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May 7, 2026
ANALYSIS: By Peter Thompson The announcement by New Zealand’s Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith that the government was abolishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) came as no real surprise. But it leaves a big question hanging: will the news media still be held accountable to basic standards which protect the public interest and the ... <a title="Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of NZ’s enforceable media standards in general?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/does-abolishing-the-bsa-mean-the-end-of-nzs-enforceable-media-standards-in-general/" aria-label="Read more about Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of NZ’s enforceable media standards in general?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julian Koplin, Lecturer in Bioethics, Monash University; The University of Melbourne In recent days, evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins wrote an op-ed suggesting AI chatbot Claude may be conscious. Dawkins did not express certainty that Claude is conscious. But he pointed out that Claude’s sophisticated abilities are difficult ... <a title="Is Richard Dawkins right about Claude? No. But it’s not surprising AI chatbots feel conscious to us" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/is-richard-dawkins-right-about-claude-no-but-its-not-surprising-ai-chatbots-feel-conscious-to-us-282151/" aria-label="Read more about Is Richard Dawkins right about Claude? No. But it’s not surprising AI chatbots feel conscious to us">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Meridian Energy says it has applied technology to squeeze more energy out of its existing assets – enough to supply electricity to between 60,000 and 80,000 homes. The renewable energy company was able to deliver about 83 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity from existing hydro generators through ... <a title="Meridian innovation supplies more energy than capacity of two wind farms combined" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/meridian-innovation-supplies-more-energy-than-capacity-of-two-wind-farms-combined/" aria-label="Read more about Meridian innovation supplies more energy than capacity of two wind farms combined">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police initially decided against a criminal investigation. (File photo) RNZ / Angus Dreaver A police recruit asked unsolicited sexual questions of another recruit and showed them pornographic material on his phone while masturbating, the police watchdog has revealed. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) released a summary of a police investigation ... <a title="Police recruit showed another porn, asked unsolicited sexual questions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/police-recruit-showed-another-porn-asked-unsolicited-sexual-questions/" aria-label="Read more about Police recruit showed another porn, asked unsolicited sexual questions">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Thompson, Associate Professor in Media and Communication, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington The announcement by Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith that the government was abolishing the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) came as no real surprise. But it leaves a big question hanging: ... <a title="Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of enforceable media standards in general?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/does-abolishing-the-bsa-mean-the-end-of-enforceable-media-standards-in-general-282355/" aria-label="Read more about Does abolishing the BSA mean the end of enforceable media standards in general?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emirates was travelling at 75 percent of its pre-Iran capacity. (File photo) Thierry Monasse Dubai-based airline Emirates says it has restored 96 percent of its global network, although its Auckland service continues to operate at a reduced level. The airline faced significant disruption as the United Arab Emirates came under attack ... <a title="Emirates restores 96 percent of its global network, but Auckland services still reduced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/emirates-restores-96-percent-of-its-global-network-but-auckland-services-still-reduced/" aria-label="Read more about Emirates restores 96 percent of its global network, but Auckland services still reduced">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand How’s the weather up there? Standing at nearly 5 feet 2 inches tall (about 157cm), I’ve rarely been able to reach the highest shelves at the library or in my kitchen without a step stool, if at all. Standing in a crowd at a concert, I quickly learned that the standing ... <a title="At this party, everyone is the same height" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/at-this-party-everyone-is-the-same-height/" aria-label="Read more about At this party, everyone is the same height">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Pasifika people continue to have the highest unemployment rate out of any ethnic group in Aotearoa. Unemployment figures released Wednesday show an 11.9 percent unemployment rate for Pasifika in the first quarter of 2026, compared to a national rate of 5.3 percent. For Pasifika, it is ... <a title="Pasifika unemployment rate remains highest in New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/pasifika-unemployment-rate-remains-highest-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Pasifika unemployment rate remains highest in New Zealand">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Hush Naidoo Jade After 19 months of bargaining and several strikes, senior doctors have ratified a pay agreement with Health NZ. Ninety-four percent of members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists had endorsed the offer in an indicative ballot this week. Te Whatu Ora said it would affect ... <a title="Senior doctors settle pay claim after 19 months of rancour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/senior-doctors-settle-pay-claim-after-19-months-of-rancour/" aria-label="Read more about Senior doctors settle pay claim after 19 months of rancour">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi News this week that the High Court at Auckland had ruled against ANZ in a class action over breaches of the Consumer Contract and Credit Finance Act was the latest move in a long-running saga. But considering that no customers were left out of pocket by the ... <a title="ANZ customers underpaid their mortgages – so why are they set to get a payout?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/anz-customers-underpaid-their-mortgages-so-why-are-they-set-to-get-a-payout/" aria-label="Read more about ANZ customers underpaid their mortgages – so why are they set to get a payout?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi TVNZ has been found in breach of broadcasting standards in its reporting of US President Donald Trump’s supposed comments after the arrest of the man alleged to have shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a press release by the Broadcasting Standards Authority, it said it upheld three ... <a title="TVNZ found in breach of broadcasting standards over Trump report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/tvnz-found-in-breach-of-broadcasting-standards-over-trump-report/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ found in breach of broadcasting standards over Trump report">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf has played twice at five-eighth for the Warriors in 2026. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Reports Warriors half Luke Metcalf is seeking reassurance about his future role are being met with no comment from the club. Metcalf, 27, was a key re-signing over the summer – extending his stay at Mt Smart ... <a title="NRL: Luke Metcalf’s management seeking clarification of Warriors role – reports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/nrl-luke-metcalfs-management-seeking-clarification-of-warriors-role-reports/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Luke Metcalf’s management seeking clarification of Warriors role – reports">Read more</a>
