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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika halfback Augustine Pulu told the reporters in North Harbour last week that if no deal can be made, livelihoods will be be lost. Paul Taylor/ActionPress Kanaloa Consortium, who are bidding to buy Moana Pasifika’s licence in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, are hoping their case can be given its ... <a title="Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/kanaloa-consortium-considers-bypassing-moana-pasifika-owners-to-deal-directly-with-nzr/" aria-label="Read more about Kanaloa Consortium considers bypassing Moana Pasifika owners to deal directly with NZR">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The court martial is underway at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A navy officer charged with threatening to kill an interpreter in Afghanistan has pleaded not guilty. A court martial is underway at the Devonport Naval Base in Auckland this week after the former interpreter, now ... <a title="Court martial underway after navy officer allegedly threatens to kill interpreter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/court-martial-underway-after-navy-officer-allegedly-threatens-to-kill-interpreter/" aria-label="Read more about Court martial underway after navy officer allegedly threatens to kill interpreter">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel ... <a title="Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/watch-live-government-to-detail-updates-to-national-fuel-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National, ACT and New Zealand First make up the coalition government. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – The relationship between politicians and the media is symbiotic, but it’s increasingly coming under pressure as political parties turn to other platforms, and evade traditional newsrooms, to speak direct to voters. The three parties ... <a title="Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/coalition-parties-ramp-up-criticism-of-media/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A dramatic car chase saw patrol cars and the Eagle helicopter tail a stolen car through Auckland city streets. At least eight police cars were seen at the corner of Victoria Street and Nelson Street in the middle of the city where a man was seen being arrested. An RNZ reporter ... <a title="‘Reckless actions’: Man arrested after police pursuit in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/reckless-actions-man-arrested-after-police-pursuit-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Reckless actions’: Man arrested after police pursuit in Auckland">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Awhina Tangen-Wainohu of New Zealand in action during the 2021 World Cup. PHOTOSPORT Black Ferns prop Awhina Tangen-Wainohu has announced her retirement from international rugby due to a career-ending neck injury. Tangen-Wainohu played 10 tests for New Zealand, and was a member of the 2021 World Cup winning squad. Named in ... <a title="After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/after-brave-comeback-black-fern-awhina-tangen-wainohu-forced-to-retire-with-neck-injury/" aria-label="Read more about After brave comeback, Black Fern Awhina Tangen-Wainohu forced to retire with neck injury">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The group of riders went from Henderson to New Lynn on Sunday. (File photo) Four people have been arrested and 53 infringement notices were issued by police following a large-scale bike event in West Auckland on Sunday. The event, which police said had been advertised on social media, was attended by ... <a title="Four arrests, 53 infringement notices after large bike event in West Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/four-arrests-53-infringement-notices-after-large-bike-event-in-west-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Four arrests, 53 infringement notices after large bike event in West Auckland">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has announced that it will scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary scheme. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The government’s proposal to scrap the third-year fees-free tertiary scheme and redirect some of the funds towards trades training is being welcomed by business leaders. However, the Council of Trade Unions argues the move ... <a title="Employers’ groups and unions divided over the merits of scrapping third-year fees-free" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/employers-groups-and-unions-divided-over-the-merits-of-scrapping-third-year-fees-free/" aria-label="Read more about Employers’ groups and unions divided over the merits of scrapping third-year fees-free">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foraging is becoming more popular as fruit and vegetable prices rise, but experts say there are some basic rules people should follow. RNZ/Sally Round As the cost of living rises, some people are becoming more creative about where they find food. Foraging has become one option as fruit and vegetable prices ... <a title="The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/the-dos-and-donts-of-picking-fruit-in-your-neighbourhood/" aria-label="Read more about The do’s and don’ts of picking fruit in your neighbourhood">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party – named after her electorate. The MP was expelled from Te Pāti Māori last year, before the High Court ruled her suspension and expulsion was unlawful. Kapa-Kingi was reinstated to the party in ... <a title="Te Pāti Māori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/te-pati-maori-splits-as-mp-mariameno-kapa-kingi-announces-new-te-tai-tokerau-party/" aria-label="Read more about Te Pāti Māori splits as MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announces new Te Tai Tokerau Party">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Pomare and Scott Kuggeleijn celebrate the Northern Brave Super Smash Grand Final win, 2026. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz A proposed New Zealand T20 League won’t be played until the 2027-28 season at the earliest with the Super Smash to continue for at least one more summer. In March New ... <a title="Proposed NZ20 cricket league still more than a year away" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/proposed-nz20-cricket-league-still-more-than-a-year-away/" aria-label="Read more about Proposed NZ20 cricket league still more than a year away">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Jared Pirret with Cameron who was able to collect his mother’s lost locket. NZ Police A century-old gold locket found at a South Auckland supermarket has been re-united with its owner in Thames, months, after it was lost. Thames woman Merle Brett was on her ... <a title="Century-old locket lost at Auckland supermarket re-united with its owner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/century-old-locket-lost-at-auckland-supermarket-re-united-with-its-owner/" aria-label="Read more about Century-old locket lost at Auckland supermarket re-united with its owner">Read more</a>
