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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shoriful Islam of Bangladesh celebrates the wicket of Glenn Phillips, 2023. Aaron Gillions / Photosport Black Caps coach Rob Walter says it is fortunate that there are so many New Zealand cricketers experiencing conditions in Asia. Walter’s side has arrived in Bangladesh for a white ball series that includes three ODI’s ... <a title="NZ cricketers gaining vaulable experience in Asian conditions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/nz-cricketers-gaining-vaulable-experience-in-asian-conditions/" aria-label="Read more about NZ cricketers gaining vaulable experience in Asian conditions">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis is in Washington DC is attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to be “frank and candid” in her White House meetings overnight, as she seeks clarity about when the conflict in the Middle East might ... <a title="Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East confict at White House meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/willis-promises-to-be-frank-and-candid-about-impact-of-middle-east-confict-at-white-house-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East confict at White House meeting">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Morgan Gorge. Neil Silverwood Outdoors and environmental groups are calling on a fast-track panel to decline a controversial West Coast hydro proposal. Westpower Limited have draft approval to build the $200 million Waitaha hydro scheme on conservation land between Hokitika and Franz Josef Glacier. The plan is to build a ... <a title="Groups call on fast-track panel to decline controversial West Coast hydro proposal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/groups-call-on-fast-track-panel-to-decline-controversial-west-coast-hydro-proposal/" aria-label="Read more about Groups call on fast-track panel to decline controversial West Coast hydro proposal">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce Ford is head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust. RNZ / Mark Papalii Stewart Island resident Bruce Ford reckons there’s a problem with getting old on Rakiura – there’s nowhere suitable to do it. The local of 60 years is the head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust. ... <a title="Stewart Island trust raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/stewart-island-trust-raising-money-to-build-suitable-homes-for-elderly-residents/" aria-label="Read more about Stewart Island trust raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stephanie Wescott, Lecturer in Humanities and Social Sciences, Monash University Victoria has its first minister for men and boys. Part of a cabinet reshuffle, the role was given to Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke. It comes with an explicit dual focus: on one hand, boys’ and men’s own ... <a title="A new minister in Victoria will tackle the manosphere. Here’s what they should do" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/a-new-minister-in-victoria-will-tackle-the-manosphere-heres-what-they-should-do-280733/" aria-label="Read more about A new minister in Victoria will tackle the manosphere. Here’s what they should do">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tony Wood, Senior Fellow in Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute Late on Wednesday, Victorian firefighters were called to a large fire at Viva Energy Group’s oil refinery in Corio, a suburb of Geelong. The blaze is believed to have been an equipment failure. Thankfully, no-one was ... <a title="What does the Geelong refinery fire reveal about Australia’s fuel supplies?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/what-does-the-geelong-refinery-fire-reveal-about-australias-fuel-supplies-280793/" aria-label="Read more about What does the Geelong refinery fire reveal about Australia’s fuel supplies?">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Union members were asking police, the Public Service Commission and government to “repay the risks endemic in the role of a police officer”. The Police Association says it’s “extremely concerned” a police memo to staff regarding a pay bargaining campaign was “an attempt to intimidate members”. The association also says the ... <a title="Police memo on bargaining campaign attempt to ‘intimidate members’ – union" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/police-memo-on-bargaining-campaign-attempt-to-intimidate-members-union/" aria-label="Read more about Police memo on bargaining campaign attempt to ‘intimidate members’ – union">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Brian Oliver, Professor, School of Life Sciences, University of Technology Sydney The fire at a major oil refinery in the Victorian city of Geelong has now reportedly been extinguished. But with thick smoke from the blaze lingering in the air on Thursday, many residents in Geelong and ... <a title="When oil refineries burn, here’s what happens to your lungs and heart" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/when-oil-refineries-burn-heres-what-happens-to-your-lungs-and-heart-280796/" aria-label="Read more about When oil refineries burn, here’s what happens to your lungs and heart">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
By Keiller MacDuff, RNZ News senior reporter The managers of the New Zealand’s $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights issues when considering whether to exclude companies from its investments, the High Court has found Justice Simon Mount granted an application by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) for judicial review of ... <a title="NZ’s $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules in Palestine case" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/nzs-86-billion-super-fund-failed-to-properly-address-human-rights-court-rules-in-palestine-case/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules in Palestine case">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An artist’s impression of one of the new ferries loading. FHL Marlborough locals are being asked if they should pay Port Marlborough’s $110 million share of the Picton ferry redevelopment. The work in Picton is estimated to cost $531m and is part of the $1.867 billion Cook Strait Ferry Replacement Programme. ... <a title="Public asked if council should borrow to help pay for Picton ferry redevelopment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/public-asked-if-council-should-borrow-to-help-pay-for-picton-ferry-redevelopment/" aria-label="Read more about Public asked if council should borrow to help pay for Picton ferry redevelopment">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER Motorists are being warned to expect major delays after two crashes in Northland on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services responded to a serious single-vehicle crash on State Highway 14, Tangiteroria about 2.40pm. Police said initial indications was that there were serious injuries. They were then advised of a ... <a title="Major delays, serious injuries after two crashes in Northland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/major-delays-serious-injuries-after-two-crashes-in-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Major delays, serious injuries after two crashes in Northland">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Business New Zealand is making what it says is a rare plea for business supports – in the form of below-market rate loans to help businesses shift away from gas. The pitch comes on the back of a report by the group’s Energy Council, which has found up to 8 ... <a title="Business NZ seeks government loan support for firms moving away from gas" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/business-nz-seeks-government-loan-support-for-firms-moving-away-from-gas/" aria-label="Read more about Business NZ seeks government loan support for firms moving away from gas">Read more</a>
