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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Monstera plants – and other invasive houseplants – are popping up in the wild, says University of Auckland ecology professor Margaret Stanley. Stanley estimates about 20 introduced species begin breeding in the wild each year. It’s often not that plants are “escaping” homes, but people dumping them when they think they’re ... <a title="The danger of house plants going rogue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/the-danger-of-house-plants-going-rogue/" aria-label="Read more about The danger of house plants going rogue">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s application for $25.5 million funding for 2024-2027 under the National Transport Programme was rejected by government. Greater Wellington Regional Council For $200 million the government could reinstate bus network upgrades it previously cancelled in regions now suffering huge fuel price shocks, the Greens say. Government figures show more than 99 ... <a title="Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/greens-urge-constructive-practical-bus-network-review/" aria-label="Read more about Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne speaks with Manaia Elliott. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne believes he is working with a group of role models who deserve the public’s support as they face the final hurdle to qualify for next year’s Football World Cup. Mayne has been around ... <a title="Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/football-ferns-coach-wants-to-build-connection-with-fans/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The CTU has written an open letter to political leaders about managing the fuel crisis. Quin Tauetau The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has written an open letter to political leaders calling for the government to work together with all aspects of society – including unions – to help find ... <a title="Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/council-of-trade-unions-calls-for-government-to-manage-fuel-crisis-in-interests-of-all-new-zealanders/" aria-label="Read more about Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The agency did not name the schools that showed expressions of interest. RNZ/Nick Monro More state and state integrated schools are considering converting to charter school status. The Charter School Agency said 18 groups had lodged expressions of interest in conversion with three progressing to contract negotiations. That’s up from 12 ... <a title="State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/state-schools-increasingly-consider-becoming-charter-schools/" aria-label="Read more about State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A government document says there is “no evidence” hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter. RNZ / Nick Monro A government document says it is a “narrative” that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is “no evidence” to validate that. The Ministry of Social Development internal briefing said ... <a title="MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/msd-document-says-theres-no-evidence-hundreds-of-new-zealanders-are-without-shelter/" aria-label="Read more about MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy chief executive for ambulance operations at Hato Hone St John Dan Ohs said it currently had around 50 vacancies for paramedics, predominantly in rural areas. St John St John is inviting Welsh graduates unable to get roles with their own ambulance service to reach out, but warns they typically look ... <a title="St John invites Welsh graduates unable to find work to reach out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/st-john-invites-welsh-graduates-unable-to-find-work-to-reach-out/" aria-label="Read more about St John invites Welsh graduates unable to find work to reach out">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
RNZ Pacific The Fiji military has warned that individuals responsible for “any attempt to destabilise national security” and those who aid “individuals engaged in criminal activity” have been “put on notice”. It comes after the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) confirmed just last Friday that “unknown individuals” had made “unsuccessful” attempts to access its ... <a title="Fiji military puts public ‘on notice’ citing national security threats" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/fiji-military-puts-public-on-notice-citing-national-security-threats/" aria-label="Read more about Fiji military puts public ‘on notice’ citing national security threats">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kurt Capewell has been missing with a calf injury since round two. Andrew Cornaga/p NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stayed loyal to the line-up that broke the club’s ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors veterans Kurt Capewell, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Kllokstad near return against Gold Coast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/nrl-nz-warriors-veterans-kurt-capewell-mitch-barnett-charnze-nicoll-kllokstad-near-return-against-gold-coast/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors veterans Kurt Capewell, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Kllokstad near return against Gold Coast">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Liberal candidate Raissa Butkowski has drawn top position on the ballot paper for the May 9 Farrer byelection, in a field of a dozen candidates. While she will be at the top of the ballot paper Butkowski, a lawyer with ... <a title="Liberal candidate draws top of ballot paper in Farrer but faces mammoth battle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/liberal-candidate-draws-top-of-ballot-paper-in-farrer-but-faces-mammoth-battle-280587/" aria-label="Read more about Liberal candidate draws top of ballot paper in Farrer but faces mammoth battle">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Asia Pacific Report The planning and policy committee of New Zealand’s largest city today voted decisively to investigate sanctioning companies listed by the UN Human Right Council that are alleged to be complicit with the illegal Israeli occupation and settlements in Palestine Territory. Auckland Council is the local body governing a “super city” with a ... <a title="Auckland council votes to probe sanctioning Israel over war crimes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/auckland-council-votes-to-probe-sanctioning-israel-over-war-crimes/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland council votes to probe sanctioning Israel over war crimes">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump. AFP A Catholic leader says Donald Trump’s comments about the Pope are totally wrong and unjustified. Donald Trump is criticising Pope Leo after the head of the global Catholic Church preached against war and urged peaceful solutions to conflict. Cardinal John Dew took part in ... <a title="Catholic leader says Trump’s comments about the pope totally wrong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/catholic-leader-says-trumps-comments-about-the-pope-totally-wrong/" aria-label="Read more about Catholic leader says Trump’s comments about the pope totally wrong">Read more</a>
