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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Geneva AM (aka Geneva Alexander-Masters) thought she was done with putting her feelings into music after fronting the alt-electronic band SoccerPractise. Then, in 2023, she gave birth to her son at home on Waiheke Island during level four lockdown. “I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotion and overwhelmed with love, and I ... <a title="Bilingual singer Geneva AM: ‘I just want to keep making music and uniting everybody’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/bilingual-singer-geneva-am-i-just-want-to-keep-making-music-and-uniting-everybody/" aria-label="Read more about Bilingual singer Geneva AM: ‘I just want to keep making music and uniting everybody’">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mystics shooter Sophia Lafaiali’i (file photo). © Photosport Ltd 2025 www.photosport.nz The Mystics have ended the unbeaten run of the Tactix, with a 52-43 win over the team that upset them in last year’s ANZ Premiership grand final. The meet on Saturday was the first between the teams since that game, ... <a title="Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/netball-mystics-beat-tactix-in-grand-final-rematch/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Mystics beat Tactix in grand-final rematch">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Valerie Morse. Johnny Blades / VNP A peace activist is urging the New Zealand government to reject a US proposal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping route has been largely blocked by Iran since February, causing the price of oil to soar. Peace Action Wellington spokesperson Valerie Morse ... <a title="Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/peace-activist-urges-government-to-reject-us-proposal-to-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/" aria-label="Read more about Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZ Warriors are away to Parramatta Eels at CommBank Stadium in Sydney. The side are riding a three match unbeaten run and welcome the return of centre Adam Pompey to Saturday’s line-up. Kickoff is at 7.30pm. Warriors: 1. Taine Tuaupiki, 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, 3. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, 4. Adam Pompey, 5. ... <a title="Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-nrl-parramatta-eels-v-nz-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NRL – Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The Fijian Drua have scored their first Super Rugby Pacific win over the Highlanders with a 24-14 win in Ba. The results is a blow to the Highlanders’ hopes of making the playoffs, while at the same time a boost to the Drua’s chances. The Drua made ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua prove too tough at home for Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-prove-too-tough-at-home-for-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua prove too tough at home for Highlanders">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bottom-of-the-table Moana Pasifika host the third-placed Blues in a crosstown Super Rugby Pacific clash at North Harbour Stadium in Auckland. Moana Pasifika are chasing just their second win of the season, while their rivals are looking to potentially move up the ladder up with a win. Kickoff is at 7.05pm. Moana ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-moana-pasifika-v-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Moana Pasifika v Blues">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tiwai Point, in Southland RNZ / Nate McKinnon Workers at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter have voted to take industrial action from Monday, following unsuccessful bargaining, but the smelter – owned by Rio Tinto, says it provides a competitive package. E tū union members at New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter in Southland, ... <a title="Tiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/tiwai-point-aluminium-smelter-workers-announce-strike/" aria-label="Read more about Tiwai Point aluminium smelter workers announce strike">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand South Bay, Kaikoura (file photo). RNZ / Samantha Gee A rescue is underway in Kaikōura after a boat capsized on Saturday afternoon. Police said they responded to the capsizing of a boat in South Bay at around 12:40pm. Volunteers from Coastguard Kaikōura and police are working alongside each other at the ... <a title="Ongoing rescue after boat capsizes in Kaikōura" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/ongoing-rescue-after-boat-capsizes-in-kaikoura/" aria-label="Read more about Ongoing rescue after boat capsizes in Kaikōura">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When Catie Gett’s 10-year-old started school, she ate up the highly nutritious lunches her mum prepared. But when she got older, she wanted her lunch to look like everyone else’s – i.e., processed food. Changing tack, the Melbourne naturopath now mostly concentrates on the “book ends” of her children’s diet – ... <a title="A naturopath’s school-lunch hack: ‘Put fruit and vegetables in a thermos’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/a-naturopaths-school-lunch-hack-put-fruit-and-vegetables-in-a-thermos/" aria-label="Read more about A naturopath’s school-lunch hack: ‘Put fruit and vegetables in a thermos’">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua host the Highlanders in a bottom-half Super Rugby Pacific clash at Four N Stadium in Ba. Both sides boast the same record — four wins and six losses — but the Highlanders’ superior bonus points have them three places ahead on the table. Kickoff is at 4pm. Drua: 1. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders in Ba" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-v-highlanders-in-ba/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders in Ba">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua host the Highlanders in a bottom-half Super Rugby Pacific clash at Four N Stadium in Ba. Both sides have boast the same record – four wins and six losses – but the Highlanders’ superior bonus points have them three places ahead on the table. Kickoff is at 4pm. Drua: ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/live-super-rugby-pacific-fijian-drua-v-highlanders/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Fijian Drua v Highlanders">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After a few big years of work in UK television, Rose Matafeo flew home to film a show created by her friend Paul Williams last summer. The New Zealand Spy writer, director and star is someone she loves and trusts, she says, and also an “incredible writer”. “I’m very particular and ... <a title="Rose Matafeo: ‘I’m quite harsh on what I find good and funny’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/rose-matafeo-im-quite-harsh-on-what-i-find-good-and-funny/" aria-label="Read more about Rose Matafeo: ‘I’m quite harsh on what I find good and funny’">Read more</a>
