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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash / Daoudi Aissa A formidable El Niño weather system is expected to arrive this winter, which could have a “significant” impact on rainfall across New Zealand. Earth Sciences New Zealand said it was monitoring signs of a developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean for the past six months. ... <a title="‘Significant’ El Niño event could impact New Zealand’s winter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/significant-el-nino-event-could-impact-new-zealands-winter/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Significant’ El Niño event could impact New Zealand’s winter">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they will progress with the final phase when it is safe to do so. 123RF The final phase of police’s withdrawal from mental health-related call-outs has been delayed, and police say it will only progress to the next phase when it is safe to do so. The police’s Mental ... <a title="Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/police-delay-final-phase-of-withdrawal-from-mental-health-call-outs/" aria-label="Read more about Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two years ago police had warned the fingerprinting technology used could compromise public safety. George Prentzas / Unsplash Police have yet to replace the fingerprinting technology they warned almost two years ago was so old it might compromise public safety. There had been talks since 2024 about the urgency of getting ... <a title="Police having to use the same fingerprinting tech despite warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/police-having-to-use-the-same-fingerprinting-tech-despite-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Police having to use the same fingerprinting tech despite warnings">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand For many people, the only interaction with cryptic crosswords is usually a scan of the puzzles in the newspaper, seeing the seemingly indecipherable clues, and then never bothering again. But those who can do them, it’s often a hobby that sticks. Steve Godsiff, a teacher from Timaru, has been doing cryptic ... <a title="How to solve a cryptic crossword" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/how-to-solve-a-cryptic-crossword/" aria-label="Read more about How to solve a cryptic crossword">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child ... <a title="More prosecutions possible as 16 truancy cases under investigation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/more-prosecutions-possible-as-16-truancy-cases-under-investigation/" aria-label="Read more about More prosecutions possible as 16 truancy cases under investigation">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher power prices. RNZ Power prices are rising, but how much – and how do you get a better deal? The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher ... <a title="Questions asked about power price rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/questions-asked-about-power-price-rises/" aria-label="Read more about Questions asked about power price rises">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In 2009, writer Elizabeth Knox experienced a series of calamities. Her older sister Jo was hospitalised with a psychotic break, her brother-in-law was killed in Rarotonga, deliberately struck by a vehicle, and her mother was diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The rapid chain of events compelled her to write about them ... <a title="Three intense calamities inspired NZ writer Elizabeth Knox" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/three-intense-calamities-inspired-nz-writer-elizabeth-knox/" aria-label="Read more about Three intense calamities inspired NZ writer Elizabeth Knox">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The wastewater treatment plant catastrophically failed in February RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington City Councillors are considering giving financial support to businesses drastically affected by the Moa Point treatment plant meltdown. Businesses RNZ spoke to said the funding is badly needed, but that it is “gutwrenching” sewage is still being pumped ... <a title="Wellington council considers support for struggling businesses after Moa Point disaster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/wellington-council-considers-support-for-struggling-businesses-after-moa-point-disaster/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington council considers support for struggling businesses after Moa Point disaster">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Education Minister David Seymour RNZ / Samuel Rillstone More parents could be prosecuted for not sending their children to school, as the Ministry of Education confirms it is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. RNZ revealed on Tuesday one parent was being taken to court for not ensuring their child ... <a title="More prosecutions likely as 16 truancy cases under investigation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/more-prosecutions-likely-as-16-truancy-cases-under-investigation/" aria-label="Read more about More prosecutions likely as 16 truancy cases under investigation">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. RNZ You pay tax, the government spends it. But what does it spend it on? If you have ever wondered exactly where the tax money goes, here is a breakdown. In the year to 30 June, 2025, total ... <a title="Where does your tax money actually go?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/where-does-your-tax-money-actually-go/" aria-label="Read more about Where does your tax money actually go?">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Karnin Petera, 15, died during a school caving trip in 2023. SUPPLIED An inquest into the death of 15-year-old Karnin Petera – who was swept away by floodwaters during a school caving trip three years ago – is due to get underway in Whangārei Thursday morning. Sixteen other Whangārei Boys’ High ... <a title="Inquest begins into death of teen Karnin Petera during Abbey Caves school trip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/inquest-begins-into-death-of-teen-karnin-petera-during-abbey-caves-school-trip/" aria-label="Read more about Inquest begins into death of teen Karnin Petera during Abbey Caves school trip">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest Education Ministry forecast suggests the number of children at school is dropping. 123RF The latest Education Ministry forecast suggests the number of children at school is dropping after reaching a record high last year. The annual National School Roll Projections said there were 849,385 children at school in 2025 ... <a title="School enrolments forecast to drop after reaching record high last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/school-enrolments-forecast-to-drop-after-reaching-record-high-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about School enrolments forecast to drop after reaching record high last year">Read more</a>
