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May 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shannon Bosch, Associate Professor (Law), Edith Cowan University In a video posted by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir on Wednesday night, detained activists from dozens of countries are shown kneeling on the ground with their foreheads on the floor and hands zip-tied behind their backs. Some ... <a title="Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/21/taunting-and-degrading-civilians-in-armed-conflict-is-a-clear-violation-of-international-law-283472/" aria-label="Read more about Taunting and degrading civilians in armed conflict is a clear violation of international law">Read more</a>
From MIL OSIPost
May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Firefighters say they no longer have confidence in their ageing fleet vehicles. RNZ / Evie Richardson An inquiry into the state of Fire and Emergency’s fire trucks has heard its troubles go deeper than thought and require a wider investigation. The parliamentary select committee inquiry was triggered by MPs who were…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Birthright Hutt Valley is closing its doors tomorrow after 60 years of service. Facebook / Birthright Hutt Valley A family support service in the Hutt Valley is closing its doors tomorrow after 60 years of service. Birthright Hutt Valley supports single-caregiver whānau in the region, and is the only specialist social…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand CEO Kerry Dalton said last year CAB had helped 11,000 Wellingtonians. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Citizens Advice Bureau says it’s “gut-wrenching” that Wellington City Council has decided to cut the bureau’s funding by around 60 percent. The council announced yesterday that Wellington’s CAB will go from receiving around $230,000 to…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Central Hawke’s Bay mayor Will Foley and Hastings mayor Wendy Schollum will be meeting with McCain representatives to discuss the reasons for the company’s closure. LDR Hawke’s Bay mayors have written to McCain asking the international company to pause its closure of the Hastings processing plant. More than 100 growers are…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Queens Drive in central Lower Hutt has reopened after an earlier incident. That incident had been resolved, police said. The road had earlier been blocked while police were at the scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki was first cab off the rank against Brisbane Broncos and suffered the first miss of his first-grade career. Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v St George-Illawarra Dragons Kickoff 7.30pm NZT, Saturday, 23 May Jubilee Stadium, Kogarah Live blog updates on RNZ With Tanah Boyd now officially sidelined for the season…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Metlink is asking Wellington bus passengers to pay with cash or Snapper cards. SUPPLIED / GWRC Metlink is asking Wellington bus passengers to pay with cash or Snapper cards after contactless credit and debit card payments stopped working on a number of services. A spokesperson for the transport provider said they…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Queens Drive in central Lower Hutt has been closed while police respond to an incident. Police aren’t providing details, but say there there is no threat to the public. Cordons are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero,…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First’s Winston Peters and ACT’s David Seymour. RNZ Analysis – Much like every other political party in Parliament, New Zealand First isn’t really planning to use taxpayer money to buy back BNZ. The idea is a bold and bizarre one given the potential price tag of anywhere between $7…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz Steve Corica has won the biggest prize in the A-League five times before and should he do it a sixth time it will be a piece of history that brings his journey in the competition full circle. The Auckland FC coach has…
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May 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The best protection against the infection is immunisation (file image). MARIJAN MURAT / dpa Picture-Alliance via AFP Healthcare professionals and border agencies are on alert for diphtheria entering New Zealand as an outbreak in Australia grows. About 230 cases have been reported so far this year across Australia. On Thursday, the…
