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May 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / 123rf A $1.26 half-year billion profit for ANZ. A $545 million half-year for Westpac. A $494m result for BNZ. As New Zealand’s economy reels from one hit to the next, some commentators have asked whether the run of recent profits for banks show they are one of the few ... <a title="Are banks immune to downturns?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/are-banks-immune-to-downturns/" aria-label="Read more about Are banks immune to downturns?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour visiting Electric Cherries near Cromwell on Thursday. RNZ / Katie Todd The Regulation Minister is taking aim at what he says is excessive red tape around rooftop solar that makes it too hard for home-owners and businesses to set up panels. David Seymour is ordering a review of the ... <a title="Regulation Minister ordering review of solar panel installation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/regulation-minister-ordering-review-of-solar-panel-installation/" aria-label="Read more about Regulation Minister ordering review of solar panel installation">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country’s state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ’s leadership as the government reshapes its board. In response, RNZ staunchly defended its editorial independence and warned against political interference, noting such commentary risked undermining public trust and confidence in ... <a title="David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ Board disagrees" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/david-seymour-says-changes-are-coming-for-rnz-leadership-rnz-board-disagrees/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ Board disagrees">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The OECD report called for changes to the electricity sector to break its reliance on costly natural gas which has underpinned high prices. RNZ / Robin Martin OECD says NZ economy recovering slowly, faces Iran conflict based challenges to growth and inflation Poor productivity, high debt, weak investment hold back growth ... <a title="OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/oecd-report-suggests-raft-of-reforms-to-help-new-zealand-economy/" aria-label="Read more about OECD report suggests raft of reforms to help New Zealand economy">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Campbell’s keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island. Lucas James/DCCEEW A New Zealand scientist is hoping to bring an Australian snail back from the brink of extinction. The Campbell’s keeled glass-snail is endemic to Norfolk Island, which is around 1100 kilometres northwest of Auckland. It was rediscovered in 2020 after ... <a title="The New Zealand scientist hoping to bring the Norfolk Island snail back from the brink of extinction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/the-new-zealand-scientist-hoping-to-bring-the-norfolk-island-snail-back-from-the-brink-of-extinction/" aria-label="Read more about The New Zealand scientist hoping to bring the Norfolk Island snail back from the brink of extinction">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jeremiah Manele was elected prime minister in May 2024. Screengrab / National Parliament of Solomon Islands Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele has been ousted following a no-confidence vote in Honiara on Thursday. Manele was voted out by 26 votes to 22 in parliament. There were two absentees. Manele will remain ... <a title="Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/solomon-islands-pm-jeremiah-manele-ousted/" aria-label="Read more about Solomon Islands PM Jeremiah Manele ousted">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steve Lancaster is New Zealand Rugby’s new CEO. Photosport After searching the globe for a new CEO, New Zealand Rugby finally came to the conclusion that the best person was right under their nose. The New Zealand Rugby Board has confirmed Steve Lancaster as the organisation’s new chief executive. Lancaster was ... <a title="Steve Lancaster last-man standing after global search fails to find NZ Rugby boss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/steve-lancaster-last-man-standing-after-global-search-fails-to-find-nz-rugby-boss/" aria-label="Read more about Steve Lancaster last-man standing after global search fails to find NZ Rugby boss">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Clarke grew up imbedded in the Crusaders and Blues rivalry. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Caleb Clarke had little chance of becoming a Crusaders fan. His father, Eroni, was a member of the inaugural Blues squad in 1996, and Clarke inherited his old man’s heated rivalry with Canterbury. So when Clarke had thoughts ... <a title="Caleb Clarke ready for Crusaders ‘mental test’ as Blues face Christchurch fortress" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/caleb-clarke-ready-for-crusaders-mental-test-as-blues-face-christchurch-fortress/" aria-label="Read more about Caleb Clarke ready for Crusaders ‘mental test’ as Blues face Christchurch fortress">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii David Seymour has intensified his attacks on the country’s state broadcasters, suggesting changes are coming for RNZ’s leadership as the government reshapes its board. In response, RNZ staunchly defended its editorial independence and warned against political interference, noting such commentary risked undermining public trust and confidence in ... <a title="David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ disagrees" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/david-seymour-says-changes-are-coming-for-rnz-leadership-rnz-disagrees/" aria-label="Read more about David Seymour says changes are coming for RNZ leadership, RNZ disagrees">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly A woman says her young grandchild was left stranded and in tears after she forgot her wallet on the way to school and no buses would take her. Monica Genet said her granddaughter was trying to get from Auckland’s Pt Chevalier to school in Ponsonby ... <a title="Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/grandmothers-anger-after-buses-refuse-student-who-forgot-wallet/" aria-label="Read more about Grandmother’s anger after buses refuse student who forgot wallet">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The dispute is around a simple phrase printed on packaging of Zuru’s own-brand MAX Build More plastic brick building kits: “LEGO® BRICK COMPATIBLE.” Pixabay A long-running trademark battle between New Zealand-founded toy company Zuru and global giant Lego will go on after the Supreme Court approved Lego’s application to take further ... <a title="Lego able to continue trademark battle against Zuru after Supreme Court approval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/lego-able-to-continue-trademark-battle-against-zuru-after-supreme-court-approval/" aria-label="Read more about Lego able to continue trademark battle against Zuru after Supreme Court approval">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The drops would no doubt come as welcome news for renters, Realestate.co.nz says. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rents have fallen in most parts of New Zealand, according to Realestate.co.nz Its latest data shows the national average asking rental price in April was $631 a week. That was down from $640 at ... <a title="Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/rents-down-but-take-care-before-you-ask-your-landlord-for-a-drop-realestate-co-nz-says/" aria-label="Read more about Rents down, but take care before you ask your landlord for a drop, Realestate.co.nz says">Read more</a>
