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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>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED The wife of one of the New Zealanders in the flotilla intercepted by Israel in international waters says he has a concussion and possible broken rib. Jay O’Connor, Mousa Taher, Julien Blondel and Sean Janssen were ... <a title="NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken rib, wife says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nzer-in-flotilla-intercepted-by-israel-has-concussion-and-possible-broken-rib-wife-says/" aria-label="Read more about NZer in flotilla intercepted by Israel has concussion and possible broken rib, wife says">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Ministry of Justice is reviewing how victims of crime are supported. It has sought feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) from service providers, advocates and others in the victim support sector, to better understand how services are delivered and where improvements are needed. The Ministry of Justice told ... <a title="Ministry of Justice consults sector on victim support changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/ministry-of-justice-consults-sector-on-victim-support-changes/" aria-label="Read more about Ministry of Justice consults sector on victim support changes">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An energy security expert says the list of fuel priority users should be released now. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau It has been five weeks since Finance Minister Nicola Willis said she was consulting with industries on who would be included in a list for priority fuel, and an energy ... <a title="Calls for government to release list of who will get fuel priority" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/calls-for-government-to-release-list-of-who-will-get-fuel-priority/" aria-label="Read more about Calls for government to release list of who will get fuel priority">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has declined to offer any evidence to back his side of a conflict with his foreign minister’s office, saying he has “nothing more to add”. In an interview with RNZ on Friday, Luxon stood firm: “I’ve just told you my side of the ... <a title="Prime Minister declines to offer evidence to back his claim he was mischaracterised in emails" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/prime-minister-declines-to-offer-evidence-to-back-his-claim-he-was-mischaracterised-in-emails/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister declines to offer evidence to back his claim he was mischaracterised in emails">Read more</a>
