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May 1, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ashlynne McGhee, Head of Editorial Innovation, The Conversation The media made Pauline Hanson and One Nation, but now the party holds all the power. For 30 years, journalists have ridden a merry-go-round reporting on its stunts and inflammatory rhetoric, while grappling with how to interrogate its policies ... <a title="One Nation: built by the media, supercharged by the algorithms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/one-nation-built-by-the-media-supercharged-by-the-algorithms-280358/" aria-label="Read more about One Nation: built by the media, supercharged by the algorithms">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 1, 2026.
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May 1, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Lauren Ball, Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland Most people know about “good” and “bad” cholesterol. But few realise there is another type called lipoprotein(a). It can raise the risk of heart attacks and strokes, even in people who do everything right. This ... <a title="What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/what-is-lipoprotein-a-cholesterol-or-lp-a-and-can-you-lower-yours-281629/" aria-label="Read more about What is lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a)? And can you lower yours?">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington landfill could struggle to renew its operating licence because of its proximity to a proposed housing development, a report for the Hutt City Council has found. The Tompkin & Taylor authored report notes noise ... <a title="Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/wellington-landfill-at-threat-from-new-housing-development/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday (local time). Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 – 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash – promises to ... <a title="New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-princess-diana-documentary-promises-her-own-words/" aria-label="Read more about New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer A new fertiliser manufacturing facility aims to improve on-farm efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through its use of new slow release technology. Tnue’s new facility ... <a title="New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-fertiliser-plant-in-taupo-harnessing-geothermal-energy/" aria-label="Read more about New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alberto Filgueiras, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, CQUniversity Australia Arsenal is still on the top of the English Premier League ladder, but as in previous years, the Gunners might be crumbling just when a first title since 2003–04 is within touching distance. In early April, Arsenal had a ... <a title="Arsenal might be choking again in England’s Premier League. Here are 4 psychological fixes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/arsenal-might-be-choking-again-in-englands-premier-league-here-are-4-psychological-fixes-281224/" aria-label="Read more about Arsenal might be choking again in England’s Premier League. Here are 4 psychological fixes">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the ... <a title="Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/black-foils-off-the-water-for-next-two-events-target-june-return-in-halifax/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it’s an honour to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide. The film traces the rise of Michael Jackson, from child star to becoming one of the most influential artist in the world. Despite receiving negative reviews ... <a title="Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/samoan-choreographers-behind-michael-jackson-biopic-proud-of-pacific-roots/" aria-label="Read more about Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the Hastings suburb of Camberly on Thursday afternoon. RNZ A man is due to to appear in court on Friday after a Hastings shopkeeper was stabbed, police have confirmed. The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the suburb of Camberley on Thursday afternoon. Two ... <a title="Man charged after two, including shopkeeper, stabbed in Hastings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/man-charged-after-two-including-shopkeeper-stabbed-in-hastings/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged after two, including shopkeeper, stabbed in Hastings">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Spider-Noir Nicolas Cage slips on the trench coat and fedora to bring this hard-boiled superhero series set in 1930s New York to life. Based on the comic of the same name, the story follows Cage as a weathered, world-weary private eye struggling to pay the bills and reckoning with his past ... <a title="Treachery, stalkers and Nick Cage’s Spider-Man: May’s Best TV" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/treachery-stalkers-and-nick-cages-spider-man-mays-best-tv/" aria-label="Read more about Treachery, stalkers and Nick Cage’s Spider-Man: May’s Best TV">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If you are a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance you are often presented with a range of parenting hacks to help ease the daily grind. A recent trend on social media includes videos of parents pretending to call out a random name — Jessica, specifically — when their child ... <a title="Does the ‘Jessica’ tantrum trick really work?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/does-the-jessica-tantrum-trick-really-work/" aria-label="Read more about Does the ‘Jessica’ tantrum trick really work?">Read more</a>
