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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic RNZ A man has pleaded not guilty to murdering a mother and her two children following an incident at a property in Hastings. A homicide investigation, dubbed Operation Train, was launched after emergency services were called to a property on Avenue Rd East, Hastings about 6am on 19 April, ... <a title="Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children in Hastings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/man-pleads-not-guilty-to-murdering-woman-two-children-in-hastings/" aria-label="Read more about Man pleads not guilty to murdering woman, two children in Hastings">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its ... <a title="‘Much more than a postal service’: Residents fight to save Christchurch community hub" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/much-more-than-a-postal-service-residents-fight-to-save-christchurch-community-hub/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Much more than a postal service’: Residents fight to save Christchurch community hub">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand You’re standing in a supermarket aisle, weighing up whether to buy a microwave meal or a bunch of fresh carrots. We all know making healthy eating choices can be tough. That’s especially true if you are hungry, or have a hungry household to feed. There are so many reasons for this, ... <a title="Why ‘decision fatigue’ could be hurting your health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/why-decision-fatigue-could-be-hurting-your-health/" aria-label="Read more about Why ‘decision fatigue’ could be hurting your health">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Colombian singer Shakira PABLO PORCIUNCULA / AFP The official 2026 FIFA World Cup song will be performed by Shakira. The 49-year-old Colombian pop star unveiled a teaser of her official song on her Instagram account. The song also featured Nigerian singer Burna Boy. Shakira is among the world’s best-selling musicians and ... <a title="Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/shakira-teases-official-2026-fifa-world-cup-song/" aria-label="Read more about Shakira teases official 2026 FIFA World Cup song">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new written test will be required for many people seeking New Zealand citizenship from 2027. 123rf Explainer – New Zealand has announced would-be citizens will have to pass a test about starting next year. What might that look like and how do other countries do similar tests? The test on ... <a title="What you need to know about New Zealand’s new citizenship test plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/what-you-need-to-know-about-new-zealands-new-citizenship-test-plans/" aria-label="Read more about What you need to know about New Zealand’s new citizenship test plans">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand PSA national secretary Duane Leo. Supplied The Public Service Association says more than 30 roles are on the chopping block at Maritime NZ. The union said the water safety regulator was proposing to disestablish 34 roles within the harm prevention, investigations and policy teams – among others. Martime NZ and Transport ... <a title="More than 30 roles on chopping block at Maritime NZ – PSA says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/more-than-30-roles-on-chopping-block-at-maritime-nz-psa-says/" aria-label="Read more about More than 30 roles on chopping block at Maritime NZ – PSA says">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Demand has increased around 400 percent in the past few months due to the fuel crisis. Unsplash The government has announced a review into solar panel installation, which it describes as a “red tape nightmare”. Regulation Minister David Seymour says the aim is to make New Zealand the simplest place in ... <a title="Demand for solar panels soars alongside fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/demand-for-solar-panels-soars-alongside-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Demand for solar panels soars alongside fuel prices">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Would we see life on Earth the same way if it weren’t for Sir David Attenborough? The reverential, hushed narration combined with the cutting-edge film techniques of his nature and wildlife documentaries truly opened our eyes to the world around us. Since the early 1950s, he’s hauled us up vertiginous peaks, ... <a title="Sir David Attenborough turns 100" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/sir-david-attenborough-turns-100/" aria-label="Read more about Sir David Attenborough turns 100">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. 123RF A Whakatāne man and his cat were sleeping in their campervan when they were woken by a person getting into the driver’s seat and driving off. His shouts at the driver to get out were ignored and he phoned police as he and his cat involuntarily headed east, ... <a title="Campervan stolen with owner and cat still inside" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/campervan-stolen-with-owner-and-cat-still-inside/" aria-label="Read more about Campervan stolen with owner and cat still inside">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Photo /123RF A Canterbury-based GP says he no longer recommends the speciality to trainee doctors. Dr Dermot Coffey is one of many GPs who have been in touch with Morning Report this week to talk about the state of primary health care. On Thursday, a Whangārei doctor said the funding model ... <a title="The GP telling medical students to consider another career" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/the-gp-telling-medical-students-to-consider-another-career/" aria-label="Read more about The GP telling medical students to consider another career">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winter sports are kicking into gear, and so too will be some truly dismal sideline behaviour from parents. Abuse hurled at coaches, referees, and even players has been on the rise. About 60 percent of coaches and referees in Auckland report inappropriate behaviour at least once or twice a season, according ... <a title="How to behave on the sideline at winter sports" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/how-to-behave-on-the-sideline-at-winter-sports/" aria-label="Read more about How to behave on the sideline at winter sports">Read more</a>
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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Christchurch post shop with a difference is set to close as NZ Post moves to shut more than 140 counters around the country, devastating customers who say it is vital community hub. Staff and volunteers at Stanmore Book and Post in Linwood had hoped for a reprieve because of its ... <a title="‘Much more than a postal service’: 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/much-more-than-a-postal-service-140-year-old-christchurch-shop-to-close/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Much more than a postal service’: 140-year-old Christchurch shop to close">Read more</a>
