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May 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Leah Mercer, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, Curtin University The Shepherd’s Hut arrives on stage fully formed: a relentless, bristling realisation of Tim Winton’s 2018 novel of the same name, in an adroit adaptation by Tim McGarry. Director Matt Edgerton’s self-contained, clear-eyed accomplishment makes the most of ... <a title="The power of Tim Winton’s The Shepherd’s Hut is gorgeously evoked in a new stage adaptation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/the-power-of-tim-wintons-the-shepherds-hut-is-gorgeously-evoked-in-a-new-stage-adaptation-281874/" aria-label="Read more about The power of Tim Winton’s The Shepherd’s Hut is gorgeously evoked in a new stage adaptation">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Beaumont, Election Analyst (Psephologist) at The Conversation; and Honorary Associate, School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne US President Donald Trump’s ratings have slid further to a new record low. But two recent court decisions will assist Republicans in using gerrymandering to avoid losing ... <a title="Trump’s ratings slide further, but gerrymanders will help Republicans at midterm elections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/trumps-ratings-slide-further-but-gerrymanders-will-help-republicans-at-midterm-elections-282719/" aria-label="Read more about Trump’s ratings slide further, but gerrymanders will help Republicans at midterm elections">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Between late 2024 to the end of last month, immunisations for two-year-olds had gone up by about 10 percentage points. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori immunisation rates for two-year-old children are rising, according to new Health New Zealand (HNZ) figures. Between late 2024 to the end of last month, immunisations for ... <a title="Immunisation rates for tamariki Māori up 10 percentage points" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/immunisation-rates-for-tamariki-maori-up-10-percentage-points/" aria-label="Read more about Immunisation rates for tamariki Māori up 10 percentage points">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The Waitangi Tribunal has recommended an immediate halt to draft legislation weakening government obligations to the Treaty in education, which it says is as bad as the Treaty Principles Bill in its attempt to erase the Crown’s duty to the Treaty. In its stage one report, the ... <a title="Waitangi Tribunal calls for immediate halt to changes to education legislation affecting Treaty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/waitangi-tribunal-calls-for-immediate-halt-to-changes-to-education-legislation-affecting-treaty/" aria-label="Read more about Waitangi Tribunal calls for immediate halt to changes to education legislation affecting Treaty">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tony Farmer. Pool / Chris Skelton / Stuff The two people suspected to be responsible for the death of baby Soul Turany never discussed how the boy suffered his catastrophic head injuries, an inquest has heard. Police say either the boy’s mother Storme Turany or her then-partner Tony Farmer must have ... <a title="Baby Soul Turany’s violent death never discussed by mother and partner, inquest told" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/baby-soul-turanys-violent-death-never-discussed-by-mother-and-partner-inquest-told/" aria-label="Read more about Baby Soul Turany’s violent death never discussed by mother and partner, inquest told">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adam Brown, PhD Candidate, School of Science, University of Waikato For an agricultural nation like New Zealand, severe drought is one of the most ominous consequences of a warming planet. The Climate Change Commission’s latest national risk assessment points to these events becoming more intense over time, ... <a title="Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/future-big-droughts-may-be-worse-than-we-think-nzs-past-shows-why-282259/" aria-label="Read more about Future big droughts may be worse than we think – NZ’s past shows why">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Asia Pacific Report Amnesty International says it is “deeply alarmed” over the obstruction of justice and chaotic scenes — including gunfire — witnessed at the Philippines Senate this week over a fugitive from the International Criminal Court. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who faces an arrest warrant issued by the ICC, escaped from the Senate ... <a title="‘Arrest wanted Filipino former police chief’ call by Amnesty after escape" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/arrest-wanted-filipino-former-police-chief-call-by-amnesty-after-escape/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Arrest wanted Filipino former police chief’ call by Amnesty after escape">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Wayne Peake, Adjunct research fellow, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University One championship is an achievement for any sports team and one rightly celebrated by players and fans alike. Imagine a team winning 11 titles in a row. That’s what St George did in ... <a title="Game changers: how one team’s dominance transformed rugby league forever" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/game-changers-how-one-teams-dominance-transformed-rugby-league-forever-262326/" aria-label="Read more about Game changers: how one team’s dominance transformed rugby league forever">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The manufacturing sector expanded in April, but only just. UnSplash/ Silvia Brazzoduro Manufacturing activity eased to 50.5 from 52.8 in March – above 50 is expansion. Two of the five sub indexes are in contraction – new orders and deliveries of raw materials. Employment was strongest sub index at 53.4. The ... <a title="Manufacturing sector growth hit by fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/manufacturing-sector-growth-hit-by-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Manufacturing sector growth hit by fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some Xero users say a cumbersome compensation process has compounded frustration following last week’s platform disruptions. A day after it announced record revenues, Xero is facing ongoing fallout from a week-long disruption to its accounting platform that was only fully resolved on Monday. Some users have described the company’s compensation process ... <a title="Businesses slam Xero compensation process as complex, frustrating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/businesses-slam-xero-compensation-process-as-complex-frustrating/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses slam Xero compensation process as complex, frustrating">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii Ngāti Ruanui is demanding an apology from Resources Minister Shane Jones for suggesting the iwi lacks intelligence during a Parliament debate this week. Its tumu whakahaere (leader), Haimona Maruera Jnr said Jones’ comments were “shameful” and “an attack on the mana of our ... <a title="Ngāti Ruanui demands apology for ‘shameful’ Shane Jones comments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/ngati-ruanui-demands-apology-for-shameful-shane-jones-comments/" aria-label="Read more about Ngāti Ruanui demands apology for ‘shameful’ Shane Jones comments">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic. RNZ One person has been injured after a crash between a vehicle and a motorbike on Pakuranga Road in East Auckland. Emergency services were notified of the crash between a vehicle and motorbike at about 10.15am on Friday. Traffic is heavy in both directions. One lane in each direction ... <a title="Heavy traffic and delays as crash blocks Auckland’s Pakuranga Road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/heavy-traffic-and-delays-as-crash-blocks-aucklands-pakuranga-road/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy traffic and delays as crash blocks Auckland’s Pakuranga Road">Read more</a>
