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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Awhina Tangen-Wainohu of New Zealand in action during the 2021 World Cup. PHOTOSPORT Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury. Tangen-Wainohu played 10 tests for New Zealand, and was a member of the 2021 World Cup winning squad. Named in ... <a title="After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/after-brave-comeback-black-fern-awhina-tangen-wainohu-forced-to-retire-with-neck-injury/" aria-label="Read more about After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The group of riders went from Henderson to New Lynn on Sunday. (File photo) Four people have been arrested and 53 infringement notices were issued by police following a large-scale bike event in West Auckland on Sunday. The event, which police said had been advertised on social media, was attended by ... <a title="Four arrests, 53 infringement notices after large bike event in West Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/four-arrests-53-infringement-notices-after-large-bike-event-in-west-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Four arrests, 53 infringement notices after large bike event in West Auckland">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has announced that it will scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary scheme. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The government’s proposal to scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary scheme and redirect some of the funds towards trades training is being welcomed by business leaders. However, the Council of Trade Unions argues the move ... <a title="Employers’ groups and unions divided over the merits of scrapping third-year fees-free" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/employers-groups-and-unions-divided-over-the-merits-of-scrapping-third-year-fees-free/" aria-label="Read more about Employers’ groups and unions divided over the merits of scrapping third-year fees-free">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. RNZ/Sally Round As the cost of living rises, some people are becoming more creative about where they find food. Foraging has become one option as fruit and vegetable prices ... <a title="The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/the-dos-and-donts-of-picking-fruit-in-your-neighbourhood/" aria-label="Read more about The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party – named after her electorate. The MP was expelled from Te Pāti Māori last year, before the High Court ruled her suspension and expulsion was unlawful. Kapa-Kingi was reinstated to the party in ... <a title="Te Pāti Māori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/te-pati-maori-splits-as-mp-mariameno-kapa-kingi-announces-new-te-tai-tokerau-party/" aria-label="Read more about Te Pāti Māori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Pomare and Scott Kuggeleijn celebrate the Northern Brave Super Smash Grand Final win, 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz A proposed New Zealand T20 League won’t be played until the 2027-28 season at the earliest with the Super Smash to continue for at least one more summer. In March New ... <a title="Proposed NZ20 cricket league still more than a year away" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/proposed-nz20-cricket-league-still-more-than-a-year-away/" aria-label="Read more about Proposed NZ20 cricket league still more than a year away">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret with Cameron who was able to collect his mother’s lost locket. NZ Police A century-old gold locket found at a South Auckland supermarket has been re-united with its owner in Thames, months, after it was lost. Thames woman Merle Brett was on her ... <a title="Century-old locket lost at Auckland supermarket re-united with its owner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/century-old-locket-lost-at-auckland-supermarket-re-united-with-its-owner/" aria-label="Read more about Century-old locket lost at Auckland supermarket re-united with its owner">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In the gardens of Paris’ emblematic Champs Élysées, tucked behind the Petit Palais where works by Rembrandt, Gauguin and Cézanne decorate the walls, is an ornate two-story Neoclassical building with a buttercream and forest green façade. The Pavillon Ledoyen is a historic restaurant that since 1792 has hosted names like Monet, ... <a title="Is this the most Michelin-starred chef you’ve never heard of?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/is-this-the-most-michelin-starred-chef-youve-never-heard-of/" aria-label="Read more about Is this the most Michelin-starred chef you’ve never heard of?">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shane Van Gisbergen leads the field during the NASCAR Cup series race at Watkins Glen race track in New York. AFP Shane van Gisbergen has put on another consummate display of road race driving to easily win the latest round of the NASCAR Cup series in New York. The New Zealand ... <a title="Shane van Gisbergen powers to New York NASCAR win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/shane-van-gisbergen-powers-to-new-york-nascar-win/" aria-label="Read more about Shane van Gisbergen powers to New York NASCAR win">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Dunedin bar DropKicks on Great King Street. RNZ / Tess Brunton A Dunedin bar owner has surrendered liquor licences for two venues after a drunk patron was locked in at the end of the night. The 3 April lock-in at DropKicks on Great King Street led to a district licensing ... <a title="Dunedin bar owner surrenders liquor licences after drunk person locked in" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/dunedin-bar-owner-surrenders-liquor-licences-after-drunk-person-locked-in/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin bar owner surrenders liquor licences after drunk person locked in">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chorus website showed outages in several South Auckland suburbs. Chorus / screenshot An estimated 2500 homes and businesses in South Auckland are affected by an internet outage. Chorus said it had identified damaged copper and fibre cables impacting about 600 copper voice and broadband customers, and 1900 fibre broadband customers. ... <a title="Internet outage hits Auckland suburbs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/internet-outage-hits-auckland-suburbs/" aria-label="Read more about Internet outage hits Auckland suburbs">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. Unsplash / Lucas Santos Long time Wellington bar, Red Square, has announced it will be closing at the end of this month. “As with everything, all good things must come to an end,” the bar wrote on social media. “Over and incredible 23 years, Red Square has been a ... <a title="Wellington bar Red Square to close after ’23 legendary years’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/wellington-bar-red-square-to-close-after-23-legendary-years/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington bar Red Square to close after ’23 legendary years’">Read more</a>
