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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita has become a favourite among Warriors fans. Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Another week, another player free agency question for NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster. One of the many sideshows provided by the NRL is the seemingly non-stop procession of off-contract players trying to secure their futures with rival clubs, ... <a title="NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/nz-warriors-fan-favourite-chanel-harris-tavita-latest-to-test-nrl-free-agency/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors fan favourite Chanel Harris-Tavita latest to test NRL free agency">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A public health poster. Amy Williams/RNZ A parent of a teenager who eats only plain foods including bread, crackers and pasta says it’s terrifying to learn such restrictive diets can cause permanent vision loss. It follows two eye specialists’ warning there were children in New Zealand who had gone blind due ... <a title="Parent of teen who only eats plain foods ‘terrified’ child could go blind" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/parent-of-teen-who-only-eats-plain-foods-terrified-child-could-go-blind/" aria-label="Read more about Parent of teen who only eats plain foods ‘terrified’ child could go blind">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A large tree fallen at a restaurant in Whakatāne during Cyclone Vaianu. RNZ/ Robin Martin Authorities should consider the impact on businesses of people staying home when they weigh up the safety considerations involved with wild weather warnings, one data analyst says. Data from Dot Loves Data shows the impact of ... <a title="‘New Zealanders are like sheep’: The business impact of weather warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-zealanders-are-like-sheep-the-business-impact-of-weather-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about ‘New Zealanders are like sheep’: The business impact of weather warnings">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>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Internet outage on 1 May 2026. screenshot / OneNZ One NZ says the issue that caused widespread outages across its network and that of 2degrees has now been fixed. Internet and calls were unavailable for many customers on Friday morning across the South Island and the lower North Island, with Christchurch ... <a title="One NZ issue fixed after causing internet outages across the South Island, parts of North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/one-nz-issue-fixed-after-causing-internet-outages-across-the-south-island-parts-of-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about One NZ issue fixed after causing internet outages across the South Island, parts of North Island">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand President of FIFA Gianni Infantino. Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire / Photosport FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists Iran will be participating in the World Cup, to be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico in June. There has been uncertainty over Iran’s participation in the tournament because of the war with the ... <a title="Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/football-fifa-president-says-of-cours-iran-will-be-at-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Football: FIFA president says ‘of cours’ Iran will be at World Cup">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Concept art of how the Silverstream Forest houses might look. Guildford Timber Company / supplied A Wellington landfill could struggle to renew its operating licence because of its proximity to a proposed housing development, a report for the Hutt City Council has found. The Tompkin & Taylor authored report notes noise ... <a title="Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/wellington-landfill-at-threat-from-new-housing-development/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington landfill at threat from new housing development">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new documentary series based on hours of previously unreleased recordings made by Diana, the late Princess of Wales, is in the works, producers announced Thursday (local time). Diana: The Unheard Truth, set for release in 2027 – 30 years after her death in a Paris car crash – promises to ... <a title="New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-princess-diana-documentary-promises-her-own-words/" aria-label="Read more about New Princess Diana documentary promises her own words">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Climate Change Minister Simon Watts and co-founder and managing director Bruce Smith, during a tour of the new nitrogen fertiliser plant in Taupō. Abby Dance-The Photographer A new fertiliser manufacturing facility aims to improve on-farm efficiencies and reduce environmental impacts through its use of new slow release technology. Tnue’s new facility ... <a title="New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/new-fertiliser-plant-in-taupo-harnessing-geothermal-energy/" aria-label="Read more about New fertiliser plant in Taupō harnessing geothermal energy">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Foils SailGP boat was damaged during the New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, in February. Simon Bruty for SailGP / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand’s Black Foils won’t be on the start line at either of May’s SailGP Championship events, as extensive repairs continue to keep the boat off the ... <a title="Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/black-foils-off-the-water-for-next-two-events-target-june-return-in-halifax/" aria-label="Read more about Black Foils off the water for next two events, target June return in Halifax">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lead choreographers for the new Michael Jackson biopic say it’s an honour to represent the Pacific as the film smashes box office records worldwide. The film traces the rise of Michael Jackson, from child star to becoming one of the most influential artist in the world. Despite receiving negative reviews ... <a title="Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/samoan-choreographers-behind-michael-jackson-biopic-proud-of-pacific-roots/" aria-label="Read more about Samoan choreographers behind Michael Jackson biopic proud of Pacific roots">Read more</a>
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May 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the Hastings suburb of Camberly on Thursday afternoon. RNZ A man is due to to appear in court on Friday after a Hastings shopkeeper was stabbed, police have confirmed. The stabbing happened on Kiwi Street in the suburb of Camberley on Thursday afternoon. Two ... <a title="Man charged after two, including shopkeeper, stabbed in Hastings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/05/01/man-charged-after-two-including-shopkeeper-stabbed-in-hastings/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged after two, including shopkeeper, stabbed in Hastings">Read more</a>
