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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mark Connick, Postdoctoral Researcher in Paralympic Classification and Biomechanics, The University of Queensland; Queensland University of Technology On May 6 1954, Sir Roger Bannister did what was deemed impossible in athletics: he ran a mile in less than four minutes. The milestone was celebrated worldwide, not just ... <a title="How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/how-2-men-smashed-through-a-marathon-barrier-long-thought-unbreakable-281522/" aria-label="Read more about How 2 men smashed through a marathon barrier long thought unbreakable">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Health Ministry expects health services would be prioritised for fuel allocation with no caps. RNZ / Angus Dreaver The Ministry of Health is finalising the Health Sector Fuel Response Plan, which could see more tele-health consultations under escalation of the government’s National Fuel Plan. The ministry said it was working ... <a title="Phone, video appointments part of Health Sector Fuel Response Plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/phone-video-appointments-part-of-health-sector-fuel-response-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Phone, video appointments part of Health Sector Fuel Response Plan">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police have arrested two people, who are due to appear in the North Shore District Court on Monday 4 May on a number of charges. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have laid charges after two separate incidents in which motorists were followed, forced to stop and threatened with a firearm. Detective ... <a title="Two charged after Northland and Waitematā motorists forced to stop, threatened with gun" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/two-charged-after-northland-and-waitemata-motorists-forced-to-stop-threatened-with-gun/" aria-label="Read more about Two charged after Northland and Waitematā motorists forced to stop, threatened with gun">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match between the Crusaders and Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 24th April 2026. Photosport The Crusaders are pushing to host next year’s Super Round on the back of the success of the Super Rugby Pacific extravaganza at Christchurch’s new stadium. The prospect ... <a title="Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/crusaders-push-for-repeat-super-rounds-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Courtney P. McLean, Research Fellow, School of Psychological Sciences, Monash University Raising children to have a good relationship with food and their bodies is one of the best ways to promote good self-esteem and protect them from developing disordered eating. But this can be tricky if you ... <a title="How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/how-to-model-good-eating-and-body-image-habits-for-your-kids-279443/" aria-label="Read more about How to model good eating and body image habits for your kids">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they would like to thank all those who assisted with the search for the man. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police believe they have found the body of a man who went missing from a North Auckland beach last week. A person was found dead at about 2.45pm on Sunday ... <a title="Body found in Kaipara harbour believed to be missing man, police say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/body-found-in-kaipara-harbour-believed-to-be-missing-man-police-say/" aria-label="Read more about Body found in Kaipara harbour believed to be missing man, police say">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 27, 2026.
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party list MP and resources spokesperson Steve Abel. VNP/Louis Collins The Green Party says the government’s decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable. It comes after a permit was approved within Te Wāhipounamu, one of the country’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The permit covers 157 ... <a title="Green Party disapproves of government granting prospecting permit for UNESCO site" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/green-party-disapproves-of-government-granting-prospecting-permit-for-unesco-site/" aria-label="Read more about Green Party disapproves of government granting prospecting permit for UNESCO site">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About 3000 eels were rescued from Pukepuke Lagoon after it had dried up. LDR / Supplied / Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust An investigation into how a coastal Manawatū lake dried out, causing the deaths of eels and fish, is continuing, while recent rainfall means the water level has begun to ... <a title="Department of Conservation, Horizon Regional Council investigate drying of Pukepuke Lagoon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/department-of-conservation-horizon-regional-council-investigate-drying-of-pukepuke-lagoon/" aria-label="Read more about Department of Conservation, Horizon Regional Council investigate drying of Pukepuke Lagoon">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robyn Eckersley, Redmond Barry Professor of Political Science, School of Social and Political Sciences, The University of Melbourne The Coalition’s new leadership is undertaking a consequential shift to the right. This is bad news for climate policy. Nationals leader Matt Canavan has long opposed climate action. Most ... <a title="Why the Coalition’s lurch to the right is bad for the climate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/why-the-coalitions-lurch-to-the-right-is-bad-for-the-climate-280915/" aria-label="Read more about Why the Coalition’s lurch to the right is bad for the climate">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand StraitNZ Bluebridge Livia ferry. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A person has been rescued, after falling overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait. StraitNZ Bluebridge spokesperson Will Dady confirmed a person overboard sparked deployment of the ship’s rapid emergency vessel. He said the person was recovered quickly and safely from the ... <a title="Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/person-rescued-after-going-overboard-from-cook-strait-ferry/" aria-label="Read more about Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Catalytic Foundation chief executive Teresa Moore said food insecurity was widely recognised, but cold poverty remained largely hidden. RNZ A survey of more than 200 charities has revealed winter as the period of highest demand for support. The survey was conducted by The Catalytic Foundation, which found that the demand ... <a title="Winter brings highest demand for charities- survey reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/winter-brings-highest-demand-for-charities-survey-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about Winter brings highest demand for charities- survey reveals">Read more</a>
