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April 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand When frost sparkles in the morning and our breath is visible as we venture outside, thoughts turn to winter warming treats like mulled wine – a drink full of ingredients that have become synonymous with Christmas. Mulled wine is made by adding spices such as cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mace and nutmeg ... <a title="A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/a-brief-history-of-mulled-wine-from-health-tonic-to-festive-treat/" aria-label="Read more about A brief history of mulled wine – from health tonic to festive treat">Read more</a>
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April 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By AFP teams in Tehran, Jerusalem, Washington, Beirut, Dubai and Sanaa This video grab taken on April 3, 2026, from undated UGC images shared on social media on April 1, 2026, shows thick plumes of smoke rising following airstrikes in Baharestan, in Iran’s central Isfahan province. AFP Iran deployed troops and ... <a title="Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/iranian-media-says-us-jet-shot-down-bounty-offered-for-pilot/" aria-label="Read more about Iranian media says US jet shot down, bounty offered for pilot">Read more</a>
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April 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Silver Ferns’ defensive line of Kelly Jackson, Karin Burger and Kate Heffernen are lining up in the Australian competition this season. Marty Melville/Photosport Analysis – An exodus of some of the country’s top netballers across the ditch in the off-season has left some ANZ Premiership teams almost unrecognisable and the ... <a title="From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/from-a-familiar-force-to-the-unrecognisable-2026-anz-premiership-contenders/" aria-label="Read more about From a familiar force to the unrecognisable – 2026 ANZ Premiership contenders">Read more</a>
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April 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Madleine CarrWhite, Massey Journalism Student Eco Reef at Turners Bay, Cape Palliser Road. Supplied / South Wairarapa District Council The approval for the extension of world-first anti-erosion technology for southern Wairarapa has been labelled a “magic bullet” to maintain crucial road connection on the isolated coast. The newly approved resource ... <a title="Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/wairarapa-council-hopes-new-anti-erosion-tech-will-be-magic-bullet-to-protect-crucial-road/" aria-label="Read more about Wairarapa council hopes new anti-erosion tech will be ‘magic bullet’ to protect crucial road">Read more</a>
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April 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has launched a new podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop ... <a title="We’re living apart – are we subject to relationship property rules? – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/04/were-living-apart-are-we-subject-to-relationship-property-rules-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about We’re living apart – are we subject to relationship property rules? – Ask Susan">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marisa Van Der Meer (L) of the Phoenix celebrates a goal with team mate Lucia Leon. photosport The Wellington Phoenix have swept aside Adelaide United 2-0 to secure second-placing in the women’s A-League regular-season standings – comfortably their best finish. Bev Priestman’s team will get a bye through the first round ... <a title="Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/phoenix-women-beat-adelaide-to-secure-historic-second-placing/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix women beat Adelaide to secure historic second placing">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Codie Taylor crosses for his fourth try for the Crusaders against the Fijian Drua. photosport Hooker Codie Taylor bagged four of the Crusaders’ 11 tries as they farewelled their Addington stadium venue with an emotional and resounding 69-26 defeat of Fijian Drua. Taylor was the star in his 150th appearance as ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/super-rugby-pacific-crusaders-farewell-home-ground-with-11-try-demolition-of-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Crusaders farewell home ground with 11-try demolition of Drua">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nelson man Louis Blaise Fleming has been sentenced in the Nelson District Court. NZME/Tracy Neal Warning: This story discusses graphic details of sexual exploitation of children and young people. A man talked online about his desire to sexually abuse children as young as 10. Louis Blaise Fleming also talked about unsuccessful ... <a title="Nelson man Louis Fleming sent to prison; had ‘desire’ to sexually abuse young children" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/nelson-man-louis-fleming-sent-to-prison-had-desire-to-sexually-abuse-young-children/" aria-label="Read more about Nelson man Louis Fleming sent to prison; had ‘desire’ to sexually abuse young children">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The St John spokesperson said the animal was no longer at the scene. AFP / Biosphoto / Minden Pictures / Colin Monteath / Hedgehog House A person was been taken to hospital after being bitten by a sea lion at Dunedin’s Brighton beach on Friday afternoon. A Hato Hone St John ... <a title="Person taken to hospital after sea lion bite on Dunedin’s Brighton beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/person-taken-to-hospital-after-sea-lion-bite-on-dunedins-brighton-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Person taken to hospital after sea lion bite on Dunedin’s Brighton beach">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Peter Hutchison and Helen Rowe, AFP with aditional reporting from RNZ A Marine Traffic map showing ship movements in the Strait of Hormuz. AFP / JONATHAN RAA New Zealand High Commissioner to the UK, Hamish Cooper, has attended a meeting discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In ... <a title="UK-led Hormuz talks demand ‘immediate’ reopening of Hormuz" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/uk-led-hormuz-talks-demand-immediate-reopening-of-hormuz/" aria-label="Read more about UK-led Hormuz talks demand ‘immediate’ reopening of Hormuz">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two women have been charged after a kidnapping and aggravated robbery. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police have arrested and charged two women after a kidnapping and aggravated robbery in Botany earlier this week. Detective Senior Sergeant Dean Batey said on Tuesday, a woman was allegedly kidnapped in her own vehicle from ... <a title="Two arrested after kidnapping, robbery in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/two-arrested-after-kidnapping-robbery-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Two arrested after kidnapping, robbery in Auckland">Read more</a>
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April 3, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand It didn’t take long to see evidence that Kids Unplugged had gotten into the brain of my seven-year-old son. The new RNZ web series promotes life outside – mountain biking, sailing, wild kai foraging, etc – away from devices. It’s hosted by the Steel brothers – Malachi (15), Judah (12) and ... <a title="Kids Unplugged struck a nerve at our dinner table" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/03/kids-unplugged-struck-a-nerve-at-our-dinner-table/" aria-label="Read more about Kids Unplugged struck a nerve at our dinner table">Read more</a>
