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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Youth and alcohol have proved a volatile mix in Nelson. RNZ / Angus Dreaver Police say alcohol is fuelling a rise in bad behaviour by rowdy teenagers in Nelson and they’ve increased patrols over the weekends to deal with the problem. Police officers are worried the behaviour will lead to violence ... <a title="Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/police-presence-boosted-as-drunken-teens-trouble-nelson-after-charity-closure/" aria-label="Read more about Police presence boosted, as drunken teens trouble Nelson after charity closure">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Chiefs are away to Australia’s best-placed Super Rugby side, the Reds, at Suncorp Stadium in Queensland. Issac Hutchison gets another chance at fullback for the Chiefs, with Kyle Brown and Kyren Taumoefolau making for a young and exciting backline. However, the Waikato side are down a bit of firepower, with ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Queensland Reds v Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/live-super-rugby-pacific-queensland-reds-v-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Queensland Reds v Chiefs">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Soul Mathew Turany was 16 weeks old, when he suffered a fatal assault. Supplied / Facebook Warning: This story discusses graphic details of violence towards children. Who killed Soul Mathew Turany? The officer in charge of the investigation, Detective Superintendent Darryl Sweeney, says there are only two sensible possibilities – the ... <a title="Inquest hears mother, partner likely suspects in baby Soul Mathew Turany’s death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/inquest-hears-mother-partner-likely-suspects-in-baby-soul-mathew-turanys-death/" aria-label="Read more about Inquest hears mother, partner likely suspects in baby Soul Mathew Turany’s death">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Maiki Sherman at Parliament. (File photo) Aotearoa Media Collective TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman has resigned, posting on social media that Friday was her last day at TVNZ. The broadcaster confirmed Maiki Sherman had resigned from her role. “As the first wahine Māori to lead 1News’ political team, Maiki has made ... <a title="TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/tvnz-political-editor-maiki-sherman-resigns/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman resigns">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis said she’d have more to say on the cut in due course. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Finance Minister has confirmed claims by Winston Peters that the fees-free university scheme, which covers the final year of tertiary education study for students, will be scrapped in the upcoming Budget. The ... <a title="Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped in upcoming Budget, Nicola Willis confirms" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/fees-free-university-scheme-to-be-scrapped-in-upcoming-budget-nicola-willis-confirms/" aria-label="Read more about Fees-free university scheme to be scrapped in upcoming Budget, Nicola Willis confirms">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they were alerted to the incident at 6.25pm. RNZ/ Marika Khabazi The southbound lanes of State Highway 2 along the Hutt Road between Petone and Wellington have been blocked after a pedestrian was struck by a car. Police said they were alerted to the incident at 6.25pm. Traffic build-up ... <a title="SH2 blocked southbound between Petone and Wellington after pedestrian hit by car" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/sh2-blocked-southbound-between-petone-and-wellington-after-pedestrian-hit-by-car/" aria-label="Read more about SH2 blocked southbound between Petone and Wellington after pedestrian hit by car">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand LDR The number of jobs in jeopardy from a major shake-up to public transport in Auckland has been revealed. In six months, significant transport decision-making will be taken away from Auckland Transport’s (AT’s) board and given to Auckland Council’s governing body and local boards. AT would become a smaller council-controlled organisation, ... <a title="Number of jobs to go in major Auckland public transport shake-up revealed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/number-of-jobs-to-go-in-major-auckland-public-transport-shake-up-revealed/" aria-label="Read more about Number of jobs to go in major Auckland public transport shake-up revealed">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lawyer Anson Grant is assisting the coroner in the Jaye Taueli case. RNZ/Lucy Xia This story contains sensitive details that may be distressing to read A coronial inquest heard that police were looking to design a bespoke restraint chair with a head cushion, after a young man restrained in a chair ... <a title="Police redesign restraint chair after death of prisoner Jaye Taueli from brain bleed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/police-redesign-restraint-chair-after-death-of-prisoner-jaye-taueli-from-brain-bleed/" aria-label="Read more about Police redesign restraint chair after death of prisoner Jaye Taueli from brain bleed">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Crusaders host Super Rugby rivals the Blues at One NZ Stadium in Christchurch on Friday. Taha Kemara is out for the Crusaders, with Rivez Reihana named to start at first-five and Cooper Grant providing cover from the bench. Jamie Hannah has replaced Tahlor Cahill at lock and Sevu Reece returns ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v Blues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/live-super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-v-blues/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v Blues">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Retail NZ report estimated that more than 27 percent of tobacco smoked in 2024 was illicit. Supplied / New Zealand Customs Customs, police and the health sector are combining forces to crack down on illicit tobacco, with a new “action group” the government announced Friday. Minister for Customs Casey Costello ... <a title="Illicit tobacco ‘action group’ to combine powers of customs, police and the health sector" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/illicit-tobacco-action-group-to-combine-powers-of-customs-police-and-the-health-sector/" aria-label="Read more about Illicit tobacco ‘action group’ to combine powers of customs, police and the health sector">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fulton Hogan staff member Karl Lyndsay instructs Waitara High School student Krishan Hutton in the finer points of digger driving. RNZ/Robin Martin Dozens of Taranaki teenagers have jumped behind the controls of heavy equipment at an event designed to encourage young women to consider trades careers. Organisers of the ‘Women in ... <a title="Women in Trades expo in Inglewood opening unexpected career opportunities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/women-in-trades-expo-in-inglewood-opening-unexpected-career-opportunities/" aria-label="Read more about Women in Trades expo in Inglewood opening unexpected career opportunities">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Data shows attacks more than double in some regions between 2022-25. 123rf A nurse who was stabbed, burned and held captive by a patient in respite care says the effect on their life was “catastrophic”. Their experience is one of two detailed in a new report, published in the NZ Medical ... <a title="Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/report-highlights-increase-repercussions-of-health-sector-assaults/" aria-label="Read more about Report highlights increase, repercussions of health sector assaults">Read more</a>
