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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The airline says the changes are because of the ongoing impact of high fuel costs. AFP Air New Zealand has made further cuts to some regional flights, in what one mayor calls “disappointing news”. The flag carrier last announced reductions earlier this month citing ongoing high costs for jet fuel. On ... <a title="Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/air-nz-makes-further-cuts-to-regional-flights/" aria-label="Read more about Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has pushed for a more open central bank since starting the role at the end of last year. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Reserve Bank’s influential rate-setting body is improving its transparency in a move that will see members’ voting decisions made public. The changes were ... <a title="Reserve Bank to lift veil on interest rate decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/reserve-bank-to-lift-veil-on-interest-rate-decisions/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank to lift veil on interest rate decisions">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AFP Outgoing US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell will stay on as a member of the central bank’s powerful rate setting board. During his term, which ends next month, Powell has resisted huge pressure from US President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. The Fed left its benchmark rate on hold ... <a title="US Federal Reserve chair to stay on until criminal probe risk over" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/us-federal-reserve-chair-to-stay-on-until-criminal-probe-risk-over/" aria-label="Read more about US Federal Reserve chair to stay on until criminal probe risk over">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF A supportive partner is among the most important factors helping women achieve leadership success in business. The Women in Leadership: Insights to Impact 2026 report, led by researcher and leadership coach Dr Amanda Sterling, focuses on what helped women rise to leadership positions, rather than barriers to success. ... <a title="Supportive partners play ‘profound’ part in women tackling leadership roles, survey finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/supportive-partners-play-profound-part-in-women-tackling-leadership-roles-survey-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Supportive partners play ‘profound’ part in women tackling leadership roles, survey finds">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel, food, power and other essentials could be rising in cost with supply disruptions. RNZ / Quin Tauetau It was meant to be a year of recovery, but for many households, 2026 is shaping up to be another expensive exercise. With disruption to fuel supplies putting pressure on prices, households may ... <a title="Is 2026 going to be another expensive year?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/is-2026-going-to-be-another-expensive-year/" aria-label="Read more about Is 2026 going to be another expensive year?">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Small business sales continued their upward momentum at the start of the year. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Small business sales continued their upward momentum at the start of the year, but there is uncertainty about whether it can continue amid the economic fallout from the Iran war. Accounting software firm Xero’s ... <a title="Small business sales continue upward momentum, but Iran war uncertainty lingers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/small-business-sales-continue-upward-momentum-but-iran-war-uncertainty-lingers/" aria-label="Read more about Small business sales continue upward momentum, but Iran war uncertainty lingers">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand With many of us already dealing with power price rises, and fears of more hikes as winter hits, here are some simple ways to help you cut down the bill. Give your house the best chance of holding on to heat A good way to make your house cheaper to heat ... <a title="Five ways to save power" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/five-ways-to-save-power/" aria-label="Read more about Five ways to save power">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cycling Action Network spokesperson Patrick Morgan. supplied Cycle advocates are calling on the government to implement widespread cycling infrastructure to protect New Zealanders from the global energy crisis. An open letter with 470 signatures – lead by Cycle Action Network and Bike Auckland – is urging Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance ... <a title="Cyclists call on government to implement better infrastructure amidst fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/cyclists-call-on-government-to-implement-better-infrastructure-amidst-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclists call on government to implement better infrastructure amidst fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The member’s bill would require transparency about fees, and require banks to have fair conduct policies. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Legislation that aims to make transferring money overseas cheaper has passed its first reading, with support from all parties other than National. New Zealanders currently pay more for transfers than those ... <a title="Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/legislation-to-make-international-money-transfers-cheaper-passes-first-reading/" aria-label="Read more about Legislation to make international money transfers cheaper passes first reading">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some of Auckland’s most experienced tailors believe the industry is ageing out, despite a good level of demand for work. Serena Tan’s lunchtime on Monday had not been quiet. She first spoke with Virginia, who brought in her daughter’s bridesmaid dress for hemming. Tan had to be frank, gently explaining that ... <a title="Tailors fear industry is ageing out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/tailors-fear-industry-is-ageing-out/" aria-label="Read more about Tailors fear industry is ageing out">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Australian-owned mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard entered voluntary administration on Tuesday. 123rf About 40 workers in New Zealand have lost their jobs after the shock collapse of an Australian-owned mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited on Tuesday. The Australian parent company entered voluntary administration after 126 years in business yesterday with the ... <a title="Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited collapses, leave 40 jobless" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/australian-mattress-manufacturer-a-h-beard-limited-collapses-leave-40-jobless/" aria-label="Read more about Australian mattress manufacturer A.H. Beard Limited collapses, leave 40 jobless">Read more</a>
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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>
