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April 28, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Amy Loughman, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, The University of Melbourne You might have heard people talking about their nervous system being “overloaded” or “dysregulated” when they’re going through periods of heightened stress. Or perhaps you’ve been offered ways to “heal” or “reset” your nervous system on social ... <a title="What do people mean when they say their nervous system is overloaded or needs a reset?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/what-do-people-mean-when-they-say-their-nervous-system-is-overloaded-or-needs-a-reset-277368/" aria-label="Read more about What do people mean when they say their nervous system is overloaded or needs a reset?">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachel Ong ViforJ, John Curtin Distinguished Professor & ARC Future Fellow, Curtin University In the lead-up to the May federal budget – now just a fortnight away – Treasurer Jim Chalmers has left the door open to winding back negative gearing, used by around 1.1 million investors ... <a title="Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/negative-gearing-tax-breaks-could-finally-be-tightened-in-the-may-budget-what-options-are-on-the-table-281020/" aria-label="Read more about Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Lynch, Lecturer, Cinema and Screen Studies, Swinburne University of Technology Over the past decade, US-based entertainment company A24 has become synonymous with “quality” independent and edgy screen content. Having distributed and produced (or co-produced) more than 180 films, as well as a number of series, the ... <a title="A24 is a billion-dollar brand parading as cinema’s indie darling. Here’s how it pulls it off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/a24-is-a-billion-dollar-brand-parading-as-cinemas-indie-darling-heres-how-it-pulls-it-off-280731/" aria-label="Read more about A24 is a billion-dollar brand parading as cinema’s indie darling. Here’s how it pulls it off">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When Tamara Grant spoke at an event in Parliament in 2024, she did so wearing a pair of noise-cancelling headphones that enabled her to control the soundscape she took in. More than 50 people were in the room to learn about neurodiversity, including the co-leader of the Green Party, Chlöe Swarbrick, ... <a title="The quiet power of headphones for people with autism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/the-quiet-power-of-headphones-for-people-with-autism/" aria-label="Read more about The quiet power of headphones for people with autism">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wanaka LandSAR volunteer Gaz Dickson had given up hoping for a better way of getting helicopters out to trapped, lost and hurt people. Supplied Search and rescue experts are hoping to see the back of an emergency dispatch system they say is tangled and can run two speeds, faster or slower ... <a title="Frustration ‘on max’ with rescues, but change on the way" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/frustration-on-max-with-rescues-but-change-on-the-way/" aria-label="Read more about Frustration ‘on max’ with rescues, but change on the way">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash closed the Desert Road SH1 is closed between Rangipo and Waiouru. NZTA / Waka Kotahi Three people are dead after a crash between a car and a tanker on the Desert Road in the central North Island. The crash happened about 5 kilometres north of Waiouru between, Shawcroft Road ... <a title="State Highway 1 Desert Road between Rangipo and Waiouru closed after truck, car crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/state-highway-1-desert-road-between-rangipo-and-waiouru-closed-after-truck-car-crash/" aria-label="Read more about State Highway 1 Desert Road between Rangipo and Waiouru closed after truck, car crash">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman was taken to hospital where she died. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A woman has died in a single-vehicle crash in the Christchurch suburb of Burnside overnight. Emergency services were called to the scene between Cranbrook and Wayside avenues about 10.50pm. The driver, who was the only person in ... <a title="Woman killed in Christchurch crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/woman-killed-in-christchurch-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Woman killed in Christchurch crash">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Advocates are concerned the government is taking New Zealand down a path to US-style crackdowns on overstayers and asylum seekers. Submissions on the immigration enhanced risk management amendment bill close on Wednesday. Government documents show the justice ministry raised concerns that children without residence would have no ... <a title="Power in immigration bill ‘invokes images of ICE’, critics say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/power-in-immigration-bill-invokes-images-of-ice-critics-say/" aria-label="Read more about Power in immigration bill ‘invokes images of ICE’, critics say">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Explainer – Many New Zealanders are being lured overseas by medical tourism. Medical tourists have been travelling to countries including India, Thailand, Mexico and Turkey for years to get weight loss surgery, cosmetic procedures and joint replacements. Some have reported complications following surgery procedures, while others say it’s safe as long ... <a title="What is medical tourism, and what are the risks of having surgery overseas?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/what-is-medical-tourism-and-what-are-the-risks-of-having-surgery-overseas/" aria-label="Read more about What is medical tourism, and what are the risks of having surgery overseas?">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand How much are house sellers willing to move on their asking prices? RNZ How much are house sellers willing to move on their asking prices? About $30,000, if new data from Realestate.co.nz is anything to go by. The real estate listings site said sellers who reduced their asking price in the ... <a title="Here’s how much sellers are cutting house prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/heres-how-much-sellers-are-cutting-house-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s how much sellers are cutting house prices">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emma Twigg at the 2026 NZ Beach Sprint Championships. supplied / Rowing NZ Champion rower Emma Twigg has taken another step towards completing a unique double at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The 39-year-old won the final of the women’s open single at the New Zealand Beach Sprint Championships at Orewa ... <a title="Emma Twigg remains on track for historic Olympic feat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/emma-twigg-remains-on-track-for-historic-olympic-feat/" aria-label="Read more about Emma Twigg remains on track for historic Olympic feat">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bangladesh’s Shamim Hossain. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP Bangladesh have achieved their highest successful home run-chase to beat the Black Caps by six wickets in the first T20 international in Chattogram. New Zealand scored 182 for six with the home side reaching their target with two overs to spare. Tawhid Hridoy ... <a title="Black Caps fall to record-chasing Bangladesh in T20 opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/black-caps-fall-to-record-chasing-bangladesh-in-t20-opener/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps fall to record-chasing Bangladesh in T20 opener">Read more</a>
