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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand International Convention Centre New Zealand International Convention Centre The Auckland Travel Show is taking place for the second time this weekend, but it’s the first time the event will be held at the new New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC). The show is taking place during a period of ... <a title="Travel show kicks off amid rising fuel prices and uncertainty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/travel-show-kicks-off-amid-rising-fuel-prices-and-uncertainty/" aria-label="Read more about Travel show kicks off amid rising fuel prices and uncertainty">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand What do you get someone for their 100th birthday? In the case of Sir David Attenborough, a parasitic wasp. Taxonomists at London’s Natural History Museum recently identified the new species in their collection and thought it was perfect timing to name it after the revered broadcaster. Sir David’s new namesake, Attenboroughnculus ... <a title="Wasp named after Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/wasp-named-after-sir-david-attenborough-for-his-100th-birthday/" aria-label="Read more about Wasp named after Sir David Attenborough for his 100th birthday">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck. Supplied / Rocket Lab The New Zealand-founded rocket company Rocket Lab has posted record revenue of US$200 million (NZ$336 million) in the first quarter, as demand for its launch vehicles surges. The company, listed on the US-based Nasdaq, said it had signed 31 new launch contracts ... <a title="Kiwi-founded Rocket Lab hits record revenue in first quarter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/kiwi-founded-rocket-lab-hits-record-revenue-in-first-quarter/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi-founded Rocket Lab hits record revenue in first quarter">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin Hospital’s nurse-led surgical unit and Chief Nurse Southern, Jane Wilson. Supplied/ Dunedin Hospital Dunedin Hospital has opened a new nurse-led surgical assessment unit which it says has already improved emergency department (ED) wait times by nearly 10 percent. The unit was for patients who were likely to need surgery and ... <a title="Dunedin Hospital tackling Emergency Department wait times with new nurse-led unit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/dunedin-hospital-tackling-emergency-department-wait-times-with-new-nurse-led-unit/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin Hospital tackling Emergency Department wait times with new nurse-led unit">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Train, was launched after emergency services were called to a property on Avenue Rd East, Hastings about 6am on 19 April, ... <a title="Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children in Hastings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murdering-woman-two-children-in-hastings/" aria-label="Read more about Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children in Hastings">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its ... <a title="‘Much more than a postal service’: Residents fight to save Christchurch community hub" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/much-more-than-a-postal-service-residents-fight-to-save-christchurch-community-hub/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Much more than a postal service’: Residents fight to save Christchurch community hub">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand You’re standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That’s especially true if you are hungry, or have a hungry household to feed. There are so many reasons for this, ... <a title="Why ‘decision fatigue’ could be hurting your health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/why-decision-fatigue-could-be-hurting-your-health/" aria-label="Read more about Why ‘decision fatigue’ could be hurting your health">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Colombian singer Shakira PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP The official 2026 FIFA World Cup song will be performed by Shakira. The 49-year-old Colombian pop star unveiled a teaser of her official song on her Instagram account. The song also featured Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Shakira is among the world’s best-selling musicians and ... <a title="Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/shakira-teases-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-song/" aria-label="Read more about Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new written test will be required for many people seeking New Zealand citizenship from 2027. 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar tests? The test on ... <a title="What you need to know about New Zealand’s new citizenship test plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-zealands-new-citizenship-test-plans/" aria-label="Read more about What you need to know about New Zealand’s new citizenship test plans">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Bamo Nouri, Honorary Research Fellow, Department of International Politics, City St George’s, University of London For months, the Iran war was framed through the language of military success. This was shaped in part by longstanding orientalist assumptions reflected in the rhetoric of leaders such as Donald Trump ... <a title="Iran war has become a lesson in how power really works" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/iran-war-has-become-a-lesson-in-how-power-really-works-282391/" aria-label="Read more about Iran war has become a lesson in how power really works">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sandra Garrido, Senior Research Fellow, School of Psychology, University of Sydney If you scroll through social media for long enough, you’ll probably find videos claiming that listening to songs tuned to “A 432Hz” can provide an amazing sense of calmness or healing. It’s even claimed that listening ... <a title="Does 432Hz tuning improve your wellbeing? A music psychologist unpacks the evidence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/does-432hz-tuning-improve-your-wellbeing-a-music-psychologist-unpacks-the-evidence-279759/" aria-label="Read more about Does 432Hz tuning improve your wellbeing? A music psychologist unpacks the evidence">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tania Leach, Associate Professor, Education and Creative Arts, University of Southern Queensland Across Australia, Year 6 families are doing the rounds of high school open nights, information evenings and tours. Perhaps in your area, you don’t get a choice of schools. Maybe you and your child have ... <a title="Choosing a high school can seem enormous. How do you know if one is right for your child?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/choosing-a-high-school-can-seem-enormous-how-do-you-know-if-one-is-right-for-your-child-282360/" aria-label="Read more about Choosing a high school can seem enormous. How do you know if one is right for your child?">Read more</a>
