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Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs

April 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand White Ferns Nensi Patel (C) and Izzy Sharp (R) celebrate a wicket during the ODI series against South Africa. photosport Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp will make their first international tour after winning inclusion in the White Ferns squad for next ... <a title="Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/cricket-first-full-tour-for-four-in-white-ferns-squad-for-england-odis/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs">Read more</a>

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Five men in Taupō court for allegedly manufacturing meth and deliberate fire

April 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rob Dixon Five men are due before the court after a building police say was used to manufacture methamphetamine had been deliberately set on fire. The men, aged 28 to 73, are set to appear in Taupō District Court on Monday. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police got ... <a title="Five men in Taupō court for allegedly manufacturing meth and deliberate fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/five-men-in-taupo-court-for-allegedly-manufacturing-meth-and-deliberate-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Five men in Taupō court for allegedly manufacturing meth and deliberate fire">Read more</a>

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Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ian Musgrave, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacology, Adelaide University The heady scent of tea tree is one of the iconic smells of the Australian bush. And the essential oils derived from tea trees have been used as medicines, first by Indigenous people, then by colonists. Today, many of ... <a title="Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/tea-tree-oil-may-affect-fertility-the-eu-says-a-pharmacologist-explains-why-thats-so-misleading-281125/" aria-label="Read more about Tea tree oil may affect fertility, the EU says. A pharmacologist explains why that’s so misleading">Read more</a>

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A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Tilman Ruff, Honorary Principal Fellow, School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne This week in New York, diplomats from almost every nation will convene for a four-week review of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the most comprehensive nuclear arms agreement ... <a title="A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/a-new-nuclear-arms-race-is-accelerating-theres-only-one-way-to-stop-it-281130/" aria-label="Read more about A new nuclear arms race is accelerating. There’s only one way to stop it">Read more</a>

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The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular?

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Frank Bongiorno, Director, Vice-Chancellor’s Centre for Public Ideas, University of Canberra The times might be bad, but they have suited Anthony Albanese. The explosions on the political right since the 2025 election have, in electoral terms, resulted so far mainly in a rearrangement of debris between the ... <a title="The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/the-times-seem-to-suit-anthony-albanese-so-why-isnt-he-more-popular-281021/" aria-label="Read more about The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular?">Read more</a>

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A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Guy C. Charlton, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of New England The US Supreme Court is poised to deliver its much anticipated and debated decision on the question of birthright citizenship. At the centre of the case (known as Trump v. Barbara) is an executive order ... <a title="A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/a-landmark-us-court-ruling-on-birthright-citizenship-is-coming-what-does-nz-law-say-280366/" aria-label="Read more about A landmark US court ruling on birthright citizenship is coming. What does NZ law say?">Read more</a>

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We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye-opening

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Huseyin Sumer, Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology, Swinburne University of Technology Many young Australians are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey and rugby. Apart from the training sessions, weekend games and oranges at half-time, these contact sports also involve mouthguards. Mouthguards ... <a title="We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye-opening" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/we-studied-the-bacteria-on-kids-sports-mouthguards-the-results-were-eye-opening-281018/" aria-label="Read more about We studied the bacteria on kids’ sports mouthguards. The results were eye-opening">Read more</a>

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How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding it

April 27, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Fei Gao, Lecturer in Taxation, Discipline of Accounting, Governance & Regulation, The University of Sydney, University of Sydney When Australian workers lodge a tax return from mid next year, around 6 million taxpayers look set to be able to claim up to A$1,000 with an “instant” work-related ... <a title="How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/how-much-a-new-1-000-tax-offset-would-really-be-worth-and-whos-better-off-avoiding-it-281136/" aria-label="Read more about How much a new $1,000 tax offset would really be worth – and who’s better off avoiding it">Read more</a>

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Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye

April 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Garruccio celebrates a goal against Auckland FC. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Auckland FC have missed out on a first-round bye in the A-League playoffs, after a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their regular season finale. The Black Knights entered their final fixture in second place on the competition table, with ... <a title="Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/auckland-fc-lost-grip-on-a-league-playoff-bye/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye">Read more</a>

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New research suggests pretend play can help mental health

April 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Pretend play is a significant and often magical part of childhood. Children have huge imaginations and use these to turn rocks into spaceships, tables into forts or pens into fairies. They might pretend to be “mum” or to “cook dinner”. Or they may invent their own characters, worlds and concepts that ... <a title="New research suggests pretend play can help mental health" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/new-research-suggests-pretend-play-can-help-mental-health/" aria-label="Read more about New research suggests pretend play can help mental health">Read more</a>

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Indian free trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi

April 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Trade Minister Todd McClay will formally sign the free trade agreement with India in New Delhi about 9pm Monday (NZT). He has taken a delegation, including MPs from several parties, and more than 30 business representatives, and will also host a joint business summit with Indian Minister ... <a title="Indian free trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/indian-free-trade-agreement-due-for-formal-signing-in-new-delhi/" aria-label="Read more about Indian free trade agreement due for formal signing in New Delhi">Read more</a>

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Indian free trade agreement due for signing in New Delhi

April 27, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii Trade Minister Todd McClay will formally sign the free trade agreement with India in New Delhi about 9pm Monday (NZT). He has taken a delegation, including MPs from several parties, and more than 30 business representatives, and will also host a joint business summit with Indian Minister ... <a title="Indian free trade agreement due for signing in New Delhi" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/indian-free-trade-agreement-due-for-signing-in-new-delhi/" aria-label="Read more about Indian free trade agreement due for signing in New Delhi">Read more</a>