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Month: April 2026

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Police review into Tom Phillips documentary ‘entirely appropriate’ – minister

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Supplied / Police The police minister says a review around the processes behind a documentary regarding Tom Phillips is “entirely appropriate”. Phillips died following a shootout with police after they were called to reports of a burglary in September 2025. It was earlier revealed a film crew from Dunedin-founded ... <a title="Police review into Tom Phillips documentary ‘entirely appropriate’ – minister" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/police-review-into-tom-phillips-documentary-entirely-appropriate-minister/" aria-label="Read more about Police review into Tom Phillips documentary ‘entirely appropriate’ – minister">Read more</a>

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Finance manager assaulted at work with taser loses ACC compensation appeal

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A finance manager who was assaulted with a taser and repeatedly punched in the head during a prolonged attack while at work has appealed for ongoing ACC compensation. The man, whose name is suppressed, was working at a car dealership in 2020 when two people barged into his office, one assaulting ... <a title="Finance manager assaulted at work with taser loses ACC compensation appeal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/finance-manager-assaulted-at-work-with-taser-loses-acc-compensation-appeal/" aria-label="Read more about Finance manager assaulted at work with taser loses ACC compensation appeal">Read more</a>

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Record number of ‘mum and dad investors’ look to sell properties amid uncertainty

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Concerns about running costs, council rates and a shortage of good tenants remain high. RNZ / Quin Tauetau With the economy facing many weaknesses, including war in the Middle East, it is the mum-and-dad investors shouldering the impact. Independent economist Tony Alexander regularly surveys a group of 200 existing property investors. ... <a title="Record number of ‘mum and dad investors’ look to sell properties amid uncertainty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/record-number-of-mum-and-dad-investors-look-to-sell-properties-amid-uncertainty/" aria-label="Read more about Record number of ‘mum and dad investors’ look to sell properties amid uncertainty">Read more</a>

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Weather: Tropical cyclone in South Pacific could be headed to NZ

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand [embedded content] MetService says a tropical cyclone could potentially head towards New Zealand within the next week. There are now two tropical cyclones in the South Pacific – Cyclone Maila in the Solomon Sea and Cyclone Vaianu to the east of Vanuatu. MetService forecaster Louis Fernando said the Category 2 Cyclone ... <a title="Weather: Tropical cyclone in South Pacific could be headed to NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/weather-tropical-cyclone-in-south-pacific-could-be-headed-to-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Tropical cyclone in South Pacific could be headed to NZ">Read more</a>

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‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax rise – Willis

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet ... <a title="‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax rise – Willis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/very-unlikely-government-will-go-ahead-with-12-cent-fuel-tax-rise-willis/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax rise – Willis">Read more</a>

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Survey shows significant decline in New Zealand’s butterflies

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust said the drop in Monarch butterflies is even more noticeable as they were once much easier to spot. 2021 Getty Images A survey has found that New Zealand’s butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species. Since 2009, ... <a title="Survey shows significant decline in New Zealand’s butterflies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/survey-shows-significant-decline-in-new-zealands-butterflies/" aria-label="Read more about Survey shows significant decline in New Zealand’s butterflies">Read more</a>

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‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax – Willis

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days of petrol, 51.5 days of diesel, and 50.1 days of jet ... <a title="‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax – Willis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/very-unlikely-government-will-go-ahead-with-12-cent-fuel-tax-willis/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Very unlikely’ government will go ahead with 12-cent fuel tax – Willis">Read more</a>

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Live: Fuel stocks remain ‘stable’

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Note: The livestream with Finance Minister Nicola Willis starts at 1.30pm Petrol and jet fuel stocks have risen, while there has been a slight decrease in diesel stocks. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update showed that as at 11:59pm on Wednesday evening, there were 61.9 days ... <a title="Live: Fuel stocks remain ‘stable’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/live-fuel-stocks-remain-stable/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel stocks remain ‘stable’">Read more</a>

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Live: Fuel stocks updated by government

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Note: The livestream with Finance Minister Nicola Willis starts at 1.30pm The government is set to give the latest update on fuel stocks, as the war in the Middle East shows no signs of ending. Fuel prices have skyrocketed since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran at the ... <a title="Live: Fuel stocks updated by government" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/live-fuel-stocks-updated-by-government/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Fuel stocks updated by government">Read more</a>

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Weather: Heavy rain warnings and watches for upper North Island

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand MetService has issued heavy rain warnings and watches for the upper North Island. MetService/Screenshot Wild weather is on the way for the top of the North Island from Monday overnight and into Tuesday. MetService has issued an orange heavy rain warning for the Northland region from 10pm Monday till 4pm Tuesday ... <a title="Weather: Heavy rain warnings and watches for upper North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/weather-heavy-rain-warnings-and-watches-for-upper-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Heavy rain warnings and watches for upper North Island">Read more</a>

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Two hurt in crash involving unmarked police car

April 6, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The collision happened just before 8.50pm on Newton Road in Auckland’s Eden Terrace (file photo). RNZ / Nate McKinnon A crash involving an unmarked police vehicle on Sunday night left two injured, including an officer. The collision happened just before 8.50pm on Newton Road in Auckland’s Eden Terrace, police said on ... <a title="Two hurt in crash involving unmarked police car" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/two-hurt-in-crash-involving-unmarked-police-car/" aria-label="Read more about Two hurt in crash involving unmarked police car">Read more</a>