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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bevon Jacobs of the Black Caps. © Photosport Ltd 2026 www.photosport.nz The Black Caps beat Bangladesh by six wickets in a rain-affected third and final T20 in Dhaka. The series finished tied 1-1 after Bangladesh won the first match and the second game was washed out. Batting first, Bangladesh’s innings was ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/cricket-black-caps-overcome-bangladesh-and-rain-delays-to-draw-t20-series/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps overcome Bangladesh and rain delays to draw T20 series">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Animal Justice Party is renewing a call for duck hunting to be banned. Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager was among the thousands who took part in the annual game bird hunting season opening. Spokesperson Danette Wereta said it was not an effective way to control the population, and was ... <a title="Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/animal-justice-party-renews-call-to-ban-duck-hunting/" aria-label="Read more about Animal Justice Party renews call to ban duck hunting">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf The Wellington region had an early morning jolt from a magnitude 4 earthquake on Sunday. The quake struck 10 kilometres northwest of Porirua at 3.15am, and registered at a depth of 22 kilometres. Its epicentre was in the sea, near Mana Island. The tremor attracted more than 2000 ‘felt it’ ... <a title="Small offshore quake wakes Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/small-offshore-quake-wakes-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Small offshore quake wakes Wellington">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC celebrate their shootout success against Melbourne City in the A-League, on Saturday. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Dreams and manifestation were behind Auckland FC’s penalty shootout win that has sealed back-to-back A-League semi-finals appearances. Last season, goalkeeper Michael Woud was sitting on the bench while his team-mates were playing finals football. This ... <a title="Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/career-firsts-and-unwavering-belief-save-auckland-fcs-season/" aria-label="Read more about Career firsts and unwavering belief save Auckland FC’s season">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Parents are told to avoid screens altogether in the first two years of a child’s life. At the same time, digital devices are part of everyday family life used for communication, work, learning, and at times, simply getting through the day. Our new research talks to first-time parents about how they ... <a title="How parents manage devices and little kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/how-parents-manage-devices-and-little-kids/" aria-label="Read more about How parents manage devices and little kids">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Speeding through school zones is not isolated to Auckland. RNZ/ Nick Monro Speeding through school zones is a common problem around the country, according to the New Zealand Principals’ Federation. Police “have been left appalled” after more than 70 infringement notices were issued in South Auckland within two hours. Senior Sergeant ... <a title="Police ‘appalled’ by motorists speeding through school zones" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/police-appalled-by-motorists-speeding-through-school-zones/" aria-label="Read more about Police ‘appalled’ by motorists speeding through school zones">Read more</a>
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May 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The ACT Party says immigration rules need to be tightened. RNZ ACT is proposing a shakeup of immigration policy, with a six-point plan including deporting serious offenders no matter how long they have been in the country. It would also include a $6 per day infrastructure surcharge on temporary work visas ... <a title="ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/03/acts-plan-to-toughen-immigration-rules/" aria-label="Read more about ACT’s plan to toughen immigration rules">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alofiana Khan-Pereira scores for the Warriors against Parramatta. David Neilson/Photosport Flying wing Alofiana Khan-Pereira scored his third straight try double for NZ Warriors, as they pulled away from Parramatta Eels 36-14 in Sydney. Leading 16-6 at halftime, the visitors allowed their hosts back into the contest at 18-14 midway through the ... <a title="NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/nrl-parramatta-eels-v-nz-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Parramatta Eels v NZ Warriors">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana huddle, after the game on Saturday: On the same ground the team produced its greatest hour in 2025, their historic win over the Blues now feels like an even more distant memory. Photosport What began as a heated inter-city rivalry has eased significantly as any resentment the Blues felt for ... <a title="Blues: ‘Hard’ to close Moana chapter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/blues-hard-to-close-moana-chapter/" aria-label="Read more about Blues: ‘Hard’ to close Moana chapter">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Liam Swiggs / RNZ The scenes at Albany tonight stood in stark contrast to 2025. A night when Ardie Savea inspired them to their most famous win, a year on and it was an uninspired Moana being beaten up by their big brothers as the Blues took a convincing 45-19 win. ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/super-rugby-pacific-more-moana-misery-as-blues-bash-little-brothers/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: More Moana misery as Blues bash little brothers">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Guillermo May and Auckland FC are through to the semi-finals of the A-League. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have ended Melbourne City’s A-League title defence with a win in penalties an Elimination Final on Saturday. By recording their first victory in six weeks Auckland progress to the semi-finals for the second consecutive ... <a title="Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/auckland-fc-into-a-league-semis-after-penalty-shoot-out/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC into A-League semis after penalty shoot-out">Read more</a>
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May 2, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Casey Kopua played 187 games for the Magic. Photosport Ltd 2017 www.photosport.nz The Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic have named Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua as an interim replacement player ahead of their ANZ Premiership clash against the Stars. The long-time Magic stalwart is joining the side to provide defensive cover ... <a title="Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/02/silver-fern-legend-casey-kopua-comes-out-of-retirement-to-help-magic/" aria-label="Read more about Silver Fern legend Casey Kopua comes out of retirement to help Magic">Read more</a>
