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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scored a try double against Sydney Roosters in his only full game this season. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April AAMI Stadium, Melbourne Live blog updates on RNZ website Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita will return to the NZ Warriors line-up to face Melbourne ... <a title="NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita back in NZ Warriors line-up against Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/nrl-chanel-harris-tavita-back-in-nz-warriors-line-up-against-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita back in NZ Warriors line-up against Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Minister for Social Investment Nicola Willis. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Minister for Social Investment says her “enduring expectation” is that all government agencies comply with relevant procurement rules and policies. It comes after RNZ revealed the Social Investment Agency (SIA) was commissioning an independent external review of its procurement practices ... <a title="Minister for Social Investment expects govt agencies to comply with procurement rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/minister-for-social-investment-expects-govt-agencies-to-comply-with-procurement-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Minister for Social Investment expects govt agencies to comply with procurement rules">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Coffee machines heat water to 80-85 degrees, meaning they would need to be supplied with pre-boiled water. LUIS ROBAYO Hillsborough’s Hill House Cafe was forced to close its doors on Tuesday after a boil water notice was issued for the Auckland suburbs of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings, ... <a title="E coli discovery causes well-known Auckland cafe to take the day off" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/e-coli-discovery-causes-well-known-auckland-cafe-to-take-the-day-off/" aria-label="Read more about E coli discovery causes well-known Auckland cafe to take the day off">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found. The notice was put in place for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings on Monday after routine water sample testing showed traces of E coli. About 7500 ... <a title="Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli found" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/boil-water-notice-continues-after-auckland-e-coli-found/" aria-label="Read more about Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli found">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The proposed site for the dam project. RNZ / YouTube A government funding loan of 18 million dollars for a controversial dam in Central Hawke’s Bay has its opponents vowing to halt the project yet again. The Tukituiki Water Security Project, formerly known as the Ruataniwha Dam, was scuppered in 2017 ... <a title="Opponents unhappy with controversial $18 million Hawke’s Bay dam project" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/opponents-unhappy-with-controversial-18-million-hawkes-bay-dam-project/" aria-label="Read more about Opponents unhappy with controversial $18 million Hawke’s Bay dam project">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Motorists using diesel are being warned to expect to see its price lift over $4 a litre this week. Z has issued a national list price advisory for commercial customers, effective Tuesday, noting that diesel will lift 55c a litre. That would put the price at service ... <a title="‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/its-going-to-be-1975-again-diesel-prices-face-sharp-jump/" aria-label="Read more about ‘It’s going to be 1975 again’: Diesel prices face sharp jump">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this afternoon. RNZ One person has been arrested following a what police are describing as a “serious assault” in Hamilton. Emergency services were called to the incident on Dominion Road in Nawton at about 3pm this ... <a title="One person arrested after ‘serious assault’ in Nawton, Hamilton" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/one-person-arrested-after-serious-assault-in-nawton-hamilton/" aria-label="Read more about One person arrested after ‘serious assault’ in Nawton, Hamilton">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Frizell will return with the Highlanders in 2027 and will link back up with the Tasman Mako later this year. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Shannon Frizell is coming home. Frizell will return with the Highlanders for the 2027 Super Rugby season and the club has also confirmed he will link back up with ... <a title="Former All Black flanker returns to Aotearoa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/former-all-black-flanker-returns-to-aotearoa/" aria-label="Read more about Former All Black flanker returns to Aotearoa">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Oscar Goodman playing for the Michigan Wolverines PATRICK SMITH New Zealand teenager Oscar Goodman’s Michigan Wolverines have won the NCAA basketball title after a 37-year drought. The Wolverines defeated the Connecticut Huskies 69-63 to claim the coveted college basketball championship for the second time. The 19-year-old freshman played limited ... <a title="Another NCAA title for a New Zealand basketballer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/another-ncaa-title-for-a-new-zealand-basketballer/" aria-label="Read more about Another NCAA title for a New Zealand basketballer">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s gravely concerned about the conflict in the Middle East as it hits the six-week mark. He was facing questions about Iran, fuel prices and National’s poll numbers at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference. It follows an eventful week in politics, including the latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia ... <a title="Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/watch-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-about-iran-fuel-and-polls/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied / Watercare A boil-water notice for thousands of Auckland homes is still in force after E. coli was found. The notice was put in place for parts of Hillsborough, Mt Roskill, Royal Oak and Three Kings on Monday after routine water sample testing showed traces of E coli. About 7500 ... <a title="Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli outbreak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/boil-water-notice-continues-after-auckland-e-coli-outbreak/" aria-label="Read more about Boil water notice continues after Auckland E coli outbreak">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to face questions about Iran, fuel prices and National’s poll numbers after a meeting of the government’s top ministers. Luxon is expected to speak about 3pm. You can watch the livestream at the top of this page. It follows an eventful week in politics, including ... <a title="Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/watch-live-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-about-iran-fuel-and-polls/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls">Read more</a>
