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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jordie Barrett began his pro career with Canterbury in 2016. John Davidson Barretts usually kick off their professional careers in their home province of Taranaki. However, youngest brother Jordie bucked the family trend, opting to introduce himself to the rugby world through Canterbury. Now 10 years on from that rookie season ... <a title="All Blacks star Jordie Barrett back to Christchurch where it all began" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/all-blacks-star-jordie-barrett-back-to-christchurch-where-it-all-began/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks star Jordie Barrett back to Christchurch where it all began">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits. New Zealand First and National’s coalition agreement in November 2023 contained a commitment to “training no fewer than 500 ... <a title="Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/police-commissioner-seeks-answers-after-police-college-recruits-fall-below-expected-levels/" aria-label="Read more about Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language The Te Matatini stage was used as “a racist weapon” in a haka that ... <a title="Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/te-matatini-stage-used-as-a-racist-weapon-group-claims-as-new-translations-of-haka-emerge/" aria-label="Read more about Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand For Sale Sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver The sale of small- and medium-sized businesses continues to increase along with prices, though there’s been a shift in the mix of buyers and sellers. ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small said demographic data was showing unexpected trends. About 60 percent of sellers ... <a title="Who’s buying businesses? Surprising trends emerge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/whos-buying-businesses-surprising-trends-emerge/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s buying businesses? Surprising trends emerge">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A police spokesperson says officers were attending a sudden death at the prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Police are at an Auckland prison following the death of a man in custody. Mt Eden Corrections Facility general manager Dion Paki said the man died on Friday afternoon, despite efforts by staff to save him. ... <a title="Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/prisoner-dies-in-custody-at-mt-eden-corrections-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Green. NZ Police / SUPPLIED A search dog and drones with thermal capability have been used by police as the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green continues. The 52-year-old was last seen on a trail camera on 14 April, before later being seen by a member of the public. ... <a title="Drone, dog used in search for missing Motueka man" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/drone-dog-used-in-search-for-missing-motueka-man/" aria-label="Read more about Drone, dog used in search for missing Motueka man">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Kai Riemer, Professor of Information Technology and Organisation, University of Sydney Meta and Microsoft are the latest software companies to announce big cuts to their global workforce. Both companies are also making big investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The link seems obvious. Meta’s chief people officer, Janelle ... <a title="Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/meta-and-microsoft-have-joined-the-tech-layoff-tsunami-but-is-ai-really-to-blame-281436/" aria-label="Read more about Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami – but is AI really to blame?">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motueka’s Parklands School kapa haka team Ngā Mātātupu perform at Kia Hūkere te Hoe. Te Tauihu o te Waka a Maui Māori Cultural Council Thousands of people gathered in Blenheim for Kia Hūkere te Hoe this week, the biggest kapa haka event ever held in Marlborough. It was a celebration of ... <a title="Kapa haka event in Marlborough draws thousands" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/kapa-haka-event-in-marlborough-draws-thousands/" aria-label="Read more about Kapa haka event in Marlborough draws thousands">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is pushing on with negotiating a critical minerals deal with the United States, but says risks must be “carefully considered”. A just-released Cabinet paper revealed Resources Minister Shane Jones recommended continuing work drafting a bilateral agreement. It was revealed in February ... <a title="Government continues with US minerals deal negotiations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/government-continues-with-us-minerals-deal-negotiations/" aria-label="Read more about Government continues with US minerals deal negotiations">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of the stolen items found by police. Supplied/police Police have arrested two people after over $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen was stolen from a commercial property in Kerikeri. On 7 April, the robbery at the property on State Highway 10 was reported to Northland police. While police investigations are ongoing, Detective ... <a title="Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/two-arrested-after-100000-of-kiwifruit-pollen-stolen-from-kerikeri-property/" aria-label="Read more about Two arrested after $100,000 of kiwifruit pollen stolen from Kerikeri property">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown RNZ / Marika Khabazi Auckland mayor Wayne Brown referred to an RNZ staff member of Indian descent as “a Muslim terrorist” and commented on his beard as the man escorted him into the building for an interview. Brown said the comments were a “fumbled attempt at humour”. ... <a title="Auckland mayor Wayne Brown refers to RNZ staffer as ‘a Muslim terrorist’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/auckland-mayor-wayne-brown-refers-to-rnz-staffer-as-a-muslim-terrorist/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland mayor Wayne Brown refers to RNZ staffer as ‘a Muslim terrorist’">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Robert Davis, Associate Professor in Wildlife Conservation, Edith Cowan University Got a mouse in your house? That thought alone may terrify you. Now imagine if mice were scampering through your house, rummaging in your pantry or even running across your face at night. That sounds like the ... <a title="Australian farmers are battling another potential mouse plague – what is causing it?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/australian-farmers-are-battling-another-potential-mouse-plague-what-is-causing-it-281322/" aria-label="Read more about Australian farmers are battling another potential mouse plague – what is causing it?">Read more</a>
