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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel tanker driver Cody Munro took RNZ’s Charlotte Cook along on his deliveries, to see how Aotearoa’s fuel gets distributed out to communities. RNZ / Charlotte Cook A Wellington fuel tanker could carry enough 91 petrol to run my Hybrid Rav 4 for nearly 30 years, but it might only cover ... <a title="Under the pump: How tanker drivers are hustling to get fuel to where we need it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/under-the-pump-how-tanker-drivers-are-hustling-to-get-fuel-to-where-we-need-it/" aria-label="Read more about Under the pump: How tanker drivers are hustling to get fuel to where we need it">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii More New Zealanders have been thinking about switching to electric vehicles in recent weeks as pressure grows on fuel prices. Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs and Meridian said it ... <a title="So you want to buy an EV – here’s what your bank could offer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/so-you-want-to-buy-an-ev-heres-what-your-bank-could-offer/" aria-label="Read more about So you want to buy an EV – here’s what your bank could offer">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO / AFP A leading economist says investors are expecting a change in the Middle East conflict, as the New York Stock Exchange reaches ... <a title="Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/wall-street-hits-record-highs-following-lebanon-ceasefire-economist-warns-market-still-volatile/" aria-label="Read more about Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a 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 us a ... <a title="Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/is-a-recession-going-to-put-my-life-savings-at-risk-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? – Ask Susan">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least. Quin Tauetau New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least – and the pressure on prices could mean the official cash ... <a title="Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/fuel-price-pressure-could-mean-may-ocr-increase-top-economist-says/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the new varieties of dragon fruit being grown at the Bioeconomy Science Institute orchard in Kerikeri RNZ/Sally Round Move over satsumas and kiwifruit, a smaller and sweeter version of the exotic looking dragon fruit could be the next big thing in school lunchboxes. While it may be smaller than ... <a title="Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/country-life-dragon-fruit-a-sweet-choice-for-storm-scarred-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Clark inspects his radish seed crop. RNZ/Anisha Satya This year’s carrot seed crop should have been David and Jayne Clark’s money-maker. “Establishment was very good,” David said. “Our weed control through the winter was exceptional … our plant height is very even, and then our umbel (flower cluster) numbers going ... <a title="Country Life: Why Canterbury’s crop farmers are leaving the industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/country-life-why-canterburys-crop-farmers-are-leaving-the-industry/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Why Canterbury’s crop farmers are leaving the industry">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said electricity and petrol were up 13 percent while diesel was up 37 percent. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumers have tightened their belts amid the global fuel crisis, and it’s hitting some retailers hard, according to Retail New Zealand. The latest data released on Friday from ... <a title="Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/retailers-taking-a-hit-from-high-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure currently operates New Zealand’s biggest fuel import terminal at Marsden Point. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure is refusing to be drawn into speculation on the company buying ExxonMobil’s New Zealand bulk fuel terminals. The Australian newspaper reports Channel is emerging as a potential buyer for ExxonMobil’s terminals across the ... <a title="Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/channel-infrastructure-refuses-comment-on-exxonmobils-nz-terminal-speculation/" aria-label="Read more about Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson, with hopes that larger international vessels can now be serviced at the top of the South Island. The Calwell Marine Maintenance facility officially opened at ... <a title="New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/new-marine-maintenance-facility-to-boost-port-nelson-capability/" aria-label="Read more about New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Screenshot / Unsplash / RNZ The current fuel crisis doesn’t seem to be diminishing Kiwis love affair with utes, but it is changing the nature of the relationship. Figures released this week show sales of new light commercial vehicles in March were up 48 percent compared to the same month last ... <a title="Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/fuel-crisis-does-little-to-diminish-new-zealanders-love-for-utes-data-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis does little to diminish New Zealanders love for utes, data shows">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Unsplash Fuel prices surge in March on Middle East conflict Food prices ease 0.6 in March on month before Annual food inflation lowest in a year Consumer spending inflated by fuel costs Other partial inflation indicators show modest rises in power/gas, accommodation Full inflation numbers for March quarter due ... <a title="Surge in fuel prices largest increase since Stats NZ data began in 2011" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/surge-in-fuel-prices-largest-increase-since-stats-nz-data-began-in-2011/" aria-label="Read more about Surge in fuel prices largest increase since Stats NZ data began in 2011">Read more</a>
