ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 21, 2026.
Sir Graeme Dingle urges wealthy Kiwis to invest in young people’s goals
Source: Radio New Zealand Philanthropist Sir Graeme Dingle. (File photo) Sir Graham Dingle Philanthropist Sir Graeme Dingle says wealthy Kiwis need to invest in young people to help them reach their goals. Through his organisation, the Graeme Dingle Foundation, he’s launching a nationwide fundraising initiative Move Mountains for Youth, calling on New Zealanders to help…
Major social housing shake-up announced
Source: Radio New Zealand Housing Minister Chris Bishop. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government’s announced a major shake-up of social housing – beginning in this year’s Budget. The change will boost support for more than 100,000 families by an average $15 a week, but leave another 80,000 families worse off by an average $30. The…
Why Nvidia’s result matters for KiwiSaver investors
Source: Radio New Zealand CFOTO via AFP Nvidia, the world’s largest listed company and a critical bellwether on the health of the AI sector, posted record first-quarter earnings on Thursday of more than NZ$136 billion. That’s up 85 percent on a year ago, with forecasts for the next quarter of over NZ$153 billion. The world’s…
French Senate endorses change to New Caledonia’s ‘frozen’ electoral roll
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk The French Senate has endorsed proposed changes to New Caledonia’s restricted electoral roll to allow “native” people to vote in next month’s local elections. The proposed changes relax current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Greenpeace calls on global govts to ensure safety of Gaza flotilla stormed by Israeli military
Asia Pacific Report Greenpeace International has condemned Israeli armed forces for illegally attacking a peaceful Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters for the second time. The flobal environmental movement said in a statement it echoed the Global Sumud Flotilla’s urgent demand for safe passage for their peaceful humanitarian mission. “Governments must act now to … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Eleven Fiji police officers investigated for ties to Auckland drug trade links
By Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalist A multinational police investigation implicating 11 Fiji police officers in collusion with drug traffickers has been handed over to prosecutors. The Fiji police announced that the investigation, lasting nearly six months, now awaits advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on how to proceed. On December 1 last … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Geothermal 2.0: how superhot rocks underground could help power Australia
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Juan Carlos Afonso, Associate Professor of Geoscience, University of Tasmania Long before sunlight sustained life on the surface, Earth’s internal heat powered the deep-sea vents where scientists believe life began. The immense reservoir of heat inside Earth keeps the planet geologically active. But it can also be … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Indigenous Australians were the world’s first astronomers. But their knowledge is now at risk
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kai Lane, Traditional Owner Representative and Trainee Ecologist, Indigenous Knowledge I’m a proud Yorta Yorta and Barapa Barapa man, an Indigenous astronomer and a trainee ecologist. When I look at the night sky, I don’t just see stars. Instead, I see an ancient knowledge system that has … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
The government has blocked funding to 13 research projects for security reasons. What happens now?
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brendan Walker-Munro, Associate Professor (Law), Southern Cross University Late last week, the Australian Research Council quietly made an announcement that sent shockwaves through the academic community. The federal education minister, Jason Clare, blocked research funding to 13 projects “for reasons relevant to the security, defence or international … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Why Bluey coins are worth big ‘dollarbucks’ – far more than the silver they’re made from
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jason Tian, Senior Lecturer, Finance School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship, Swinburne University of Technology If you tried to buy any of the new A$2 Bluey collectable coins online when they went up for sale earlier this month, you probably saw the same message thousands of others … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Leah Purcell continues exploring The Drover’s Wife – and opera might be its perfect form
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Katelyn Barney, Associate Professor, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) and the School of Music, The University of Queensland Leah Purcell has told the story of The Drover’s Wife across play, novel, film and now opera. Each form has extended its political and emotional reach. In … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Community radio drives $153m into Australian music – new study
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shane Homan, Associate Professor, English, Communications and Performance Studies, Monash University Australia’s community radio sector contributes an estimated A$153.1 million to the country’s struggling music industries each year. Our new research findings show community radio airs an estimated 390,960 hours of Australian music each year. This is … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Car driven by 15-year-old hit train in police chase on wet night
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller Two Christchurch police officers followed two stolen cars at speed in dark and wet conditions against policy, the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found. It ended in one of the cars, driven by an unlicensed 15-year-old, crashing into a train. The teenager was not injured but the…
Twenty people arrested after investigation into alleged corruption within several prisons
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Calvin Samuel Twenty people have been arrested following a major investigation that has spanned nearly a year into alleged corruption within several prisons. Detective Inspector Colin Parmenter, of the National Organised Crime Group, said on Thursday Police began investigating criminal activity at the Mt Eden Corrections Facility (MECF) in July 2025.…
Sevens star Michaela Brake to make Black Ferns return
Source: Radio New Zealand Michaela Brake in action for the Black Ferns Sevens AFP / Carl de Souza Former Black Ferns Sevens star Michaela Brake is set to return to the side following a stint in league and the birth of her first child. Brake signed a new contract with New Zealand Rugby to the…
No evidence to back Luxon’s claim Peters mischaracterised view of Iran, PM’s office says
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Phil Smith The Prime Minister’s office says it has no evidence to back Christopher Luxon’s claim that Winston Peters micharacterised his view of the Iran War. Luxon had personally declined to offer such evidence, instead pointing to public government statements reflecting the official view. RNZ requested under the OIA…
Turners profit dips on write-down despite record underlying result
Source: Radio New Zealand Turners Automotive Group. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Car dealer and financier Turners Automotive has posted a slightly lower net profit after a goodwill write-down in its credit business masked a record performance across its divisions. Key numbers for the year ended March compared with a year ago: Net profit…
Peace Action demands NZ summon Israeli ambassador over brutal action against activists
Asia Pacific Report New Zealand needs to summon Israeli ambassador to protest over the illegal and brutal treatment of Global Sumud Flotilla humanitarian aid activists — including three New Zealanders — kidnapped in international waters this week. Peace activists are demanding this in the response to Israel ambassadors being summoned by several host governments over … <a title="" class="read-more" href="" aria-label="Read more about ">Read more</a>
Injury rules Catherine Hall out of ANZ Premiership, Commonwealth Games in doubt
Source: Radio New Zealand Northern Mystics defender Catherine Hall. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Mystics star defender Catherine Hall has been ruled out of the rest of the ANZ Premiership season due to injury, leaving her Silver Ferns Commonwealth Games prospects in serious doubt. Hall could be seen on crutches when the Mystics beat the Stars 57-51 on…
What’s next for Stephen Colbert after The Late Show?
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Colbert’s final Late Show broadcast on Thursday in the US (Friday NZ time) will close out his run in the storied CBS late-night chair once occupied by David Letterman. What comes next remains an open question for one of television’s most prominent entertainers. In the months leading up to his…