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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Communications Minister Anika Wells has repaid more than $10,100, which includes a penalty, after an audit found she wrongly claimed travel expenses on four occasions. Wells said said on Friday she was “sorry for making these honest mistakes”. None of ... <a title="Minister Anika Wells repays more than $10,000 after four travel claims found to have breached rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/minister-anika-wells-repays-more-than-10-000-after-four-travel-claims-found-to-have-breached-rules-282265/" aria-label="Read more about Minister Anika Wells repays more than $10,000 after four travel claims found to have breached rules">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
RNZ News TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that today, Friday, was her last day at TVNZ. The broadcaster confirmed Maiki Sherman had resigned from her role. “As the first wahine Māori to lead 1News’ political team, Maiki has made a significant contribution to our journalism,” TVNZ said in a ... <a title="TVNZ’s ‘first wahine Māori’ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/tvnzs-first-wahine-maori-political-editor-maiki-sherman-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ’s ‘first wahine Māori’ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lawyer Anson Grant is assisting the coroner in the Jaye Taueli case. RNZ/Lucy Xia This story contains sensitive details that may be distressing to read A coronial inquest heard that police were looking to design a bespoke restraint chair with a head cushion, after a young man restrained in a chair ... <a title="Police redesign restraint chair after death of prisoner Jaye Taueli from brain bleed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/police-redesign-restraint-chair-after-death-of-prisoner-jaye-taueli-from-brain-bleed/" aria-label="Read more about Police redesign restraint chair after death of prisoner Jaye Taueli from brain bleed">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aiden Magro, Art History Tutor, University of Sydney Melbourne-based artist Richard Lewer has been awarded the prestigious Archibald Prize for his life-sized portrait of senior artist and ngangkari (traditional healer) Iluwanti Ken. Though Ken is small in stature, Lewer’s portrait of her carries what the artist himself ... <a title="Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize with radiant portrait of traditional healer Iluwanti Ken" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/richard-lewer-wins-archibald-prize-with-radiant-portrait-of-traditional-healer-iluwanti-ken-282141/" aria-label="Read more about Richard Lewer wins Archibald Prize with radiant portrait of traditional healer Iluwanti Ken">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders host Super Rugby rivals the Blues at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch on Friday. Taha Kemara is out for the Crusaders, with Rivez Reihana named to start at first-five and Cooper Grant providing cover from the bench. Jamie Hannah has replaced Tahlor Cahill at lock and Sevu Reece returns ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/live-super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-v-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v Blues">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Retail NZ report estimated that more than 27 percent of tobacco smoked in 2024 was illicit. Supplied / New Zealand Customs Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new “action group” the government announced Friday. Minister for Customs Casey Costello ... <a title="Illicit tobacco ‘action group’ to combine powers of customs, police and the health sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/illicit-tobacco-action-group-to-combine-powers-of-customs-police-and-the-health-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Illicit tobacco ‘action group’ to combine powers of customs, police and the health sector">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fulton Hogan staff member Karl Lyndsay instructs Waitara High School student Krishan Hutton in the finer points of digger driving. RNZ/Robin Martin Dozens of Taranaki teenagers have jumped behind the controls of heavy equipment at an event designed to encourage young women to consider trades careers. Organisers of the ‘Women in ... <a title="Women in Trades expo in Inglewood opening unexpected career opportunities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/women-in-trades-expo-in-inglewood-opening-unexpected-career-opportunities/" aria-label="Read more about Women in Trades expo in Inglewood opening unexpected career opportunities">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Abu Barkat ullah (Barkat), Associate Professor of Cyber Security, University of Canberra This week, US-based education technology provider Instructure announced a significant cybersecurity incident affecting its Canvas system. This is used by schools and universities around the world, including in Australia. Cyber crime group ShinyHunters has claimed ... <a title="Hackers just stole data from 9,000 schools and unis around the world. How can we protect student privacy?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/hackers-just-stole-data-from-9-000-schools-and-unis-around-the-world-how-can-we-protect-student-privacy-282486/" aria-label="Read more about Hackers just stole data from 9,000 schools and unis around the world. How can we protect student privacy?">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Data shows attacks more than double in some regions between 2022-25. 123rf A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was “catastrophic”. Their experience is one of two detailed in a new report, published in the NZ Medical ... <a title="Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/report-highlights-increase-repercussions-of-health-sector-assaults/" aria-label="Read more about Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jason Death, playing for the Warriors against the Broncos in March 2001. www.photosport.nz A GoFundMe page has been launched for former Warriors NRL player Jason Death, following reports he’s suffered a serious fall. According to a post on the website, Death has a long recovery ahead of him, after he fractured ... <a title="Former NZ Warriors player Jason Death in Sydney hospital after bad fall" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/former-nz-warriors-player-jason-death-in-sydney-hospital-after-bad-fall/" aria-label="Read more about Former NZ Warriors player Jason Death in Sydney hospital after bad fall">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Clarke Jones, Research Fellow, Research School of Psychology, Australian National University Amid great media attention, four women and nine children with links to Islamic State have returned from Syria to Australia. Three of the women were arrested by police after touching down in Melbourne and Sydney on ... <a title="What’s next for the ISIS families? This is how ‘de-radicalisation’ programs work in Australia" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/whats-next-for-the-isis-families-this-is-how-de-radicalisation-programs-work-in-australia-282475/" aria-label="Read more about What’s next for the ISIS families? This is how ‘de-radicalisation’ programs work in Australia">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amra Lee, PhD candidate in Protection of Civilians, Australian National University In late April, Amal Khalil, a 43-year-old Lebanese journalist, was killed in a double-tap Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. When rescue teams tried to reach her and another injured journalist, they reportedly also came under fire. ... <a title="Israel’s destructive actions in Lebanon are normalising war without rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/israels-destructive-actions-in-lebanon-are-normalising-war-without-rules-281538/" aria-label="Read more about Israel’s destructive actions in Lebanon are normalising war without rules">Read more</a>
