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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Heavy rain and strong winds is forecast to lash lower parts of the country this weekend. MetService said a “significant autumnal change” was expected to arrive in the second half of the week. It said after a fine Monday and Tuesday, a change in the Tasman Sea was unfolding, with ... <a title="‘Significant autumnal change’: Wetter, windier weather for South Island this weekend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/significant-autumnal-change-wetter-windier-weather-for-south-island-this-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Significant autumnal change’: Wetter, windier weather for South Island this weekend">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a lawsuit brought by Lively over the filming of the 2024 romantic drama It Ends With Us, Baldoni’s production company say. The settlement has averted a civil trial scheduled for May where both actors were expected to testify about Lively’s allegations of sexual misconduct ... <a title="Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-settle-lawsuit-over-it-ends-with-us/" aria-label="Read more about Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over It Ends With Us">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54 percent on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict. KiwiRail and the Minister for Rail Winston Peters say the ferry is experiencing cost pressures and can’t keep ... <a title="Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/interislander-almost-doubles-fuel-surcharge-for-commercial-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man was left with security at the entrance, unresponsive, before being flown to Auckland Hospital where he died an hour later. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Coroner has ruled a man was acting in self-defence, during a fracas that left one person dead in Northland five years ago. Trevor Ruatoto, ... <a title="No one charged after father of three tackled through glass door dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/no-one-charged-after-father-of-three-tackled-through-glass-door-dies/" aria-label="Read more about No one charged after father of three tackled through glass door dies">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Split Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat. Edinburgh Castle in Eden Terrace has a history of violent incidents, including the manslaughter of rising MMA fighter Fau Vake in 2021. Stuff reported in 2023 the bar ... <a title="Neil Finn buys pub with notorious history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/neil-finn-buys-pub-with-notorious-history/" aria-label="Read more about Neil Finn buys pub with notorious history">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A report said the patron, who was in a toilet stall, was locked in after staff failed to properly check the venue before leaving last month. Supplied A Dunedin bar could lose its liquor licence after a drunk patron was locked in at the end of the night and later taken ... <a title="Dunedin bar Dropkicks could lose its liquor licence after locking drunk person in bathroom overnight" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/dunedin-bar-dropkicks-could-lose-its-liquor-licence-after-locking-drunk-person-in-bathroom-overnight/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin bar Dropkicks could lose its liquor licence after locking drunk person in bathroom overnight">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Grace Jale (centre) of the Phoenix celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the A-League Women’s Semi Final match against the Brisbane Roar, 2026. AAP / Photosport Wellington Phoenix women’s coach Bev Priestman says making the most of the home advantage is what they need to do if they ... <a title="Phoenix women have to make the most of being at home" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/phoenix-women-have-to-make-the-most-of-being-at-home/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women have to make the most of being at home">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Sticks Women prepare for a penalty. Blake Armstrong The Black Sticks women have finished fourth out of five teams at the Changzhou Invitational Tournament following a 1-0 loss to China A in the bronze medal match. New Zealand end the tournament with two wins and four defeats, including a 7-0 ... <a title="Black Sticks women lose final game, finish fourth in China" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/black-sticks-women-lose-final-game-finish-fourth-in-china/" aria-label="Read more about Black Sticks women lose final game, finish fourth in China">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man was left with security at the entrance, unresponsive, before being flown to Auckland Hospital where he died an hour later. RNZ / Alexander Robertson The Coroner has ruled a man was acting in self-defence, during a fracas that left one person dead in Northland five years ago. Trevor Ruatoto, ... <a title="Coroner rules man was acting in self-defence after person killed in fracas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/coroner-rules-man-was-acting-in-self-defence-after-person-killed-in-fracas/" aria-label="Read more about Coroner rules man was acting in self-defence after person killed in fracas">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The errors in issuing licences to ten disqualified people are “regretted and should not have happened”, police say. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Ten people have been issued firearms licences despite being disqualified from holding one because of criminal convictions, a review has revealed. Police say the mistake, which related to licences ... <a title="Gun licences issued despite disqualifying convictions, police check reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/gun-licences-issued-despite-disqualifying-convictions-police-check-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about Gun licences issued despite disqualifying convictions, police check reveals">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shantelle Neyra and Gurjeet Singh were worried he would not be in New Zealand for the birth of his baby daughter. Supplied An Auckland woman says it felt like ‘winning the lottery’ when she learned her partner has been granted a visa to be at the birth of their baby. Shantelle ... <a title="New dad can see his baby born after 11th hour visa win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/new-dad-can-see-his-baby-born-after-11th-hour-visa-win/" aria-label="Read more about New dad can see his baby born after 11th hour visa win">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Edinburgh Castle pub is to get a new life as a wellness centre, after being purchased by musician Neil Finn. Supplied/ Google Maps Split Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat. Edinburgh Castle in Eden ... <a title="Split Enz’ Neil Finn buys controversial pub with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/split-enz-neil-finn-buys-controversial-pub-with-plans-to-turn-it-into-a-wellness-retreat/" aria-label="Read more about Split Enz’ Neil Finn buys controversial pub with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat">Read more</a>
