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Month: April 2026

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Country Life: Four farmers, one forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plate

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A new packing machine is spitting out pasta as fast as it can be made at Monty and Sons, artisan pasta-makers based on the outskirts of Masterton. The “Sons” part of the brand is developing – the two young boys are at daycare while parents, Monty and Jess Petrie, turn a ... <a title="Country Life: Four farmers, one forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/country-life-four-farmers-one-forgotten-grain-and-the-pasta-maker-bringing-it-to-the-plate/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Four farmers, one forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plate">Read more</a>

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Todd Blanche takes over US Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand By Holmes Lybrand, Evan Perez, Katelyn Polantz, Kara Scannell, CNN Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Conference in Grapevine, Texas, on March 26, 2026. Daniel Cole/Reuters via CNN Newsource Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who President Donald Trump tapped to serve as the interim head ... <a title="Todd Blanche takes over US Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/todd-blanche-takes-over-us-justice-department-where-theres-no-escaping-the-epstein-files-shadow/" aria-label="Read more about Todd Blanche takes over US Justice Department, where there’s no escaping the Epstein files shadow">Read more</a>

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Iran searches for downed US jet crew, US media reports one rescued

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand By AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Beirut, Dubai and Sanaa This video grab taken on April 3, 2026, from undated UGC images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke rising following airstrikes in Baharestan, in Iran’s central Isfahan province. AFP Iran launched a hunt ... <a title="Iran searches for downed US jet crew, US media reports one rescued" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/iran-searches-for-downed-us-jet-crew-us-media-reports-one-rescued/" aria-label="Read more about Iran searches for downed US jet crew, US media reports one rescued">Read more</a>

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Football: Auckland FC grab a point in Adelaide to stay in the hunt

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC Luis Felipe Gallegos and Guillermo May celebrate Kerry Marshall / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC have grabbed a valuable point in Adelaide to keep the heat on Newcastle at the top of the A-League. Ethan Alagich opened the scoring for Adelaide United in the 25th minute before Felipe Gallegos grabbed the ... <a title="Football: Auckland FC grab a point in Adelaide to stay in the hunt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/football-auckland-fc-grab-a-point-in-adelaide-to-stay-in-the-hunt/" aria-label="Read more about Football: Auckland FC grab a point in Adelaide to stay in the hunt">Read more</a>

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A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand When frost sparkles in the morning and our breath is visible as we venture outside, thoughts turn to winter warming treats like mulled wine – a drink full of ingredients that have become synonymous with Christmas. Mulled wine is made by adding spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace and nutmeg ... <a title="A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/a-brief-history-of-mulled-wine-from-health-tonic-to-festive-treat/" aria-label="Read more about A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat">Read more</a>

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Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand By AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Beirut, Dubai and Sanaa This video grab taken on April 3, 2026, from undated UGC images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke rising following airstrikes in Baharestan, in Iran’s central Isfahan province. AFP Iran deployed troops and ... <a title="Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/iranian-media-says-us-jet-shot-down-bounty-offered-for-pilot/" aria-label="Read more about Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot">Read more</a>

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From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Silver Ferns’ defensive line of Kelly Jackson, Karin Burger and Kate Heffernen are lining up in the Australian competition this season. Marty Melville/Photosport Analysis – An exodus of some of the country’s top netballers across the ditch in the off-season has left some ANZ Premiership teams almost unrecognisable and the ... <a title="From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/from-a-familiar-force-to-the-unrecognisable-2026-anz-premiership-contenders/" aria-label="Read more about From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders">Read more</a>

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Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Eco Reef at Turners Bay, Cape Palliser Road. Supplied / South Wairarapa District Council The approval for the extension of world-first anti-erosion technology for southern Wairarapa has been labelled a “magic bullet” to maintain crucial road connection on the isolated coast. The newly approved resource ... <a title="Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/wairarapa-council-hopes-new-anti-erosion-tech-will-be-magic-bullet-to-protect-crucial-road/" aria-label="Read more about Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road">Read more</a>

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We’re living apart – are we subject to relationship property rules? – Ask Susan

April 4, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop ... <a title="We’re living apart – are we subject to relationship property rules? – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/were-living-apart-are-we-subject-to-relationship-property-rules-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about We’re living apart – are we subject to relationship property rules? – Ask Susan">Read more</a>

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Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing

April 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Marisa Van Der Meer (L) of the Phoenix celebrates a goal with team mate Lucia Leon. photosport The Wellington Phoenix have swept aside Adelaide United 2-0 to secure second-placing in the women’s A-League regular-season standings – comfortably their best finish. Bev Priestman’s team will get a bye through the first round ... <a title="Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/phoenix-women-beat-adelaide-to-secure-historic-second-placing/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing">Read more</a>

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Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua

April 3, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Codie Taylor crosses for his fourth try for the Crusaders against the Fijian Drua. photosport Hooker Codie Taylor bagged four of the Crusaders’ 11 tries as they farewelled their Addington stadium venue with an emotional and resounding 69-26 defeat of Fijian Drua. Taylor was the star in his 150th appearance as ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-farewell-home-ground-with-11-try-demolition-of-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua">Read more</a>

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President Trump, don’t listen to your sycophants on Iran, this isn’t reality TV

April 3, 2026

COMMENTARY: By Robert Reich Mr Trump, may I have a word? Bad enough for you to insist — in the face of all evidence to the contrary — that you “won” the 2020 election. But it’s another thing for you to pretend — in the face of mounting deaths and injuries, ballooning expenses, and rising ... <a title="President Trump, don’t listen to your sycophants on Iran, this isn’t reality TV" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/president-trump-dont-listen-to-your-sycophants-on-iran-this-isnt-reality-tv/" aria-label="Read more about President Trump, don’t listen to your sycophants on Iran, this isn’t reality TV">Read more</a>