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April 20, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation Over the past several days, there have been conflicting reports about the Strait of Hormuz. It’s difficult to know what’s happening from one moment to the next. Iran said the waterway was open to commercial shipping again, then turned around ... <a title="Both the US and Iran are firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Are both sides acting lawfully?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/both-the-us-and-iran-are-firing-on-commercial-ships-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-are-both-sides-acting-lawfully-281008/" aria-label="Read more about Both the US and Iran are firing on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Are both sides acting lawfully?">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon’s primeministership. This result is National’s worst in the1News-Verian poll since Luxon became leader in November 2021. Labour is up five points on 37 percent, ... <a title="Watch: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/watch-christopher-luxon-faces-leadership-questions-after-latest-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm ... <a title="Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/live-black-caps-v-bangladesh-second-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngātiwai Trust Board Chairman Aperahama Kerepeti-Edwards. RNZ / Mark Papalii A Northland iwi leader says some form of ongoing support is needed in order for marae to continue responding effectively to severe weather events. The Government says it won’t set up another dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work leading ... <a title="Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/iwi-leader-voices-need-for-government-to-support-marae-with-severe-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Awanui Primary School went into lockdown. Google Maps Armed police were called to the Northland township of Awanui after reports that a person had a gun. A police spokesperson said police arrived about 1.45pm and local schools and childcare centres were shut down as a precaution. A firearm was not found ... <a title="Awanui schools locked down after armed police called to Northland town" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/awanui-schools-locked-down-after-armed-police-called-to-northland-town/" aria-label="Read more about Awanui schools locked down after armed police called to Northland town">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Essay by Keith Rankin, 20 April 2026 It’s commonplace, especially in The West, to think of wars in binary terms. In those terms, wars are either won or lost, like a sports match. And the symbol of victory is a trophy. In a match-up, the symbol of defeat is the loss of a trophy. In ... <a title="Keith Rankin Essay – War Trophies: Considering USA, Iran, and Japan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/keith-rankin-essay-war-trophies-considering-usa-iran-and-japan/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Essay – War Trophies: Considering USA, Iran, and Japan">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Analysis by Keith Rankin, 17 April 2026 My first paragraphs here feature Steve Keen, Australian economist, who was a panellist on Al Jazeera’s Inside Story 12 April 2026 (Could the Iran war pose lasting risks to global food security?, or here on YouTube): Interviewer: “You’ve warned that the world could face famine within months … ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Marooned in the Pacific Ocean: Famine Down-Under?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/keith-rankin-analysis-marooned-in-the-pacific-ocean-famine-down-under/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Marooned in the Pacific Ocean: Famine Down-Under?">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pakuranga Bakery manager Pho Bok with a tray full of lo’i hossi pies. RNZ Ross McNaughton Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery’s horse meat pies are available again and proving just as popular as ever. The pies, inspired by lo’i hossi, a Tongan horse ... <a title="Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/horse-meat-pies-back-on-the-menu-at-auckland-bakery/" aria-label="Read more about Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Essay by Keith Rankin, 16 April 2026. On 14 April, TV3 News ran an item (15 minutes in, not in the sports section) about how the Crusaders rugby team will, with the new Christchurch stadium, no longer be able to parade its horses and knights circuiting the sportsfield. Many of the fans, despite now having ... <a title="Keith Rankin Essay – Crusaders; the Crass, the Past, and the Present" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/keith-rankin-essay-crusaders-the-crass-the-past-and-the-present/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Essay – Crusaders; the Crass, the Past, and the Present">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon’s primeministership. This result is National’s worst in the1News-Verian poll since Luxon became leader in November 2021. Labour is up five points on 37 percent, ... <a title="Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/watch-live-christopher-luxon-faces-leadership-questions-after-latest-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at Island Bay Bowling Club on Monday. RNZ / Anya Fielding People living in flood-prone areas of the greater Wellington region should leave their homes for the next 24 hours. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) public information manager Liam Hyslop said the advice applied to people living in parts ... <a title="Wellington residents in flood-prone areas told to evacuate as downpours continue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/wellington-residents-in-flood-prone-areas-told-to-evacuate-as-downpours-continue/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington residents in flood-prone areas told to evacuate as downpours continue">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Analysis by Keith Rankin, 15 April 2026. On 14 April 2026 I heard this on TV3 News (about 8 minutes in): Sharon Zollner, ANZ Bank chief economist: “We were earlier picking that the Reserve Bank wouldn’t need to hike until December, but the news out of the Middle East has kept getting worse. It does ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – Aggravating an Aggravated Cost of Living Crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/keith-rankin-analysis-aggravating-an-aggravated-cost-of-living-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – Aggravating an Aggravated Cost of Living Crisis">Read more</a>
