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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A rugby player, teacher and mother of three, TeRauoriwa Gapper reflects the challenge faced by many Aupiki players. John Cowpland / www.photosport.nz While Super Rugby Aupiki has evolved significantly from its early three-round amateur format, many players are still balancing the demands of professional rugby with work and family commitments. With ... <a title="The reality of life in Super Rugby Aupiki" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/the-reality-of-life-in-super-rugby-aupiki/" aria-label="Read more about The reality of life in Super Rugby Aupiki">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Margaret Jaszowska for Unsplash When it comes to butter, paying more doesn’t necessarily pay off, a new taste test shows. Consumer NZ ran a blind taste test of 11 types of butter available to New Zealand shoppers. It said the worst rated was a Market Kitchen block of butter, for sale ... <a title="Consumer test: Which butter tastes best?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/consumer-test-which-butter-tastes-best/" aria-label="Read more about Consumer test: Which butter tastes best?">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Parliamentary Service says threats against MPs are increasing, but staff feel hampered by MPs’ ”underwhelming” engagement with security efforts. Parliament’s Petitions Committee has ... <a title="Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/little-engagement-with-security-efforts-despite-threats-against-mps-rising-parliamentary-service/" aria-label="Read more about Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika host Hurricanes at Auckland’s Go Media Stadium. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz A quartet of tries to winger Josh Moorby has helped the Hurricanes to a strong 50-17 win over Moana Pasifika at a sodden North Harbour Stadium. While fellow wing Fehi Fineanganofo has been grabbing the headlines this Super ... <a title="Super Rugby Pasifika: Hurricanes too strong, fast for Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/super-rugby-pasifika-hurricanes-too-strong-fast-for-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pasifika: Hurricanes too strong, fast for Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the government should invest more in the future of young people, not less. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party has criticised the government’s decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the scheme will be ditched in the ... <a title="Green Party criticises government’s ‘outrageous’ decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/green-party-criticises-governments-outrageous-decision-to-scrap-fees-free-tertiary-education/" aria-label="Read more about Green Party criticises government’s ‘outrageous’ decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some parents worry if their children only read graphic novels – or even mostly read them. A common question goes something like: how do I get my child to read something other than comics or graphic novels? But the answer might be: you don’t have to. Graphic novel series such as ... <a title="Help! My child only reads graphic novels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/help-my-child-only-reads-graphic-novels/" aria-label="Read more about Help! My child only reads graphic novels">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Police are appealing for more information after a robbery in Hamilton. They were called to Tuhikaramea Road in the suburb of Dinsdale on Saturday night, after a report that a group of people had broken in. The group demanded cash and other personal items. Two ... <a title="Two seriously hurt in Hamilton robbery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/two-seriously-hurt-in-hamilton-robbery/" aria-label="Read more about Two seriously hurt in Hamilton robbery">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash Falling solar panel prices and the rising cost of power have helped make the decision to put solar on the roof easier for many households. But once you’ve invested in a system, how can you make sure you get the returns you’re hoping for? Experts say there are a few ... <a title="You’ve put solar on the roof – but will you get the returns you expect?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/youve-put-solar-on-the-roof-but-will-you-get-the-returns-you-expect/" aria-label="Read more about You’ve put solar on the roof – but will you get the returns you expect?">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hiroki Sakai of Auckland FC and Anselmo de Moraes of Adelaide United compete for the ball. www.photosport.nz Adelaide United has a few things Auckland FC don’t have but would like, including an A-League championship and a football-first stadium. Both of those things will be front of mind when Auckland travel to ... <a title="Auckland FC face must-win match at A-League’s most intimidating venue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/auckland-fc-face-must-win-match-at-a-leagues-most-intimidating-venue/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC face must-win match at A-League’s most intimidating venue">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The vexed bonds and painful rifts in mother-daughter relationships are rich fodder for creative work because they persist so acutely in everyday life. This is the mother wound – the yearning ache that comes from reckoning with the imperfect human mother we get, against the idealised fantasy version we wish for. ... <a title="Mother’s Day can reopen powerful wounds. Here’s how to start healing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/mothers-day-can-reopen-powerful-wounds-heres-how-to-start-healing/" aria-label="Read more about Mother’s Day can reopen powerful wounds. Here’s how to start healing">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour MP Tangi Utikere wrote this week to health minister Simeon Brown outlining his concerns about the situation. RNZ Palmerston North MP calls for immediate response to shortage of specialists at city’s hospital gastro department Health minister says he’s made it clear to officials that recruiting new staff is a priority ... <a title="Palmerston North MP calls for fix to shortage of gastroenterology specialists at its hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/palmerston-north-mp-calls-for-fix-to-shortage-of-gastroenterology-specialists-at-its-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Palmerston North MP calls for fix to shortage of gastroenterology specialists at its hospital">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wahine Murch, Te Papamārearea Ward Councillor. Supplied / LDR When Te Papamārearea (Taupō Māori ward) councillors Ngahuia Foreman and Wahine Murch swore their official oaths last year, they knew their first term would be their last. The same election that brought them into council chambers included a referendum in which more ... <a title="Taupō councillors see future without their council" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/taupo-councillors-see-future-without-their-council/" aria-label="Read more about Taupō councillors see future without their council">Read more</a>
