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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Gene Technology Bill was first proposed in late 2024. Unsplash / RNZ composite The government still intends to pass legislation to liberalise gene technology laws, but cross-party disagreement is slowing the controversial reform. The Gene Technology Bill sought to end an effective 30-year ban on the use of genetic technologies ... <a title="Political parties negotiate controversial Gene Technology Bill, as progress stalls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/political-parties-negotiate-controversial-gene-technology-bill-as-progress-stalls/" aria-label="Read more about Political parties negotiate controversial Gene Technology Bill, as progress stalls">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Abel Wira, pictured in Kaitāia District Court in 2023. RNZ / Peter de Graaf A Northland man already in jail after his dogs killed his landlord has been sentenced to a further six years for an underage sex offence. Abel Wira was sentenced in the Whangārei District Court on Monday on ... <a title="Abel Wira sentenced to six more years in jail for underage sex offence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/abel-wira-sentenced-to-six-more-years-in-jail-for-underage-sex-offence/" aria-label="Read more about Abel Wira sentenced to six more years in jail for underage sex offence">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Construction was originally expected to be completed in 2021. RNZ / Ziming Li It has been revealed that the developer behind the partially completed Seascape tower in Auckland owes creditors $589m. The largest of those, according to a first receivers’ report released from Calibre Partners, was China Construction Bank, which was ... <a title="Creditors owed nearly $600m on Auckland’s Seascape tower" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/creditors-owed-nearly-600m-on-aucklands-seascape-tower/" aria-label="Read more about Creditors owed nearly $600m on Auckland’s Seascape tower">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC Health New Zealand says it’s likely that measles is circulating in the Wellington community. This came as it confirmed a new ... <a title="Measles likely circulating in Wellington community" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/measles-likely-circulating-in-wellington-community/" aria-label="Read more about Measles likely circulating in Wellington community">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Doctors found Soul’s skull was broken in two places. Supplied / Facebook The aunt of a Canterbury baby who died of catastrophic injuries wishes she had told her sister to leave her partner, an inquest has heard. Soul Turany was almost four months old when he died in August 2014, although ... <a title="Baby Soul inquest: ‘I don’t know why I didn’t listen more’ – aunt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/baby-soul-inquest-i-dont-know-why-i-didnt-listen-more-aunt/" aria-label="Read more about Baby Soul inquest: ‘I don’t know why I didn’t listen more’ – aunt">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel ... <a title="Watch: Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/watch-significant-fuel-rationing-only-to-be-considered-in-severe-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hollywood star Pierce Brosnan has bought a Northland artist’s painting after spotting it in a Mangōnui fish and chip shop last week. The artwork, by Logan White, was on display at Fresh & Tasty Mangōnui, run by his mother, Fiona White. She was stunned to see Brosnan eating their food when ... <a title="Bond actor Pierce Brosnan buys local artwork from fish and chip shop" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/bond-actor-pierce-brosnan-buys-local-artwork-from-fish-and-chip-shop/" aria-label="Read more about Bond actor Pierce Brosnan buys local artwork from fish and chip shop">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu told the reporters in North Harbour last week that if no deal can be made, livelihoods will be be lost. Paul Taylor/ActionPress Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika’s licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its ... <a title="Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/kanaloa-consortium-considers-bypassing-moana-pasifika-owners-to-deal-directly-with-nzr/" aria-label="Read more about Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The court martial is underway at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A navy officer charged with threatening to kill an interpreter in Afghanistan has pleaded not guilty. A court martial is underway at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland this week after the former interpreter, now ... <a title="Court martial underway after navy officer allegedly threatens to kill interpreter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/court-martial-underway-after-navy-officer-allegedly-threatens-to-kill-interpreter/" aria-label="Read more about Court martial underway after navy officer allegedly threatens to kill interpreter">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National, ACT and New Zealand First make up the coalition government. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – The relationship between politicians and the media is symbiotic, but it’s increasingly coming under pressure as political parties turn to other platforms, and evade traditional newsrooms, to speak direct to voters. The three parties ... <a title="Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/coalition-parties-ramp-up-criticism-of-media/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel ... <a title="Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/watch-live-government-to-detail-updates-to-national-fuel-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A dramatic car chase saw patrol cars and the Eagle helicopter tail a stolen car through Auckland city streets. At least eight police cars were seen at the corner of Victoria Street and Nelson Street in the middle of the city where a man was seen being arrested. An RNZ reporter ... <a title="‘Reckless actions’: Man arrested after police pursuit in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/reckless-actions-man-arrested-after-police-pursuit-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Reckless actions’: Man arrested after police pursuit in Auckland">Read more</a>
