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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Nelson Hospital lost power today and in October. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The Nelson Hospital has had its second power outage within six months. Health New Zealand says Nelson Hospital lost power for eight minutes this morning, though the Uninterrupted Power Supply was able to restore power immediately to critical ... <a title="Nelson Hospital has second power outage within six months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/nelson-hospital-has-second-power-outage-within-six-months/" aria-label="Read more about Nelson Hospital has second power outage within six months">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hayden Tasker. The Press / Iain McGregor Hayden Tasker was drunk, annoyed about life and motivated by anger toward police before he drove into two officers in Nelson, killing one and critically injuring another, a court has heard. Tasker, 33, is on trial at the Christchurch High Court for the murder ... <a title="Hayden Tasker was trying to end his life when he killed Nelson police officer, court told" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/hayden-tasker-was-trying-to-end-his-life-when-he-killed-nelson-police-officer-court-told/" aria-label="Read more about Hayden Tasker was trying to end his life when he killed Nelson police officer, court told">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The baby died in August 2019. 123rf A minutes-old baby, who died on his mother’s chest while she was sutured up following his birth, should have been checked more regularly by the midwife tasked with their care, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found. According to a decision released on Monday ... <a title="Baby who died on mother’s chest not regularly checked by midwife" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/baby-who-died-on-mothers-chest-not-regularly-checked-by-midwife/" aria-label="Read more about Baby who died on mother’s chest not regularly checked by midwife">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Last permanent doctor at Palmerston North Hospital gastroenterology department worries about patients with chronic conditions when he leaves Dr James Irwin says temporary staff will offer transactional care One patient feels left in the lurch Health NZ says its recruiting to the service and ... <a title="Fears for patient care after Palmerston North hospital’s last expert leaves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/fears-for-patient-care-after-palmerston-north-hospitals-last-expert-leaves/" aria-label="Read more about Fears for patient care after Palmerston North hospital’s last expert leaves">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The ship was grounded while sailing from Picton to Wellington on June 21, 2024. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Maritime NZ says there was a clear knowledge gap in how a steering console worked aboard the Aratere ferry ahead of it running aground nearly two years ago. KiwiRail had been ordered to ... <a title="Crews had ‘clear knowledge gap’ on Aratere ferry ahead of grounding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/crews-had-clear-knowledge-gap-on-aratere-ferry-ahead-of-grounding/" aria-label="Read more about Crews had ‘clear knowledge gap’ on Aratere ferry ahead of grounding">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Angie Skerrett Work has begun to restore Mauao Mount Maunganui, but it could be up to four months until the public can access the summit. A blessing was held today in partnership with Tauranga City Council, the Mauao Trust and Ngā Poutiriao o Mauao to enable to the re-entry onto the ... <a title="Mauao Mount Maunganui restorations begin, could take up to four months" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/mauao-mount-maunganui-restorations-begin-could-take-up-to-four-months/" aria-label="Read more about Mauao Mount Maunganui restorations begin, could take up to four months">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two children aged under three years old died alongside a woman at a Hastings house. RNZ / Anusha Bradley An order prohibiting publishing the names of a mother and her two children killed following an incident at a property in Hastings has been continued. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Train, was ... <a title="Identities of mother and children killed at Hastings property to remain secret" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/identities-of-mother-and-children-killed-at-hastings-property-to-remain-secret/" aria-label="Read more about Identities of mother and children killed at Hastings property to remain secret">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Stobo (file photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Financial Markets Authority chair Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary failed to meet the standards of political neutrality expected of the head of an independent regulator. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Cameron Brewer accepted Stobo’s resignation ... <a title="Chair of Financial Markets Authority resigns after conduct review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/chair-of-financial-markets-authority-resigns-after-conduct-review/" aria-label="Read more about Chair of Financial Markets Authority resigns after conduct review">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police seized vehicles and cash in a raid in the Gisborne suburb of Mangapapa, on 29 April. Supplied / Police More than half a million dollars discovered in a traveller’s belongings and linked to organised crime overseas has led to the seizure of property, vehicles and tens of thousands of dollars. ... <a title="Customs cash find leads to seizures in Gisborne" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/customs-cash-find-leads-to-seizures-in-gisborne/" aria-label="Read more about Customs cash find leads to seizures in Gisborne">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The baby died in August 2019. 123rf A minutes-old baby, who died on his mother’s chest while she was sutured up following his birth, should have been checked more regularly by the registered nurse tasked with their care, the Health and Disability Commissioner has found. According to a decision released on ... <a title="Baby who died on mother’s chest not regularly checked by nurse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/baby-who-died-on-mothers-chest-not-regularly-checked-by-nurse/" aria-label="Read more about Baby who died on mother’s chest not regularly checked by nurse">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Items seized by police in a raid in Murchison, May 2026. Police / supplied A Murchison man is facing charges after police seized explosives, loaded guns and drugs from a rural property. The 60-year-old was arrested following a search by local officers and the armed offenders squad last week. Police said ... <a title="Explosives, loaded guns and drugs found at man’s property" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/explosives-loaded-guns-and-drugs-found-at-mans-property/" aria-label="Read more about Explosives, loaded guns and drugs found at man’s property">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon during the signing ceremony at a bilateral meeting with Singapore PM Lawrence Wong in Singapore. Supplied / PMO New Zealand and Singapore have inked a deal to ensure the trade of essential goods like fuel and food continue in times of crisis. It guarantees neither country will impose export ... <a title="New Zealand signs deal with Singapore to ensure trade of essential goods" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/new-zealand-signs-deal-with-singapore-to-ensure-trade-of-essential-goods/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand signs deal with Singapore to ensure trade of essential goods">Read more</a>
