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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dozens of deer heads adorned with antlers – some fresher than others and safely wrapped in plastic – line one side of the old mechanical depot in the central hub of the Pureora Forest Park, between Lake Taupō and Te Kuiti. In keeping with the rules of the Pureora Hunting Competition, ... <a title="Country Life heads to Pureora Hunting Competition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/country-life-heads-to-pureora-hunting-competition/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life heads to Pureora Hunting Competition">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Richard Tindiller Fire investigators are working to find the cause of a house fire in Orewa overnight. Fire crews were called to the two-storey home on the Hibiscus Coast Highway just after midnight Saturday morning, where flames had spread through the second floor. Fire and Emergency NZ said there ... <a title="Fire spread through second floor of Orewa house" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/fire-spread-through-second-floor-of-orewa-house/" aria-label="Read more about Fire spread through second floor of Orewa house">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chiefs’ George Dyer, during the Queensland Reds and Chiefs match in Brisbane, on Friday. photosport Wallace Sititi and Samisoni Taukei’aho both bagged a brace of tries, as the Chiefs held off Queensland Reds 31-21 in Brisbane for a sixth successive wins in Super Rugby Pacific. The two All Blacks forwards ... <a title="Chiefs see off Queensand Reds to bag sixth straight Super Rugby Pacific win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/chiefs-see-off-queensand-reds-to-bag-sixth-straight-super-rugby-pacific-win/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs see off Queensand Reds to bag sixth straight Super Rugby Pacific win">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Young photographer Tom Rae tramped over snow and ice, camping overnight in the Southern Alps, to get one of the winning shots of the Milky Way Photographer of the Year competition. The competition, run by Capture the Atlas, selected 25 photos from over 6,500 submitted from around the world. His “Night ... <a title="Starry-eyed photographer wins Milky Way photo contest for third time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/starry-eyed-photographer-wins-milky-way-photo-contest-for-third-time/" aria-label="Read more about Starry-eyed photographer wins Milky Way photo contest for third time">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blair Coates kneeling on the riverbank with his arm around his black lab Storm RNZ/Sally Round When Blair Coates’ parents took a skinny dip in the river running through the family farm one hot summer’s day, little did they think it would inspire a skincare production line in the former cowshed. ... <a title="Country Life: Skinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/country-life-skinny-dipping-inspires-back-to-nature-rural-venture/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Skinny-dipping inspires back-to-nature rural venture">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Renee Ackroyd of the Botanical Nest florist in Timaru has expanded the business with the purchase of longstanding local firm, Bloomers, just in time for Mother’s Day. SUPPLIED/RENEE ACKROYD Florist shops are buzzing in the lead-up to Mother’s Day this weekend, during a significant sales period in the floristry calendar. The ... <a title="Florists seek to arrange value for cash-strapped shoppers this Mother’s Day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/florists-seek-to-arrange-value-for-cash-strapped-shoppers-this-mothers-day/" aria-label="Read more about Florists seek to arrange value for cash-strapped shoppers this Mother’s Day">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/ Calvin Samuel Six people have been rescued after their vehicles were trapped by floodwaters between Nelson and Blenheim. Police said the travellers were reported stuck in floodwaters on State Highway 6, near Canvastown, about 8:35pm on Friday amid heavy rain and storms. Rescue teams were sent from Search ... <a title="Six people pulled from floodwaters in Marlborough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/six-people-pulled-from-floodwaters-in-marlborough/" aria-label="Read more about Six people pulled from floodwaters in Marlborough">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/Marika Khabazi A woman hit by a car on a Wellington highway after an initial minor crash has died, police say. The crash, reported to police just before 6:30pm Friday, caused major traffic disruptions as State Highway 2 between Wellington and Lower Hutt was closed while emergency services worked ... <a title="Woman hit by car on Wellington motorway has died" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/woman-hit-by-car-on-wellington-motorway-has-died/" aria-label="Read more about Woman hit by car on Wellington motorway has died">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Conan Young MetService says wild weather across the country is starting to ease, though orange strong wind warnings – and some yellow watches, remain in some regions. Meteorologist Samkelo Magwala says strong wind warnings remain for parts of the lower North Island on Saturday morning, including Wellington, Wairarapa and ... <a title="Storm easing in most places, with wind warnings still on the map" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/storm-easing-in-most-places-with-wind-warnings-still-on-the-map/" aria-label="Read more about Storm easing in most places, with wind warnings still on the map">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chiefs’ George Dyer, during the Queensland Reds and Chiefs match in Brisbane, on Friday. photosport Wallace Sititi and Samisoni Taukei’aho both bagged a brace of tries as the Chiefs held off the Reds 31-21 in Brisbane to make it six successive wins in Super Rugby Pacific. The two All Blacks ... <a title="Chiefs see off Reds to bag sixth straight Super Rugby win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/chiefs-see-off-reds-to-bag-sixth-straight-super-rugby-win/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs see off Reds to bag sixth straight Super Rugby win">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers earlier said he has previously expressed concerns about matters involving employees taking too long to investigate RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A senior police employee is still being investigated over allegations including bullying nearly three years after the first complaint was laid. It comes after RNZ earlier revealed ... <a title="Senior police employee still being investigated almost 3 years after first complaint laid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/senior-police-employee-still-being-investigated-almost-3-years-after-first-complaint-laid/" aria-label="Read more about Senior police employee still being investigated almost 3 years after first complaint laid">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ethan Alagich of Adelaide United is tackled by Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC. Photosport Auckland FC v Adelaide United Semi-final first leg Kickoff 6pm, Saturday 9 May Go Media Stadium Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Adelaide United are ready for a fight. The South Australians have never beaten Auckland FC in four ... <a title="A-League: Adelaide United ready for Auckland FC fight in semifinal clash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/a-league-adelaide-united-ready-for-auckland-fc-fight-in-semifinal-clash/" aria-label="Read more about A-League: Adelaide United ready for Auckland FC fight in semifinal clash">Read more</a>
