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May 6, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Chris Hedges Nothing illustrates the inversion of the international and moral order more than the genocide in Gaza and the shipment of tens of billions of dollars of weapons to Israel by Western nations — especially the United States — to sustain it. Part of this inversion is the unrelenting persecution of those ... <a title="Israel’s kidnapping of two important pro-Palestine global activists reaffirms persecution" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/israels-kidnapping-of-two-important-pro-palestine-global-activists-reaffirms-persecution/" aria-label="Read more about Israel’s kidnapping of two important pro-Palestine global activists reaffirms persecution">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tina Soliman-Hunter, Professor of Energy and Natural Resources Law, Macquarie University News the Australian government will spend over A$10 billion to boost fuel supplies is both welcome and well overdue. The plans announced today ahead of next week’s budget include $3.7 billion for publicly owned fuel reserves ... <a title="The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/the-governments-plans-to-bolster-australias-fuel-stores-are-sensible-but-5-years-too-late-282253/" aria-label="Read more about The government’s plans to bolster Australia’s fuel stores are sensible – but 5 years too late">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Armed officers responded to reports of a person with a gun at about 5.20pm. RNZ / REECE BAKER Auckland police say they have arrested a man with an imitation handgun. Armed officers had responded to reports of a person armed with a gun in Western Springs at about 5.20pm on Wednesday. ... <a title="Man with imitation handgun arrested on unrelated charges in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/man-with-imitation-handgun-arrested-on-unrelated-charges-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Man with imitation handgun arrested on unrelated charges in Auckland">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Constable Jonathan Fris. POOL/TVNZ A policeman has told the High Court how two of his fellow officers did not have enough time to get out of the path of a speeding car, before the collision that sent them flying through the air in a Nelson carpark. Hayden Tasker, 33, is on ... <a title="Court hears moment car struck Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson carpark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/court-hears-moment-car-struck-senior-sergeant-lyn-fleming-in-nelson-carpark/" aria-label="Read more about Court hears moment car struck Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson carpark">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The continued expansion of the CPTPP is important for growing New Zealand’s preferential access to markets,” the Trade Minister Todd McClay said. RNZ / Mark Papalii Costa Rica has become the thirteenth member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, with New Zealand exports to the Central American nation ... <a title="Costa Rica becomes 13th member of CPTPP" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/costa-rica-becomes-13th-member-of-cptpp/" aria-label="Read more about Costa Rica becomes 13th member of CPTPP">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Trevor Mazzucchelli, Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology, Curtin University After weeks (or months) of putting it off, you book a longer appointment with your GP to talk about your mental health. You explain that you’ve been feeling low, anxious and overwhelmed. They suggest seeing a psychologist. But ... <a title="Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/need-to-see-a-psychologist-how-to-find-one-thats-right-for-you-280573/" aria-label="Read more about Need to see a psychologist? How to find one that’s right for you">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Waitaki MP Miles Anderson, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Southland MP Joseph Mooney at the announcement in Queenstown on Wednesday. Katie Todd An expansion to Lakes District Hospital’s emergency department in Queenstown will begin within months as part of a $180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area. ... <a title="$180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/180-million-boost-to-healthcare-in-the-otago-central-lakes-area-announced/" aria-label="Read more about $180 million boost to healthcare in the Otago Central Lakes area announced">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple’s home. NZ Customs An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. The pair were sentenced in the Auckland District Court on Tuesday, with a 50-year-old man given eight ... <a title="Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/auckland-couple-sentenced-for-importing-selling-thousands-of-illegal-weapons/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra With the fuel crisis showing no sign of abating, the Albanese government has unveiled a package worth more than $10 billion to protect the country’s fuel and fertiliser security. The measures include setting up a government-owned Australian Fuel Security Reserve ... <a title="Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government-owned reserve" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/albanese-announces-10-7-billion-fuel-security-package-including-government-owned-reserve-281640/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese announces $10.7 billion fuel security package, including government-owned reserve">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
RNZ Pacific The Solomon Islands Parliament will convene tomorrow — Thursday, May 7 — to consider a motion of no confidence in Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. Parliament House has confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the Clerk to Parliament Jefferson Hallu has issued advisory letters to all MPs that the sitting will begin at 9:30am local ... <a title="Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/manele-calls-parliament-for-thursday-to-face-no-confidence-motion/" aria-label="Read more about Manele calls parliament for Thursday to face no confidence motion">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Job seekers say not being able to tell if some companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen their cover letters and CVs is dehumanising. The unemployment rate has slightly eased from a 10-year high according to new data, but jobseekers say the struggle to find work has prompted them ... <a title="AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/ai-causing-headaches-for-both-job-hunters-and-recruiters/" aria-label="Read more about AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz There may be hope for the horses. The iconic Crusaders mascots, which for 30 years performed in the side’s pre-match ritual, were put out to ... <a title="Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/could-the-crusaders-cavalry-be-making-a-comeback/" aria-label="Read more about Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?">Read more</a>
