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April 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Aayushi Badhwar, Lecturer in Enterprise and Technology, RMIT University Fashion has always been a bit different to other industries. Consumers do not just buy because they need something. They buy because they are bored, influenced or simply browsing. That makes it a perfect space for technologies designed ... <a title="When AI starts shopping for you, fashion may be entering a new era of pricing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/when-ai-starts-shopping-for-you-fashion-may-be-entering-a-new-era-of-pricing-280142/" aria-label="Read more about When AI starts shopping for you, fashion may be entering a new era of pricing">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mike Callander, Lecturer in Music Industry, RMIT University After a four-year break from touring, Justin Bieber is headlining Coachella’s main stage. In a controversial section of the show he sang along to YouTube clips – and at times didn’t sing at all. Up to 125,000 punters attend ... <a title="Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance wasn’t ‘lazy’ – and actually references 50 years of music history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/justin-biebers-coachella-performance-wasnt-lazy-and-actually-references-50-years-of-music-history-280463/" aria-label="Read more about Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance wasn’t ‘lazy’ – and actually references 50 years of music history">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews An urgent inquiry into the government’s decision to remove school boards’ legal obligation to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and overhaul the national curriculum is underway, with iwi and ... <a title="Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations and curriculum changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/waitangi-tribunal-begins-urgent-inquiry-into-school-treaty-obligations-and-curriculum-changes/" aria-label="Read more about Waitangi Tribunal begins urgent inquiry into school Treaty obligations and curriculum changes">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Magdalena Wajrak, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry, Edith Cowan University If you’ve been in the market for a new hair dryer, you’ve likely seen advertising for ionic ones. Some claim to produce negative ions in the millions – with or without the help of added minerals like tourmaline. ... <a title="How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/how-do-ionic-hair-dryers-work-can-they-do-what-they-promise-278785/" aria-label="Read more about How do ionic hair dryers work? Can they do what they promise?">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew Whitehouse, Deputy Director, the Kids Research Institute Australia, Professor of Autism Research, The University of Western Australia Research published earlier this year found the strongest evidence yet that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has played a key role driving up autism diagnoses ... <a title="Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by the NDIS. What happens next isn’t entirely clear" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/autism-diagnoses-are-up-largely-fuelled-by-the-ndis-what-happens-next-isnt-entirely-clear-280143/" aria-label="Read more about Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by the NDIS. What happens next isn’t entirely clear">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand architect Claude Megson designed a series of experimental, individual, geometrically complex homes in Auckland in the 1960s, 70s and 80s. New Zealand born, and now London-based architect Giles Reid was taught by Megson at AUT, he told RNZ’s Nine to Noon. While less well known than New Zealand architectural ... <a title="Celebrating ‘outlandish, avant-garde, maverick houses’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/celebrating-outlandish-avant-garde-maverick-houses/" aria-label="Read more about Celebrating ‘outlandish, avant-garde, maverick houses’">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ has reported extensively on districts struggling with technology and radiology workforce shortages. (File photo) 123rf A whistleblower sparked an investigation by a top lawyer into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services. The agnecy said Michael Heron KC would lead an independent investigation after a protected disclosure about radiology services. An ... <a title="Whistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/whistleblower-sparks-investigation-into-health-new-zealands-medical-scanning-services/" aria-label="Read more about Whistleblower sparks investigation into Health New Zealand’s medical scanning services">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shona Sangster says GP shortages on the mainland add to the pressure of Rakiura residents accessing healthcare. RNZ / Mark Papalii Health New Zealand is reviewing how healthcare is delivered on Stewart Island after a survey raised serious concerns about the cost and difficulty of seeing a doctor. It has been ... <a title="Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/rakiura-stewart-island-residents-face-costly-trips-to-mainland-for-health-care/" aria-label="Read more about Rakiura / Stewart Island residents face costly trips to mainland for health care">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee. NZME Far North Mayor Moko Tepania has defended having unelected iwi representatives on the council’s Māori liaison committee – and says the Far North is being unfairly targeted because it’s just one of 57 ... <a title="Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says council ‘unfairly targeted’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/far-north-mayor-moko-tepania-says-council-unfairly-targeted/" aria-label="Read more about Far North Mayor Moko Tepania says council ‘unfairly targeted’">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge has been offered up when people search for Timaru Hospital. Google Maps / Screenshot A Timaru café’s phone has been ringing off the hook but unfortunately many aren’t seeking a top-notch toastie – instead they’re after a doctor. Google’s Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ... <a title="Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/timaru-cafe-inundated-with-calls-after-ai-tool-lists-phone-number-for-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand runner Sam Ruthe PHOTOSPORT No time frame yet on a possible return to the track for teen running star Sam Ruthe. The 17 year old revealed at the weekend that he had suffered a stress fracture in his leg. It put into doubt his plan for the year which ... <a title="Injured teen star Sam Ruthe won’t be rushed back onto the track" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/injured-teen-star-sam-ruthe-wont-be-rushed-back-onto-the-track/" aria-label="Read more about Injured teen star Sam Ruthe won’t be rushed back onto the track">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen says most support workers earn the minimum wage. RNZ / Charlotte Cook Support workers suggest the government spend a day with them to understand why an increase to 82 cents per kilometre is a joke. The government has announced a temporary 30 percent increase in mileage reimbursement rates for home ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/fuel-crisis-support-workers-challenge-government-to-do-their-job-for-a-day/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day">Read more</a>
