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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Customs says large numbers of knives and drug paraphernalia were found in the couple’s home. NZ Customs An Auckland couple have been sentenced for importing and selling thousands of illegal weapons and drug paraphernalia. The pair were sentenced in the Auckland District Court on Tuesday, with a 50-year-old man given eight ... <a title="Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/auckland-couple-sentenced-for-importing-selling-thousands-of-illegal-weapons/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland couple sentenced for importing, selling thousands of illegal weapons">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Job seekers say not being able to tell if some companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) to screen their cover letters and CVs is dehumanising. The unemployment rate has slightly eased from a 10-year high according to new data, but jobseekers say the struggle to find work has prompted them ... <a title="AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/ai-causing-headaches-for-both-job-hunters-and-recruiters/" aria-label="Read more about AI causing headaches for both job hunters and recruiters">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders horses during the Super Rugby Pacific match against the Fijian Drua at the last game at Apollo Projects Stadium. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz There may be hope for the horses. The iconic Crusaders mascots, which for 30 years performed in the side’s pre-match ritual, were put out to ... <a title="Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/could-the-crusaders-cavalry-be-making-a-comeback/" aria-label="Read more about Could the Crusaders cavalry be making a comeback?">Read more</a>
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May 6, 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 that got away?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/rugby-convert-paris-lokotui-the-silver-fern-that-got-away/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby convert Paris Lokotui – the Silver Fern that got away?">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets rid of one of the few ways people can challenge harmful media content. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the media landscape has changed ... <a title="Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/scrapping-broadcasting-standards-authority-will-hit-standards-experts-say/" aria-label="Read more about Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – National’s local government reforms face one of the same problems Labour encountered with Three Waters, with councils at risk of being left out in the cold. The coalition’s approach offers an illusion of choice which may yet help it avoid the breakdown in relations Labour eventually had to resolve. ... <a title="The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/the-three-waters-shadow-hanging-over-council-amalgamations/" aria-label="Read more about The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 1 is now fully open near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kāpiti Coast following a three-vehicle crash that earlier partially blocked lanes. The Transport Agency says State Highway 1 is down to one northbound and one southbound lane next to the Te Moana Road Interchange. NZTA The ... <a title="State Highway 1 fully reopens on Kāpiti Coast following crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/state-highway-1-fully-reopens-on-kapiti-coast-following-crash/" aria-label="Read more about State Highway 1 fully reopens on Kāpiti Coast following crash">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets rid of one of the few ways people can challenge harmful media content. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the media landscape has changed ... <a title="Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/reaction-to-scrapping-of-broadcasting-standards-authority/" aria-label="Read more about Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Line services have been cancelled after a truck hit a rail bridge. Dan Satherley / RNZ A rail bridge has been hit by a truck in Auckland on Wednesday afternoon, cancelling Southern Line services for commuters. Auckland Transport says Southern Line services are now running via the Eastern line between ... <a title="Auckland’s Southern Line train services cancelled after truck hits rail bridge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/aucklands-southern-line-train-services-cancelled-after-truck-hits-rail-bridge/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland’s Southern Line train services cancelled after truck hits rail bridge">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Agency says State Highway 1 is down to one northbound and one southbound lane next to the Te Moana Road Interchange. NZTA Lanes are partially blocked on State Highway 1 near the Mackays to Peka Peka Expressway on Kāpiti Coast following a three-vehicle crash. The crash was reported around ... <a title="State Highway 1 partially blocked on Kāpiti Coast following crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/state-highway-1-partially-blocked-on-kapiti-coast-following-crash/" aria-label="Read more about State Highway 1 partially blocked on Kāpiti Coast following crash">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The youths stole a car and were reported to commit petrol drive-offs. Marika Khabazi Four young people have been been arrested in Dunedin after stealing petrol from local service stations in a stolen car. Police said throughout Tuesday a Nissan – which was stolen overnight on Monday from Caversham – was ... <a title="Four arrested after stealing petrol from service stations in stolen car" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/four-arrested-after-stealing-petrol-from-service-stations-in-stolen-car/" aria-label="Read more about Four arrested after stealing petrol from service stations in stolen car">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/LouisDunham Christchurch City Council is being urged to back a multimillion-dollar plan to relocate the Christchurch Kart Club after decades of delays. The council has been trying unsuccessfully since 1995 to move the club from its current site at Carrs Reserve in Halswell to address noise complaints, allow for more homes ... <a title="Christchurch Kart Club’s last chance for a new home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/christchurch-kart-clubs-last-chance-for-a-new-home/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch Kart Club’s last chance for a new home">Read more</a>
