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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="Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/reaction-to-scrapping-of-broadcasting-standards-authority/" aria-label="Read more about Reaction to scrapping of Broadcasting Standards Authority">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. SUPPLIED Explainer – New Zealand has signed a deal with Singapore that will ensure exports of essential supplies like food and fuel keep flowing, even during a crisis. A bit like the one we’re facing now. While it was ... <a title="What the deal with Singapore means for New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/what-the-deal-with-singapore-means-for-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about What the deal with Singapore means for New Zealand">Read more</a>
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May 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Pūoho Katene. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Labour Party has announced its final candidate for the Māori seats in this year’s election, as the contest in various electorates heats up. Te Pūoho Katene, a Fulbright scholar from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, says it’s a privilege to be selected to ... <a title="Labour Party announces Te Pūoho Katene as final candidate for Māori seats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/06/labour-party-announces-te-puoho-katene-as-final-candidate-for-maori-seats/" aria-label="Read more about Labour Party announces Te Pūoho Katene as final candidate for Māori seats">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Environment Southland chair Jeremy McPhail said the region had a limited window to determine its future. ODT/Supplied Southland’s regional council is calling for a united response after the government announced councils have three months to come up with plans to amalgamate or it will be done for them. The news comes ... <a title="Southland councils call for united response to govt’s amalgamation plans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/southland-councils-call-for-united-response-to-govts-amalgamation-plans/" aria-label="Read more about Southland councils call for united response to govt’s amalgamation plans">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government has given councils an ultimatum: come up with amalgamation plans within three months or the government will do it for you. Local Government Minister Simon Watts and RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop announced the move on Tuesday afternoon, giving a three-month deadline for reorganisation plans to be delievered. It ... <a title="Government gives councils amalgamation ultimatum" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/government-gives-councils-amalgamation-ultimatum/" aria-label="Read more about Government gives councils amalgamation ultimatum">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Foreign Minister Winston Peters has condemned the latest attacks on the United Arab Emirates, saying Iran has violated its ceasefire. In a social media post, Peters said the attack was unhelpful for peace negotiations. New Zealand condemns Iran’s latest attacks on the United ... <a title="Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemns Iran’s attacks on United Arab Emirates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/foreign-minister-winston-peters-condemns-irans-attacks-on-united-arab-emirates/" aria-label="Read more about Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemns Iran’s attacks on United Arab Emirates">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File image. Toby Williams The ACT Party wants children to be able to hop on any passing school bus as long as there’s space onboard. Under existing rules, students can use the free bus transport only if they attend the nearest school they can enrol at. They must also live more ... <a title="‘Let the kid on’: ACT wants children to be able to hop on any passing school bus" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/let-the-kid-on-act-wants-children-to-be-able-to-hop-on-any-passing-school-bus/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Let the kid on’: ACT wants children to be able to hop on any passing school bus">Read more</a>
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May 5, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Singaporean Prime Minsiter Lawrence Wong. Supplied / PMO Analysis – Christopher Luxon will leave Singapore on Tuesday evening reassured fuel will continue to flow to New Zealand shores, but painfully aware of the trouble brewing on the horizon. There was a stark warning from his ... <a title="With New Zealand signing a free trade with Singapore what are the fuel concerns?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/05/with-new-zealand-signing-a-free-trade-with-singapore-what-are-the-fuel-concerns/" aria-label="Read more about With New Zealand signing a free trade with Singapore what are the fuel concerns?">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. Supplied / PMO A powerhouse business delegation attending the inaugural NZ-Singapore leaders’ forum has been sent a clear message from their prime ministers: get creative about how to trade more and do deals in an increasingly volatile world. It’s the first event ... <a title="NZ, Singapore prime ministers speak of importance of trade in increasingly volatile world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/nz-singapore-prime-ministers-speak-of-importance-of-trade-in-increasingly-volatile-world/" aria-label="Read more about NZ, Singapore prime ministers speak of importance of trade in increasingly volatile world">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area includes about 27,000 hectares of coastal forest hills and beaches in West Auckland. RNZ/Nick Monro Explainer – Could government planning reforms lead to more development in the Waitākere Ranges? Here’s why locals are concerned. The Waitākere Ranges are one of the jewels of Auckland, encompassing thousands ... <a title="Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/why-planning-reforms-have-people-concerned-about-the-waitakere-ranges-and-development/" aria-label="Read more about Why planning reforms have people concerned about the Waitākere Ranges and development">Read more</a>
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May 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ First has reported $300,000 in donations associated with the racing industry so far this year. RNZ/Dan Jones A leaked report completed for the TAB NZ by racing insiders says the horse racing industry is “unsustainable” without further tax breaks. It also recommends allowing TAB NZ to run online casinos, shifting ... <a title="Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save ‘unsustainable’ racing industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/04/big-nz-first-donors-argue-for-tax-breaks-to-save-unsustainable-racing-industry/" aria-label="Read more about Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save ‘unsustainable’ racing industry">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Valerie Morse. Johnny Blades / VNP A peace activist is urging the New Zealand government to reject a US proposal to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The shipping route has been largely blocked by Iran since February, causing the price of oil to soar. Peace Action Wellington spokesperson Valerie Morse ... <a title="Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/peace-activist-urges-government-to-reject-us-proposal-to-help-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/" aria-label="Read more about Peace activist urges government to reject US proposal to help reopen Strait of Hormuz">Read more</a>
