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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/ Calvin Samuel Six people have been rescued after their vehicles were trapped by floodwaters between Nelson and Blenheim. Police said the travellers were reported stuck in floodwaters on State Highway 6, near Canvastown, about 8:35pm on Friday amid heavy rain and storms. Rescue teams were sent from Search ... <a title="Six people pulled from floodwaters in Marlborough" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/six-people-pulled-from-floodwaters-in-marlborough/" aria-label="Read more about Six people pulled from floodwaters in Marlborough">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ/Marika Khabazi A woman hit by a car on a Wellington highway after an initial minor crash has died, police say. The crash, reported to police just before 6:30pm Friday, caused major traffic disruptions as State Highway 2 between Wellington and Lower Hutt was closed while emergency services worked ... <a title="Woman hit by car on Wellington motorway has died" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/woman-hit-by-car-on-wellington-motorway-has-died/" aria-label="Read more about Woman hit by car on Wellington motorway has died">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Conan Young MetService says wild weather across the country is starting to ease, though orange strong wind warnings – and some yellow watches, remain in some regions. Meteorologist Samkelo Magwala says strong wind warnings remain for parts of the lower North Island on Saturday morning, including Wellington, Wairarapa and ... <a title="Storm easing in most places, with wind warnings still on the map" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/storm-easing-in-most-places-with-wind-warnings-still-on-the-map/" aria-label="Read more about Storm easing in most places, with wind warnings still on the map">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chiefs’ George Dyer, during the Queensland Reds and Chiefs match in Brisbane, on Friday. photosport Wallace Sititi and Samisoni Taukei’aho both bagged a brace of tries as the Chiefs held off the Reds 31-21 in Brisbane to make it six successive wins in Super Rugby Pacific. The two All Blacks ... <a title="Chiefs see off Reds to bag sixth straight Super Rugby win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/chiefs-see-off-reds-to-bag-sixth-straight-super-rugby-win/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs see off Reds to bag sixth straight Super Rugby win">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers earlier said he has previously expressed concerns about matters involving employees taking too long to investigate RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A senior police employee is still being investigated over allegations including bullying nearly three years after the first complaint was laid. It comes after RNZ earlier revealed ... <a title="Senior police employee still being investigated almost 3 years after first complaint laid" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/senior-police-employee-still-being-investigated-almost-3-years-after-first-complaint-laid/" aria-label="Read more about Senior police employee still being investigated almost 3 years after first complaint laid">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ethan Alagich of Adelaide United is tackled by Sam Cosgrove of Auckland FC. Photosport Auckland FC v Adelaide United Semi-final first leg Kickoff 6pm, Saturday 9 May Go Media Stadium Live updates on RNZ.co.nz Adelaide United are ready for a fight. The South Australians have never beaten Auckland FC in four ... <a title="A-League: Adelaide United ready for Auckland FC fight in semifinal clash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/a-league-adelaide-united-ready-for-auckland-fc-fight-in-semifinal-clash/" aria-label="Read more about A-League: Adelaide United ready for Auckland FC fight in semifinal clash">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police also referred two other young people to Youth Aid over the incident. RNZ Police have arrested two suspects after an alleged assault on a Papakura supermarket security guard in April. The guard tried to intervene during a shoplifting at the Averill Street store on 24 April. “Two offenders allegedly subjected ... <a title="Two arrested, charged with assault of Papakura security guard" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/two-arrested-charged-with-assault-of-papakura-security-guard/" aria-label="Read more about Two arrested, charged with assault of Papakura security guard">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Youth and alcohol have proved a volatile mix in Nelson. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police say alcohol is fuelling a rise in bad behaviour by rowdy teenagers in Nelson and they’ve increased patrols over the weekends to deal with the problem. Police officers are worried the behaviour will lead to violence ... <a title="Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/police-presence-boosted-as-drunken-teens-trouble-nelson-after-charity-closure/" aria-label="Read more about Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chiefs are away to Australia’s best-placed Super Rugby side, the Reds, at Suncorp Stadium in Queensland. Issac Hutchison gets another chance at fullback for the Chiefs, with Kyle Brown and Kyren Taumoefolau making for a young and exciting backline. However, the Waikato side are down a bit of firepower, with ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Queensland Reds v Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/live-super-rugby-pacific-queensland-reds-v-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Queensland Reds v Chiefs">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Soul Mathew Turany was 16 weeks old, when he suffered a fatal assault. Supplied / Facebook Warning: This story discusses graphic details of violence towards children. Who killed Soul Mathew Turany? The officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney, says there are only two sensible possibilities – the ... <a title="Inquest hears mother, partner likely suspects in baby Soul Mathew Turany’s death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/inquest-hears-mother-partner-likely-suspects-in-baby-soul-mathew-turanys-death/" aria-label="Read more about Inquest hears mother, partner likely suspects in baby Soul Mathew Turany’s death">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Maiki Sherman at Parliament. (File photo) Aotearoa Media Collective TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that Friday was her last day at TVNZ. The broadcaster confirmed Maiki Sherman had resigned from her role. “As the first wahine Māori to lead 1News’ political team, Maiki has made ... <a title="TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/tvnz-political-editor-maiki-sherman-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis said she’d have more to say on the cut in due course. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study for students, will be scrapped in the upcoming Budget. The ... <a title="Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped in upcoming Budget, Nicola Willis confirms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/fees-free-university-scheme-to-be-scrapped-in-upcoming-budget-nicola-willis-confirms/" aria-label="Read more about Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped in upcoming Budget, Nicola Willis confirms">Read more</a>
