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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour eating a school lunch. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Healthy School Lunches programme has been funded for another year, with the government committing $212 million towards an extension. While the programme would remain as-is for 2027, the associate education minister said it was likely changes would be made for ... <a title="Government commits $212m to continue school lunch programme – but changes coming" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/government-commits-212m-to-continue-school-lunch-programme-but-changes-coming/" aria-label="Read more about Government commits $212m to continue school lunch programme – but changes coming">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Empty chairs in an office meeting room. Supplied/ Kenny Eliason New Zealand firms appear to have become more cautious about investment in recent years, which could have a negative effect on future productivity and economic growth. An Insight report by the Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) indicates there had been a ... <a title="Firms have become more cautious about investment in recent years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/firms-have-become-more-cautious-about-investment-in-recent-years/" aria-label="Read more about Firms have become more cautious about investment in recent years">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot Afterpay in New Zealand is making almost $20 million a year in income from late fees, despite the service being provided interest-free. When someone makes a purchase using Afterpay, they do not pay any charges provided they pay the debt off according to the schedule. The merchant accepting the payment ... <a title="New Zealanders’ $20 million Afterpay late fee bill" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/new-zealanders-20-million-afterpay-late-fee-bill/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders’ $20 million Afterpay late fee bill">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand School students are calling on the government to do more to fight climate change. RNZ / Lauren Crimp About 200 school students have marched their way through the capital to Parliament, calling on the government to do more to fight climate change. School Strike 4 Climate Wellington co-director Miki Inoue-Palmer said ... <a title="Striking students call on the government to do more to fight climate change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/striking-students-call-on-the-government-to-do-more-to-fight-climate-change/" aria-label="Read more about Striking students call on the government to do more to fight climate change">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The sister of a man missing for 35 years hopes his children can have closure. Head Hunters gang prospect Andrew Maaka, 29, was last seen at a Guy Fawkes party at the gang’s West Auckland pad in 1991. Police on Thursday announced they had reopened the investigation into his disappearance after ... <a title="Sister speaks after brother’s cold case disappearance is reopened" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/sister-speaks-after-brothers-cold-case-disappearance-is-reopened/" aria-label="Read more about Sister speaks after brother’s cold case disappearance is reopened">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Delta Goodrem has secured her place at the Eurovision 2026 grand final after performing her rousing pop ballad ‘Eclipse’ at the contest in Vienna. In a performance involving pyrotechnics and dazzling lights, Goodrem climbed onto her grand piano to deliver the final chorus. Goodrem, who co-wrote the song, previously said it ... <a title="Delta Goodrem reaches Eurovision grand final after fiery performance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/delta-goodrem-reaches-eurovision-grand-final-after-fiery-performance/" aria-label="Read more about Delta Goodrem reaches Eurovision grand final after fiery performance">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Stairmand of New Zealand in a practice session before the start of the New Zealand Pro in Raglan. Rambo Estrada/WSL All three local hopes have been knocked out of the New Zealand Pro surf championship at Raglan in the first round. The World Surf League arrived at Manu Bay on ... <a title="Early exits for Kiwi hopefuls at New Zealand Pro surf champs in Raglan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/early-exits-for-kiwi-hopefuls-at-new-zealand-pro-surf-champs-in-raglan/" aria-label="Read more about Early exits for Kiwi hopefuls at New Zealand Pro surf champs in Raglan">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Devonport Naval Base is in line for big upgrades. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A navy officer accused of threatening an interpreter in Afghanistan has been found not guilty at a court martial. The complainant had alleged the officer cornered him at Kiwi Base in Bamyan, Afghanistan in 2013 and threatened ... <a title="Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/navy-officer-found-not-guilty-of-threatening-to-kill-afghan-interpreter/" aria-label="Read more about Navy officer found not guilty of threatening to kill Afghan interpreter">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ State Highway 1 is closed at Rakaia Bridge in Canterbury after a serious crash on Friday. The single-vehicle crash happened shortly after 1pm near North Rakaia Road in Bankside. There were reportedly injuries. Main South Road around the area was blocked and would be for a significant period ... <a title="State Highway 1 closed at Rakaia Bridge in Canterbury after serious crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/state-highway-1-closed-at-rakaia-bridge-in-canterbury-after-serious-crash/" aria-label="Read more about State Highway 1 closed at Rakaia Bridge in Canterbury after serious crash">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The house in Mairehau on Friday morning. RNZ / Louis Dunham Neighbours have described the chaos in a suburban Christchurch street as they rushed to help a family whose house went up in flames, claiming the life of a child. Two adults and four other children were taken to hospital following ... <a title="Neighbours describe chaos in fire that killed child, hurt six in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/neighbours-describe-chaos-in-fire-that-killed-child-hurt-six-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Neighbours describe chaos in fire that killed child, hurt six in Christchurch">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. RNZ The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. Parliament debated the matter on Wednesday after a select committee inquiry into the harms the online platforms cause. ... <a title="Bill banning under-16s from social media put on hold as Stanford looks at wider law change" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/bill-banning-under-16s-from-social-media-put-on-hold-as-stanford-looks-at-wider-law-change/" aria-label="Read more about Bill banning under-16s from social media put on hold as Stanford looks at wider law change">Read more</a>
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May 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Boat Show began on Thursday. Ross McNaughton The 70th edition of the Hutchwilco boat show got underway on Thursday, with no shortage of attendees. But like many industries, the marine sector is facing challenges from the sky rocketing price of fuel. Helen Kay was general manager of Xpo Exhibitions, who ... <a title="70th edition of Auckland Boat Show underway as sector faces fuel challenges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/15/70th-edition-of-auckland-boat-show-underway-as-sector-faces-fuel-challenges/" aria-label="Read more about 70th edition of Auckland Boat Show underway as sector faces fuel challenges">Read more</a>
