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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>
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May 9, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Even before it is delivered on Tuesday, the budget’s looming broken promises are bringing a political backlash. Anthony Albanese pledged at the election not to touch negative gearing or capital gains tax – the budget is set to alter both. ... <a title="View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers on justifying broken promises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/view-from-the-hill-jim-chalmers-on-justifying-broken-promises-282261/" aria-label="Read more about View from The Hill: Jim Chalmers on justifying broken promises">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police also referred two other young people to Youth Aid over the incident. RNZ Police have arrested two suspects after an alleged assault on a Papakura supermarket security guard in April. The guard tried to intervene during a shoplifting at the Averill Street store on 24 April. “Two offenders allegedly subjected ... <a title="Two arrested, charged with assault of Papakura security guard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/two-arrested-charged-with-assault-of-papakura-security-guard/" aria-label="Read more about Two arrested, charged with assault of Papakura security guard">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Youth and alcohol have proved a volatile mix in Nelson. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police say alcohol is fuelling a rise in bad behaviour by rowdy teenagers in Nelson and they’ve increased patrols over the weekends to deal with the problem. Police officers are worried the behaviour will lead to violence ... <a title="Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/police-presence-boosted-as-drunken-teens-trouble-nelson-after-charity-closure/" aria-label="Read more about Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Keith Rankin - What would happen if the Strait of Hormuz was blocked by a giant earthquake? Then a pipe, tunnel, road or canal would have to be built. There would be no argument then about a portage fee being charged.
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May 8, 2026
Keith Rankin - New Zealand is increasingly becoming a country with a high denizen-to-citizen ratio. New rules intended to make it more difficult for New Zealand permanent residents to become citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand can be expected to keep more immigrants here. That may be the intention.
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May 8, 2026
Keith Rankin - Before mentioning crime, cocaine and apartheid, we should note that Sweden is a large-scale military systems exporter. For Sweden, the 'big gun' industry is equivalent to the dairy industry in New Zealand as a source of foreign exchange revenue.
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May 8, 2026
By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia’s crucial provincial elections will be held next month on Sunday, June 28, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced. Lecornu’s announcement was widely relayed by New Caledonian politicians who have just participated in a video conference meeting yesterday. The announcement also came with a ... <a title="New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes face criticism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/new-caledonia-provincial-elections-set-for-june-but-voter-roll-changes-face-criticism/" aria-label="Read more about New Caledonia provincial elections set for June but voter roll changes face criticism">Read more</a>
