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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After 134 years the classrooms and playing fields of a Manawatū school fell quiet. Linton Country School closed for good in early 2023 after the roll dwindled to zero. Now, the Ministry of Education has put the old school grounds up for sale. Tenders are open until 6 May for the ... <a title="‘A lot of history’: Linton Country School grounds up for sale" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/a-lot-of-history-linton-country-school-grounds-up-for-sale/" aria-label="Read more about ‘A lot of history’: Linton Country School grounds up for sale">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chantelle Williams. RNZ/Luka Forman Job site Seek has seen a big jump in the number casual roles listed on its website, as an economist says uncertain economic times are making businesses reluctant to hire full time staff. In theory, casual contracts offer flexibility for employers and employees, and work is available ... <a title="Jump in casual job listings, as businesses uncertain about hiring" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/jump-in-casual-job-listings-as-businesses-uncertain-about-hiring/" aria-label="Read more about Jump in casual job listings, as businesses uncertain about hiring">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A child on a bike was hit by a car on Torphin Crescent in Tokoroa. Google Maps A 43-year-old man has been arrested after a young child on a bike was hit by a car which then sped off. Police said the child was struck on Torphin Crescent in Tokoroa about ... <a title="Man arrested after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit and run" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/man-arrested-after-child-on-bike-struck-in-tokoroa-hit-and-run/" aria-label="Read more about Man arrested after child on bike struck in Tokoroa hit and run">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF One commerce teacher backs a possible investment programme for students and says demand for investment education is growing. ACT leader David Seymour has floated the idea of giving every year 11 student $500 to invest. It would be supervised as part of a programme to raise financial literacy and encourage ... <a title="High school commerce teacher backs Seymour’s investment programme idea" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/high-school-commerce-teacher-backs-seymours-investment-programme-idea/" aria-label="Read more about High school commerce teacher backs Seymour’s investment programme idea">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Broadcasting Standards Authority has not upheld a complaint under the balance and accuracy standards about two RNZ National news bulletins reporting on comments by Magma Healthcare Director Dr Simon Snook about the increase of abortions in 2024. In both broadcasts, Dr Snook attributed the increase in ... <a title="Broadcasting Standards Authority dismisses complaint from Right to Life" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/broadcasting-standards-authority-dismisses-complaint-from-right-to-life/" aria-label="Read more about Broadcasting Standards Authority dismisses complaint from Right to Life">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Georgia van Toorn, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy and Politics, UNSW Sydney This week the government unveiled plans to reduce the number of people in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) by 160,000 over the next four years, a decision NDIS Minister Mark Butler has called “hard” ... <a title="NDIS eligibility will be based on ‘functional capacity’, not diagnostic labels. But what does that mean?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/ndis-eligibility-will-be-based-on-functional-capacity-not-diagnostic-labels-but-what-does-that-mean-281319/" aria-label="Read more about NDIS eligibility will be based on ‘functional capacity’, not diagnostic labels. But what does that mean?">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular weekly interviews with TVNZ’s Breakfast programme while also lodging a complaint about the conduct of its press gallery team. Luxon’s office notifed the broadcaster of the decision on Friday afternoon. In a statement, a spokesperson for the PM said ... <a title="Christopher Luxon cancels weekly TVNZ Breakfast slot, lodges complaint over press gallery conduct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/christopher-luxon-cancels-weekly-tvnz-breakfast-slot-lodges-complaint-over-press-gallery-conduct/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon cancels weekly TVNZ Breakfast slot, lodges complaint over press gallery conduct">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vibhu Arya, PhD Researcher in Payments, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney Have you ever noticed that cancelling some subscriptions feels as simple as walking out a clearly marked “exit” door, while others are like trying to escape a complex maze? It’s one of the big ... <a title="Banks must cancel direct debits on request. Why isn’t it the same for card payments?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/banks-must-cancel-direct-debits-on-request-why-isnt-it-the-same-for-card-payments-281150/" aria-label="Read more about Banks must cancel direct debits on request. Why isn’t it the same for card payments?">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The first Super Rugby Pacific match kicks off at Christchurch’s new Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium on Friday night, when the Crusaders take on NSW Waratahs. Rugby fans have poured into the city for the opening of the new $683 million stadium, with five Super Rugby games to be played ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v NSW Waratahs at Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/live-super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-v-nsw-waratahs-at-te-kaha-one-new-zealand-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Crusaders v NSW Waratahs at Te Kaha One New Zealand Stadium">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The man appeared in the Christchurch District Court via audio-visual link and has again been remanded on bail. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A senior first responder accused of possessing child exploitation material will stand trial later this year. The man, whose name and occupation are suppressed, pleaded not guilty earlier this ... <a title="Senior first responder facing charges relating to possessing child exploitation material" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/senior-first-responder-facing-charges-relating-to-possessing-child-exploitation-material/" aria-label="Read more about Senior first responder facing charges relating to possessing child exploitation material">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mark Lundy before the verdict. RNZ / Sharon Lundy Convicted murderer Mark Lundy is continuing to do well after his release from prison almost a year ago, the Parole Board says. As a result his lawyer has asked for an indication of when he could be released from his electronic monitoring. ... <a title="Mark Lundy’s lawyer asks for indication of electronic monitoring timeframe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/mark-lundys-lawyer-asks-for-indication-of-electronic-monitoring-timeframe/" aria-label="Read more about Mark Lundy’s lawyer asks for indication of electronic monitoring timeframe">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Five-time Olympian Luuka Jones-Yaxley, pictured with director of photography/cinematographer Lawrence Sher, left, and film director Baltasar Kormákur (right) was a stunt double for Charlize Theron in white water kayaking scenes in the Netiflix film Apex. supplied For the first time in two decades, Olympic paddler Luuka Jones-Yaxley was still. One moment ... <a title="Kiwi Olympian Luuka Jones-Yaxley lands Hollywood role as Charlize Theron stunt double" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/kiwi-olympian-luuka-jones-yaxley-lands-hollywood-role-as-charlize-theron-stunt-double/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi Olympian Luuka Jones-Yaxley lands Hollywood role as Charlize Theron stunt double">Read more</a>
