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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Miracle Faiʻilagi was a foundation member of Moana, and used his time there to elevate his game to become one of the country’s premier loose forwards. Supplied / Moana Pasifika Moana need another miracle. The side’s captain, inspirational leader, and encapsulation of what the franchise represents – Miracle Fai’ilagi, is walking ... <a title="Moana looking for another miracle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/moana-looking-for-another-miracle/" aria-label="Read more about Moana looking for another miracle">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Debate in Parliament reveals a patchwork of roles and purposes: representational and legislative; government and governance; personal and political. The political weight of everything rises incrementally in an election year. The variations are most prominently on display in the weekly Wednesday General Debate – the only regular ... <a title="The House: Open mic night at Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/the-house-open-mic-night-at-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about The House: Open mic night at Parliament">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand “Hey! Ho! Let’s go!” Is there a more powerful clarion call in rock ‘n’ roll? That catchy, four-word refrain opens ‘Blitzkrieg Bop’, the first song on Ramones’s eponymous debut album, released 50 years ago today. The phrase is now arguably bigger than the band. It’s a rallying cry at sporting events ... <a title="Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/ramones-at-50-how-a-commercial-flop-became-the-foundation-of-punk-rock/" aria-label="Read more about Ramones at 50: How a commercial flop became the foundation of punk rock">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Among the 32 sheds investigated, 11 held ZQ accreditation – a New Zealand certification intended to assure ethical wool production. Phil Smith More than twenty animal welfare charges have been laid against four shearers after an animal rights group gathered undercover footage showing graphic abuse of sheep. The charges are part ... <a title="Kiwi shearers facing charges after footage showing abuse of sheep uncovered" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/kiwi-shearers-facing-charges-after-footage-showing-abuse-of-sheep-uncovered/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi shearers facing charges after footage showing abuse of sheep uncovered">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 from a landslide during the January storm. Supplied / NZTA Gisborne’s State Highway 35 is now open, after cracking was found in the Waikura slip area. The stretch between Pōtaka and Wharekahika / Hicks Bay closed on Saturday night after advice from geotechnical engineers. The road ... <a title="Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/gisbornes-state-highway-35-opens-after-rainfall-damage/" aria-label="Read more about Gisborne’s State Highway 35 opens after rainfall damage">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Despite an inconceivable build-up to the Commonwealth Games in July, Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is feeling buoyant about her side’s chances at the pinnacle event. It’s unprecedented on many fronts, not least because when the Silver Ferns finally get together in ... <a title="Netball: Dame Noeline’s selection plan for unprecedented Comm Games build-up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/netball-dame-noelines-selection-plan-for-unprecedented-comm-games-build-up/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Dame Noeline’s selection plan for unprecedented Comm Games build-up">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Amy Du’Plessis of the Black Ferns. photosport The Black Ferns have completed an impressive start to Whitney Hansen’s tenure as coach by thumping the Wallaroos 40-5 on the Sunshine Coast to defend their Pacific Four series title. New Zealand scored six tries to one, including a double to winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga, ... <a title="Black Ferns beat Wallaroos to complete Pacific Four clean sweep" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/black-ferns-beat-wallaroos-to-complete-pacific-four-clean-sweep/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns beat Wallaroos to complete Pacific Four clean sweep">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Severe weather has struck many communities hard in recent years, now some want more government input into safeguards (file Nelson, 2025). Supplied / Valeriya Horyayeva Councils are calling on the government to foot more of the bill for improving New Zealand’s disaster resilience in the wake of last week’s devastating storms. ... <a title="Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/councils-want-government-to-pay-for-more-for-natural-hazard-protections/" aria-label="Read more about Councils want government to pay for more for natural hazard protections">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur. Supplied Friends That Invest founder Simran Kaur recently told her online networks that she had retired at age 29. She said she worked out that she should be able to do so when she could draw down enough from investments to cover her annual expenses ... <a title="How much money do you really need to retire early?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/how-much-money-do-you-really-need-to-retire-early/" aria-label="Read more about How much money do you really need to retire early?">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Pacific Four Series rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Australia Wallaroos at Sunshine Coast Stadium. Black Ferns selectors made four changes to the side that beat Canada in Kansas City last weekend for the historic clash against Australia. It’s the first Anzac Day test for the ... <a title="Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/pacific-four-series-black-ferns-v-australia-wallaroos/" aria-label="Read more about Pacific Four Series – Black Ferns v Australia Wallaroos">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands of New Zealanders gathered in chilly but mostly clear conditions for Anzac Day services across the country, with large crowds turning out in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch to honour the fallen. In Auckland, this year’s commemorations highlighted the contribution of Pasifika servicemen and women, while Wellington’s Pukeahu service marked the ... <a title="In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/in-pictures-anzac-day-commemorations-around-new-zealand-and-afar/" aria-label="Read more about In pictures: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand and afar">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Asia Pacific Report The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) has appealed to ACT MP Nicole McKee to condemn Israel’s deliberate bulldozing of New Zealand war graves in the besieged Palestinian Gaza enclave. PSNA co-chair John Minto has asked for the MP to take this action after McKee had posted on Facebook yesterday a message of strong ... <a title="PSNA calls on McKee to condemn Israel’s bulldozing of NZ war graves in Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/psna-calls-on-mckee-to-condemn-israels-bulldozing-of-nz-war-graves-in-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about PSNA calls on McKee to condemn Israel’s bulldozing of NZ war graves in Gaza">Read more</a>
