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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The number of New Zealand students studying on Massey Univeristy’s campuses is rising after halving over the past 10 years, it says. Meanwhile, a union leader says the university’s Albany, Palmerston North and Wellington sites feel like ghost towns. Official figures showed Massey had 12,345 equivalent full-time domestic students in ... <a title="Students studying on campus at Massey University rising but union leader says sites a’ghost town’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/students-studying-on-campus-at-massey-university-rising-but-union-leader-says-sites-aghost-town/" aria-label="Read more about Students studying on campus at Massey University rising but union leader says sites a’ghost town’">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt (left), Coco, Adam, and Joseph. RNZ / Pretoria Gordon Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, after the government has announced it is scrapping the fees-free university scheme. “I don’t speak for every student here, but I would not be surprised if ... <a title="Students question university affordability after government scraps fees-free scheme" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/students-question-university-affordability-after-government-scraps-fees-free-scheme/" aria-label="Read more about Students question university affordability after government scraps fees-free scheme">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are reviewing the operating model of their media and communications team. RNZ / Richard Tindiller A proposed restructure of police’s media and communications team is focusing on ways to use their own platforms to “overcome the depleted media landscape”. An internal document says this gives organisations an opportunity to “control ... <a title="Police consider new ways to ‘control their narrative ‘ in ‘depleted media landscape’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/police-consider-new-ways-to-control-their-narrative-in-depleted-media-landscape/" aria-label="Read more about Police consider new ways to ‘control their narrative ‘ in ‘depleted media landscape’">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Middle East conflict has led to a sharp drop in revenue for small and medium sized manufacturers. 123rf New Zealand SME manufacturers have seen a sharp drop in revenue and profits, with diminished inventories as disruption from the Middle East conflict ripples through markets. The first quarter Manufacturing Health Index ... <a title="Manufacturers sell off stock as Middle East conflict leads to sharp drop in revenue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/manufacturers-sell-off-stock-as-middle-east-conflict-leads-to-sharp-drop-in-revenue/" aria-label="Read more about Manufacturers sell off stock as Middle East conflict leads to sharp drop in revenue">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis visit a Singapore refinery on 5 April 2026. Supplied / Prime Minister’s Office Retailers and truckers back the government’s more simplified, high-trust fuel rationing system, but Labour says it is simply not credible. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Fuel Security Minister Shane ... <a title="Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/retailers-truckers-back-governments-simplified-fuel-rationing-labour-unconvinced/" aria-label="Read more about Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Education Review Office has released a new guide to help parents understand what makes a good school. 123RF The Education Review Office [ERO] has released a new guide to help parents understand what makes a good school. The Guide to Schools provides practical advice on choosing a school and understanding ... <a title="Education Review Office releases guide to help parents understand schools’ performance" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/education-review-office-releases-guide-to-help-parents-understand-schools-performance/" aria-label="Read more about Education Review Office releases guide to help parents understand schools’ performance">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sarah Bolton is the owner of Red Square. Supplied The owner of Wellington bar Red Square remembers celebrating her 21st birthday at the venue on the first weekend it opened. Now, Sarah Bolton, who was passed down the business by her father and his business partner, said it was time to ... <a title="Wellington’s Red Square owner remembers the last 23 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/wellingtons-red-square-owner-remembers-the-last-23-years/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington’s Red Square owner remembers the last 23 years">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago, following a family holiday in New Zealand. Supplied The mother of a New Zealander being held in ICE custody in the United States says she does not know where her daughter will end up, after she ... <a title="ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi being moved to another state" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/ice-detainee-everlee-wihongi-being-moved-to-another-state/" aria-label="Read more about ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi being moved to another state">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Remi, a 14-year-old retired race horse, had to be put down because of the injuries she sustained when fireworks were let off near her. Supplied The days of yahooing, serious injury accidents, fires, and tragic animal deaths around 5 November may be numbered. For decades, petitioners have been asking Parliament to ... <a title="An anti-fireworks tipping point" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/an-anti-fireworks-tipping-point/" aria-label="Read more about An anti-fireworks tipping point">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When 60-year-old Liz Bell wakes up in the morning, she rolls out of a bed made with cotton sheets and a feather-stuffed duvet and pillows. She pours oats from a glass jar into a stainless steel pot and stirs them with a wooden spoon to make porridge. Bell avoids plastic utensils ... <a title="Is it really possible to live a plastic-free life?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/is-it-really-possible-to-live-a-plastic-free-life/" aria-label="Read more about Is it really possible to live a plastic-free life?">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More than 100,000 people have claimed a rates rebate so far this year. The Rates Rebate scheme helps lower-income household who are struggling to pay their council rates. From 1 July 2026, the maximum rebate will increase from $805 to $830. The ... <a title="More than 100,000 households claim rates help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/more-than-100000-households-claim-rates-help/" aria-label="Read more about More than 100,000 households claim rates help">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made to different media outlets. VNP/Phil Smith Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made by her spokesperson to different media outlets, as the party announces it will make a ... <a title="Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after comms advisor issues incorrect statement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/oriini-kaipara-confirms-loyalty-to-te-pati-maori-after-comms-advisor-issues-incorrect-statement/" aria-label="Read more about Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after comms advisor issues incorrect statement">Read more</a>
