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Source: Radio New Zealand A century ago diphtheria was the biggest killer of children in New Zealand. AUBERT / BSIP / BSIP via AFP A disease which was once the biggest killer of children in New Zealand is having a resurgence in Australia. ABC News is reporting more than 220 cases of diphtheria in 2026,…
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By John L. Hopkins, Professor of Management, Deakin University In a 1930 essay, British economist John Maynard Keynes predicted that in 100 years time, technological advances would have displaced so much human labour that people would be working 15-hour weeks – if they worked at all. Today, 96 ... <a title="15 Australian companies switched to a four-day work week. It went surprisingly well" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/20/15-australian-companies-switched-to-a-four-day-work-week-it-went-surprisingly-well-283361/" aria-label="Read more about 15 Australian companies switched to a four-day work week. It went surprisingly well">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Wairau Bar Road, where the infant’s body was found. RNZ / Samantha Gee Police are searching for the family of an infant whose body was found on the side of a rural road in Marlborough yesterday. The road was closed off yesterday afternoon after a machinery operator found the baby’s body…
Source: Radio New Zealand Craigs Investment Partners says the acquisitions are integral to its growth strategy. RNZ / Alexander Robertson Craigs Investment Partners is buying Hamilton Hindin Greene’s investment advisory business for an undisclosed sum. Christchurch wealth management firm Hamilton Hindin Greene has been in business for more than 125 years. Craigs has been on…
Source: Radio New Zealand The Bill would define “woman” in law as “an adult human biological female”, and “man” as “an adult human biological male”. RNZ // Angus Dreaver National and Act will support a New Zealand First member’s bill seeking to define the term “woman” in law. The Bill – in the name of…
Source: Radio New Zealand Wairau Bar Road, where the infant’s body was found. RNZ / Samantha Gee Police are searching for the family of an infant whose body was found on the side of a rural road in Marlborough yesterday. The road was closed off yesterday afternoon after a machinery operator found the baby’s body…
Source: Radio New Zealand The arrests included Corrections officers and senior Corrections officers at the prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Five more Corrections staff have been arrested after a police investigation today, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. Five reintegration officers were arrested at Auckland South Corrections Facility, after it was revealed earlier today that…
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By William Alexander Donald, Professor of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney Have you ever baked or decorated a birthday cake? Interest in elaborate cakes is booming, driven by social media trends and television shows such as Is It Cake?. This means products such as edible glitter and colourful dyes are ... <a title="Is it safe to use cake decorating dusts and dyes? 2 experts explain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/20/is-it-safe-to-use-cake-decorating-dusts-and-dyes-2-experts-explain-283261/" aria-label="Read more about Is it safe to use cake decorating dusts and dyes? 2 experts explain">Read more</a>
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs fans have been asked to bring the bells this weekend. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The cowbell wars are set to kick off again in Christchurch. The Chiefs are encouraging their fans to flout the cowbell ban, but the Crusaders have fired back by threatening to melt any they manage to confiscate. Ahead…
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Leaders from Wellington’s tech sector remain bullish about the city’s prospects, despite looming public sector jobs cuts. Co-founder of Wellington based online investment platform Sharesies, Leighton Roberts, said his company was continuing to expand in the city and this year had hired another 30 to 35 staff.…
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis revealed in Parliament that Winston Peters’ ministery isn’t required to cut its spending. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has again been exempt from funding cuts in this year’s Budget, with the Finance Minister confirming it wouldn’t be made to find savings until after the election.…
Source: Radio New Zealand Regulation Minister David Seymour. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government is cutting some vehicle regulations, which it says will make it easier for the country to cope with global fuel shocks. While some permanent changes will be made now, other temporary moves are on the cards – like easing trucks’ weight…