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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP ANZ has been unsuccessful in its fight in the High Court against a class action from borrowers. The court has awarded summary judgment against the bank in relation to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act 2003 (CCCFA) class action proceedings. Between 2015 and 2019, the law said that a ... <a title="Court rules against ANZ in class action lawsuit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/court-rules-against-anz-in-class-action-lawsuit/" aria-label="Read more about Court rules against ANZ in class action lawsuit">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Westpac’s made provision of $37m for bad debts compared with $33m the year earlier RNZ / Marika Khabazi Westpac New Zealand’s first half profit is up 4 percent on the year earlier, though bad debts are on the rise. The bank made a net profit of $545 million for the six ... <a title="Westpac profits up 4%, bad debts rise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/westpac-profits-up-4-bad-debts-rise/" aria-label="Read more about Westpac profits up 4%, bad debts rise">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Only half of New Zealand workers reported getting a pay rise last year, but some people are more likely to get them than others, new Seek data shows. The recruitment site said the industries that were most likely to get a pay rise in the past 12 months were industrial, where ... <a title="Who is getting pay rises at the moment?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/who-is-getting-pay-rises-at-the-moment/" aria-label="Read more about Who is getting pay rises at the moment?">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The Interislander is hiking its fuel surcharge to 54 percent on commercial vehicles and trucks crossing the Cook Strait due to soaring energy prices from the Middle East conflict. KiwiRail and the Minister for Rail Winston Peters say the ferry is experiencing cost pressures and can’t keep ... <a title="Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/interislander-almost-doubles-fuel-surcharge-for-commercial-vehicles/" aria-label="Read more about Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Split Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat. Edinburgh Castle in Eden Terrace has a history of violent incidents, including the manslaughter of rising MMA fighter Fau Vake in 2021. Stuff reported in 2023 the bar ... <a title="Neil Finn buys pub with notorious history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/neil-finn-buys-pub-with-notorious-history/" aria-label="Read more about Neil Finn buys pub with notorious history">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland’s Edinburgh Castle pub is to get a new life as a wellness centre, after being purchased by musician Neil Finn. Supplied/ Google Maps Split Enz and Crowded House member Neil Finn has bought a controversial Auckland pub, with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat. Edinburgh Castle in Eden ... <a title="Split Enz’ Neil Finn buys controversial pub with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/split-enz-neil-finn-buys-controversial-pub-with-plans-to-turn-it-into-a-wellness-retreat/" aria-label="Read more about Split Enz’ Neil Finn buys controversial pub with plans to turn it into a wellness retreat">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Only half of New Zealand workers reported getting a pay rise last year, but some people are more likely to get them than others, new Seek data shows. The recruitment site said the industries that were most likely to get a pay rise in the past 12 months were industrial, where ... <a title="Who’s’ getting pay rises at the moment?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/whos-getting-pay-rises-at-the-moment/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s’ getting pay rises at the moment?">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A report said the patron, who was in a toilet stall, was locked in after staff failed to properly check the venue before leaving last month. Supplied A Dunedin bar could lose its liquor licence after a drunk patron was locked in at the end of the night and later taken ... <a title="Dunedin bar Dropkicks could lose its liquor licence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/dunedin-bar-dropkicks-could-lose-its-liquor-licence/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin bar Dropkicks could lose its liquor licence">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Solar installation costs have been reducing and power prices increasing. Fabian Rieger / 123RF New Zealand has passed the “tipping point” where most people buying solar panels will save more money than they spend on them, researchers say, but more could be done to unlock households’ ability to make use of ... <a title="New Zealand passes solar tipping point" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/new-zealand-passes-solar-tipping-point/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand passes solar tipping point">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Even if you’ve been earning income in a straightforward way, you could end up with a bill or a refund. 123RF Are you on track for a tax refund this year? Inland Revenue now sends automatic tax assessments to people whose only income is salary, wages or investment income that is ... <a title="It’s almost tax season: Will you get a refund?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/its-almost-tax-season-will-you-get-a-refund/" aria-label="Read more about It’s almost tax season: Will you get a refund?">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says she would like to see more promotion of the positive things happening in the city centre. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick says she has been frustrated for some time at Heart of the City’s chief executive Viv Beck’s negative framing of ... <a title="Swarbrick confirms frustration over Heart of the City CEO’s negative takes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/swarbrick-confirms-frustration-over-heart-of-the-city-ceos-negative-takes/" aria-label="Read more about Swarbrick confirms frustration over Heart of the City CEO’s negative takes">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Craig Stobo (file photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER Financial Markets Authority chair Craig Stobo has resigned after an independent review found his public commentary failed to meet the standards of political neutrality expected of the head of an independent regulator. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Cameron Brewer accepted Stobo’s resignation ... <a title="Chair of Financial Markets Authority resigns after conduct review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/chair-of-financial-markets-authority-resigns-after-conduct-review/" aria-label="Read more about Chair of Financial Markets Authority resigns after conduct review">Read more</a>
