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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Eleven-year-old Willow is on a mission to solve one of the world’s great mysteries: finding Cleopatra’s lost tomb. She’s spent the past 18 months learning everything from pyramid construction to Queen Nefertiti’s rule, guided by Egyptologist Sarah Vidler. Her journey began in the Facebook group Special Interests Aotearoa, a two‑year‑old community ... <a title="Buttons, Titanic, ancient Egypt connecting neurodiverse children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/buttons-titanic-ancient-egypt-connecting-neurodiverse-children/" aria-label="Read more about Buttons, Titanic, ancient Egypt connecting neurodiverse children">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand IKEA’s first Auckland store opened on December 4. Marika Khabazi / RNZ Homeware and furniture shops around Auckland and nearby regions appear to be losing some of their traffic to Swedish retail giant Ikea. Data from Dot Loves Data shows that, as a category, home and furnishings is growing significantly. Director ... <a title="Ikea changing pattern of Auckland shopping" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/ikea-changing-pattern-of-auckland-shopping/" aria-label="Read more about Ikea changing pattern of Auckland shopping">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will meet with counterpart Lawrence Wong in Singapore. RNZ / Louis Dunham Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and two of his most trusted and senior ministers landed in Singapore on Sunday night for a two-day sprint to strengthen a relationship New Zealand’s fuel security is so dependent on. ... <a title="Luxon’s Singapore visit to formalise crucial trade relationship" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/luxons-singapore-visit-to-formalise-crucial-trade-relationship/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon’s Singapore visit to formalise crucial trade relationship">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First has reported $300,000 in donations associated with the racing industry so far this year. RNZ/Dan Jones A leaked report completed for the TAB NZ by racing insiders says the horse racing industry is “unsustainable” without further tax breaks. It also recommends allowing TAB NZ to run online casinos, shifting ... <a title="Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save ‘unsustainable’ racing industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/big-nz-first-donors-argue-for-tax-breaks-to-save-unsustainable-racing-industry/" aria-label="Read more about Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save ‘unsustainable’ racing industry">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By François Racine, Professeur-chercheur en design urbain et urbanisme, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) To be truly inclusive, public outdoor spaces must meet the needs of the entire population, regardless of age, physical ability or mobility. Although many cities have adopted universal accessibility policies in recent years, ... <a title="How to make public spaces accessible, safe and attractive for an aging population" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/how-to-make-public-spaces-accessible-safe-and-attractive-for-an-aging-population-278356/" aria-label="Read more about How to make public spaces accessible, safe and attractive for an aging population">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Phoenix fans celebrate an early goal by Grace Jale against Brisbane. AAP/Photosport Wellington Phoenix will need to overcome a one-goal deficit at home, if they hope to progress to the A-League women’s final. The Phoenix return home to Porirua for next week’s semi-final return leg, trailing Brisbane Roar 2-1, after their ... <a title="Wellington Phoenix women fall behind Brisbane Roar in home-and-away A-League semis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/wellington-phoenix-women-fall-behind-brisbane-roar-in-home-and-away-a-league-semis/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Phoenix women fall behind Brisbane Roar in home-and-away A-League semis">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Patoka farmer and veterinarian Sally Newall’s nine-year-old son Ted had epilepsy and other medical needs. RNZ/Penny Smith A rural Hawke’s Bay mum is accusing the Ministry of Education of discrimination for not providing transport for her son, who has epilepsy, to get directly to and from school. Patoka farmer and veterinarian ... <a title="Education Ministry underfire for changes to rural Hawke’s Bay school bus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/education-ministry-underfire-for-changes-to-rural-hawkes-bay-school-bus/" aria-label="Read more about Education Ministry underfire for changes to rural Hawke’s Bay school bus">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A flag flies outside WHO’s Geneva headquarters. AFP / Fabrice Coffrini If a new pathogen emerged today, the world would be largely unprepared, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says. The Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex [PABS] could not be agreed to in time for adoption at the next World Health ... <a title="World largely unprepared if any new pandemic arises – Helen Clark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/world-largely-unprepared-if-any-new-pandemic-arises-helen-clark/" aria-label="Read more about World largely unprepared if any new pandemic arises – Helen Clark">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NeeDoh is the latest squishy sensory toy to go viral. Social media is reporting how these blobs of gel are flying off the shelves, and are in short supply. But squishy sensory toys have been around much longer than this latest fad. You might remember putty, slime or stress balls. So ... <a title="Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime or putty feel so satisfying?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/why-does-squishing-needoh-slime-or-putty-feel-so-satisfying/" aria-label="Read more about Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime or putty feel so satisfying?">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua was a force to be reckoned with during the first half at Pulman Arena in South Auckland playing at goal defence. www.photosport.nz The ANZ Premiership comeback of former Silver Ferns legend Casey Kopua has been cut short by injury. The 40-year-old answered a call from Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic ... <a title="Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/former-silver-ferns-captain-casey-kopuas-return-marred-by-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix play Brisbane Roar in an A-League women semi-final at Spencer Park in Brisbane. Wellington finished second after the regular season and are away to third-placed Brisbane in the first of two semi-finals. The Phoenix will then return home and host the Roar in the second leg on 10 May. ... <a title="Live: A-League women semi-final – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/live-a-league-women-semi-final-brisbane-roar-v-wellington-phoenix/" aria-label="Read more about Live: A-League women semi-final – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand As Gin Wigmore looks to a new chapter, the Kiwi musician has released ‘Country Diamond’ – the lead track from her soon-to-be-announced project – reflecting on her past and the “what if’s” that could have been “Honestly, Jim, I’m not trying to appeal to anyone,” she tells Sunday Morning. “I’m just trying ... <a title="Gin Wigmore opens up on divorce, returning to NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/gin-wigmore-opens-up-on-divorce-returning-to-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Gin Wigmore opens up on divorce, returning to NZ">Read more</a>
