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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied/ Unsplash – Josh Olalde Rising fuel prices due to war in the Middle East are likely to create a serious crisis for the construction market that has not yet been fully understood, one expert says. John Tookey, a professor at AUT’s school of future environments, said it would be a ... <a title="Building industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/building-industry-will-get-tanked-crisis-is-looming-as-construction-costs-soar-experts-say/" aria-label="Read more about Building industry will get ‘tanked’: Crisis is looming as construction costs soar, experts say">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Allan Titford was found guilty of 39 charges in a trial in 2013. RNZ A Northland man sentenced to 24 years’ jail after being convicted on a raft of charges, including rape and arson, has again been denied parole – but could be released later this year. Allan Titford, a farmer ... <a title="Allan Titford again denied parole, but may be released later this year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/allan-titford-again-denied-parole-but-may-be-released-later-this-year/" aria-label="Read more about Allan Titford again denied parole, but may be released later this year">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When it’s time to pack up at the end of the day, do you just close the lid of your laptop and pop it in a bag, or do you fully switch it off? Many of us may be in a habit of leaving the computer on to avoid the time ... <a title="Should you turn off your laptop while commuting?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/should-you-turn-off-your-laptop-while-commuting/" aria-label="Read more about Should you turn off your laptop while commuting?">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prince Harry’s wife Meghan Markle claimed she has been “bullied and attacked” on social media every day for a decade and was “the most trolled person in the entire world”. The 44-year-old former American actress made the comments during the couple’s four-day tour of Australia, as they both addressed a roundtable ... <a title="Meghan Markle claims to be ‘most trolled person’ in world" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/meghan-markle-claims-to-be-most-trolled-person-in-world/" aria-label="Read more about Meghan Markle claims to be ‘most trolled person’ in world">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand All Black Wallace Sititi returns on the bench this weekend for the Chiefs. Aaron Gillions/ActionPress It’s been a sad week for Super Rugby. Confirmation of Moana Pasifika’s demise has cast a shadow over the competition, a major blow for Pasifika rugby which has given so much to the game. But the ... <a title="Super Rugby preview: Sititi and Tuipulotu return, Jacobson and Christie to notch tons" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/super-rugby-preview-sititi-and-tuipulotu-return-jacobson-and-christie-to-notch-tons/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby preview: Sititi and Tuipulotu return, Jacobson and Christie to notch tons">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita (right) and Roger Tuivasa-Sheck have formed a profitable partnership in the Warriors backline. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ As his teammates continued to toast their historic, drought-breaking win over Melbourne Storm ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors star Chanel Harris-Tavita sets tone for defensive revival against Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/nrl-nz-warriors-star-chanel-harris-tavita-sets-tone-for-defensive-revival-against-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors star Chanel Harris-Tavita sets tone for defensive revival against Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in court in 2019. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Warning: This story contains graphic details. It took a woman nearly four decades to find out the name of the stranger who raped her when she was 16 years old. Today that stranger will finally be sentenced for the attack. National ... <a title="‘After 37 years I finally had a name’: How Malcolm Rewa was unmasked as a rapist" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/after-37-years-i-finally-had-a-name-how-malcolm-rewa-was-unmasked-as-a-rapist/" aria-label="Read more about ‘After 37 years I finally had a name’: How Malcolm Rewa was unmasked as a rapist">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new study from Canterbury University shows vaping is likely to cause cancer. AFP A new study from Canterbury University shows vaping is likely to cause cancer. The research published on Friday in the New Zealand Medical Journal looked at the chemical composition of “vape smoke” and assessed its cancer risk ... <a title="Vaping likely to cause cancer, Canterbury University study shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/vaping-likely-to-cause-cancer-canterbury-university-study-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Vaping likely to cause cancer, Canterbury University study shows">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau. Google Maps A rāhui is in place on the Tarawera River in Kawerau after two boys aged 10 and 11 were killed when a riverbank collapsed on Thursday. Police officers swam and dug with their bare hands to try to ... <a title="Rāhui in place on Tarawera River after death of two boys" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/rahui-in-place-on-tarawera-river-after-death-of-two-boys/" aria-label="Read more about Rāhui in place on Tarawera River after death of two boys">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics says households will feel the impact of increased pricing pressures. RNZ The Reserve Bank is set to have a battle on its hands to keep inflation under control over the next year, Infometrics says, and households will feel the biggest impact. It has released its latest economic forecasts, which predict ... <a title="‘Households will feel the brunt’: Infometrics warns of economic hit" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/households-will-feel-the-brunt-infometrics-warns-of-economic-hit/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Households will feel the brunt’: Infometrics warns of economic hit">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Prince Taofeek Ajibade US President Donald Trump probably thinks he can starve a country that feeds itself. Washington is selling the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a chokehold. However, it is worth asking whether the hand actually reaches the throat. Iran shares land borders with seven countries — Türkiye, Iraq, ... <a title="Iran hasn’t survived decades of hostile sanctions, assassinations and sabotage by accident – it’s by strategy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/iran-hasnt-survived-decades-of-hostile-sanctions-assassinations-and-sabotage-by-accident-its-by-strategy/" aria-label="Read more about Iran hasn’t survived decades of hostile sanctions, assassinations and sabotage by accident – it’s by strategy">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The federal government has secured access to 250,000 tonnes of extra urea from Indonesia for Australian farmers. The deal between Incitec Pivot Fertilisers and PT Pupuk Indonesia was facilitated by the governments of the two countries. It will provide about ... <a title="Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/albanese-and-indonesian-governments-land-fertiliser-supply-deal-for-farmers-280585/" aria-label="Read more about Albanese and Indonesian governments land fertiliser supply deal for farmers">Read more</a>
