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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cordon was put in place, where the man then shot towards a car. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man has been arrested after a firearms incident in the North Island town of Waihi. Police were alerted to the man allegedly threatening someone on Rosemont Road at 8.55pm on Sunday. They ... <a title="Armed police swarm Waihi after gunshots fired, man arrested" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/armed-police-swarm-waihi-after-gunshots-fired-man-arrested/" aria-label="Read more about Armed police swarm Waihi after gunshots fired, man arrested">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors coach Andrew Webster addresses media after the win over Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has broken from tradition, giving his under-siege halves combination a ringing endorsement to continue their work, after steering their team to a 36-14 win over Parramatta Eels. “I don’t normally select teams ... <a title="NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/nrl-what-we-learnt-from-nz-warriors-win-over-parramatta-eels/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A state-of-the-art upgrade at the national Maritime Operations Centre is expected to boost its response to mayday calls. “When somebody gets in trouble and they call up and they want someone at the other end of the line, that’s us,” said Kordia chief executive Neil Livingston. Manned 24/7 by communications network ... <a title="New Zealand’s Maritime Operations Centre gets ‘state-of-the-art’ upgrade" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/new-zealands-maritime-operations-centre-gets-state-of-the-art-upgrade/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s Maritime Operations Centre gets ‘state-of-the-art’ upgrade">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New rules include a requirement that only real, live human performers – not their AI avatars – are eligible for the film world’s biggest prizes, and screenplays must have been penned by a person, rather than a chatbot. “In the Acting category, only roles credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed ... <a title="AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/ai-actors-and-writers-not-eligible-for-oscars-academy/" aria-label="Read more about AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have increased dramatically in recent years. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Delays as KiwiSaver providers struggle to keep up with high numbers of hardship withdrawal applications may be costing members money. The number of hardship withdrawals has increased dramatically in recent years, and an RNZ survey showed some providers ... <a title="Penalties mount while KiwiSaver members wait for hardship withdrawal approval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/penalties-mount-while-kiwisaver-members-wait-for-hardship-withdrawal-approval/" aria-label="Read more about Penalties mount while KiwiSaver members wait for hardship withdrawal approval">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Duck shooting season opened on Saturday. Supplied / Fish and Game Fish and Game says it is not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at hunters this gamebird season. Duck hunting opened on Saturday, with Minister for Hunting and Fishing James Meager among the thousand that took part in the annual season ... <a title="Fish and Game not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at duck hunters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/fish-and-game-not-concerned-about-vigilantes-flying-drones-at-duck-hunters/" aria-label="Read more about Fish and Game not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at duck hunters">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bevon Jacobs of the Black Caps. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka. The series finished tied 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first match and the second game was washed out. Batting first, Bangladesh’s innings was ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/cricket-black-caps-overcome-bangladesh-and-rain-delays-to-draw-t20-series/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Animal Justice Party is renewing a call for duck hunting to be banned. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the thousands who took part in the annual game bird hunting season opening. Spokesperson Danette Wereta said it was not an effective way to control the population, and was ... <a title="Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/animal-justice-party-renews-call-to-ban-duck-hunting/" aria-label="Read more about Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake struck 10 kilometres northwest of Porirua at 3.15am, and registered at a depth of 22 kilometres. Its epicentre was in the sea, near Mana Island. The tremor attracted more than 2000 ‘felt it’ ... <a title="Small offshore quake wakes Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/small-offshore-quake-wakes-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Small offshore quake wakes Wellington">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC celebrate their shootout success against Melbourne City in the A-League, on Saturday. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dreams and manifestation were behind Auckland FC’s penalty shootout win that has sealed back-to-back A-League semi-finals appearances. Last season, goalkeeper Michael Woud was sitting on the bench while his team-mates were playing finals football. This ... <a title="Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/career-firsts-and-unwavering-belief-save-auckland-fcs-season/" aria-label="Read more about Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time, digital devices are part of everyday family life used for communication, work, learning, and at times, simply getting through the day. Our new research talks to first-time parents about how they ... <a title="How parents manage devices and little kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/how-parents-manage-devices-and-little-kids/" aria-label="Read more about How parents manage devices and little kids">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The ACT Party says immigration rules need to be tightened. RNZ ACT is proposing a shakeup of immigration policy, with a six-point plan including deporting serious offenders no matter how long they have been in the country. It would also include a $6 per day infrastructure surcharge on temporary work visas ... <a title="ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/acts-plan-to-toughen-immigration-rules/" aria-label="Read more about ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules">Read more</a>
