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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Duane Leo. Supplied The Public Service Association says more than 30 roles are on the chopping block at Maritime NZ. The union said the water safety regulator was proposing to disestablish 34 roles within the harm prevention, investigations and policy teams – among others. Martime NZ and Transport ... <a title="More than 30 roles on chopping block at Maritime NZ – PSA says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/more-than-30-roles-on-chopping-block-at-maritime-nz-psa-says/" aria-label="Read more about More than 30 roles on chopping block at Maritime NZ – PSA says">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Demand has increased around 400 percent in the past few months due to the fuel crisis. Unsplash The government has announced a review into solar panel installation, which it describes as a “red tape nightmare”. Regulation Minister David Seymour says the aim is to make New Zealand the simplest place in ... <a title="Demand for solar panels soars alongside fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/demand-for-solar-panels-soars-alongside-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Demand for solar panels soars alongside fuel prices">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Would we see life on Earth the same way if it weren’t for Sir David Attenborough? The reverential, hushed narration combined with the cutting-edge film techniques of his nature and wildlife documentaries truly opened our eyes to the world around us. Since the early 1950s, he’s hauled us up vertiginous peaks, ... <a title="Sir David Attenborough turns 100" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/sir-david-attenborough-turns-100/" aria-label="Read more about Sir David Attenborough turns 100">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. 123RF A Whakatāne man and his cat were sleeping in their campervan when they were woken by a person getting into the driver’s seat and driving off. His shouts at the driver to get out were ignored and he phoned police as he and his cat involuntarily headed east, ... <a title="Campervan stolen with owner and cat still inside" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/campervan-stolen-with-owner-and-cat-still-inside/" aria-label="Read more about Campervan stolen with owner and cat still inside">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo /123RF A Canterbury-based GP says he no longer recommends the speciality to trainee doctors. Dr Dermot Coffey is one of many GPs who have been in touch with Morning Report this week to talk about the state of primary health care. On Thursday, a Whangārei doctor said the funding model ... <a title="The GP telling medical students to consider another career" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/the-gp-telling-medical-students-to-consider-another-career/" aria-label="Read more about The GP telling medical students to consider another career">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winter sports are kicking into gear, and so too will be some truly dismal sideline behaviour from parents. Abuse hurled at coaches, referees, and even players has been on the rise. About 60 percent of coaches and referees in Auckland report inappropriate behaviour at least once or twice a season, according ... <a title="How to behave on the sideline at winter sports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/how-to-behave-on-the-sideline-at-winter-sports/" aria-label="Read more about How to behave on the sideline at winter sports">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Kaitaki Interislander ferry in Wellington Harbour. KiwiRail Wellington’s harbourmaster says there’s still a critical risk to people’s lives and the environment without an emergency tug boat in the Cook Strait. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) released its report into the Kaitaki ferry stranding on Thursday, saying a marine disaster ... <a title="Wellington harbourmaster pleads for emergency tug boat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/wellington-harbourmaster-pleads-for-emergency-tug-boat/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington harbourmaster pleads for emergency tug boat">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its ... <a title="‘Much more than a postal service’: 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/much-more-than-a-postal-service-140-year-old-christchurch-shop-to-close/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Much more than a postal service’: 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand canoe sprint paddlers Aimee Fisher and Dame Lisa Carrington. PHOTOSPORT Dame Lisa Carrington won’t compete in the opening Canoe Sprint World Cup regatta in Hungary this weekend. Dame Lisa was initially named in the K4 500m starting line-up alongside Olivia Brett, Greer Morley and Lucy Matehaere. However Aimee Fisher, ... <a title="Dame Lisa Carrington replaced in K4 crew for World Cup regatta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/dame-lisa-carrington-replaced-in-k4-crew-for-world-cup-regatta/" aria-label="Read more about Dame Lisa Carrington replaced in K4 crew for World Cup regatta">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Highlanders welcome back Caleb Tangitau for their clash at home against the Waratahs. photosport The scrap for playoff spots is well and truly on. Super Rugby Pacific enters its 13th round and things are looking very good for New Zealand. The top four spots are occupied by the Hurricanes, Blues, ... <a title="Super Rugby preview: Derby season kicks off, Roigard out, Tangitau back" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/super-rugby-preview-derby-season-kicks-off-roigard-out-tangitau-back/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby preview: Derby season kicks off, Roigard out, Tangitau back">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The failure of the economy to fire up means New Zealanders will spend five fewer days paying tax this year. Business advisory network Baker Tilly Staples Rodway estimated the total tax take rose 1.9 percent on last year, which meant New Zealanders would spend just 130 days paying tax this ... <a title="New Zealanders to spend less time paying tax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/new-zealanders-to-spend-less-time-paying-tax/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders to spend less time paying tax">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Butter is not the only item that has a higher price when made in New Zealand. Supplied New Zealand is exporting much of its premium product – and then importing cheaper options for New Zealand shoppers, economists say. Pak’nSave’s move to sell United States butter more cheaply than local butter has ... <a title="The world is getting the best of New Zealand while we’re eating cheap imports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/the-world-is-getting-the-best-of-new-zealand-while-were-eating-cheap-imports/" aria-label="Read more about The world is getting the best of New Zealand while we’re eating cheap imports">Read more</a>
