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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour MP Jenny Salesa. VNP / Phil Smith Legislation requiring boarding house landlords to sign onto a register has passed its first reading with unanimous support. It is unknown how many boarding houses – which provide basic shelter for some of the most vulnerable – exist in New Zealand. The member’s ... <a title="Legislation for public register of boarding house landlords passes first reading" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/legislation-for-public-register-of-boarding-house-landlords-passes-first-reading/" aria-label="Read more about Legislation for public register of boarding house landlords passes first reading">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marlon Williams’ run of accolades continues, with the New Zealand folk musician scooping up this year’s prestigious Taite Music Prize for his album Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Williams (Kāi Tahu, Ngāi Tai) received a $12,500 cash prize from Recorded Music NZ for his first entirely te reo Māori album made in collaboration ... <a title="The music of Marlon Williams continues to win all the prizes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/the-music-of-marlon-williams-continues-to-win-all-the-prizes/" aria-label="Read more about The music of Marlon Williams continues to win all the prizes">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One person died at the scene of the crash. (File photo) RNZ / REECE BAKER One person has died and four are injured, following a crash in Takapau, Hawke’s Bay. The two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2, near Maharakeke Road, was reported just after 6.30pm on Wednesday. One person died at ... <a title="One dead, four injured in crash on SH2, Takapau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/one-dead-four-injured-in-crash-on-sh2-takapau/" aria-label="Read more about One dead, four injured in crash on SH2, Takapau">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 Wellington City Council says about 40 addresses are uninhabitable following the intense storms and flooding which battered the city early last week. Council spokesperson Richard MacLean said three homes near the suburb of Vogelmorn had been issued with dangerous building notices due to slip damage. He said Wellington City Mission, in ... <a title="About 40 Wellington addresses uninhabitable following floods: Council" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/about-40-wellington-addresses-uninhabitable-following-floods-council/" aria-label="Read more about About 40 Wellington addresses uninhabitable following floods: Council">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 Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Greens are calling out what they see as a double standard on strict English tests for immigrant bus drivers, but zero language requirements for wealthy migrants. To get a skilled migrant visa, drivers needed to score at least 6.5 out ... <a title="Greens call out ‘double standards’ in immigrant English testing" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/greens-call-out-double-standards-in-immigrant-english-testing/" aria-label="Read more about Greens call out ‘double standards’ in immigrant English testing">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michelle Blau, manager of Fair Food. Bella Craig A West Auckland foodbank says it’s struggling with increasing demand and soaring fuel costs. Fair Food recycles 15,000 tonnes of food that doesn’t sell in supermarkets each week, donating it to charities who then deliver to whānau in need. But with the sky-rocketing ... <a title="Fuel costs double for West Auckland foodbank amid crisis in Middle East" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/fuel-costs-double-for-west-auckland-foodbank-amid-crisis-in-middle-east/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel costs double for West Auckland foodbank amid crisis in Middle East">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 A pup using its mum, Hipi, as a pillow. Shaun McConkey / NZ Sea Lion Trust An Otago colony of sea lions has hit a major milestone after a successful breeding season which saw the birth of 38 pups. For the first time in more than a century the Otago Pakake/sea ... <a title="Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone – with 38 new pups" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/otago-sea-lion-colony-hits-major-population-milestone-with-38-new-pups/" aria-label="Read more about Otago sea lion colony hits major population milestone – with 38 new pups">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The bill was championed by between National’s Greg Fleming and Labour’s Camilla Belich. Samuel Rillstone / RNZ A bill tackling modern slavery has passed its first reading with bipartisan support, marking a first for Parliament. The bill uses a new rule introduced in the 2020 term, Standing Order 288, which allows ... <a title="Modern Slavery bill passes first reading under new Parliament rule" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/modern-slavery-bill-passes-first-reading-under-new-parliament-rule/" aria-label="Read more about Modern Slavery bill passes first reading under new Parliament rule">Read more</a>
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April 29, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The baby was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious unexplained injuries. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The mother of a five-month-old baby on life support after suffering serious unexplained injuries including a brain bleed says she’s “angry, confused” and desperate for answers. She says the baby, who RNZ has chosen not to ... <a title="Mother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/29/mother-of-baby-who-suffered-serious-injuries-desperate-for-answers/" aria-label="Read more about Mother of baby who suffered serious injuries desperate for answers">Read more</a>
