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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tertiary Education Minister Penny Simmonds. RNZ / Mark Papalii The government considered phasing out the fees-free tertiary education scheme but decided it was too complicated, opting instead to axe it in one go. The policy which covers the cost of students’ third year of tertiary study will be gone in the ... <a title="Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/government-considered-phasing-out-fees-free-university-scheme-before-axing-it/" aria-label="Read more about Government considered phasing out fees-free university scheme before axing it">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has dismissed the OECD’s warnings about the government’s LNG plans as “a load of rubbish” and says he remains “very interested” in setting up an import facility. In its annual economic survey of New Zealand published last week, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said ... <a title="Luxon calls OECD warning on government’s LNG plans ‘load of rubbish’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/luxon-calls-oecd-warning-on-governments-lng-plans-load-of-rubbish/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon calls OECD warning on government’s LNG plans ‘load of rubbish’">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. (File photo) RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The new Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest the election – at least not under that name – because the name could breach electoral rules, a senior government minister has suggested. Mariameno Kapa-Kingi announced on ... <a title="New Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest election under that name, Bishop says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/new-te-tai-tokerau-party-may-not-be-able-to-contest-election-under-that-name-bishop-says/" aria-label="Read more about New Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest election under that name, Bishop says">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith made the announcement on Tuesday. (File photo) RNZ / Mark Papalii The government has announced it will change its Climate Change Response Act. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the act would be changed to prevent courts making certain types of civil findings of liability for climate change ... <a title="Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/government-changes-climate-law-to-prevent-lawsuits/" aria-label="Read more about Government changes climate law to prevent lawsuits">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman. Aotearoa Media Collective Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman was “hounded” into resigning, after a “witch hunt” all while public broadcasters are under “immense pressure” from the coalition. There has also been an outpouring of reaction from other broadcasters and commentators. Many ... <a title="Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into resigning" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/opposition-mps-say-former-tvnz-political-editor-maiki-sherman-hounded-into-resigning/" aria-label="Read more about Opposition MPs say former TVNZ political editor Maiki Sherman ‘hounded’ into resigning">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon and Nicola Willis visit a Singapore refinery on 5 April 2026. Supplied / Prime Minister’s Office Retailers and truckers back the government’s more simplified, high-trust fuel rationing system, but Labour says it is simply not credible. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Fuel Security Minister Shane ... <a title="Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/retailers-truckers-back-governments-simplified-fuel-rationing-labour-unconvinced/" aria-label="Read more about Retailers, truckers back government’s simplified fuel rationing, Labour unconvinced">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made to different media outlets. VNP/Phil Smith Oriini Kaipara has confirmed her loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after conflicting statements were made by her spokesperson to different media outlets, as the party announces it will make a ... <a title="Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after comms advisor issues incorrect statement" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/oriini-kaipara-confirms-loyalty-to-te-pati-maori-after-comms-advisor-issues-incorrect-statement/" aria-label="Read more about Oriini Kaipara confirms loyalty to Te Pāti Māori after comms advisor issues incorrect statement">Read more</a>
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May 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Everlee Wihongi was detained when re-entering the US on a Green Card a month ago, following a family holiday in New Zealand. Supplied The mother of a New Zealander being held in ICE custody in the United States says she does not know where her daughter will end up, after she ... <a title="ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi taken to another state" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/12/ice-detainee-everlee-wihongi-taken-to-another-state/" aria-label="Read more about ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi taken to another state">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Prime Minister played down the leak. RNZ / Mark Papalii The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s “very relaxed” about New Zealand First leader and cabinet minister Winston Peters leaking Budget information. On Friday, Peters revealed the government would scrap the fees-free tertiary education scheme, which covered the cost of ... <a title="PM Christopher Luxon ‘very relaxed’ about Winston Peters’ fees-free Budget ‘leak’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/pm-christopher-luxon-very-relaxed-about-winston-peters-fees-free-budget-leak/" aria-label="Read more about PM Christopher Luxon ‘very relaxed’ about Winston Peters’ fees-free Budget ‘leak’">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel ... <a title="Watch: Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/watch-significant-fuel-rationing-only-to-be-considered-in-severe-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Significant fuel rationing only to be considered in severe crisis">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Significant fuel rationing will only come into force if the country moves into the highest “phase” of its fuel response plan, the government says. Emergency services, hospitals, banks, transport operators and electricity generators were among those who would have prioritised access to fuel if the ongoing crisis worsened. The National Fuel ... <a title="Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/watch-live-government-to-detail-updates-to-national-fuel-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Government to detail updates to national fuel plan">Read more</a>
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May 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National, ACT and New Zealand First make up the coalition government. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Analysis – The relationship between politicians and the media is symbiotic, but it’s increasingly coming under pressure as political parties turn to other platforms, and evade traditional newsrooms, to speak direct to voters. The three parties ... <a title="Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/11/coalition-parties-ramp-up-criticism-of-media/" aria-label="Read more about Coalition parties ramp up criticism of media">Read more</a>
