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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The OECD report called for changes to the electricity sector to break its reliance on costly natural gas which has underpinned high prices. RNZ / Robin Martin OECD says NZ economy recovering slowly, faces Iran conflict based challenges to growth and inflation Poor productivity, high debt, weak investment hold back growth ... <a title="OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/oecd-report-suggests-raft-of-reforms-to-help-new-zealand-economy/" aria-label="Read more about OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The dispute is around a simple phrase printed on packaging of Zuru’s own-brand MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: “LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE.” Pixabay A long-running trademark battle between New Zealand-founded toy company Zuru and global giant Lego will go on after the Supreme Court approved Lego’s application to take further ... <a title="Lego able to continue trademark battle against Zuru after Supreme Court approval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/lego-able-to-continue-trademark-battle-against-zuru-after-supreme-court-approval/" aria-label="Read more about Lego able to continue trademark battle against Zuru after Supreme Court approval">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The drops would no doubt come as welcome news for renters, Realestate.co.nz says. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to Realestate.co.nz Its latest data shows the national average asking rental price in April was $631 a week. That was down from $640 at ... <a title="Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/rents-down-but-take-care-before-you-ask-your-landlord-for-a-drop-realestate-co-nz-says/" aria-label="Read more about Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Alexander Robertson Meridian Energy says it has applied technology to squeeze more energy out of its existing assets – enough to supply electricity to between 60,000 and 80,000 homes. The renewable energy company was able to deliver about 83 megawatts (MW) of additional capacity from existing hydro generators through ... <a title="Meridian innovation supplies more energy than capacity of two wind farms combined" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/meridian-innovation-supplies-more-energy-than-capacity-of-two-wind-farms-combined/" aria-label="Read more about Meridian innovation supplies more energy than capacity of two wind farms combined">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi News this week that the High Court at Auckland had ruled against ANZ in a class action over breaches of the Consumer Contract and Credit Finance Act was the latest move in a long-running saga. But considering that no customers were left out of pocket by the ... <a title="ANZ customers underpaid their mortgages – so why are they set to get a payout?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/anz-customers-underpaid-their-mortgages-so-why-are-they-set-to-get-a-payout/" aria-label="Read more about ANZ customers underpaid their mortgages – so why are they set to get a payout?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Marika Khabazi TVNZ has been found in breach of broadcasting standards in its reporting of US President Donald Trump’s supposed comments after the arrest of the man alleged to have shot conservative activist Charlie Kirk. In a press release by the Broadcasting Standards Authority, it said it upheld three ... <a title="TVNZ found in breach of broadcasting standards over Trump report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/tvnz-found-in-breach-of-broadcasting-standards-over-trump-report/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ found in breach of broadcasting standards over Trump report">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals CEO Damien Spring who says Cromwell is well placed to benefit from the mine. RNZ / Katie Todd The company behind the Bendigo‑Ophir gold project in Central Otago has received Overseas Investment Office consent to purchase the land required to progress the development. It’s a project that has faced ... <a title="Santana clears OIO hurdle for Central Otago gold project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/santana-clears-oio-hurdle-for-central-otago-gold-project/" aria-label="Read more about Santana clears OIO hurdle for Central Otago gold project">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Several edits have been made to this story for clarity and to include the developer’s reply on claims kiwi are present in the area. A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road, so it can construct 1600 ... <a title="Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/developer-seeks-to-build-road-through-silverstream-spur-construct-1600-homes/" aria-label="Read more about Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, construct 1600 homes">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A developer is calling on the Upper Hutt City Council to let it build what it believes to be a crucial road through native bush, so it can construct 1600 homes. Guildford Timber Company (GTC) wants to build the road through an area of council-owned land known as the Silverstream Spur, ... <a title="Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/developer-seeks-to-build-road-through-silverstream-spur-then-construct-1600-homes/" aria-label="Read more about Developer seeks to build road through Silverstream Spur, then construct 1600 homes">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Submissions have been received on the Employment Leave Bill, which is to replace the Holidays Act. 123RF A new law that is intended to simplify New Zealand’s rules around leave has the potential to add complexity – and create difficulties particularly for people being paid commission, some legal experts say. Submissions ... <a title="Why commission-earners are set to receive the ‘lowest hourly rate’ of pay" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/why-commission-earners-are-set-to-receive-the-lowest-hourly-rate-of-pay/" aria-label="Read more about Why commission-earners are set to receive the ‘lowest hourly rate’ of pay">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Who has the most disposable income in the country? RNZ has crunched the data to look at which areas in New Zealand are left with the most in their bank accounts after they’ve covered the essentials. The exercise is far from definitive, and everyone’s individual circumstances will be different, but ... <a title="Who’s got the most disposable income?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/whos-got-the-most-disposable-income/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s got the most disposable income?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Melbourne fashion designer Klaudia Burzynska has given up on trying to get her designs taken down from Shein. Since she launched her business, Things You Really Like, on Etsy in 2020, Burzynska said she has found so many duplications of her designs — and even lifted marketing materials — on Shein ... <a title="Small Australian designers giving up on fighting fast-fashion giant Shein" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/small-australian-designers-giving-up-on-fighting-fast-fashion-giant-shein/" aria-label="Read more about Small Australian designers giving up on fighting fast-fashion giant Shein">Read more</a>
