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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores for the Warriors against Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Flying wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored his third straight try double for NZ Warriors, as they pulled away from Parramatta Eels 36-14 in Sydney. Leading 16-6 at halftime, the visitors allowed their hosts back into the contest at 18-14 midway through the ... <a title="NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nrl-parramatta-eels-v-nz-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The scenes at Albany tonight stood in stark contrast to 2025. A night when Ardie Savea inspired them to their most famous win, a year on and it was an uninspired Moana being beaten up by their big brothers as the Blues took a convincing 45-19 win. ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/super-rugby-pacific-more-moana-misery-as-blues-bash-little-brothers/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May and Auckland FC are through to the semi-finals of the A-League. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have ended Melbourne City’s A-League title defence with a win in penalties an Elimination Final on Saturday. By recording their first victory in six weeks Auckland progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive ... <a title="Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/auckland-fc-into-a-league-semis-after-penalty-shoot-out/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua played 187 games for the Magic. Photosport Ltd 2017 www.photosport.nz The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have named Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua as an interim replacement player ahead of their ANZ Premiership clash against the Stars. The long-time Magic stalwart is joining the side to provide defensive cover ... <a title="Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/silver-fern-legend-casey-kopua-comes-out-of-retirement-to-help-magic/" aria-label="Read more about Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Geneva AM (aka Geneva Alexander-Masters) thought she was done with putting her feelings into music after fronting the alt-electronic band SoccerPractise. Then, in 2023, she gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island during level four lockdown. “I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion and overwhelmed with love, and I ... <a title="Bilingual singer Geneva AM: ‘I just want to keep making music and uniting everybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/bilingual-singer-geneva-am-i-just-want-to-keep-making-music-and-uniting-everybody/" aria-label="Read more about Bilingual singer Geneva AM: ‘I just want to keep making music and uniting everybody’">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mystics shooter Sophia Lafaiali’i (file photo). © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The Mystics have ended the unbeaten run of the Tactix, with a 52-43 win over the team that upset them in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final. The meet on Saturday was the first between the teams since that game, ... <a title="Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/netball-mystics-beat-tactix-in-grand-final-rematch/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Valerie Morse. Johnny Blades / VNP A peace activist is urging the New Zealand government to reject a US proposal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping route has been largely blocked by Iran since February, causing the price of oil to soar. Peace Action Wellington spokesperson Valerie Morse ... <a title="Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/peace-activist-urges-government-to-reject-us-proposal-to-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/" aria-label="Read more about Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors are away to Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The side are riding a three match unbeaten run and welcome the return of centre Adam Pompey to Saturday’s line-up. Kickoff is at 7.30pm. Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. ... <a title="Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-nrl-parramatta-eels-v-nz-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Fijian Drua have scored their first Super Rugby Pacific win over the Highlanders with a 24-14 win in Ba. The results is a blow to the Highlanders’ hopes of making the playoffs, while at the same time a boost to the Drua’s chances. The Drua made ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua prove too tough at home for Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-prove-too-tough-at-home-for-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua prove too tough at home for Highlanders">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bottom-of-the-table Moana Pasifika host the third-placed Blues in a crosstown Super Rugby Pacific clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. Moana Pasifika are chasing just their second win of the season, while their rivals are looking to potentially move up the ladder up with a win. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Moana ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-v-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
SPECIAL REPORT: By Brett Wilkins Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has slammed European leaders — and the West at large — for what he said is their complicity in Israel’s abduction of two leaders of the Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla seized off the coast of Greece. In what numerous critics have called an act ... <a title="Former Greek minister slams ‘Western complicity’ over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/former-greek-minister-slams-western-complicity-over-brutal-israeli-kidnap-of-gaza-flotilla-leaders/" aria-label="Read more about Former Greek minister slams ‘Western complicity’ over brutal Israeli kidnap of Gaza flotilla leaders">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiwai Point, in Southland RNZ / Nate McKinnon Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter have voted to take industrial action from Monday, following unsuccessful bargaining, but the smelter – owned by Rio Tinto, says it provides a competitive package. E tū union members at New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter in Southland, ... <a title="Tiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/tiwai-point-aluminium-smelter-workers-announce-strike/" aria-label="Read more about Tiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strike">Read more</a>
