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April 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Shae McCrystal, Professor of Labour Law, University of Sydney Have you ever gone out to bring in your wheelie bin after collection day only to find it still full? That was the situation facing residents of three Melbourne councils this month after council workers missed collections on ... <a title="Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/why-melbourne-council-workers-are-escalating-from-skipping-bins-to-a-full-strike-280823/" aria-label="Read more about Why Melbourne council workers are escalating from skipping bins to a full strike">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Graphic artist Ant Sang made a name for himself as head designer of the hit animated series Bro’Townin the early 2000s. But he’s never tackled animation and always felt “like a bit of a faker”, he told RNZ’s Culture 101. “People meet me and they assume that I can do the ... <a title="Bro’Town creator no long a ‘faker’, bringing Kung Fu short film to life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/brotown-creator-no-long-a-faker-bringing-kung-fu-short-film-to-life/" aria-label="Read more about Bro’Town creator no long a ‘faker’, bringing Kung Fu short film to life">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Microsoft is boosting its commitment to improving New Zealanders’ skills in artificial intelligence. The company says it is pledging to provide digital and AI training for 200,000 New Zealanders by 2028. It follows an earlier commitment in 2024 to train 100,000 New Zealanders. Microsoft Australia and New Zealand president Jane ... <a title="Microsoft announces boost in NZ AI training" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/microsoft-announces-boost-in-nz-ai-training/" aria-label="Read more about Microsoft announces boost in NZ AI training">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sun Yee Yip, Lecturer in Teacher Education, Monash University Australia needs more teachers. It ranks among the worst-performing countries in the OECD for teacher shortages. This is particularly so for public schools. As of December 2025, there was a reported shortfall of 2,600 teachers in Victoria and ... <a title="Australia has access to 20,000 migrant teachers, but is not using them. Why not?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/australia-has-access-to-20-000-migrant-teachers-but-is-not-using-them-why-not-280817/" aria-label="Read more about Australia has access to 20,000 migrant teachers, but is not using them. Why not?">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm ... <a title="Tough grind for Black Caps as Bangladesh wins by six wickets in second one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/tough-grind-for-black-caps-as-bangladesh-wins-by-six-wickets-in-second-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Tough grind for Black Caps as Bangladesh wins by six wickets in second one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jonathan R. Goodman, Assistant Research Professor, Psychiatry, University of Cambridge Until a few years ago, no one had heard of bixonimania. Then, in 2024, a group of scientists posted findings online announcing the condition, which they claimed affected the eyes after computer use. However, the scientists had ... <a title="The fake disease that fooled the internet — and what it says about all of us" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/the-fake-disease-that-fooled-the-internet-and-what-it-says-about-all-of-us-280615/" aria-label="Read more about The fake disease that fooled the internet — and what it says about all of us">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By William Barter, UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Edinburgh Recent findings from research we have been carrying out at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at Cern in Geneva suggest that we might be closing in on signs of undiscovered physics. If confirmed, ... <a title="Our Large Hadron Collider results hint at undiscovered physics" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/our-large-hadron-collider-results-hint-at-undiscovered-physics-272620/" aria-label="Read more about Our Large Hadron Collider results hint at undiscovered physics">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christopher Luxon visits Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in New Delhi, India, in March 2025. RNZ / Marika Khabazi New Zealand’s Indian community has welcomed the government’s decision to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement with India next week in New Delhi, describing it as a major milestone in bilateral trade ties. Trade ... <a title="Indian community welcomes ‘momentous’ free trade deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/indian-community-welcomes-momentous-free-trade-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Indian community welcomes ‘momentous’ free trade deal">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow updates in our live blog above. The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs gather in Wellington for the first time in nearly three weeks. Parliament’s first sitting day since 2 April comes after a 1News-Verian poll showing the government would be out ... <a title="Live: Christopher Luxon faces caucus for first time in weeks" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/live-christopher-luxon-faces-caucus-for-first-time-in-weeks/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Christopher Luxon faces caucus for first time in weeks">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF As margins tighten, some small and medium-sized businesses are turning to family members to help keep their operations running. However, legal risks can arise when a family “helper” is later found to have effectively been an employee. Employment lawyers say that when a family relationship unravels due to issues such ... <a title="What to know about working for your family" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/what-to-know-about-working-for-your-family/" aria-label="Read more about What to know about working for your family">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Police/Supplied There has been no update overnight in the search for a Wellington man, reported missing after flash floods hit the capital. A family member called emergency services around 7am on Monday after being unable to make contact with Philip Sutton, who is aged in his 60s. Sutton’s Karori South ... <a title="Wellington man Philip Sutton still missing after flooding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/wellington-man-philip-sutton-still-missing-after-flooding/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington man Philip Sutton still missing after flooding">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anzac Day is Saturday, but the holiday will also be marked on Monday with a public holiday. RNZ / Reece Baker Anzac Day is coming, and it’s one of the holidays when many businesses must close for part of the day. On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for ... <a title="Anzac Day: What’s open and what’s closed and when?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/anzac-day-whats-open-and-whats-closed-and-when/" aria-label="Read more about Anzac Day: What’s open and what’s closed and when?">Read more</a>
