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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects, while feeling pressure to “have it all figured out”, according to new research by Youthline. But where social media and vaping were near the top of their concerns in 2023, this year’s cohort are worried about job opportunities – ... <a title="Research reveals young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/research-reveals-young-people-are-worried-about-mental-health-bullying-and-job-prospects/" aria-label="Read more about Research reveals young people are worried about mental health, bullying and job prospects">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Auckland researchers will trial technology which they hope will allow asthma sufferers to predict attacks up to a week ahead of time. Unsplash People with asthma could soon be using smartwatches to predict asthma attacks up to a week ahead of time. Researchers at the University of Auckland will ... <a title="Researcher trials smartwatches to predict asthma attacks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/researcher-trials-smartwatches-to-predict-asthma-attacks/" aria-label="Read more about Researcher trials smartwatches to predict asthma attacks">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road through native bush, so it can construct 1600 homes. Guildford Timber Company (GTC) wants to build the road through an area of council-owned land known as the Silverstream Spur, ... <a title="Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/developer-seeks-to-build-road-through-silverstream-spur-then-construct-1600-homes/" aria-label="Read more about Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jonelle Price is looking forward to Badminton. Libby Law/Photosport Equestrian Jonelle Price believes she has a horse that can be a contender at major three-day events for the next few years. Price is one of six New Zealanders lining up for the Badminton Horse Trial in Gloucestershire this week. Price, whose ... <a title="‘He’s a true Badminton horse’: Jonelle Price backs rising star for big stage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/hes-a-true-badminton-horse-jonelle-price-backs-rising-star-for-big-stage/" aria-label="Read more about ‘He’s a true Badminton horse’: Jonelle Price backs rising star for big stage">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Submissions have been received on the Employment Leave Bill, which is to replace the Holidays Act. 123RF A new law that is intended to simplify New Zealand’s rules around leave has the potential to add complexity – and create difficulties particularly for people being paid commission, some legal experts say. Submissions ... <a title="Why commission-earners are set to receive the ‘lowest hourly rate’ of pay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/why-commission-earners-are-set-to-receive-the-lowest-hourly-rate-of-pay/" aria-label="Read more about Why commission-earners are set to receive the ‘lowest hourly rate’ of pay">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look at which areas in New Zealand are left with the most in their bank accounts after they’ve covered the essentials. The exercise is far from definitive, and everyone’s individual circumstances will be different, but ... <a title="Who’s got the most disposable income?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/whos-got-the-most-disposable-income/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s got the most disposable income?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand White Fern Jess Kerr Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz The White Ferns have beaten an England development side by 18 runs at Chester-le-Street to open their tour of England. After deciding to bat first in the 50-over game, New Zealand were bowled out for 200 in the 48th over. New Zealand slipped to 49 ... <a title="White Ferns open tour of England with a win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/white-ferns-open-tour-of-england-with-a-win/" aria-label="Read more about White Ferns open tour of England with a win">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Noah says he’s been inspired by the wheelchair rugby players he’s met while in Christchurch and he hopes to get further into the sport. Supplied A young man paralysed from the chest down in an accident earlier this year says he’s focusing on the positives and working hard to regain his ... <a title="Noah Berkeley is on a mission to be independent after an accident left him paralysed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/noah-berkeley-is-on-a-mission-to-be-independent-after-an-accident-left-him-paralysed/" aria-label="Read more about Noah Berkeley is on a mission to be independent after an accident left him paralysed">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand DOC Kākāpō Recovery Programme announced that this year was officially biggest kākāpō breeding season on record. JAKE OSBORNE Days of tunnelling, an uncertain outcome, a welcome find – it has been high drama on Te Kākahu / Chalky Island as the 2026 kākāpō breeding season comes to a close. At the ... <a title="A clifftop rescue adds to kākāpō chick numbers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/a-clifftop-rescue-adds-to-kakapo-chick-numbers/" aria-label="Read more about A clifftop rescue adds to kākāpō chick numbers">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Melbourne fashion designer Klaudia Burzynska has given up on trying to get her designs taken down from Shein. Since she launched her business, Things You Really Like, on Etsy in 2020, Burzynska said she has found so many duplications of her designs — and even lifted marketing materials — on Shein ... <a title="Small Australian designers giving up on fighting fast-fashion giant Shein" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/small-australian-designers-giving-up-on-fighting-fast-fashion-giant-shein/" aria-label="Read more about Small Australian designers giving up on fighting fast-fashion giant Shein">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paris Lokotui was a starting player for the Tactix. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz When Paris Lokotui ran out in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final, she was on the brink of everything she had worked for – and quietly preparing to walk away from it. The 24-year-old had just reached 50 domestic matches ... <a title="Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern who got away?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/rugby-convert-paris-lokotui-the-silver-fern-who-got-away/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern who got away?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police allege the man sexually assaulted four young boys during mirimiri. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police say an investigation into a man accused of sexual offending against four young boys is being hampered by a “high degree of obfuscation” by the defendant and his wife. The officer in charge of the ... <a title="Police claim man accused of sexual offending is obfuscating investigation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/police-claim-man-accused-of-sexual-offending-is-obfuscating-investigation/" aria-label="Read more about Police claim man accused of sexual offending is obfuscating investigation">Read more</a>
