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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The fees-free university scheme did not achieve any of its goals, the Prime Minister says, and it is better to direct funding elsewhere. The scheme had given university students their final year of study free, but Winston Peters [ last week ... <a title="Fees-free university scheme ‘didn’t achieve any goals’, Christopher Luxon says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/fees-free-university-scheme-didnt-achieve-any-goals-christopher-luxon-says/" aria-label="Read more about Fees-free university scheme ‘didn’t achieve any goals’, Christopher Luxon says">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Growing international threats prompted Assistant Transport Minister James Meager to ask for “no-cost, low-effort” options to counter the greatest vulnerabilities. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The government is taking 10 initiatives to protect vital undersea Internet and power cables. Sabotage and accidental damage of cables in Europe and Asia have sparked efforts ... <a title="Government taking 10 initiatives to safeguard undersea internet and power cables" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/government-taking-10-initiatives-to-safeguard-undersea-internet-and-power-cables/" aria-label="Read more about Government taking 10 initiatives to safeguard undersea internet and power cables">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Environment Select Committee has recommended by majority that the bill be passed, despite strong opposition from Labour and Green Party members. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Environment Select Committee has recommended disestablishing the Ministry for the Environment, despite overwhelming public opposition. In its report, the committee said the creation of ... <a title="Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/committee-recommends-disestablishing-environment-ministry-despite-public-opposition/" aria-label="Read more about Committee recommends disestablishing Environment Ministry despite public opposition">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s Chris Penk, sitting at the conference table in his Beehive office. VNP/Phil Smith When there is a Cabinet reshuffle, I tend to feel a little sorry for fresh ministers who get elevated up the rankings and landed with a big new job, or three. A new ministry to run may ... <a title="The House: Learning on the (ministerial) job" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/the-house-learning-on-the-ministerial-job/" aria-label="Read more about The House: Learning on the (ministerial) job">Read more</a>
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May 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Parliamentary Service says threats against MPs are increasing, but staff feel hampered by MPs’ ”underwhelming” engagement with security efforts. Parliament’s Petitions Committee has ... <a title="Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/10/little-engagement-with-security-efforts-despite-threats-against-mps-rising-parliamentary-service/" aria-label="Read more about Little engagement with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Parliament’s Petitions Committee has considered an inquiry into the scale and nature of abuse and intimidation targeting women MPs and local body representatives. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Parliamentary Service says threats against MPs are increasing, but staff feel hampered by MPs’ ”underwhelming” engagement with security efforts. Parliament’s Petitions Committee has ... <a title="Little engagment with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/little-engagment-with-security-efforts-despite-threats-against-mps-rising-parliamentary-service/" aria-label="Read more about Little engagment with security efforts despite threats against MPs rising – Parliamentary Service">Read more</a>
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May 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the government should invest more in the future of young people, not less. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Green Party has criticised the government’s decision to scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme. Finance Minister Nicola Willis has confirmed the scheme will be ditched in the ... <a title="Green Party criticises govt’s ‘outrageous’ decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/09/green-party-criticises-govts-outrageous-decision-to-scrap-fees-free-tertiary-education/" aria-label="Read more about Green Party criticises govt’s ‘outrageous’ decision to scrap fees-free tertiary education">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 David Seymour RNZ / Mark Papalii A law professor and a media expert say David Seymour has gone too far in public attacks against RNZ and TVNZ. They’ve warned jabs at the media will continue as the election draws closer, and could erode public trust. The deputy Prime Minister and ACT ... <a title="David vs the Media: Has Seymour gone too far?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/08/david-vs-the-media-has-seymour-gone-too-far/" aria-label="Read more about David vs the Media: Has Seymour gone too far?">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 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>
