Wellington law firm Cooper Legal sought a judicial review of the MSD’s decisions relating to three people. Jimmy Ellingham Court ruling shows Ministry of Social Development was not following its own policy when it turned down abuse in care compensation ... <a title="Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/ministry-of-social-development-not-following-its-own-policy-in-3-abuse-in-care-cases-court-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry of Social Development not following its own policy in 3 abuse in care cases court rules">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand On a 10 match losing streak, Moana’s rough run doesn’t get any easier as they get set to host top of the table Hurricanes on Saturday night. DJ Mills / Photosport Moana Pasifika are stuck in limbo. The club’s long-term position remains unclear amid ongoing discussions over investment and ownership, after ... <a title="‘It breaks my heart’: Moana Pasifika uncertainty takes toll on players" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/it-breaks-my-heart-moana-pasifika-uncertainty-takes-toll-on-players/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It breaks my heart’: Moana Pasifika uncertainty takes toll on players">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 203m long platform at Auckland’s City Rail Link Karangahape Station. Supplied: CRL Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop has committed to a review of Auckland’s multibillion-dollar City Rail Link project, saying he’s unhappy with the price tag. It comes after the New Zealand Herald reported the project’s former boss, Dr Sean Sweeney, ... <a title="Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/infrastructure-minister-chris-bishop-commits-to-review-of-multibillion-dollar-city-rail-link/" aria-label="Read more about Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The ACT Party has overtaken Labour as the party that recorded the second largest amount in donations, with the Electoral Commission releasing the 2025 donation and loans returns. National was once again far out in front when it came to total donations. Since 2023, parties have had to report the ... <a title="National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/national-tops-party-donations-list-act-overtakes-labour/" aria-label="Read more about National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Gillion playing for Auckland FC in the OFC Pro League against PNG Hekari FC in January. Shane Wenzlick / Phototek.nz Auckland FC v Adelaide United Semi-final first leg Mt Smart Stadium, 6pm Saturday 9 May Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Footballer Liam Gillion is in a unique position two years into ... <a title="Double duty paying off for Auckland FC’s Liam Gillion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/double-duty-paying-off-for-auckland-fcs-liam-gillion/" aria-label="Read more about Double duty paying off for Auckland FC’s Liam Gillion">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson mayor Nick Smith. Supplied / Nelson City Council A first time Nelson councillor may have to vacate her seat and face prosecution over a local government law Nelson’s Mayor has labelled “an ass”. Nick Smith said councillor Lisa Austin was the victim of a daft interpretation of outdated rules. The ... <a title="Nelson councillor could face prosecution because of ‘outdated’ rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/nelson-councillor-could-face-prosecution-because-of-outdated-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Nelson councillor could face prosecution because of ‘outdated’ rules">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chris Murphy, Visiting Fellow, Economics (modelling), Australian National University In Tuesday’s federal budget, the government is widely expected to bring in changes to how investment properties are taxed, including negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount. Ever since the Albanese government’s re-election, there have been growing ... <a title="Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/landlords-pay-almost-7billion-a-year-more-in-tax-than-home-owners-pushing-rents-higher-282238/" aria-label="Read more about Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Moana Maniapoto I was reluctant to enter into journalism because I valued the research and skills attached to the profession, particularly given it’s responsibility to hold the powerful to account. I was lucky enough to have the legendary Colin McRae as my producer. He said there are basically three rules. You must be ... <a title="Moana Maniapoto: Why trashing the BSA is a sign of journalism and fairness being undermined" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/moana-maniapoto-why-trashing-the-bsa-is-a-sign-of-journalism-and-fairness-being-undermined/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Maniapoto: Why trashing the BSA is a sign of journalism and fairness being undermined">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An aerial view of the cruise ship MV Hondius stationary off the port of Praia, the capital of Cape Verde. AFP A New Zealander onboard a cruise ship experiencing a hantavirus outbreak has not requested consular assistance to date, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. A ministry spokesperson said ... <a title="Kiwi aboard cruise ship with deadly hantavirus outbreak hasn’t requested consular help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/kiwi-aboard-cruise-ship-with-deadly-hantavirus-outbreak-hasnt-requested-consular-help/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi aboard cruise ship with deadly hantavirus outbreak hasn’t requested consular help">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the December deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. The bodies of 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole were found at a rural property ... <a title="Man charged with murdering Ruatiti couple" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/man-charged-with-murdering-ruatiti-couple/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged with murdering Ruatiti couple">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has outlined six major system failures in a report on the loss of power aboard the Interislander ferry Kaitaki in 2023. The ship shut down and drifted for an hour, dangerously close to rocks near Wellington Harbour, with 864 people on board on 28 January, resulting ... <a title="The six safety issues that stranded the Kaitaki in the Cook Strait" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/the-six-safety-issues-that-stranded-the-kaitaki-in-the-cook-strait/" aria-label="Read more about The six safety issues that stranded the Kaitaki in the Cook Strait">Read more</a>
