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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In the half-century or so since Turkish immigrants brought the doner kebab to Aotearoa, the wrap filled with meat shaved off a vertical spit, salads and sauces has become a fast food staple, particularly late at night. But there’s a lot more to spinning meats than 3am feeds. “I don’t want ... <a title="Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/spinning-meats-are-far-more-than-a-3am-feed/" aria-label="Read more about Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Supplied / Christopher Luxon via X The prime minister has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait ... <a title="Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/christopher-luxon-meets-with-other-world-leaders-to-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-situation/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates victory – finally – over Melbourne Storm. AAP / Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Turns out Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was just waiting to be asked to move back into the NZ ... <a title="NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/nrl-roger-tuivasa-sheck-bolsters-nz-warriors-backline-with-surprise-return-to-centre/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michele Allison (1) supplied / Michele Allison Michele Allison continues to etch her name in the record books, but it’s not the milestones that keep her going. The 70-year-old Wellingtonian has competed in most long distance running and multi-discipline events in the country and many overseas, adding another best time at ... <a title="Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/milestones-not-the-motivation-for-70-year-old-record-breaker/" aria-label="Read more about Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop RNZ/Marika Khabazi The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data saying he’s unhappy at how long it has taken to investigate. RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were ... <a title="Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/minister-chris-bishop-unhappy-investigation-into-police-breath-testing-taking-so-long/" aria-label="Read more about Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said electricity and petrol were up 13 percent while diesel was up 37 percent. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumers have tightened their belts amid the global fuel crisis, and it’s hitting some retailers hard, according to Retail New Zealand. The latest data released on Friday from ... <a title="Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/retailers-taking-a-hit-from-high-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Opener Henry Nicholls and allrounder Dean Foxcroft have scored half-centuries, as New Zealand set Bangladesh a target of 248 runs to win their first one-day encounter at Dhaka. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Black Caps began their innings slowly, but Nicholls and Will Young put on ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/cricket-black-caps-v-bangladesh-first-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
RNZ Pacific The Fiji Police Force has confirmed that a man who was taken in for questioning by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces in Suva has died in custody. Fijian media are reporting that the man was a wellknown “drug lord” known to local authorities. The man was among a group allegedly linked to ... <a title="Man linked to gang activity dies after Fiji military detention, local media report" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/man-linked-to-gang-activity-dies-after-fiji-military-detention-local-media-report/" aria-label="Read more about Man linked to gang activity dies after Fiji military detention, local media report">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Tangitau was knocked out cold against the Blues. Photosport Having just sparked a superb try to bring his side back in the contest before halftime, Caleb Tangitau lay on the Eden Park deck, unconscious. He had just copped a direct shoulder to the head, and was forced to sit out ... <a title="Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/highlanders-coach-questions-what-is-a-red-card/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
ANALYSIS: By Prabhat Patnaik It is the people of the Global South, not governments, who must resist this subversion of the concepts of the “nation’ and of non-alignment. The Indian government’s position on the US-Israeli war against Iran shows an unbelievable degree of pusillanimity. India attended the recent meeting of about 50 countries called by ... <a title="Neoliberalism caused two fractures in the world – why Iran’s resistance is so vital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/neoliberalism-caused-two-fractures-in-the-world-why-irans-resistance-is-so-vital/" aria-label="Read more about Neoliberalism caused two fractures in the world – why Iran’s resistance is so vital">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu in action against the Highlanders. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Blues have defied a comeback for the ages to hold off a heroic Highlanders finish and claim a thrilling 47-40 Super Rugby Pacific win in Auckland. The home side looked to have sewn up the win, but the Highlanders ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/super-rugby-pacific-blues-survive-late-highlanders-scare-for-win/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra – almost $700 a year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Waitaki’s ratepayers are looking at a 19 percent rates hike for the coming year. Mayor Mel Tavendale is warning that will only just keep their ... <a title="Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/waitaki-residents-facing-19-percent-rates-hike/" aria-label="Read more about Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike">Read more</a>
