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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sir Graham Henry is an All Blacks selector again. www.photosport.nz Sir Graham Henry wants to bring a simplistic approach to the table as he returns to the All Blacks fold as a selector. Head coach Dave Rennie confirmed on Tuesday that Henry would join him and assistant coach Neil Barnes as ... <a title="‘Simplicity is key’: Sir Graham Henry’s approach to being back in All Blacks mode" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/simplicity-is-key-sir-graham-henrys-approach-to-being-back-in-all-blacks-mode/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Simplicity is key’: Sir Graham Henry’s approach to being back in All Blacks mode">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Originally built as a bathing pavilion in 1938, the Oriental Bay Band Rotunda housed several restaurants and bars from the 1980s until it was found to be quake prone. RNZ / Nick James A multimillion-dollar Wellington Pavilion project, reviving a heritage waterfront spot, has lost its high-profile chef. The developer Watson ... <a title="High-profile chef cuts ties with Wellington Pavilion project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/high-profile-chef-cuts-ties-with-wellington-pavilion-project/" aria-label="Read more about High-profile chef cuts ties with Wellington Pavilion project">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand University of Otago’s Professor Nick Wilson is part of the independent think tank Islands for the Future of Humanity. (File photo) SUPPLIED/University of Otago An independent think tank is warning a whole range of potential future international threats could impact New Zealand’s ability to feed itself. One of the members of ... <a title="Think tank warns future international threats could impact New Zealand’s food security" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/think-tank-warns-future-international-threats-could-impact-new-zealands-food-security/" aria-label="Read more about Think tank warns future international threats could impact New Zealand’s food security">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The New Zealand police do not use bodyworn cameras though they aim to by next year. NZ Police / Supplied Police say they do not have an issue with tasers and cameras revealing the location of officers. In Australia, the ABC has reported bluetooth on tasers and bodyworn cameras allowed detecting ... <a title="Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/police-say-risk-of-bluetooth-on-tasers-and-cameras-does-not-apply-to-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Karanga-a-Hape underground station will house the longest escalator in New Zealand, at 40 metres long Supplied: CRL The Auckland City Rail Link (CRL) is undertaking large-scale safety testing ahead of its opening later this year. Volunteers have been taking part in a range of real-life simulations to test evacuation procedures. ... <a title="Fires, unruly passengers and prams play part in lengthy CRL testing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/fires-unruly-passengers-and-prams-play-part-in-lengthy-crl-testing/" aria-label="Read more about Fires, unruly passengers and prams play part in lengthy CRL testing">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Cannes Film Festival officially started on Tuesday night with a more muted tone than in years past, with fewer A-list Hollywood celebrities on the red carpet and politics largely absent from the opening ceremony speeches. Others on the carpet included model Heidi Klum, legendary actor Joan Collins and Indian film ... <a title="Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/sir-peter-jackson-honoured-at-cannes/" aria-label="Read more about Sir Peter Jackson honoured at Cannes">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new Rotorua cafe will ask customers to speak only te reo Māori when they walk in the doors. Rumaki Cafe, on Fenton Street, has made the call to go full Māori immersion when they open at the end of July. Customers will be supported to give te reo a go ... <a title="New Rotorua cafe will operate fully in te reo Māori" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/new-rotorua-cafe-will-operate-fully-in-te-reo-maori/" aria-label="Read more about New Rotorua cafe will operate fully in te reo Māori">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash/ Ina Ramos Aged care provider Radius Residential Care has reported a strong full year result with net profit up 36 percent on the back of 14 percent revenue growth. The company, which operates 24 aged care homes, made a full year profit for the year ended March of just over ... <a title="Radius Residential Care lifts occupancy rates, net profit up 36%" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/radius-residential-care-lifts-occupancy-rates-net-profit-up-36/" aria-label="Read more about Radius Residential Care lifts occupancy rates, net profit up 36%">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand s] The cyclist has since been freed and taken to hospital with serious injuries. RNZ / REECE BAKER Glenmore Street in central Wellington is closed after a cyclist was trapped beneath a car this morning. Emergency services were called to the crash which happened between the the street’s intersections with Kilmister ... <a title="Wellington street closed after cyclist trapped under car" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/wellington-street-closed-after-cyclist-trapped-under-car/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington street closed after cyclist trapped under car">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori queen, with Prince William at Windsor Castle in London. Supplied Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori queen, has met with Prince William at Windsor Castle in London. They discussed “a range of global topics”, a ... <a title="Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po meets Prince William at Windsor Castle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/maori-queen-te-arikinui-kuini-nga-wai-hono-i-te-po-meets-prince-william-at-windsor-castle/" aria-label="Read more about Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po meets Prince William at Windsor Castle">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett of the Warriors. PHOTOSPORT The Warriors co-captain Mitch Barnett is one of four players returning from injury for the NRL Magic Round clash against the Brisbane Broncos, but Luke Metcalf has been left out of the squad. Metcalf was given permission yesterday by the Warriors management to talk to ... <a title="Mitch Barnett returns for Warriors for Magic Round clash, but no Luke Metcalf" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/mitch-barnett-returns-for-warriors-for-magic-round-clash-but-no-luke-metcalf/" aria-label="Read more about Mitch Barnett returns for Warriors for Magic Round clash, but no Luke Metcalf">Read more</a>
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May 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Looking for some diversion from the news cycle? RNZ’s new Life newsletter, which launches this weekend, has everything you need. The Life newsletter brings together a handpicked selection of RNZ’s best lifestyle and entertainment content – from interviews, features and recipes to photo albums, videos and podcasts – delivered straight to ... <a title="Get more Life in your weekend with RNZ’s latest newsletter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/13/get-more-life-in-your-weekend-with-rnzs-latest-newsletter/" aria-label="Read more about Get more Life in your weekend with RNZ’s latest newsletter">Read more</a>
