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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday (local time). Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 – 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash – promises to ... <a title="New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-princess-diana-documentary-promises-her-own-words/" aria-label="Read more about New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer A new fertiliser manufacturing facility aims to improve on-farm efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through its use of new slow release technology. Tnue’s new facility ... <a title="New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-fertiliser-plant-in-taupo-harnessing-geothermal-energy/" aria-label="Read more about New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the ... <a title="Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/black-foils-off-the-water-for-next-two-events-target-june-return-in-halifax/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it’s an honour to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide. The film traces the rise of Michael Jackson, from child star to becoming one of the most influential artist in the world. Despite receiving negative reviews ... <a title="Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/samoan-choreographers-behind-michael-jackson-biopic-proud-of-pacific-roots/" aria-label="Read more about Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the Hastings suburb of Camberly on Thursday afternoon. RNZ A man is due to to appear in court on Friday after a Hastings shopkeeper was stabbed, police have confirmed. The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the suburb of Camberley on Thursday afternoon. Two ... <a title="Man charged after two, including shopkeeper, stabbed in Hastings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/man-charged-after-two-including-shopkeeper-stabbed-in-hastings/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged after two, including shopkeeper, stabbed in Hastings">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Spider-Noir Nicolas Cage slips on the trench coat and fedora to bring this hard-boiled superhero series set in 1930s New York to life. Based on the comic of the same name, the story follows Cage as a weathered, world-weary private eye struggling to pay the bills and reckoning with his past ... <a title="Treachery, stalkers and Nick Cage’s Spider-Man: May’s Best TV" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/treachery-stalkers-and-nick-cages-spider-man-mays-best-tv/" aria-label="Read more about Treachery, stalkers and Nick Cage’s Spider-Man: May’s Best TV">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If you are a parent or caregiver, there’s a good chance you are often presented with a range of parenting hacks to help ease the daily grind. A recent trend on social media includes videos of parents pretending to call out a random name — Jessica, specifically — when their child ... <a title="Does the ‘Jessica’ tantrum trick really work?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/does-the-jessica-tantrum-trick-really-work/" aria-label="Read more about Does the ‘Jessica’ tantrum trick really work?">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters and Donald Trump. Mark Papalii / RNZ / Jim Watson / AFP The United States has invited New Zealand to join forces with a number of other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The vital shipping route has beenlargely shut since the beginning of the Middle East war. ... <a title="US invites NZ to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/us-invites-nz-to-help-reopen-the-strait-of-hormuz/" aria-label="Read more about US invites NZ to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When comedian Guy Montgomery calls, he’s sitting in a chair near the food court of a Sydney shopping centre. His in-laws are visiting, helping his partner, actor Chelsie Preston Crayford, with their eight-month-old baby. Along with his stepdaughter Olive, there isn’t much quiet space at home. Luckily, the shopping centre has ... <a title="Guy Montgomery went from lazy school student to hosting a TV spelling bee across two countries" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/guy-montgomery-went-from-lazy-school-student-to-hosting-a-tv-spelling-bee-across-two-countries/" aria-label="Read more about Guy Montgomery went from lazy school student to hosting a TV spelling bee across two countries">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly An Auckland man has admitted spray-painting anti-Indian graffiti near a school, in an incident that caused alarm in the community. The message last month incited violence against the Indian community and was spotted near Papatoetoe Central School. The 61-year-old has applied for permanent name suppression in part ... <a title="Name suppression sought for offender in anti-Indian graffiti case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/name-suppression-sought-for-offender-in-anti-indian-graffiti-case/" aria-label="Read more about Name suppression sought for offender in anti-Indian graffiti case">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Consumption of ultra-processed foods – including soft drinks, snacks and ready meals – is growing worldwide, despite evidence they are unhealthy. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 70 percent of packaged food products on supermarket shelves, and even more in convenience stores. In our new research, we explore how companies that ... <a title="How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/how-unhealthy-ultra-processed-foods-are-designed-and-marketed-to-make-us-crave-them/" aria-label="Read more about How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Randle, will not be joining Munster, by mutual agreement. Clay Cross Irish rugby club Munster has confirmed that New Zealand coach Roger Randle will no longer be joining the team’s coaching staff after all parties mutually agreed not to proceed with the appointment. The long-serving Chiefs assistant coach announced last ... <a title="Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/roger-randles-move-to-coach-rugby-in-ireland-off-after-old-allegations-resurface/" aria-label="Read more about Roger Randle’s move to coach rugby in Ireland off after old allegations resurface">Read more</a>
