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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Fitch credit ratings agency is warning the introduction of local government rate caps could increase the risk of credit downgrades across the sector. The government is planning to introduce legislation this year that will eventually limit council rate increases to 4 ... <a title="Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for councils, Fitch warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/rates-caps-could-raise-risk-of-credit-downgrade-for-councils-fitch-warns/" aria-label="Read more about Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for councils, Fitch warns">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Curated Lifestyle Pay transparency has moved from a nice-to-have to a business priority, even though the topic leaves people feeling uncomfortable about sharing. A recent change to legislation makes it unlawful for employers to require employees to keep their pay and benefits confidential, which gave workers an opportunity to ... <a title="Pay packet secrecy a thing of the past?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/pay-packet-secrecy-a-thing-of-the-past/" aria-label="Read more about Pay packet secrecy a thing of the past?">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A builder says there are many half-finished housing developments in Christchurch and Auckland. (File photo) RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A builder says Christchurch is seeing an increasing amount of half-finished two-bedroom developments with less appetite in the market. Carl Taylor, a builder and the head of Combined Building Supplies Co-operative, told ... <a title="Christchurch townhouse boom seeing half-finished developments across city" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/christchurch-townhouse-boom-seeing-half-finished-developments-across-city/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch townhouse boom seeing half-finished developments across city">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwi Property Group Group said the opening of Ikea drove significant foot traffic in the area. (File photo) Marika Khabazi / RNZ The owner of Auckland’s Sylvia Park has posted a “robust” full-year result, with a higher operating profit as rental income and occupancy improved, but its bottom line fell as ... <a title="Sylvia Park owner posts ‘robust’ full-year result, Ikea driving more foot traffic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/sylvia-park-owner-posts-robust-full-year-result-ikea-driving-more-foot-traffic/" aria-label="Read more about Sylvia Park owner posts ‘robust’ full-year result, Ikea driving more foot traffic">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand sailors Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush at the 2026 49er World Championships, France. Sailing Energy / Yachting NZ New Zealand has a new star pairing in 49er sailing. Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have become the youngest 49er world champions in history after a stunning comeback win ... <a title="Sailing: Kiwi crew become youngest world champions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/sailing-kiwi-crew-become-youngest-world-champions/" aria-label="Read more about Sailing: Kiwi crew become youngest world champions">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A QR code. 123RF QR scams are on the rise, according to a global cybersecurity company. Known as ‘quishing’, a QR code’s landing website is swapped out for another, where some sort of payment is sought. The scammers’ aim is to get credit card details entered. Cybersecurity company ESET says these ... <a title="QR codes scammers’ favourite new way to take your money" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/qr-codes-scammers-favourite-new-way-to-take-your-money/" aria-label="Read more about QR codes scammers’ favourite new way to take your money">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Fitch credit ratings agency is warning the introduction of local government rate caps could increase the risk of credit downgrades across the sector. The government is planning to introduce legislation this year that will eventually limit council rate increases to 4 ... <a title="Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for New Zealand, Fitch warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/rates-caps-could-raise-risk-of-credit-downgrade-for-new-zealand-fitch-warns/" aria-label="Read more about Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for New Zealand, Fitch warns">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Riders on the $348m Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path between Ngauranga and Petone. RNZ / Phil Pennington Is this the most beautiful commute in the world? Maybe that is going too far but for the hundreds of cyclists who for the first time on Monday morning pedalled along the ... <a title="Cyclists commute at sunrise on the ‘beautiful’ Te Ara Tupua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/cyclists-commute-at-sunrise-on-the-beautiful-te-ara-tupua/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclists commute at sunrise on the ‘beautiful’ Te Ara Tupua">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been found dead at a Waimamaku property in Northland. Emergency services were called to the Wekaweka Road property about 8.45pm on Sunday. “The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unexplained, and police are now working to establish the full circumstances of how he died,” ... <a title="Man found dead at Northland property, police investigating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/man-found-dead-at-northland-property-police-investigating/" aria-label="Read more about Man found dead at Northland property, police investigating">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auditions have finally begun for the next instalment in the blockbuster movie franchise, according to a statement from Amazon MGM Studios. The production company issued a short statement with early details of plans for the new movie, including the announcement that the search for a new leading man — or perhaps ... <a title="Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/auditions-for-the-next-james-bond-are-finally-underway/" aria-label="Read more about Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf of the Warriors www.photosport.nz Luke Metcalf’s long term future may not be with the Warriors, but his short-term future has just become very important. In-favour halfback Tanah Boyd went down with a suspected season-ending knee injury in Sunday’s 42-12 win over the Broncos in Brisbane. Boyd suffered a suspected ... <a title="Warriors contemplate their next move at halfback" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/warriors-contemplate-their-next-move-at-halfback/" aria-label="Read more about Warriors contemplate their next move at halfback">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks – such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids – painful and challenging. This condition usually starts with pain suddenly developing in the shoulder and stiffness. Over time, the pain ... <a title="What is ‘frozen shoulder’ and will I need surgery?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/what-is-frozen-shoulder-and-will-i-need-surgery/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘frozen shoulder’ and will I need surgery?">Read more</a>
