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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii New Zealand First’s plan to buy back the Bank of New Zealand is an “outlandish proposal”, says an economist. NZ First leader Winston Peters on Sunday announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy ... <a title="NZ First plan to buy BNZ back ‘headline-grabbing’ rather than serious policy – economist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/nz-first-plan-to-buy-bnz-back-headline-grabbing-rather-than-serious-policy-economist/" aria-label="Read more about NZ First plan to buy BNZ back ‘headline-grabbing’ rather than serious policy – economist">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Drone warfare has proven to be a gamechanger in the Ukraine conflict. AFP / VACHESLAV MADIIEVSKYI Ukraine has approached New Zealand about a deal to build military drones, in a new push to sell its Russian-killing technology around the world. Ukraine has 20 countries interested and four signed agreements on drones, ... <a title="Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/ukraine-offers-nz-deal-to-build-military-drones/" aria-label="Read more about Ukraine offers NZ deal to build military drones">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced she is leaving Te Pāti Māori to launch a new political party. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Māori politics has erupted as Mariameno Kapa-Kingi launched a rival party, Te Pāti Māori fractures deepen, and the battle for the Māori vote heats up. The fight for the Māori vote ... <a title="The fight for the Māori vote" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/the-fight-for-the-maori-vote/" aria-label="Read more about The fight for the Māori vote">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paul Fair has clocked about 10,000 kilometres driving TR Group’s first hydrogen fuel cell trucks, testing routes and training other drivers. RNZ / Kate Newton A partnership to get green hydrogen trucks up and running in New Zealand says there is renewed interest in the technology as diesel prices remain high. ... <a title="Hiringa-TR Group partnership close to getting a dozen hydrogen-fuelled trucks on the road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/hiringa-tr-group-partnership-close-to-getting-a-dozen-hydrogen-fuelled-trucks-on-the-road/" aria-label="Read more about Hiringa-TR Group partnership close to getting a dozen hydrogen-fuelled trucks on the road">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dallin Watene-Zelezniak scores for the Warriors against the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. AAP / Photosport Wing Dallin Watene-Zelezniak has scored a try double, as his NZ Warriors dominated reigning NRL champions Brisbane Broncos 42-12 at their Suncorp Stadium home for ‘Magic Round’. The superb win – their fifth in a ... <a title="NZ Warriors beat Brisbane Broncos 42-12 at Magic Round" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/nz-warriors-beat-brisbane-broncos-42-12-at-magic-round/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors beat Brisbane Broncos 42-12 at Magic Round">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Aimee Fisher has won gold at a World Cup regatta in Germany. PHOTOSPORT New Zealand canoe racer Aimee Fisher has overcome tricky winds and a parochial German crowd to win gold at the World Cup regatta in Brandenburg. In the K1 500 final, Fisher sustained a strong challenge from the midpoint ... <a title="Aimee Fisher wins gold at World Cup regatta in Germany" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/aimee-fisher-wins-gold-at-world-cup-regatta-in-germany/" aria-label="Read more about Aimee Fisher wins gold at World Cup regatta in Germany">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are encouraging owners to check for hidden issues in their jet skis. File photo. 123rf A jet ski near the Motuihe Channel exploded on Saturday, with smoke and flames seen in the area. Senior Constable Nick Hall, Marine Rescue Centre said a vessel near Emu Point reported seeing the jet ... <a title="Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/two-injured-after-jet-ski-explodes-near-emu-point/" aria-label="Read more about Two injured after jet ski explodes near Emu Point">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crowd looks on at the New Zealand Surfing Champs, Manu Bay, Raglan, on 17 May 2026. Finn Blackwell / RNZ It’s surf’s up in the small Waikato town of Raglan, as it hosts the New Zealand Surfing Championships, and locals are excited for what it means for the town. The ... <a title="‘Massive for Raglan’ – Waikato town laps up international attention from surf champs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/massive-for-raglan-waikato-town-laps-up-international-attention-from-surf-champs/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Massive for Raglan’ – Waikato town laps up international attention from surf champs">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium. Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett is one of four players returning from injury for the NRL ‘Magic Round’ clash, but Luke Metcalf has been left out of the squad. The Warriors, who are second on the NRL ... <a title="Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Brisbane Broncos at Magic Round" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/live-nrl-nz-warriors-v-brisbane-broncos-at-magic-round/" aria-label="Read more about Live NRL: NZ Warriors v Brisbane Broncos at Magic Round">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Dan Jones New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has announced a policy to automatically enrol all newborn New Zealand citizens into KiwiSaver with a $1000 government contribution, alongside a proposal to buy back the Bank of New Zealand and merge it with Kiwibank to create a new state-owned bank. Speaking at ... <a title="Winston Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth NZ First policy, bank takeover plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/winston-peters-unveils-kiwisaver-from-birth-nz-first-policy-bank-takeover-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters unveils KiwiSaver-from-birth NZ First policy, bank takeover plan">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The National Party is promising tougher sentences for sexual offending if it’s re-elected. Its justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith – who is currently the Justice Minister – revealed on Sunday National would scrap good character assessments at sentencing for all sexual crimes, which meant harsher punishment. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the ... <a title="National to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders at sentencing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/national-to-scrap-good-character-assessments-for-sex-offenders-at-sentencing/" aria-label="Read more about National to scrap good character assessments for sex offenders at sentencing">Read more</a>
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May 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First leader Winston Peters is due to make a policy announcement. Peters will be speaking from Trusts Arena in West Auckland where he has been addressing a public meeting. He is due to take questions around 2pm. Previously, during his State of the Nation speech in March, Peters had announced ... <a title="Live: Winston Peters to make NZ First policy announcement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/17/live-winston-peters-to-make-nz-first-policy-announcement/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Winston Peters to make NZ First policy announcement">Read more</a>
