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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Helen says most support workers earn the minimum wage. RNZ / Charlotte Cook Support workers suggest the government spend a day with them to understand why an increase to 82 cents per kilometre is a joke. The government has announced a temporary 30 percent increase in mileage reimbursement rates for home ... <a title="Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/fuel-crisis-support-workers-challenge-government-to-do-their-job-for-a-day/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis: Support workers challenge government to do their job for a day">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Merja Myllylahti and Dr Greg Treadwell from the AUT’s Centre for Journalism, Media and Democracy. RNZ / Jeremy Ansell “News and information you can trust,” a serious voice intoned at 7.30am last Monday morning – with a suitably serious soundtrack – before the familiar voice of Nicola Wright kicked in ... <a title="New Zealanders’ trust in news is up after years of slumps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/new-zealanders-trust-in-news-is-up-after-years-of-slumps/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders’ trust in news is up after years of slumps">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds is questioning her paltry returns from Sharesies. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Share markets have had a pretty good run over the past decade – albeit with some notable blips. Why then, has my share portfolio via Sharesies had a relatively dismal return? Sharesies displays a “simple ... <a title="What has happened to my Sharesies?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/what-has-happened-to-my-sharesies/" aria-label="Read more about What has happened to my Sharesies?">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An organisation representing retailers wants a levy imposed on people shopping at retailers such as Temu and Shein. Nikos Pekiaridis / NurPhoto via AFP Would you pay a tax on Temu to help support local retail? New Zealand’s clothing retail sector has been hit particularly hard by a downturn in spending, ... <a title="Would you pay a Temu tax?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/would-you-pay-a-temu-tax/" aria-label="Read more about Would you pay a Temu tax?">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ holds its top spot as New Zealand’s most trusted news brand. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone RNZ has held its top spot as New Zealand’s most trusted news brand in the latest Trust in News in Aotearoa New Zealand report. The seventh annual report by AUT’s Journalism, Media and Democracy research ... <a title="RNZ remains New Zealand’s most trusted news brand, survey reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/rnz-remains-new-zealands-most-trusted-news-brand-survey-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ remains New Zealand’s most trusted news brand, survey reveals">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Clackson (C) and his wife Ute in the refectory during a visit with The Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer on Papa Stronsay. Supplied / Stephen Clackson A councillor for the small Scottish island where a young Kiwi monk went missing from says the island is not entirely isolated. Police ... <a title="Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/scottish-island-where-kiwi-monk-justin-evans-went-missing-not-entirely-isolated-local-councillor/" aria-label="Read more about Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Monstera plants – and other invasive houseplants – are popping up in the wild, says University of Auckland ecology professor Margaret Stanley. Stanley estimates about 20 introduced species begin breeding in the wild each year. It’s often not that plants are “escaping” homes, but people dumping them when they think they’re ... <a title="The danger of house plants going rogue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/the-danger-of-house-plants-going-rogue/" aria-label="Read more about The danger of house plants going rogue">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s application for $25.5 million funding for 2024-2027 under the National Transport Programme was rejected by government. Greater Wellington Regional Council For $200 million the government could reinstate bus network upgrades it previously cancelled in regions now suffering huge fuel price shocks, the Greens say. Government figures show more than 99 ... <a title="Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/greens-urge-constructive-practical-bus-network-review/" aria-label="Read more about Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne speaks with Manaia Elliott. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne believes he is working with a group of role models who deserve the public’s support as they face the final hurdle to qualify for next year’s Football World Cup. Mayne has been around ... <a title="Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/football-ferns-coach-wants-to-build-connection-with-fans/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A government document says there is “no evidence” hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter. RNZ / Nick Monro A government document says it is a “narrative” that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is “no evidence” to validate that. The Ministry of Social Development internal briefing said ... <a title="MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/msd-document-says-theres-no-evidence-hundreds-of-new-zealanders-are-without-shelter/" aria-label="Read more about MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The agency did not name the schools that showed expressions of interest. RNZ/Nick Monro More state and state integrated schools are considering converting to charter school status. The Charter School Agency said 18 groups had lodged expressions of interest in conversion with three progressing to contract negotiations. That’s up from 12 ... <a title="State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/state-schools-increasingly-consider-becoming-charter-schools/" aria-label="Read more about State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The CTU has written an open letter to political leaders about managing the fuel crisis. Quin Tauetau The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has written an open letter to political leaders calling for the government to work together with all aspects of society – including unions – to help find ... <a title="Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/council-of-trade-unions-calls-for-government-to-manage-fuel-crisis-in-interests-of-all-new-zealanders/" aria-label="Read more about Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders">Read more</a>
