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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>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The 203m long platform at Auckland’s City Rail Link Karangahape Station. Supplied: CRL Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop has committed to a review of Auckland’s multibillion-dollar City Rail Link project, saying he’s unhappy with the price tag. It comes after the New Zealand Herald reported the project’s former boss, Dr Sean Sweeney, ... <a title="Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/infrastructure-minister-chris-bishop-commits-to-review-of-multibillion-dollar-city-rail-link/" aria-label="Read more about Infrastructure minister Chris Bishop commits to review of multibillion-dollar City Rail Link">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The ACT Party has overtaken Labour as the party that recorded the second largest amount in donations, with the Electoral Commission releasing the 2025 donation and loans returns. National was once again far out in front when it came to total donations. Since 2023, parties have had to report the ... <a title="National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/national-tops-party-donations-list-act-overtakes-labour/" aria-label="Read more about National tops party donations list, ACT overtakes Labour">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Urgent, decisive action is needed on how communities will pay for the costs of adapting to climate change, a major new report says. Climate-driven severe weather events were already causing “long-lasting hurt, grief and fear”, and tens of thousands more people would likely be exposed to hazards by 2050, the Climate ... <a title="Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/climate-change-commission-report-urges-decisive-action-as-major-risks-loom/" aria-label="Read more about Climate Change Commission report urges ‘decisive’ action as major risks loom">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been a vocal supporter of making English an official language in New Zealand. A bill doing just that is now before Parliament. VNP / Phil Smith Explainer – You’re reading this in English right now – but should English be an official language? Parliament ... <a title="What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do in New Zealand?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/what-is-the-english-language-bill-and-what-would-it-actually-do-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about What is the English Language Bill and what would it actually do in New Zealand?">Read more</a>
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May 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fisheries Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Mark Papalii Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice a $50,000 fine for leaking footage from fishing boat cameras – five times the penalty under the Privacy Act – would be “unreasonable”. The Ministry of Justice also warned the Minister that trying to protect the ... <a title="Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/07/fisheries-minister-shane-jones-overrode-official-advice-for-fines-related-to-leaking-fishing-boat-footage/" aria-label="Read more about Fisheries Minister Shane Jones overrode official advice for fines related to leaking fishing boat footage">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An academic said it was a “momentous” move to scrap the Broadcasting Standards Authority. 123RF A former Broadcasting Standards Authority member says abolishing the regulator gets rid of one of the few ways people can challenge harmful media content. Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith said the media landscape has changed ... <a title="Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/scrapping-broadcasting-standards-authority-will-hit-standards-experts-say/" aria-label="Read more about Scrapping Broadcasting Standards Authority will hit standards, experts say">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis – National’s local government reforms face one of the same problems Labour encountered with Three Waters, with councils at risk of being left out in the cold. The coalition’s approach offers an illusion of choice which may yet help it avoid the breakdown in relations Labour eventually had to resolve. ... <a title="The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/the-three-waters-shadow-hanging-over-council-amalgamations/" aria-label="Read more about The Three Waters shadow hanging over council amalgamations">Read more</a>
