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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf has played twice at five-eighth for the Warriors in 2026. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Reports Warriors half Luke Metcalf is seeking reassurance about his future role are being met with no comment from the club. Metcalf, 27, was a key re-signing over the summer – extending his stay at Mt Smart ... <a title="NRL: Luke Metcalf’s management seeking clarification of Warriors role – reports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/nrl-luke-metcalfs-management-seeking-clarification-of-warriors-role-reports/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Luke Metcalf’s management seeking clarification of Warriors role – reports">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brendon and Trina Cole were found dead at a rural property in Ruatiti last December. SUPPLIED A 30-year-old is facing murder charges in relation to the December deaths of Brendon and Trina Cole. The bodies of 56-year-old Brendon Leigh Cole and 54-year-old Trina Michelle Cole were found at a rural property ... <a title="Man charged with mudering Ruatiti couple" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/man-charged-with-mudering-ruatiti-couple/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged with mudering Ruatiti couple">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Urgent, decisive action is needed on how communities will pay for the costs of adapting to climate change, a major new report says. Climate-driven severe weather events were already causing “long-lasting hurt, grief and fear”, and tens of thousands more people would likely be exposed to hazards by 2050, the Climate ... <a title="Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/climate-change-commission-report-urges-decisive-action-as-major-risks-loom/" aria-label="Read more about Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Public Health Summer School – Otago University Youthline says it is undertaking an average of three emergency interventions a day, up from one a week five years ago. On Wednesday, the helpline released a new report that found young people are facing a perfect storm of mental health distress, rising living ... <a title="Collaborative approach needed to fix the mental health crisis for young people – Youthline" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/collaborative-approach-needed-to-fix-the-mental-health-crisis-for-young-people-youthline/" aria-label="Read more about Collaborative approach needed to fix the mental health crisis for young people – Youthline">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals CEO Damien Spring who says Cromwell is well placed to benefit from the mine. RNZ / Katie Todd The company behind the Bendigo‑Ophir gold project in Central Otago has received Overseas Investment Office consent to purchase the land required to progress the development. It’s a project that has faced ... <a title="Santana clears OIO hurdle for Central Otago gold project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/santana-clears-oio-hurdle-for-central-otago-gold-project/" aria-label="Read more about Santana clears OIO hurdle for Central Otago gold project">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Several edits have been made to this story for clarity and to include the developer’s reply on claims kiwi are present in the area. A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road, so it can construct 1600 ... <a title="Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/developer-seeks-to-build-road-through-silverstream-spur-construct-1600-homes/" aria-label="Read more about Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been a vocal supporter of making English an official language in New Zealand. A bill doing just that is now before Parliament. VNP / Phil Smith Explainer – You’re reading this in English right now – but should English be an official language? Parliament ... <a title="What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do in New Zealand?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/what-is-the-english-language-bill-and-what-would-it-actually-do-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do in New Zealand?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand There are heavy rain warnings for the north and west of the South Island. METSERVICE / SCREENSHOT Heavy rain is expected for the parts of the South Island through until the weekend with MetService issuing orange heavy rain warnings. MetService said heavy rain was expected for most of the West Coast ... <a title="Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/weather-warnings-issued-for-south-island-risks-of-flooding-and-slips-on-the-west-coast/" aria-label="Read more about Weather warnings issued for South Island, risks of flooding and slips on the West Coast">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Will O’Rourke returns to the Blackcaps test squad, after recovering from a stress fracture. PHOTOSPORT The return of two key fast bowlers, and the maiden selection of a batting allrounder, are the highlights in the Blackcaps squad to play upcoming test matches against Ireland and England. Kyle Jamieson and Will O’Rourke ... <a title="Fast bowling stocks get a boost for Irish and English Tour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/fast-bowling-stocks-get-a-boost-for-irish-and-english-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Fast bowling stocks get a boost for Irish and English Tour">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Piha beach, west of Auckland City, is considered one of New Zealand’s most dangerous beaches. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Surf lifeguards at Auckland’s notoriously dangerous Piha beach have raised questions with police about possible delays in activating rescues at the drowning blackspot. One spoke up about worries over helicopters being delayed, ... <a title="Drowning blackspot Piha: Questions raised about possible delays" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/drowning-blackspot-piha-questions-raised-about-possible-delays/" aria-label="Read more about Drowning blackspot Piha: Questions raised about possible delays">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, disappeared from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. Supplied / Scotland Police A body had been found in the water near a remote Sottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared last month. Justin Evans, 24, went missing from the Golgotha Monastery, on Papa Stronsay, shortly before midnight on April ... <a title="Body found close to Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans disappeared" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/body-found-close-to-scottish-island-where-kiwi-monk-justin-evans-disappeared/" aria-label="Read more about Body found close to Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans disappeared">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An inset of Tom Phillips and one of the campsites he used. RNZ / Supplied / Police Police are assessing their media and communications team including whether it’s “resourced in the right places”. It comes as police review the processes around the management of a Tom Phillips documentary. In response to ... <a title="Police media setup under scrutiny in wake of Tom Phillips documentary oversight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/police-media-setup-under-scrutiny-in-wake-of-tom-phillips-documentary-oversight/" aria-label="Read more about Police media setup under scrutiny in wake of Tom Phillips documentary oversight">Read more</a>
