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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Waka hourua travel under Te Matau a Pohe in 2019 during a pōwhiri as part of the national Tuia Encounters 250 celebrations marking 250 years since the first onshore encounters between Māori and Europeans in New Zealand. NZME Whangārei’s $32m Te Matau a Pohe bascule bridge is to be closed for ... <a title="Cracks found inside giant ‘fishhooks’ of famous Whangārei bridge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/cracks-found-inside-giant-fishhooks-of-famous-whangarei-bridge/" aria-label="Read more about Cracks found inside giant ‘fishhooks’ of famous Whangārei bridge">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police arrested two men thanks to help from a member of the public. RNZ / REECE BAKER Two people have been arrested after a road rage incident in Christchurch that left a man with serious injuries. Police were called to the intersection of Burwood Road and Queen Elizabeth II Drive about ... <a title="Two arrested after road rage incident leaves Christchurch man with serious injuries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/two-arrested-after-road-rage-incident-leaves-christchurch-man-with-serious-injuries/" aria-label="Read more about Two arrested after road rage incident leaves Christchurch man with serious injuries">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Aratere was sold to Jahaj Solutions in October and renamed. Glen Tomlinson Indian crew members on board the ship Vega have raised concerns about when they can return home, as they wait for permission to sail to India, where it will be dismantled. The former Interislander ferry Aratere has been ... <a title="Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/standoff-as-vega-crew-await-repatriation-to-india/" aria-label="Read more about Standoff as Vega crew await repatriation to India">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The rāhui restricts access and activities within the designated area to acknowledge the recent loss of life (file image). RNZ / Robin Martin A rāhui is in place around Sharks Tooth off the Kaikōura Peninsula, following a fatal boat capsize. Police were called to South Bay around 12pm Saturday where a ... <a title="Rāhui in place off Kaikōura Peninsula after fatal boat capsize" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/rahui-in-place-off-kaikoura-peninsula-after-fatal-boat-capsize/" aria-label="Read more about Rāhui in place off Kaikōura Peninsula after fatal boat capsize">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by the Israeli Defense Force. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The Global Sumud Flotilla is demanding the New Zealand government intervene to uphold international law, after being intercepted by Israel. It said 22 boats carrying aid for Gaza were illegally intercepted in international waters near ... <a title="Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ government to intervene after Israeli interception" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/global-sumud-flotilla-calls-on-nz-government-to-intervene-after-israeli-interception/" aria-label="Read more about Global Sumud Flotilla calls on NZ government to intervene after Israeli interception">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Magnitude 5.2 earthquake off the East Cape on Sunday 3 May 2026. GeoNet A second noticeable quake has struck the North Island, this one on the East Cape, following an earlier tremor in Wellington. The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake ... <a title="Small quake wakes Wellington, followed by jolt in East Cape" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/small-quake-wakes-wellington-followed-by-jolt-in-east-cape/" aria-label="Read more about Small quake wakes Wellington, followed by jolt in East Cape">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A cordon was put in place, where the man then shot towards a car. RNZ / Marika Khabazi A man has been arrested after a firearms incident in the North Island town of Waihi. Police were alerted to the man allegedly threatening someone on Rosemont Road at 8.55pm on Sunday. They ... <a title="Armed police swarm Waihi after gunshots fired, man arrested" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/armed-police-swarm-waihi-after-gunshots-fired-man-arrested/" aria-label="Read more about Armed police swarm Waihi after gunshots fired, man arrested">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors coach Andrew Webster addresses media after the win over Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Analysis: NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has broken from tradition, giving his under-siege halves combination a ringing endorsement to continue their work, after steering their team to a 36-14 win over Parramatta Eels. “I don’t normally select teams ... <a title="NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/nrl-what-we-learnt-from-nz-warriors-win-over-parramatta-eels/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What we learnt from NZ Warriors’ win over Parramatta Eels">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A state-of-the-art upgrade at the national Maritime Operations Centre is expected to boost its response to mayday calls. “When somebody gets in trouble and they call up and they want someone at the other end of the line, that’s us,” said Kordia chief executive Neil Livingston. Manned 24/7 by communications network ... <a title="New Zealand’s Maritime Operations Centre gets ‘state-of-the-art’ upgrade" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/new-zealands-maritime-operations-centre-gets-state-of-the-art-upgrade/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s Maritime Operations Centre gets ‘state-of-the-art’ upgrade">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New rules include a requirement that only real, live human performers – not their AI avatars – are eligible for the film world’s biggest prizes, and screenplays must have been penned by a person, rather than a chatbot. “In the Acting category, only roles credited in the film’s legal billing and demonstrably performed ... <a title="AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/ai-actors-and-writers-not-eligible-for-oscars-academy/" aria-label="Read more about AI actors and writers not eligible for Oscars: Academy">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals have increased dramatically in recent years. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Delays as KiwiSaver providers struggle to keep up with high numbers of hardship withdrawal applications may be costing members money. The number of hardship withdrawals has increased dramatically in recent years, and an RNZ survey showed some providers ... <a title="Penalties mount while KiwiSaver members wait for hardship withdrawal approval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/penalties-mount-while-kiwisaver-members-wait-for-hardship-withdrawal-approval/" aria-label="Read more about Penalties mount while KiwiSaver members wait for hardship withdrawal approval">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Duck shooting season opened on Saturday. Supplied / Fish and Game Fish and Game says it is not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at hunters this gamebird season. Duck hunting opened on Saturday, with Minister for Hunting and Fishing James Meager among the thousand that took part in the annual season ... <a title="Fish and Game not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at duck hunters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/fish-and-game-not-concerned-about-vigilantes-flying-drones-at-duck-hunters/" aria-label="Read more about Fish and Game not concerned about vigilantes flying drones at duck hunters">Read more</a>
