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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An ADNOC Gas facility, a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The UAE has been an OPEC member through the emirate of Abu Dhabi since 1967. AFP / Ryan Lim The United Arab Emirates’ decision to quit the OPEC and OPEC+ groups of major oil-producing countries is a “radical ... <a title="UAE’s departure from OPEC ‘radical move’ – energy expert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/uaes-departure-from-opec-radical-move-energy-expert/" aria-label="Read more about UAE’s departure from OPEC ‘radical move’ – energy expert">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ A deep-tech talent shortage is among the emerging risks to New Zealand’s productivity as AI-powered business systems reshape how skills develop on the job. The Technology Users Association’s (TUANZ) 2026 Digital Priorities Report, developed in collaboration with One NZ, highlights how technological advances are at risk of being undermined by ... <a title="TUANZ seeks ‘bold leadership’ from government over AI worker training, national framework" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/tuanz-seeks-bold-leadership-from-government-over-ai-worker-training-national-framework/" aria-label="Read more about TUANZ seeks ‘bold leadership’ from government over AI worker training, national framework">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / DOM THOMAS ASB has joined the other main banks in pushing up interest rates. It increased its fixed home loan rates across 12-month to four-year terms by between six and 16 basis points, and its five-year term by 20 basis points. Its one-year rate lifts by six basis points ... <a title="ASB joins other banks in pushing up interest rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/asb-joins-other-banks-in-pushing-up-interest-rates/" aria-label="Read more about ASB joins other banks in pushing up interest rates">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Rising geopolitical uncertainty from the war in Iran does not appear to be putting off investment in new local start-ups, although it has had some impact. The latest Catalist New Zealand Angel Market Report for the first quarter shows around $1.8 million was invested across 34 deals ... <a title="Investment in local start-ups holding up despite geopolitical uncertainty" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/investment-in-local-start-ups-holding-up-despite-geopolitical-uncertainty/" aria-label="Read more about Investment in local start-ups holding up despite geopolitical uncertainty">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher power prices. RNZ Power prices are rising, but how much – and how do you get a better deal? The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko has contacted power companies asking for more information about higher ... <a title="Questions asked about power price rises" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/questions-asked-about-power-price-rises/" aria-label="Read more about Questions asked about power price rises">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The wastewater treatment plant catastrophically failed in February RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Wellington City Councillors are considering giving financial support to businesses drastically affected by the Moa Point treatment plant meltdown. Businesses RNZ spoke to said the funding is badly needed, but that it is “gutwrenching” sewage is still being pumped ... <a title="Wellington council considers support for struggling businesses after Moa Point disaster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/wellington-council-considers-support-for-struggling-businesses-after-moa-point-disaster/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington council considers support for struggling businesses after Moa Point disaster">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. RNZ You pay tax, the government spends it. But what does it spend it on? If you have ever wondered exactly where the tax money goes, here is a breakdown. In the year to 30 June, 2025, total ... <a title="Where does your tax money actually go?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/where-does-your-tax-money-actually-go/" aria-label="Read more about Where does your tax money actually go?">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly three to six months. Google Maps/Screenshot The Westland District Council will temporarily close the Hokitika swimming pool amid the rising cost to keep it heated. The council posted on social media, announcing the pool will shut for roughly ... <a title="Rising heating costs close Hokitika Pool" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/rising-heating-costs-close-hokitika-pool/" aria-label="Read more about Rising heating costs close Hokitika Pool">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Business New Zealand’s head of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Businesses say the government’s deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday announced the deal which will see ... <a title="Business NZ say Govt’s Z partnership good for supply not for price" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/business-nz-say-govts-z-partnership-good-for-supply-not-for-price/" aria-label="Read more about Business NZ say Govt’s Z partnership good for supply not for price">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Business New Zealand’s head of advocacy Catherine Beard. Supplied / Business NZ Businesses say the government’s deal with Z Energy for an emergency diesel reserve is reassuring in case of supply disruption, but will not help with high prices. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday announced the deal which will see ... <a title="Government’s diesel partnership good for supply not for price, Business NZ says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/governments-diesel-partnership-good-for-supply-not-for-price-business-nz-says/" aria-label="Read more about Government’s diesel partnership good for supply not for price, Business NZ says">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Meal kit provider My Food Bag is reviewing the company’s recent performance which is yet to be reflected in its share price. “As the review gets underway, the board wishes to confirm that there is no certainty that any transaction involving My Food Bag will eventuate,” the company said in a ... <a title="My Food Bag review after strong sales helps profit growth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/my-food-bag-review-after-strong-sales-helps-profit-growth/" aria-label="Read more about My Food Bag review after strong sales helps profit growth">Read more</a>
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April 28, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Data from the NZ Banking Association shows that total home lending rose 17.5 percent in the six months to December, Unsplash/ Towfiqu Barbhuiya More than 40 percent of people with home loans are paying more than the minimum required, which can save them significant amounts of money over the life of ... <a title="How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/28/how-to-cut-your-mortgage-interest-bill-in-half/" aria-label="Read more about How to cut your mortgage interest bill in half">Read more</a>
