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April 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Thomas J. Derrick, Gale Research Fellow in Ancient Glass and Material Culture, Macquarie University Roman leader Julius Caesar is said to have kept a stock of it in the treasury. Ancient writer Pliny the Elder says Rome’s Emperor Nero owned the last stalk of it. And some ... <a title="Ancient Romans were obsessed with a plant said to be contraception and aphrodisiac. Then one day, it went extinct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/ancient-romans-were-obsessed-with-a-plant-said-to-be-contraception-and-aphrodisiac-then-one-day-it-went-extinct-260506/" aria-label="Read more about Ancient Romans were obsessed with a plant said to be contraception and aphrodisiac. Then one day, it went extinct">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding caused by Cyclone Maila at Baia Village in PNG’s West New Britain province. Supplied Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila has been upgraded to a Category 4 system, as it hovers over the Solomon Sea and is forecast to track back towards Papua New Guinea’s mainland later this week. Australia’s Bureau of ... <a title="Cyclone Maila upgraded, as PNG and Solomons brace for more" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/cyclone-maila-upgraded-as-png-and-solomons-brace-for-more/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Maila upgraded, as PNG and Solomons brace for more">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gigi Joyce said she’s sold her car after the spike in fuel costs and now picks up food parcels on a rented e-scooter. Lucy Xia/RNZ An Auckland mum has been picking up parcels from a foodbank with an e-scooter amidst the fuel crisis as charities see more people unable to afford ... <a title="Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/charities-facing-demand-call-on-government-to-reconsider-fuel-subsidy/" aria-label="Read more about Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anita Vandyke started out her working life as an aerospace engineer, then pivoted to medicine. Now she uses the problem-solving skills she developed working in those fields to help people reduce waste. Vandyke was born in Guangzhou, China, raised in Australia, and now lives in Sydney. Anita Vandyke cuts down on ... <a title="Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/rocket-scientist-turned-doctor-shares-habits-to-slash-household-waste/" aria-label="Read more about Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy had barely grown in the past three years and inflation had risen. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is in a better position than Australia to weather the inflation effects of war in the Middle East, HSBC’s chief economist says. Paul Bloxham is the economist who described New ... <a title="Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/australia-vs-nz-whos-better-prepared-for-fuel-price-spike/" aria-label="Read more about Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool’s Day that the company was going to shut down Kiki Club in London. It was later deleted. 123rf A controversial entrepreneur is under fire for an April Fool’s joke. Toby Thomas-Smith, founder of subletting platform Kiki, posted on LinkedIn ... <a title="Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/kiwi-entrepreneurs-april-fools-post-hits-the-wrong-note/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and Pacific neighbours, during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R). Supplied / Winston Peters via X Foreign Minister Winston Peters has outlined the significant ... <a title="Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/winston-peters-tells-us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-of-iran-war-impact-on-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing rural clubs to the brink. The move follows earlier RNZ reporting on rising participation costs in ... <a title="Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/rural-football-club-takes-legal-action-against-over-unsustainable-fees/" aria-label="Read more about Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly $49 million worth of infringements were issued by Auckland Transport (AT) in 2025. RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland drivers are being hit with record parking fines, even as the number of tickets being issued has dropped. New figures obtained by RNZ via the Official Information Act show nearly $49 million ... <a title="Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/auckland-drivers-hit-with-record-parking-fines/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Who are you outside of your work? Does the answer come quickly — amateur pickleball player, community choir leader, model train enthusiast? Or are you struggling to come up with something that feels as substantial as what you do for a living? If it’s the latter, how about another question? How ... <a title="How to nurture your non-work self" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/how-to-nurture-your-non-work-self/" aria-label="Read more about How to nurture your non-work self">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [s ]Rising oil costs have put pressure on prices across New Zealand including food and grocery essentials. Fuel shortages or a change in fuel phases in Aotearoa would be the toughest part of ensuring coffee supply according to Carl Sara. Public domain Coffee isn’t going to get cheaper, but there is ... <a title="Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/coffee-prices-may-rise-but-no-risk-of-supply-shortage/" aria-label="Read more about Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Carolyn Heward, Senior lecturer, Clinical Psychology, James Cook University Earlier this year, I published a paper on the ethics of researching military populations. The core argument was straightforward: the standard rules researchers follow to protect participants – for example, informed consent and voluntary participation – don’t work ... <a title="Plagiarised research passed automated tests, and I detected it – but only because it copied my work" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/plagiarised-research-passed-automated-tests-and-i-detected-it-but-only-because-it-copied-my-work-279553/" aria-label="Read more about Plagiarised research passed automated tests, and I detected it – but only because it copied my work">Read more</a>
