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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the action, as the Black Ferns take on USA in Sunday’s Pacific Four game in Sacramento. Three players will make their debuts with new coach Whitney Hansen’s first team selection – loose forward Mia Anderson, halfback Tara Turner and winger Justine McGregor. All three were on the reserves bench. ... <a title="Live: Pacific Four – Black Ferns v USA in Sacramento" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/live-pacific-four-black-ferns-v-usa-in-sacramento/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Pacific Four – Black Ferns v USA in Sacramento">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Alongside hits by The Beatles and Harry Styles, the soundtrack to sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary includes a powerful version of the waiata ‘Pō Atarau’, a song originally written in te reo Māori which became a global hit in English as ‘Now is the Hour’. Erima Maewa Kaihau (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Te ... <a title="‘She has lain forgotten’: the Māori composer whose 110-year-old song features in Hollywood blockbuster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/she-has-lain-forgotten-the-maori-composer-whose-110-year-old-song-features-in-hollywood-blockbuster/" aria-label="Read more about ‘She has lain forgotten’: the Māori composer whose 110-year-old song features in Hollywood blockbuster">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (file photo) RNZ / Tom Kitchin One person has died after a crash involving an electric bicycle on a rural road near Palmerston North. The crash on Banks Road at Rongotea happened about 12:40am Sunday, and only one vehicle was involved, police said in a statement. The rider died at the ... <a title="One dead after electric bike crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/one-dead-after-electric-bike-crash/" aria-label="Read more about One dead after electric bike crash">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Health NZ is sending more eye operations to the private sector. 123RF Health NZ (HNZ) is sending more eye operations to the private sector under longer-term contracts without first working out how much that is likely to save compared to short-term outsourcing. It is moving to set up a “panel” of ... <a title="Health NZ sending more eye operations to private sector under long-term contracts" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/health-nz-sending-more-eye-operations-to-private-sector-under-long-term-contracts/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ sending more eye operations to private sector under long-term contracts">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Hospital. RNZ / Jimmy Ellingham Manawatū GP concerned about shortage of staff at Palmerston North Hospital gastro department Dr Nicola Barrack says patients are feeling the effects of a service under pressure Health NZ says it’s recruiting for staff, while supporting the service the best it can in the ... <a title="GP concerned over ‘dire shortage’ of staff at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology department" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/gp-concerned-over-dire-shortage-of-staff-at-palmerston-north-hospitals-gastroenterology-department/" aria-label="Read more about GP concerned over ‘dire shortage’ of staff at Palmerston North Hospital’s gastroenterology department">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mastery School sin Christchurch logo. RNZ / Nathan Mckinnon Enrolment figures show most of the first eight charter schools have reached or surpassed their target starting enrolments. The schools set up last year had 658 pupils between them and only Māori boarding school Tipene and Mastery Schools in Christchurch had not ... <a title="Most charter schools reached or surpassed target starting enrolments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/most-charter-schools-reached-or-surpassed-target-starting-enrolments/" aria-label="Read more about Most charter schools reached or surpassed target starting enrolments">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Captain Kate Taylor takes a selfie with her Football Ferns team celebrating the 5-0 win over Fiji. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Half the job is done and now Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne will have some tough decisions to make about who will finish it off. New Zealand defeated Fiji 5-0 on Saturday ... <a title="Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/football-ferns-completely-different-journey-one-step-away-from-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns ‘completely different journey’ one step away from World Cup">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anduril Industries has been awarded a US$159 million contract by the US Army for an initial prototyping period to develop a night vision and mixed reality system. Supplied / Anduril Industries The Defence Force aims to send 50 personnel to a big aerial and ground drones exercise in the United States ... <a title="NZDF to send 50 personnel to aerial and ground drones exercise in US" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/nzdf-to-send-50-personnel-to-aerial-and-ground-drones-exercise-in-us/" aria-label="Read more about NZDF to send 50 personnel to aerial and ground drones exercise in US">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Psilocybe Cubensis, a species of psychedelic mushroom Flickr user afgooey74 / CC BY 2.0 Psychedelic drugs, including LSD and magic mushrooms, could help people cope with having a life-threatening illness, an expert in psychological medicines says. A study involving 93 palliative care doctors in New Zealand and Australia has found strong ... <a title="Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/study-shows-benefits-of-psychedelic-drugs-for-people-with-life-threatening-illness/" aria-label="Read more about Study shows benefits of psychedelic drugs for people with life-threatening illness">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Before playing sold-out stadiums last summer and dominating the NZ music charts with his Hori Shaw duet ‘Ready to Ride’, Te Wehi shared covers, but not his original songs, on TikTok. As he got older, the reggae, soul and country-inspired musician was freed up when he “stopped caring what people think”. ... <a title="Te Wehi: ‘I just thought I’d be fencing for the rest of my life’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/te-wehi-i-just-thought-id-be-fencing-for-the-rest-of-my-life/" aria-label="Read more about Te Wehi: ‘I just thought I’d be fencing for the rest of my life’">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Many of those stressed or depressed were already struggling before the war. methaphum/stock.adobe.com Psychologists say their clients are reporting increased stress and vicarious trauma because of the Iran war. Psychologist Dougal Sutherland said issues like the war and the price of petrol were adding to his clients’ existing anxieties. ”If you’re ... <a title="Iran war, petrol crisis causing increased stress among Kiwis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/iran-war-petrol-crisis-causing-increased-stress-among-kiwis/" aria-label="Read more about Iran war, petrol crisis causing increased stress among Kiwis">Read more</a>
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April 12, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Raja Ampat in Southwest Papua province, Indonesia, is akin to a tropical Fiordland, conservationist Mark Erdmann says. The bio diverse archipelago comprising over 1500 small islands is a stunning part of the world, he says. “They’re just these beautiful karst uplifted coral reefs, a perfect palette of blues and greens and ... <a title="Rewilding project bringing sharks back to archipelago" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/12/rewilding-project-bringing-sharks-back-to-archipelago/" aria-label="Read more about Rewilding project bringing sharks back to archipelago">Read more</a>
