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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A flag flies outside WHO’s Geneva headquarters. AFP / Fabrice Coffrini If a new pathogen emerged today, the world would be largely unprepared, former Prime Minister Helen Clark says. The Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing Annex [PABS] could not be agreed to in time for adoption at the next World Health ... <a title="World largely unprepared if any new pandemic arises – Helen Clark" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/world-largely-unprepared-if-any-new-pandemic-arises-helen-clark/" aria-label="Read more about World largely unprepared if any new pandemic arises – Helen Clark">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NeeDoh is the latest squishy sensory toy to go viral. Social media is reporting how these blobs of gel are flying off the shelves, and are in short supply. But squishy sensory toys have been around much longer than this latest fad. You might remember putty, slime or stress balls. So ... <a title="Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime or putty feel so satisfying?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/why-does-squishing-needoh-slime-or-putty-feel-so-satisfying/" aria-label="Read more about Why does squishing NeeDoh, slime or putty feel so satisfying?">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua was a force to be reckoned with during the first half at Pulman Arena in South Auckland playing at goal defence. www.photosport.nz The ANZ Premiership comeback of former Silver Ferns legend Casey Kopua has been cut short by injury. The 40-year-old answered a call from Waikato-Bay of Plenty Magic ... <a title="Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/former-silver-ferns-captain-casey-kopuas-return-marred-by-injury/" aria-label="Read more about Former Silver Ferns captain Casey Kopua’s return marred by injury">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington Phoenix play Brisbane Roar in an A-League women semi-final at Spencer Park in Brisbane. Wellington finished second after the regular season and are away to third-placed Brisbane in the first of two semi-finals. The Phoenix will then return home and host the Roar in the second leg on 10 May. ... <a title="Live: A-League women semi-final – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/live-a-league-women-semi-final-brisbane-roar-v-wellington-phoenix/" aria-label="Read more about Live: A-League women semi-final – Brisbane Roar v Wellington Phoenix">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand As Gin Wigmore looks to a new chapter, the Kiwi musician has released ‘Country Diamond’ – the lead track from her soon-to-be-announced project – reflecting on her past and the “what if’s” that could have been “Honestly, Jim, I’m not trying to appeal to anyone,” she tells Sunday Morning. “I’m just trying ... <a title="Gin Wigmore opens up on divorce, returning to NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/gin-wigmore-opens-up-on-divorce-returning-to-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Gin Wigmore opens up on divorce, returning to NZ">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Green. NZ Police / SUPPLIED A body has been found during the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green. Police believe the body belongs to Green, however a formal identification process is yet to be completed. The 52-year-old was last seen on a trail camera on 14 April, before later ... <a title="Body found in search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/body-found-in-search-for-missing-motueka-man-nathan-green/" aria-label="Read more about Body found in search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After several months out of the spotlight and rumours about her health, country music icon Dolly Parton recently appeared at a Dollywood event in Tennessee, looking “very much lively and engaged”, says biographer Martha Ackmann. The ‘9 to 5’ and ‘Jolene’ singer posted a video late last year reassuring fans she ... <a title="Saying ‘no’ to Elvis and other moments that shaped Dolly Parton’s life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/saying-no-to-elvis-and-other-moments-that-shaped-dolly-partons-life/" aria-label="Read more about Saying ‘no’ to Elvis and other moments that shaped Dolly Parton’s life">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand From left, Dany Haira, Mere Kerehi and Suni Brown outside Te Manawaroa o Kuki Rimene. RNZ/Pokere Paewai Wairarapa iwi Rangitāne are putting the final touches on it’s new papakāinga development in the centre of Masterton, with tenants expected to move in within the month. On Friday, there was an early morning ... <a title="Te Manawaroa o Kuki Rimene papakāinga development opens in Masterton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/te-manawaroa-o-kuki-rimene-papakainga-development-opens-in-masterton/" aria-label="Read more about Te Manawaroa o Kuki Rimene papakāinga development opens in Masterton">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/ Nick Monro The Ministry of Education is overhauling school transport for children with safety and mobility needs. The Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA) supports students who cannot travel independently to and from school. In Wellington, the SESTA service will move from Wellington Combined Taxis to Madge Coachlines, which operates under ... <a title="Changes to school transport for children with safety, mobility needs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/changes-to-school-transport-for-children-with-safety-mobility-needs/" aria-label="Read more about Changes to school transport for children with safety, mobility needs">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Oort cloud comet – known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS – will be visible in New Zealand skies for the next week (file image). 123rf.com A comet never seen before is lighting up the Southern Hemisphere. The Oort cloud comet – known as C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS – will be visible in ... <a title="Comet visible in NZ skies for the next week, then gone for 170,000 years" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/comet-visible-in-nz-skies-for-the-next-week-then-gone-for-170000-years/" aria-label="Read more about Comet visible in NZ skies for the next week, then gone for 170,000 years">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chuck Palahniuk’s first novel, Fight Club, is as relevant and controversial today as when it first hit shelves 30 years ago. The story follows a depressed, insomniac unnamed narrator, who unknowingly creates an alter ego – the charismatic and anarchic Tyler Durden. In between having an on-off relationship with punkish Marla, ... <a title="Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/fight-club-at-30-toxic-masculinity-handbook-or-clever-takedown-of-capitalism/" aria-label="Read more about Fight Club at 30: toxic masculinity handbook or clever takedown of capitalism?">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Was Karl Lagerfeld too problematic to serve as a 2023 theme? Was TikTok, which had just been deemed a national security threat by the US government, an appropriate sponsor for 2024’s gala? And just how small can designers make Kim Kardashian’s waist? (This one comes up almost yearly.) But the 2026 ... <a title="The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/the-bezos-of-it-all-the-met-galas-billionaire-moment/" aria-label="Read more about The Bezos of it all: The Met Gala’s billionaire moment">Read more</a>
