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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A QR code. 123RF QR scams are on the rise, according to a global cybersecurity company. Known as ‘quishing’, a QR code’s landing website is swapped out for another, where some sort of payment is sought. The scammers’ aim is to get credit card details entered. Cybersecurity company ESET says these ... <a title="QR codes scammers’ favourite new way to take your money" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/qr-codes-scammers-favourite-new-way-to-take-your-money/" aria-label="Read more about QR codes scammers’ favourite new way to take your money">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Local Government Minister Simon Watts. SAMUEL RILLSTONE / RNZ The Fitch credit ratings agency is warning the introduction of local government rate caps could increase the risk of credit downgrades across the sector. The government is planning to introduce legislation this year that will eventually limit council rate increases to 4 ... <a title="Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for New Zealand, Fitch warns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/rates-caps-could-raise-risk-of-credit-downgrade-for-new-zealand-fitch-warns/" aria-label="Read more about Rates caps could raise risk of credit downgrade for New Zealand, Fitch warns">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Riders on the $348m Te Ara Tupua cycling and walking path between Ngauranga and Petone. RNZ / Phil Pennington Is this the most beautiful commute in the world? Maybe that is going too far but for the hundreds of cyclists who for the first time on Monday morning pedalled along the ... <a title="Cyclists commute at sunrise on the ‘beautiful’ Te Ara Tupua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/cyclists-commute-at-sunrise-on-the-beautiful-te-ara-tupua/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclists commute at sunrise on the ‘beautiful’ Te Ara Tupua">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man has been found dead at a Waimamaku property in Northland. Emergency services were called to the Wekaweka Road property about 8.45pm on Sunday. “The circumstances surrounding his death are currently unexplained, and police are now working to establish the full circumstances of how he died,” ... <a title="Man found dead at Northland property, police investigating" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/man-found-dead-at-northland-property-police-investigating/" aria-label="Read more about Man found dead at Northland property, police investigating">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auditions have finally begun for the next instalment in the blockbuster movie franchise, according to a statement from Amazon MGM Studios. The production company issued a short statement with early details of plans for the new movie, including the announcement that the search for a new leading man — or perhaps ... <a title="Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/auditions-for-the-next-james-bond-are-finally-underway/" aria-label="Read more about Auditions for the next James Bond are finally underway">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Metcalf of the Warriors www.photosport.nz Luke Metcalf’s long term future may not be with the Warriors, but his short-term future has just become very important. In-favour halfback Tanah Boyd went down with a suspected season-ending knee injury in Sunday’s 42-12 win over the Broncos in Brisbane. Boyd suffered a suspected ... <a title="Warriors contemplate their next move at halfback" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/warriors-contemplate-their-next-move-at-halfback/" aria-label="Read more about Warriors contemplate their next move at halfback">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Frozen shoulder can make simple tasks – such as lifting your arm, sleeping on your side, getting out of bed, putting on a bra, driving or playing with your kids – painful and challenging. This condition usually starts with pain suddenly developing in the shoulder and stiffness. Over time, the pain ... <a title="What is ‘frozen shoulder’ and will I need surgery?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/what-is-frozen-shoulder-and-will-i-need-surgery/" aria-label="Read more about What is ‘frozen shoulder’ and will I need surgery?">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The government believes students can “game the system” with NCEA. (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Teachers say they are disappointed feedback fro the sector on replacing NCEA was not listened to. The government on Saturday released further details about the new secondary school qualification framework, which was expected to begin ... <a title="Teachers raise concerns as NCEA replacement confimed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/teachers-raise-concerns-as-ncea-replacement-confimed/" aria-label="Read more about Teachers raise concerns as NCEA replacement confimed">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National’s justice spokesperson and current Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the policy would result in tougher sentences. RNZ / Mark Papalii A National Party policy to prevent judges discounting sexual offenders’ sentences due to good character is a solution for a non-existent problem, a defence lawyer says. But a victims’ advocate ... <a title="Huge relief or ‘pretending there’s a problem’? National’s sexual offenders sentencing policy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/huge-relief-or-pretending-theres-a-problem-nationals-sexual-offenders-sentencing-policy/" aria-label="Read more about Huge relief or ‘pretending there’s a problem’? National’s sexual offenders sentencing policy">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors fans AAP / Photosport First Person – You could feel something special building for days, even before the NZ Warriors took the field. On Air New Zealand planes to Brisbane, the cabins were filled with blue and green jerseys. Pilots and cabin crews dispensed “Up the Wahs”. In this city, ... <a title="Warriors fans in Brisbane a ‘wild swirling outpouring of energy’ for NRL Magic Round" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/warriors-fans-in-brisbane-a-wild-swirling-outpouring-of-energy-for-nrl-magic-round/" aria-label="Read more about Warriors fans in Brisbane a ‘wild swirling outpouring of energy’ for NRL Magic Round">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Event organiser Richie Laming steps up to the platform and tries his hand at skimming. RNZ/Katie Todd An Australian with a calling and an Auckland radio host running on pure determination are the newly crowned national champions of stone skimming. In pristine conditions, hundreds flocked to a remote corner of Lake ... <a title="First ever stone skimming champions crowned in Lake Hāwea" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/first-ever-stone-skimming-champions-crowned-in-lake-hawea/" aria-label="Read more about First ever stone skimming champions crowned in Lake Hāwea">Read more</a>
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May 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Waves pound through The Gap in the aftermath of 2015’s Cyclone Pam. Supplied/Cliff House A Coroner says the deaths of two fishermen in Northland highlight the importance of wearing lifejackets while rock fishing – as well as the need for warning signs and flotation aids in dangerous areas. Sarath Kumar Sasidharan-Nair, ... <a title="Two men who drowned rock fishing weren’t wearing life jackets, coroner says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/18/two-men-who-drowned-rock-fishing-werent-wearing-life-jackets-coroner-says/" aria-label="Read more about Two men who drowned rock fishing weren’t wearing life jackets, coroner says">Read more</a>
