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April 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Melanie O’Brien, Professor of International Law, The University of Western Australia In early April, one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested and charged with five war crimes of murder. These charges were brought under the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act. On Friday, a bail hearing ... <a title="‘Exceptional circumstances’: why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/exceptional-circumstances-why-was-ben-roberts-smith-granted-bail-280453/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Exceptional circumstances’: why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail?">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki and Keno Kini will bring plenty of x-factor from fullback, when the Warriors meet the Titans. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Despite their historic win over Melbourne Storm, NZ Warriors can’t ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/nrl-nz-warriors-v-gold-coast-titans-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans – what you need to know">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their one-day match at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the first of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm NZT. Black ... <a title="Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/live-cricket-black-caps-v-bangladesh-first-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bashii had kidney disease. Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been euthanised after his health deteriorated in the past few days. In a statement, the zoo said Bashii suffered from kidney disease like many elderly cats, and its veterinary team was helping to manage his ... <a title="Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/wellington-zoos-sumatran-tiger-bashii-dies/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education at Massey University. Massey University / David Wiltshire One of Aotearoa’s most renowned Māori education leaders, Rāwiri Wright, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, recognising his contribution to Māori education, cultural revitalisation and equity. Wright (Te ... <a title="Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/renowned-maori-education-leader-rawiri-wright-honoured-with-doctorate/" aria-label="Read more about Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure currently operates New Zealand’s biggest fuel import terminal at Marsden Point. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure is refusing to be drawn into speculation on the company buying ExxonMobil’s New Zealand bulk fuel terminals. The Australian newspaper reports Channel is emerging as a potential buyer for ExxonMobil’s terminals across the ... <a title="Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/channel-infrastructure-refuses-comment-on-exxonmobils-nz-terminal-speculation/" aria-label="Read more about Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rusty Langdon, Senior Research Consultant, Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology Sydney More than 60% of battery system installation work inspected under a federal government green energy program is substandard and 1.2% unsafe, according to a recent report by the Clean Energy Regulator. The Cheaper Home ... <a title="More than 60% of home battery installations inspected in Australia are ‘substandard’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/more-than-60-of-home-battery-installations-inspected-in-australia-are-substandard-280449/" aria-label="Read more about More than 60% of home battery installations inspected in Australia are ‘substandard’">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marika Sosnowski, Senior research fellow, The University of Melbourne After weeks of bombardments in southern Lebanon that have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than one million residents, Israel has announced a ten-day ceasefire with Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, however, vowed to keep ... <a title="Israel and Lebanon have signed a ceasefire. But this isn’t a tidy end to a war and attention moves on quickly" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/israel-and-lebanon-have-signed-a-ceasefire-but-this-isnt-a-tidy-end-to-a-war-and-attention-moves-on-quickly-280816/" aria-label="Read more about Israel and Lebanon have signed a ceasefire. But this isn’t a tidy end to a war and attention moves on quickly">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Marta Khomyn, Senior Lecturer, Finance and Data Analytics, Adelaide University Elon Musk’s space exploration company SpaceX has filed confidential papers ahead of a planned public company listing on the US NASDAQ stock exchange. The initial public offering (IPO) for the company controlled by the world’s richest man ... <a title="Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as the biggest IPO on record. It’s also bending the rules to do so" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/musks-spacex-is-shaping-up-as-the-biggest-ipo-on-record-its-also-bending-the-rules-to-do-so-280271/" aria-label="Read more about Musk’s SpaceX is shaping up as the biggest IPO on record. It’s also bending the rules to do so">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel keeps ticking up and there are concerns about how much New Zealanders actually have left to fill their tanks. The government unveiled updates to its four-phase fuel plan last month, but has yet to explain how any rationing measures would be prioritised. As a result, many Kiwis ... <a title="Bike mechanics are ‘swamped’ – how to get your two-wheeler roadworthy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/bike-mechanics-are-swamped-how-to-get-your-two-wheeler-roadworthy/" aria-label="Read more about Bike mechanics are ‘swamped’ – how to get your two-wheeler roadworthy">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson, with hopes that larger international vessels can now be serviced at the top of the South Island. The Calwell Marine Maintenance facility officially opened at ... <a title="New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/new-marine-maintenance-facility-to-boost-port-nelson-capability/" aria-label="Read more about New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: “I have the numbers” was the quote of the day from an embattled leader and Prime Minister, and one that may still come back to haunt him. Christopher Luxon was clearly schooled up ahead of his media conference in Pōkeno on Friday to bat away any questions about his leadership ... <a title="Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s loosey-goosey retort may come back to haunt him" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/analysis-prime-minister-christopher-luxons-loosey-goosey-retort-may-come-back-to-haunt-him/" aria-label="Read more about Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s loosey-goosey retort may come back to haunt him">Read more</a>
