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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When Catie Gett’s 10-year-old started school, she ate up the highly nutritious lunches her mum prepared. But when she got older, she wanted her lunch to look like everyone else’s – i.e., processed food. Changing tack, the Melbourne naturopath now mostly concentrates on the “book ends” of her children’s diet – ... <a title="A naturopath’s school-lunch hack: ‘Put fruit and vegetables in a thermos’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/a-naturopaths-school-lunch-hack-put-fruit-and-vegetables-in-a-thermos/" aria-label="Read more about A naturopath’s school-lunch hack: ‘Put fruit and vegetables in a thermos’">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua host the Highlanders in a bottom-half Super Rugby Pacific clash at Four N Stadium in Ba. Both sides boast the same record — four wins and six losses — but the Highlanders’ superior bonus points have them three places ahead on the table. Kickoff is at 4pm. Drua: 1. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders in Ba" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-v-highlanders-in-ba/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders in Ba">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua host the Highlanders in a bottom-half Super Rugby Pacific clash at Four N Stadium in Ba. Both sides have boast the same record – four wins and six losses – but the Highlanders’ superior bonus points have them three places ahead on the table. Kickoff is at 4pm. Drua: ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-v-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After a few big years of work in UK television, Rose Matafeo flew home to film a show created by her friend Paul Williams last summer. The New Zealand Spy writer, director and star is someone she loves and trusts, she says, and also an “incredible writer”. “I’m very particular and ... <a title="Rose Matafeo: ‘I’m quite harsh on what I find good and funny’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/rose-matafeo-im-quite-harsh-on-what-i-find-good-and-funny/" aria-label="Read more about Rose Matafeo: ‘I’m quite harsh on what I find good and funny’">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 2, 2026.
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib. Jay O’Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel and Sean Janssen were ... <a title="NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken rib, wife says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nzer-in-flotilla-intercepted-by-israel-has-concussion-and-possible-broken-rib-wife-says/" aria-label="Read more about NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken rib, wife says">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix head coach Bev Priestman. photosport Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman is struggling to contain her excitement as the team’s first-ever visit to the A-League women’s playoffs loom loom into view. The Phoenix will face Brisbane Roar in the first leg of their semi-final on Sunday, a month to the day ... <a title="A-League finals football arrives at last for Phoenix women" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/a-league-finals-football-arrives-at-last-for-phoenix-women/" aria-label="Read more about A-League finals football arrives at last for Phoenix women">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brian May became a local hero in Elstead, Surrey, when he donated thousands of daffodil bulbs to brighten up the green outside the church last year. But the musician’s proposal to extend his floral donations for next year has been met by local authorities with a ‘We will block you’. “We ... <a title="Queen guitarist Brian May barred from planting daffodils in his village on safety grounds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/queen-guitarist-brian-may-barred-from-planting-daffodils-in-his-village-on-safety-grounds/" aria-label="Read more about Queen guitarist Brian May barred from planting daffodils in his village on safety grounds">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Many young Australians and New Zealanders are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart from the training sessions, weekend games and oranges at half-time, these contact sports also involve mouthguards. Mouthguards protect the teeth, gums and jaw from serious injury. But while ... <a title="The eye-opening results of a study on kids’ mouthguards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/the-eye-opening-results-of-a-study-on-kids-mouthguards/" aria-label="Read more about The eye-opening results of a study on kids’ mouthguards">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Ministry of Justice is reviewing how victims of crime are supported. It has sought feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) from service providers, advocates and others in the victim support sector, to better understand how services are delivered and where improvements are needed. The Ministry of Justice told ... <a title="Ministry of Justice consults sector on victim support changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/ministry-of-justice-consults-sector-on-victim-support-changes/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry of Justice consults sector on victim support changes">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The police said air ambulances were one of a range of assets, and they would always deploy the most appropriate one. Supplied/ Philips Search and Rescue Trust The Rescue Coordination Centre says it does not expect to make less use of air ambulance helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) despite costs ... <a title="Rising fuel costs won’t impact use of search and rescue helicopters – Rescue Coordination Centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/rising-fuel-costs-wont-impact-use-of-search-and-rescue-helicopters-rescue-coordination-centre/" aria-label="Read more about Rising fuel costs won’t impact use of search and rescue helicopters – Rescue Coordination Centre">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dame Valerie Adams hoped more children could be wrapped in warmth when they needed it most. Middlemore Foundation Middlemore Foundation’s Jammies for June campaign is expanding beyond Auckland for the first time in 14 years. Jammies for June, organised by the charity of Middlemore Hospital in the South Auckland suburb of ... <a title="Jammies for June campaign expands beyond Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/jammies-for-june-campaign-expands-beyond-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Jammies for June campaign expands beyond Auckland">Read more</a>
