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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge is closed. NZTA/Screenshot Forecasted rain and an unstable slip has closed State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge. The Bay of Plenty, East of Whakatāne River, is under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning from 3am Sunday through to 4pm. The Transport Agency said it will remain ... <a title="SH 2 through Waioweka Gorge closed due to slip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/sh-2-through-waioweka-gorge-closed-due-to-slip/" aria-label="Read more about SH 2 through Waioweka Gorge closed due to slip">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at FMG Stadium. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the competition leaders head to Hamilton for another top-of-the-table clash. “We were pretty proud of our performance [against the Blues],” Hurricanes midfielder Billy Proctor said. ”We’re happy ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-v-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign ... <a title="China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space; NZDF denies disruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/china-lodges-serious-protest-over-nz-air-forces-conduct-in-its-air-space-nzdf-denies-disruption/" aria-label="Read more about China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space; NZDF denies disruption">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air-force’s repeated harassment near its airspace. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun said that a P-8A ... <a title="China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/china-lodges-serious-protest-over-nz-air-forces-conduct-in-its-air-space/" aria-label="Read more about China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public to help identify a man involved in a burglary in Glen Innes. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are asking for help to identify a man involved in a burglary in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes. An investigation is underway after the occupants awoke to an ... <a title="Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/police-ask-public-for-help-after-burglary-in-auckland-suburb/" aria-label="Read more about Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. The Warriors will be riding high, after snapping a 17-game, 11-year losing streak against Melbourne Storm 38-14 last weekend. While the struggling Titans have just two wins from six games so far ... <a title="Live: NRL – NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-nrl-nz-warriors-v-gold-coast-titans/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NRL – NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaipo Olsen-Baker of New Zealand scores a try, Canada v New Zealand Black Ferns, World Rugby Pacific Four Series women’s rugby union match at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, USA on Friday 17 April 2026. Jay Biggerstaff / Photosport The Black Ferns have avenged their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada last ... <a title="Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/black-ferns-come-from-behind-to-beat-canada/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO / AFP A leading economist says investors are expecting a change in the Middle East conflict, as the New York Stock Exchange reaches ... <a title="Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/wall-street-hits-record-highs-following-lebanon-ceasefire-economist-warns-market-still-volatile/" aria-label="Read more about Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Torrential rain has triggered what locals say is the worst flooding seen in years across parts of the Wellington region, forcing evacuations, inundating homes and cutting roads as more downpours loom. Twenty-five homes in Stokes Valley and one in Porirua were evacuated on Saturday morning, with most residents staying with family ... <a title="Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/dozens-evacuated-as-torrential-rain-floods-wellington-suburbs-more-downpours-expected/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 18, 2026.
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April 18, 2026
The Pacific Islands Forum troika Leaders have agreed to activate the Biketawa Declaration, placing the region on a co-ordinated high alert framework to respond to the unfolding global energy security crisis. The declaration was made by the leaders of the Solomon Islands, Tonga and Palau following discussions in Nadi, Fiji, on Friday in light of ... <a title="Pacific Forum responds to current global fuel and energy challenges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/pacific-forum-responds-to-current-global-fuel-and-energy-challenges/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific Forum responds to current global fuel and energy challenges">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Owen Jones Britain’s Daily Telegraph is being acquired by a German-based media giant — and now its journalists are formally expected to support Israel. The Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has cleared the takeover by Axel Springer SE. Its CEO, Mathias Döpfner, has written to Telegraph staff “outlining his commitment” to the paper. An ... <a title="Owen Jones: At The Telegraph, journalist support for Israel is now mandatory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/owen-jones-at-the-telegraph-journalist-support-for-israel-is-now-mandatory/" aria-label="Read more about Owen Jones: At The Telegraph, journalist support for Israel is now mandatory">Read more</a>
