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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ has reported extensively on districts struggling with technology and radiology workforce shortages. (File photo) 123rf A whistleblower sparked an investigation by a top lawyer into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services. The agnecy said Michael Heron KC would lead an independent investigation after a protected disclosure about radiology services. An ... <a title="Whistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/whistleblower-sparks-investigation-into-health-new-zealands-medical-scanning-services/" aria-label="Read more about Whistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shona Sangster says GP shortages on the mainland add to the pressure of Rakiura residents accessing healthcare. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health New Zealand is reviewing how healthcare is delivered on Stewart Island after a survey raised serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of seeing a doctor. It has been ... <a title="Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/rakiura-stewart-island-residents-face-costly-trips-to-mainland-for-health-care/" aria-label="Read more about Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee. NZME Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee – and says the Far North is being unfairly targeted because it’s just one of 57 ... <a title="Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says council ‘unfairly targeted’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/far-north-mayor-moko-tepania-says-council-unfairly-targeted/" aria-label="Read more about Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says council ‘unfairly targeted’">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge has been offered up when people search for Timaru Hospital. Google Maps / Screenshot A Timaru café’s phone has been ringing off the hook but unfortunately many aren’t seeking a top-notch toastie – instead they’re after a doctor. Google’s Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ... <a title="Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/timaru-cafe-inundated-with-calls-after-ai-tool-lists-phone-number-for-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe PHOTOSPORT No time frame yet on a possible return to the track for teen running star Sam Ruthe. The 17 year old revealed at the weekend that he had suffered a stress fracture in his leg. It put into doubt his plan for the year which ... <a title="Injured teen star Sam Ruthe won’t be rushed back onto the track" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/injured-teen-star-sam-ruthe-wont-be-rushed-back-onto-the-track/" aria-label="Read more about Injured teen star Sam Ruthe won’t be rushed back onto the track">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen says most support workers earn the minimum wage. RNZ / Charlotte Cook Support workers suggest the government spend a day with them to understand why an increase to 82 cents per kilometre is a joke. The government has announced a temporary 30 percent increase in mileage reimbursement rates for home ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/fuel-crisis-support-workers-challenge-government-to-do-their-job-for-a-day/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Greg Treadwell, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Auckland University of Technology Public trust in news in has risen for the first time since records began in 2020. According to the latest Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report, 37% of respondents now trust the news generally, up ... <a title="Trust in news rises after years of decline in NZ. What’s behind the shift?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/trust-in-news-rises-after-years-of-decline-in-nz-whats-behind-the-shift-280253/" aria-label="Read more about Trust in news rises after years of decline in NZ. What’s behind the shift?">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Merja Myllylahti and Dr Greg Treadwell from the AUT’s Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy. RNZ / Jeremy Ansell “News and information you can trust,” a serious voice intoned at 7.30am last Monday morning – with a suitably serious soundtrack – before the familiar voice of Nicola Wright kicked in ... <a title="New Zealanders’ trust in news is up after years of slumps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/new-zealanders-trust-in-news-is-up-after-years-of-slumps/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders’ trust in news is up after years of slumps">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds is questioning her paltry returns from Sharesies. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Share markets have had a pretty good run over the past decade – albeit with some notable blips. Why then, has my share portfolio via Sharesies had a relatively dismal return? Sharesies displays a “simple ... <a title="What has happened to my Sharesies?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/what-has-happened-to-my-sharesies/" aria-label="Read more about What has happened to my Sharesies?">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An organisation representing retailers wants a levy imposed on people shopping at retailers such as Temu and Shein. Nikos Pekiaridis / NurPhoto via AFP Would you pay a tax on Temu to help support local retail? New Zealand’s clothing retail sector has been hit particularly hard by a downturn in spending, ... <a title="Would you pay a Temu tax?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/would-you-pay-a-temu-tax/" aria-label="Read more about Would you pay a Temu tax?">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Clackson (C) and his wife Ute in the refectory during a visit with The Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer on Papa Stronsay. Supplied / Stephen Clackson A councillor for the small Scottish island where a young Kiwi monk went missing from says the island is not entirely isolated. Police ... <a title="Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/scottish-island-where-kiwi-monk-justin-evans-went-missing-not-entirely-isolated-local-councillor/" aria-label="Read more about Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ holds its top spot as New Zealand’s most trusted news brand. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone RNZ has held its top spot as New Zealand’s most trusted news brand in the latest Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report. The seventh annual report by AUT’s Journalism, Media and Democracy research ... <a title="RNZ remains New Zealand’s most trusted news brand, survey reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/rnz-remains-new-zealands-most-trusted-news-brand-survey-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ remains New Zealand’s most trusted news brand, survey reveals">Read more</a>
