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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Manuel Esperon-Rodriguez, Researcher in Urban Transformation, Western Sydney University Cities and towns are usually 1–3°C hotter than the surrounding countryside, because asphalt, concrete and brick absorb heat from the sun and radiate it slowly. Some cities can be as much as 7°C hotter. This effect is known ... <a title="Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/urban-trees-cool-the-worlds-cities-more-than-we-thought-but-we-cant-rely-on-them-alone-281866/" aria-label="Read more about Urban trees cool the world’s cities more than we thought – but we can’t rely on them alone">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are heavy rain warnings for the north and west of the South Island. METSERVICE / SCREENSHOT Heavy rain is expected for the parts of the South Island through until the weekend with MetService issuing orange heavy rain warnings. MetService said heavy rain was expected for most of the West Coast ... <a title="Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/weather-warnings-issued-for-south-island-risks-of-flooding-and-slips-on-the-west-coast/" aria-label="Read more about Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tahu Kukutai, Professor of Demography, University of Waikato Across the world’s most advanced economies, demographic issues have risen to near the top of the policy agenda. Governments have implemented a range of measures to try and address the challenges of falling birth rates, ageing populations and shrinking ... <a title="NZ is overdue for a population strategy – but there is only so much governments can do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/nz-is-overdue-for-a-population-strategy-but-there-is-only-so-much-governments-can-do-282004/" aria-label="Read more about NZ is overdue for a population strategy – but there is only so much governments can do">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Laurie Berg, Associate Professor of Law, University of Technology Sydney A 28-year-old international student from Pakistan took a job as a chef in Queensland. His employer paid a flat hourly rate that was well below the legal minimum, with no payslips. When he eventually left, his employer ... <a title="A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/a-new-survey-of-10-000-migrants-reveals-exploitation-at-work-is-the-norm-heres-how-to-fix-it-281881/" aria-label="Read more about A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Will O’Rourke returns to the Blackcaps test squad, after recovering from a stress fracture. PHOTOSPORT The return of two key fast bowlers, and the maiden selection of a batting allrounder, are the highlights in the Blackcaps squad to play upcoming test matches against Ireland and England. Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke ... <a title="Fast bowling stocks get a boost for Irish and English Tour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/fast-bowling-stocks-get-a-boost-for-irish-and-english-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Fast bowling stocks get a boost for Irish and English Tour">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Piha beach, west of Auckland City, is considered one of New Zealand’s most dangerous beaches. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Surf lifeguards at Auckland’s notoriously dangerous Piha beach have raised questions with police about possible delays in activating rescues at the drowning blackspot. One spoke up about worries over helicopters being delayed, ... <a title="Drowning blackspot Piha: Questions raised about possible delays" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/drowning-blackspot-piha-questions-raised-about-possible-delays/" aria-label="Read more about Drowning blackspot Piha: Questions raised about possible delays">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police A body had been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month. Justin Evans, 24, went missing from the Golgotha Monastery, on Papa Stronsay, shortly before midnight on April ... <a title="Body found close to Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans disappeared" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/body-found-close-to-scottish-island-where-kiwi-monk-justin-evans-disappeared/" aria-label="Read more about Body found close to Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans disappeared">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips and one of the campsites he used. RNZ / Supplied / Police Police are assessing their media and communications team including whether it’s “resourced in the right places”. It comes as police review the processes around the management of a Tom Phillips documentary. In response to ... <a title="Police media setup under scrutiny in wake of Tom Phillips documentary oversight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/police-media-setup-under-scrutiny-in-wake-of-tom-phillips-documentary-oversight/" aria-label="Read more about Police media setup under scrutiny in wake of Tom Phillips documentary oversight">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects, while feeling pressure to “have it all figured out”, according to new research by Youthline. But where social media and vaping were near the top of their concerns in 2023, this year’s cohort are worried about job opportunities – ... <a title="Research reveals young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/research-reveals-young-people-are-worried-about-mental-health-bullying-and-job-prospects/" aria-label="Read more about Research reveals young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Auckland researchers will trial technology which they hope will allow asthma sufferers to predict attacks up to a week ahead of time. Unsplash People with asthma could soon be using smartwatches to predict asthma attacks up to a week ahead of time. Researchers at the University of Auckland will ... <a title="Researcher trials smartwatches to predict asthma attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/researcher-trials-smartwatches-to-predict-asthma-attacks/" aria-label="Read more about Researcher trials smartwatches to predict asthma attacks">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road through native bush, so it can construct 1600 homes. Guildford Timber Company (GTC) wants to build the road through an area of council-owned land known as the Silverstream Spur, ... <a title="Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/developer-seeks-to-build-road-through-silverstream-spur-then-construct-1600-homes/" aria-label="Read more about Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonelle Price is looking forward to Badminton. Libby Law/Photosport Equestrian Jonelle Price believes she has a horse that can be a contender at major three-day events for the next few years. Price is one of six New Zealanders lining up for the Badminton Horse Trial in Gloucestershire this week. Price, whose ... <a title="‘He’s a true Badminton horse’: Jonelle Price backs rising star for big stage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/hes-a-true-badminton-horse-jonelle-price-backs-rising-star-for-big-stage/" aria-label="Read more about ‘He’s a true Badminton horse’: Jonelle Price backs rising star for big stage">Read more</a>
