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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation is expected to hit 3.41 percent in the year ahead, from 2.59 percent forecast in the previous survey. RNZ / Quin Tauetau RBNZ survey shows a more pessimistic view of the economy Weaker growth, higher inflation and unemployment, and a cash rate rise are expected in the near term Key ... <a title="Higher inflation, greater unemployment and weaker growth expected – RBNZ survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/higher-inflation-greater-unemployment-and-weaker-growth-expected-rbnz-survey/" aria-label="Read more about Higher inflation, greater unemployment and weaker growth expected – RBNZ survey">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AA said increasingly powerful e-bikes and e-scooters were hitting the market and causing a headache for police. RNZ / Dom Thomas The AA wants stronger rules for high-powered electric bikes and scooters. Its principal policy adviser Terry Collins told Checkpoint the current rules were unfit for purpose. “These rules that exist ... <a title="AA calls for tighter rules on e-bikes and e-scooters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/aa-calls-for-tighter-rules-on-e-bikes-and-e-scooters/" aria-label="Read more about AA calls for tighter rules on e-bikes and e-scooters">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The kiwi are being released into Cape Sanctuary’s 130-hectare enclosure. File photo. Kimberley Collins Ten little spotted kiwi are being taken to Hawke’s Bay tonight from the Zealandia sanctuary in Wellington. They will be released into Cape Sanctuary’s 130-hectare kiwi enclosure tonight, in an effort improve the genetic diversity of the ... <a title="Ten little spotted kiwi transferred from Zealandia to Hawke’s Bay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/ten-little-spotted-kiwi-transferred-from-zealandia-to-hawkes-bay/" aria-label="Read more about Ten little spotted kiwi transferred from Zealandia to Hawke’s Bay">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington Phoenix women are playing for more than just a trophy when they compete in their first ever A-league grand final on Saturday, says head coach Bev Priestman. The squad flew out to Melbourne today ahead of Saturday’s final against Melbourne City. Speaking to media at Wellington Airport, Priestman said ... <a title="Phoenix women’s higher calling to put women’s football in NZ ‘on the map’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/phoenix-womens-higher-calling-to-put-womens-football-in-nz-on-the-map/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women’s higher calling to put women’s football in NZ ‘on the map’">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Winston Peters has taken a fresh crack at Christopher Luxon over immigration, asking how the prime minister can talk about the need for a “careful” approach while also signing up to the India free trade agreement (FTA). It’s the latest example of ... <a title="Winston Peters takes crack at Christopher Luxon over immigration comments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/winston-peters-takes-crack-at-christopher-luxon-over-immigration-comments/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters takes crack at Christopher Luxon over immigration comments">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Cleary of the Panthers and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hug after victoryduring the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm. AAP/www.photosport.nz The most successful coach of the modern NRL era has confirmed he is leaving the Penrith Panthers. Ivan Cleary will step down as head coach at the end ... <a title="Ivan Cleary leaving Penrith Panthers afer 2027 NRL season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/ivan-cleary-leaving-penrith-panthers-afer-2027-nrl-season/" aria-label="Read more about Ivan Cleary leaving Penrith Panthers afer 2027 NRL season">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former St Bede’s College Friar Rowan Donoghue outside the Christchurch District Court in January. Nathan McKinnon / RNZ A former priest who sexually abused four boys at St Bede’s College more than two decades ago has been jailed for seven years and eight months. It comes as his victims have told ... <a title="Former St Bede’s College priest Rowan Donoghue jailed for sexual abuse of boys" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/former-st-bedes-college-priest-rowan-donoghue-jailed-for-sexual-abuse-of-boys/" aria-label="Read more about Former St Bede’s College priest Rowan Donoghue jailed for sexual abuse of boys">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kael Leona during his appearance in the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday. RNZ/FlinnBlackwell Kael Leona will spend at least 12 years behind bars for the murder of Bernice Louise Marychurch. Leona had pleaded guilty to her murder, as well as a separate strangulation. Justice Layne Harvey sentenced him to life ... <a title="Bernice Marychurch killing: Kael Leona sentenced to 12 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/bernice-marychurch-killing-kael-leona-sentenced-to-12-years/" aria-label="Read more about Bernice Marychurch killing: Kael Leona sentenced to 12 years">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gina Crampton last played for the Silver Ferns at the 2023 Netball World Cup. PHOTOSPORT The Mainland Tactix have called in former Silver Fern captain Gina Crampton to provide injury cover as the team looks to consolidate its strong start to the ANZ Premiership season. Crampton recently finished her temporary contract ... <a title="Netball: Tactix call on Silver Fern great Gina Crampton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/netball-tactix-call-on-silver-fern-great-gina-crampton/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Tactix call on Silver Fern great Gina Crampton">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Company director Ben Winters appeared at sentencing in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. LouisDunham A South Island mussel farming company that unlawfully moved hundreds of tonnes of live shellfish from a parasite-infected zone has been ordered to pay $24,000 for Biosecurity Act breaches. Aroma Aquaculture moved 259 tonnes of green-lipped ... <a title="Mussel farmer Aroma Aquaculture fined $24k for biosecurity breaches" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/mussel-farmer-aroma-aquaculture-fined-24k-for-biosecurity-breaches/" aria-label="Read more about Mussel farmer Aroma Aquaculture fined $24k for biosecurity breaches">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Cleary of the Panthers and Panthers coach Ivan Cleary hug after victoryduring the NRL Grand Final match between the Melbourne Storm. AAP/www.photosport.nz The most successful coach of the modern NRL era may be on the move. Reports from Australia suggest Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary may be set to announce ... <a title="Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/ivan-cleary-to-leave-penrith-panthers/" aria-label="Read more about Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers?">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Company director Ben Winters appeared at sentencing in the Christchurch District Court on Wednesday. RNZ/LouisDunham A South Island mussel farming company that unlawfully moved hundreds of tonnes of live shellfish from a parasite-infected zone has been ordered to pay $24,000 for Biosecurity Act breaches. Aroma Aquaculture moved 259 tonnes of green-lipped ... <a title="Mussel farmer Aroma Aquaculture fined $24k for biosecurity breaches of live shellfish from infected area" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/mussel-farmer-aroma-aquaculture-fined-24k-for-biosecurity-breaches-of-live-shellfish-from-infected-area/" aria-label="Read more about Mussel farmer Aroma Aquaculture fined $24k for biosecurity breaches of live shellfish from infected area">Read more</a>
