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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 50 percent of respondents worry they cannot pay for housing in the future. RNZ / Quin Tauetau The cost of housing is making it difficult for people to pay their bills, with one-in-four delaying medical care and/or skipping meals in the past year. “The sacrifices revealed in this data are not ... <a title="One in four skip meals, medical care due to cost of housing – survey" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/one-in-four-skip-meals-medical-care-due-to-cost-of-housing-survey/" aria-label="Read more about One in four skip meals, medical care due to cost of housing – survey">Read more</a>
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April 13, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New developments had changed the character of suburbs around the city. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand’s recent building boom has changed the make-up of some suburbs around the country. Census data shows the number of households who do not own their own homes has dropped in the past decade. Some ... <a title="Money: ‘Gentrified’ suburbs where renters are disappearing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/13/money-gentrified-suburbs-where-renters-are-disappearing/" aria-label="Read more about Money: ‘Gentrified’ suburbs where renters are disappearing">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alongside the negative economic outlook is a growing sense of strain among business owners themselves. Unsplash/ Blake Wisz New Zealand business owners are facing rising levels of stress after years of tough economic conditions, according to the latest State of Business Poll from Research New Zealand. The April poll, which surveyed ... <a title="State of Business Poll shows business owners facing rising stress levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/state-of-business-poll-shows-business-owners-facing-rising-stress-levels/" aria-label="Read more about State of Business Poll shows business owners facing rising stress levels">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Women are socialised not to talk about money and will share about their sex lives and almost anything else before speaking of it, says gender equity strategist Angela Meyer. With therapist Rachel Davies, she’s training women about money psychology via Hi Money and the new book Money Money Money. “We really ... <a title="Why women often feel embarrassed to talk about money" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/why-women-often-feel-embarrassed-to-talk-about-money/" aria-label="Read more about Why women often feel embarrassed to talk about money">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff. In a statement, Talley chief executive officer Tony Hazlett says the total volume of fish can now be processed through its Motueka and Timaru facilities due to productivity and efficiency improvements. Hazlett said no ... <a title="Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/talleys-mulls-closure-of-westport-fish-processing-factory/" aria-label="Read more about Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Financial Markets Authority headquarters in Auckland. Google Maps The Financial Markets Authority is seeking to liquidate further entities linked to Rangiora-based investment company Chance Voight Group. The application to the High Court seeks liquidation for 25 entities, after FMA concerns about how the group has been managed and whether it can ... <a title="Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/financial-markets-authority-files-for-liquidation-of-more-chance-voight-group-entities/" aria-label="Read more about Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand E-bikes are one way commuters are getting around. (File photo) RNZ / Richard Tindiller Electric mobility devices like e-scooters and e-bikes are proving popular as more people look to beat anxiety over fuel supply questions. As petrol prices conitnue to rise, TradeMe data shows searches for e-scooters had jumped 68 percent ... <a title="E-bikes, e-scooters prove popular amid fuel supply issues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/e-bikes-e-scooters-prove-popular-amid-fuel-supply-issues/" aria-label="Read more about E-bikes, e-scooters prove popular amid fuel supply issues">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. 123rf Manufacturing activity eases marginally to 53.2 from 54.8 in February – above 50 is expansion All five sub-indexes positive, growth slows in production, new order, and deliveries Firms may have moved to cushion Middle East conflict impact by stockpiling, building up inventory Sharp lift in negative comments about ... <a title="Manufacturing data yet to show signs of war’s impact" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/manufacturing-data-yet-to-show-signs-of-wars-impact/" aria-label="Read more about Manufacturing data yet to show signs of war’s impact">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. Wholesale rates have been pushing higher on the expectation interest rates might need to rise to combat inflation caused ... <a title="What now for home loan rates?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/what-now-for-home-loan-rates/" aria-label="Read more about What now for home loan rates?">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Set yourself a limit on how much money you spend on discretionary items. 123RF Households around the country are under increasing financial pressure, as the cost of fuel rises – so what can you do if you’re feeling the pinch? RNZ asked experts for their tips. Cut spending Enrich Retirement founder ... <a title="How to save – or make – money during a fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/how-to-save-or-make-money-during-a-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about How to save – or make – money during a fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF The Financial Markets Authority says the need for quality, accurate and timely financial reporting is critical as global volatility increases uncertainty for businesses and investors. “Investors need to be able to understand how relevant market conditions were considered at the time the financial statements were prepared,” FMA head of audit ... <a title="Need for quality, accurate and timely financial reporting critical: FMA" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/need-for-quality-accurate-and-timely-financial-reporting-critical-fma/" aria-label="Read more about Need for quality, accurate and timely financial reporting critical: FMA">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 16 full of slow moving morning traffic as the sun rises. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly New data suggests the economy kept its head above water in March – but storm clouds may be gathering. The latest ANZ Truckometer shows the heavy traffic index, a real‑time measure of economic activity, ... <a title="Truck data shows economy steady in March, but future demand softens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/truck-data-shows-economy-steady-in-march-but-future-demand-softens/" aria-label="Read more about Truck data shows economy steady in March, but future demand softens">Read more</a>
