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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fuel price crisis “is no longer a short-term situation” for airlines while the government is promising to hold oil companies accountable. The Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien told Morning Report that New Zealand does not have a supply problem, it has a price problem as uncertainty in ... <a title="Fuel crisis ‘no longer a short-term situation’ for airlines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/fuel-crisis-no-longer-a-short-term-situation-for-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis ‘no longer a short-term situation’ for airlines">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Allbirds founder Tim Brown. (File photo) Supplied The New Zealand founded but US based footwear company Allbirds is to make a surprising pivot from shoes into AI computing. The Nasdaq listed company once valued at over (US)$4 billion announced this month it was selling its intellectual property and other assets to ... <a title="Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/kiwi-founded-shoe-company-allbirds-pivots-to-ai/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi founded shoe company Allbirds pivots to AI">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand KiwiSaver funds are likely to invest more money in private assets over the coming years. RNZ / Quin Tauetau KiwiSaver funds are likely to invest more money in private assets over the coming years, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) says. It has released a new report which looks at how the ... <a title="Regulator prepares for more investment in unlisted assets" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/regulator-prepares-for-more-investment-in-unlisted-assets/" aria-label="Read more about Regulator prepares for more investment in unlisted assets">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/AFP Owners of Ford plug-in hybrid vehicles that currently cannot be fully charged should ask for a refund or compensation if the problem is not fixed soon, Consumer NZ says. Ford has contacted owners of some Escape PHEVs about a battery issue that could be a fire hazard if ... <a title="Ford hybrid owners ‘could ask for compensation’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/ford-hybrid-owners-could-ask-for-compensation/" aria-label="Read more about Ford hybrid owners ‘could ask for compensation’">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Santana Minerals chief executive Damian Spring. Supplied The Department of Conservation has warned a proposed gold mine near Cromwell is an unprecedented threat to wildlife, while Heritage New Zealand fears it will modify or destroy most of the area’s recorded archaeological sites. More than half the 53 invited parties who commented ... <a title="Wildlife deaths, intergenerational harm flagged in gold mine assessments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/wildlife-deaths-intergenerational-harm-flagged-in-gold-mine-assessments/" aria-label="Read more about Wildlife deaths, intergenerational harm flagged in gold mine assessments">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Several batches of South Alps brand alfalfa and onion sprouts and one batch of Pam’s onion sprouts combo have been recalled due to the possible presence of listeria. Supplied Food Safety NZ has announced a recall of sprout products due to the possible presence of listeria bacteria. The affected products – ... <a title="Sprout products recalled due to possible presence of listeria bacteria" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/sprout-products-recalled-due-to-possible-presence-of-listeria-bacteria/" aria-label="Read more about Sprout products recalled due to possible presence of listeria bacteria">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand ANZ. RNZ / Marika Khabazi ANZ, the country’s largest bank, is increasing some of its fixed home loan and term investment rates. It is raising its home loan rates on terms between one year and five years by 10 basis points or 20 basis points. The two-year special rate lifts from ... <a title="Country’s biggest bank raises interest rates" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/countrys-biggest-bank-raises-interest-rates/" aria-label="Read more about Country’s biggest bank raises interest rates">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of older people in work is projected to be 477,800 by 2074 (file image). 123rf Older New Zealanders are contributing to a structural economic shift through increased work, tax, and spending, according to a new economic study. The report from the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research found population ... <a title="Paid work by over-65s worth nearly $9 billion a year – study" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/paid-work-by-over-65s-worth-nearly-9-billion-a-year-study/" aria-label="Read more about Paid work by over-65s worth nearly $9 billion a year – study">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kiwibank Some Westpac and Kiwibank customers are having problems accessing their app and internet banking. As of 2.20pm there had been 222 people report an issue with the Westpac app on Downdetector. About 2.40pm Westpac said some customers were experiencing difficulty accessing Westpac One online banking. “Our technical teams are urgently ... <a title="Westpac, Kiwibank hit by online outage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/westpac-kiwibank-hit-by-online-outage/" aria-label="Read more about Westpac, Kiwibank hit by online outage">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Honey exporter Comvita is taking steps to recapitalise the business, with an offer of up to $30 million of new shares at 65 cents each. “The capital raise and refinancing package mark a significant milestone for Comvita as we continue to execute against our strategic plan,” chair Bridget Coates said. ... <a title="Honey exporter Comvita moves to recapitalise business with $30m of new shares" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/honey-exporter-comvita-moves-to-recapitalise-business-with-30m-of-new-shares/" aria-label="Read more about Honey exporter Comvita moves to recapitalise business with $30m of new shares">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Middle East conflict hadn’t affected Ryman Healthcare’s broader business to date, its chief executive said. Supplied Ryman Healthcare’s fourth quarter sales are down 23 percent on the third quarter, but up 10 percent on the year earlier. The retirement village operator’s total sales for the three months ended March totalled ... <a title="Ryman Healthcare’s fourth quarter sales up 10 percent on last year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/ryman-healthcares-fourth-quarter-sales-up-10-percent-on-last-year/" aria-label="Read more about Ryman Healthcare’s fourth quarter sales up 10 percent on last year">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The phone number for Sopheze Coffee Lounge has been offered up when people search for Timaru Hospital. Google Maps / Screenshot A Timaru café’s phone has been ringing off the hook but unfortunately many aren’t seeking a top-notch toastie – instead they’re after a doctor. Google’s Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool ... <a title="Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/timaru-cafe-inundated-with-calls-after-ai-tool-lists-phone-number-for-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Timaru cafe inundated with calls after AI tool lists phone number for hospital">Read more</a>
