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Live weather: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. ... <a title="Live weather: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/live-weather-north-island-braces-for-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>

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Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development

April 10, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Erin Harper, Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney Families with kids juggling full-time work may have been alarmed by media reporting this week, suggesting “too much” time in early childhood education and care could harm their child’s development. Data from a major Australian ... <a title="Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/fixating-on-a-magic-number-of-childcare-hours-misses-whats-most-important-for-kids-development-280035/" aria-label="Read more about Fixating on a ‘magic number’ of childcare hours misses what’s most important for kids’ development">Read more</a>

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Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and consider other options. The Sustainable Energy Association and six other organisations, including the Green Building Council, Master Electricians, and Consumer NZ, have joined together to ... <a title="Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/organisations-call-on-government-to-ditch-lng-import-terminal/" aria-label="Read more about Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal">Read more</a>

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‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne holds up the Jason Richards Trophy for winning the 2025 ITM Taupō 440 Supercars event at Taupō International Motorsport Park, 13 April 2025. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics New Zealand Supercars racer Matt Payne says he’s going to “fight with everything I’ve got” to win the Jason Richards ... <a title="‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/amped-up-matt-payne-ready-to-defend-jr-trophy-at-nz-supercars-races/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races">Read more</a>

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Live: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. ... <a title="Live: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/live-north-island-braces-for-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about Live: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>

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Pauline Hanson has a long list of enemies. It’s intentional

April 10, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ashlynne McGhee, Head of Editorial Innovation, The Conversation Pretty much everyone of a certain age remembers this line in Pauline Hanson’s maiden speech: “I’m afraid we’re in danger of being swamped by Asians.” It wasn’t the first racist comment she’d made in public and it certainly wasn’t ... <a title="Pauline Hanson has a long list of enemies. It’s intentional" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/pauline-hanson-has-a-long-list-of-enemies-its-intentional-280144/" aria-label="Read more about Pauline Hanson has a long list of enemies. It’s intentional">Read more</a>

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Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here’s what the evidence says

April 10, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Belinda Lawford, Senior Research Fellow in Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne Knee osteoarthritis is a complex disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain and movement difficulty, affecting 8.3% of people in Australia. When pain persists, ... <a title="Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here’s what the evidence says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/will-knee-injections-help-your-osteoarthritis-heres-what-the-evidence-says-278991/" aria-label="Read more about Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here’s what the evidence says">Read more</a>

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Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows

April 10, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Stella Huangfu, Associate Professor, School of Economics, University of Sydney Talk of a recession in Australia has picked up in recent weeks. Rising fuel prices, a sharp fall in consumer confidence, and signs of softer spending have all added to concerns the economy may be losing momentum. ... <a title="Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/is-australia-at-risk-of-a-recession-heres-what-the-data-actually-shows-279757/" aria-label="Read more about Is Australia at risk of a recession? Here’s what the data actually shows">Read more</a>

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NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Hookers Harry Grant and Wayde Egan will face off, when Melbourne Storm meet NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April AAMI Stadium, Melbourne Live blog updates on RNZ website Analysis: Can the NZ Warriors break the longest active head-to-head losing streak in the NRL, ... <a title="NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/nrl-what-you-need-to-know-about-nz-warriors-v-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>

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What now for home loan rates?

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. Wholesale rates have been pushing higher on the expectation interest rates might need to rise to combat inflation caused ... <a title="What now for home loan rates?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/what-now-for-home-loan-rates/" aria-label="Read more about What now for home loan rates?">Read more</a>

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The ‘ridiculous and unpredictable’ Kiwi film hitting theatres

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand shoestring budget film that’s got audiences gasping and laughing is touring 21 theatres around the country. Comedy-horror The Weed Eaters, rated R13, debuted at the NZ International Film Festival last year to high praise, and has gone on to win best feature at SXSW Sydney last year. The ... <a title="The ‘ridiculous and unpredictable’ Kiwi film hitting theatres" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/the-ridiculous-and-unpredictable-kiwi-film-hitting-theatres/" aria-label="Read more about The ‘ridiculous and unpredictable’ Kiwi film hitting theatres">Read more</a>

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Meet Diocletian – the Roman emperor who retired to grow cabbages

April 10, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Peter Edwell, Associate Professor in Ancient History, Macquarie University Very few Roman emperors died natural deaths. Most were assassinated, some died in battle and one was even struck by lightning. Some emperors sensed the danger and got out of Rome altogether. But only one laid down his ... <a title="Meet Diocletian – the Roman emperor who retired to grow cabbages" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/meet-diocletian-the-roman-emperor-who-retired-to-grow-cabbages-276388/" aria-label="Read more about Meet Diocletian – the Roman emperor who retired to grow cabbages">Read more</a>