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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MetService’s rain radar shows the South Island’s west under heavy downpours from 12pm Thursday. Screengrab / MetService A front will bring heavy rain to parts of the South Island from later today with up to 400 millimetres predicted in some areas. ️Severe Weather Update️ 1️⃣️The first of two weather systems in ... <a title="Heavy rain warnings issued for South Island’s west with more severe weather possible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/heavy-rain-warnings-issued-for-south-islands-west-with-more-severe-weather-possible/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy rain warnings issued for South Island’s west with more severe weather possible">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Reserve Bank warns of heightened uncertainty due to Iran war Economic recovery expected to be “somewhat slower” Financial institutions well-placed to support economy Risks to financial stability have increased due to the Middle East conflict, with a bleaker outlook for the economy, potentially making it harder for borrowers to service ... <a title="Middle East conflict: Warning over Kiwis’ ability to pay back debt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/middle-east-conflict-warning-over-kiwis-ability-to-pay-back-debt/" aria-label="Read more about Middle East conflict: Warning over Kiwis’ ability to pay back debt">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmacists like Wainuiomata’s Clive Cannons often get called upon to explain drug name differences. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Explainer – At Clive’s Chemist in Wainuiomata, customers know Clive Cannons by name. That’s possibly helped by the giant, smiling photo of him pasted to the outside of the store. This particular Friday ... <a title="Why the same medicine can be called by several different names at your chemist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/why-the-same-medicine-can-be-called-by-several-different-names-at-your-chemist/" aria-label="Read more about Why the same medicine can be called by several different names at your chemist">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor indicated businesses were under pressure from increasing costs. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Small and medium-sized businesses are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the government ahead of this month’s budget as rising costs and a weak economic outlook eat away at confidence. MYOB’s Annual Business Monitor indicates ... <a title="Businesses increasingly dissatisfied with government due to rising costs, survey says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/businesses-increasingly-dissatisfied-with-government-due-to-rising-costs-survey-says/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses increasingly dissatisfied with government due to rising costs, survey says">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Unemployment eases to 5.3pct from 10-year high of 5.4pct 4000 jobs added in quarter, but number opting out grows Underutilisation rate steady at 12.9 pct; Youth unemployment rises Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Wellington highest unemployment rates Annual wage growth remains five-year low of 2pct Data a touch ... <a title="Unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.3 percent in first quarter of year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/unemployment-rate-drops-slightly-to-5-3-percent-in-first-quarter-of-year/" aria-label="Read more about Unemployment rate drops slightly to 5.3 percent in first quarter of year">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Long Bay on Auckland’s North Shore. (File photo) 123rf.com A loud explosion has been heard at Auckland’s Long Bay beach after an unidentified canister washed up. Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s northern shift manager, Carrin Larkin, said Defence Force staff had been called to take a look but firefighters believed it ... <a title="‘Big explosion’ after unidentified cannister found at Auckland’s Long Bay beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/big-explosion-after-unidentified-cannister-found-at-aucklands-long-bay-beach/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Big explosion’ after unidentified cannister found at Auckland’s Long Bay beach">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Inflation is expected to rise because of the war in the Middle East. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A leading economist says businesses could exploit the war in the Middle East to raise prices even when not directly related to the fuel crisis. Petrol price surges have seen 91 routinely above $3 ... <a title="War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs – economist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/war-an-excuse-to-hike-prices-even-without-fuel-costs-economist/" aria-label="Read more about War an excuse to hike prices even without fuel costs – economist">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand food magazine Cuisine has dropped award-winning restaurant Amisfield from its esteemed food guide, following at least five complaints about executive chef Vaughan Mabee. Amisfield was awarded Restaurant of the Year and the highest rating, three hats, at the 2025 Cuisine Good Food Awards. Amisfield was named Restaurant of the ... <a title="Amisfield dropped from Good Food Guide following allegations against chef Vaughan Mabee" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/amisfield-dropped-from-good-food-guide-following-allegations-against-chef-vaughan-mabee/" aria-label="Read more about Amisfield dropped from Good Food Guide following allegations against chef Vaughan Mabee">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hundreds visited Auckland Art Gallery over the weekend to view more than 60 works by 42 Chinese artists that included photography, sculptures, installations, moving images and new media. Titled Forever Tomorrow: Chinese Art Now, the exhibition is the first major survey of Chinese contemporary art displayed in Auckland on this scale. ... <a title="Chinese art exhibition reflects transformative modern times" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/chinese-art-exhibition-reflects-transformative-modern-times/" aria-label="Read more about Chinese art exhibition reflects transformative modern times">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A CDC data centre. (File photo) Luke McPake CDC Data Centres (CDC) has signed a deal to build to build a 555-megawatt (MW) data centre, with the ability to scale-up to more than one gigawatt (GW) – enough to power up to 1 million homes. CDC, which was nearly 50 percent ... <a title="CDC signs deal to build 555-megawatt data centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/cdc-signs-deal-to-build-555-megawatt-data-centre/" aria-label="Read more about CDC signs deal to build 555-megawatt data centre">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Whites coach Darren Bazeley says the side will play Haiti and England before the FIFA World Cup. Photosport The All Whites will play Haiti for the first time as one of their lead-up matches to the FIFA World Cup. The New Zealanders take on the Caribbean side, who are ranked ... <a title="All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/all-whites-to-play-haiti-in-world-cup-warm-up-match/" aria-label="Read more about All Whites to play Haiti in World Cup warm-up match">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf A drop in milk volumes sold saw prices rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, stopping the slide seen at the previous two events. The average price rose 1.5 percent overnight to US$4127 (NZ$5035) a tonne. It followed a 2.7 percent fall at the previous auction a fortnight ago, ... <a title="Global milk prices rise after previous slides" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/global-milk-prices-rise-after-previous-slides/" aria-label="Read more about Global milk prices rise after previous slides">Read more</a>
