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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Meru Sheel, Professor of Infectious Diseases and Global Health, University of Sydney We usually have to wait until winter approaches before we see an increase in cases of influenza, or the flu. But we have already seen a lot of flu this year, with 25,000 cases reported ... <a title="When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/when-is-the-best-time-to-get-your-flu-shot-2-infectious-diseases-experts-explain-277743/" aria-label="Read more about When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Garritt C. Van Dyk, Senior Lecturer in History, University of Waikato Christopher Columbus is back. At least, a statue of him is back, reinstalled by US President Donald Trump on the White House grounds in late March – part of the president’s stated mission to cancel “cancel ... <a title="Trump welcomes Columbus to the White House – and reignites America’s history wars" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/trump-welcomes-columbus-to-the-white-house-and-reignites-americas-history-wars-279746/" aria-label="Read more about Trump welcomes Columbus to the White House – and reignites America’s history wars">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin On February 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran following weeks of US military build-up in the region and threats from US President Donald Trump. In the ensuing weeks, Iran has retaliated by ... <a title="How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/how-will-the-iran-war-change-the-middle-east-we-asked-5-experts-279652/" aria-label="Read more about How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Miles Park, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Industrial Design, UNSW Sydney The PB/5 pedestrian crossing button is an immediately identifiable product in our physical and aural urban landscape. Now inducted into the National Film Sound Archive of Australia’s 2026 Sounds of Australia, it is one of very few physical ... <a title="The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/the-sound-of-our-cities-why-the-australian-pedestrian-button-belongs-in-our-archives-279559/" aria-label="Read more about The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Giuseppe Carabetta, Associate Professor of Workplace and Business Law, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney Dogs are increasingly appearing in Australian workplaces. From “take your dog to work” days to permanent pet-friendly offices, the trend is often framed as an easy win for staff morale. Evidence ... <a title="Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/want-a-dog-friendly-workplace-heres-what-youll-need-to-get-right-278401/" aria-label="Read more about Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paris Hadfield, Research Fellow, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University Most of Australia’s existing homes are old, uncomfortable, and expensive to run. Too many are energy inefficient, and rising electricity and gas prices are making things worse. Mainstream programs are supporting home energy upgrades. But the transition ... <a title="How one local council helped 1,200 low-income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/how-one-local-council-helped-1-200-low-income-residents-finance-solar-and-home-energy-upgrades-278078/" aria-label="Read more about How one local council helped 1,200 low-income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jim Radford, Associate Professor, Ecology and Environment, La Trobe University Farming is a vital industry, contributing an estimated A$100 billion to the Australian economy this year alone. Nearly 60% of Australia is used for agriculture. The lion’s share of that land is used to graze livestock, such ... <a title="Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/farmers-are-boosting-their-profits-and-production-with-natures-help-271750/" aria-label="Read more about Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Horowhenua mayor Bernie Wanden. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The mayor of Horowhenua says street racing events are being staged to intimidate the public, and those involved will face consequences. On Sunday, four people were arrested after 200 cars gathered in Manawatu and Horowhenua. It comes as the government progresses a law ... <a title="Horowhenua mayor says street racing events are being used to intimidate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/horowhenua-mayor-says-street-racing-events-are-being-used-to-intimidate/" aria-label="Read more about Horowhenua mayor says street racing events are being used to intimidate">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Paramedics have been making sure the service’s 629 ambulances are topped up at the end of each shift whenever fuel drops below three-quarters of a tank. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Hato Hone St John says it is still able to operate as usual, despite some ambulance crews reporting occasional problems getting diesel. Paramedics ... <a title="Ambulances operating as usual, despite diesel issues – for now" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/ambulances-operating-as-usual-despite-diesel-issues-for-now/" aria-label="Read more about Ambulances operating as usual, despite diesel issues – for now">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Alyssa Milton, Associate Professor, Principal Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney When the bell rings at the end of each term, there is a happy buzz as kids leave school for the break. But for many parents, the start of the holidays brings ... <a title="Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/choosing-a-school-holiday-program-can-be-tricky-heres-how-to-identify-a-good-one-279763/" aria-label="Read more about Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand picture id=”4JQLYGA_r8woov2hwfsvnavwskc6_jfif” crop=”16×10″ layout=”full”]New Zealand and Australia, winners of the 2026 3X3 Asia Cup in Singapore, on April 5th 2026 [Source: fiba3x3.basketball]. The New Zealand men’s 3×3 basketball team have won the Asia Cup for the first time. Te Tuhi Lewis, Christian Martin, Aidan Tonge and Josh Book were dominant on ... <a title="Basketball: NZ win the men’s Asia Cup for the first time" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/basketball-nz-win-the-mens-asia-cup-for-the-first-time/" aria-label="Read more about Basketball: NZ win the men’s Asia Cup for the first time">Read more</a>
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April 6, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Leftover hot cross buns and chocolate eggs might sound oxymoronic – can you really have too many? – but given rising prices, you don’t want to waste them. If the Easter Bunny or some other benign force has gifted you more goodies than your whānau can handle and you’ve already offloaded ... <a title="What to do with leftover hot cross buns and Easter eggs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/06/what-to-do-with-leftover-hot-cross-buns-and-easter-eggs/" aria-label="Read more about What to do with leftover hot cross buns and Easter eggs">Read more</a>
