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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fans during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match between the Crusaders and Waratahs at One NZ Stadium, Christchurch, 24th April 2026. Photosport The Crusaders are pushing to host next year’s Super Round on the back of the success of the Super Rugby Pacific extravaganza at Christchurch’s new stadium. The prospect ... <a title="Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/crusaders-push-for-repeat-super-rounds-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Crusaders push for repeat Super Rounds in Christchurch">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police said they would like to thank all those who assisted with the search for the man. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police believe they have found the body of a man who went missing from a North Auckland beach last week. A person was found dead at about 2.45pm on Sunday ... <a title="Body found in Kaipara harbour believed to be missing man, police say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/body-found-in-kaipara-harbour-believed-to-be-missing-man-police-say/" aria-label="Read more about Body found in Kaipara harbour believed to be missing man, police say">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Party list MP and resources spokesperson Steve Abel. VNP/Louis Collins The Green Party says the government’s decision to grant a prospecting permit on heritage land is unacceptable. It comes after a permit was approved within Te Wāhipounamu, one of the country’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The permit covers 157 ... <a title="Green Party disapproves of government granting prospecting permit for UNESCO site" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/green-party-disapproves-of-government-granting-prospecting-permit-for-unesco-site/" aria-label="Read more about Green Party disapproves of government granting prospecting permit for UNESCO site">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand About 3000 eels were rescued from Pukepuke Lagoon after it had dried up. LDR / Supplied / Rangitāne o Manawatū Settlement Trust An investigation into how a coastal Manawatū lake dried out, causing the deaths of eels and fish, is continuing, while recent rainfall means the water level has begun to ... <a title="Department of Conservation, Horizon Regional Council investigate drying of Pukepuke Lagoon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/department-of-conservation-horizon-regional-council-investigate-drying-of-pukepuke-lagoon/" aria-label="Read more about Department of Conservation, Horizon Regional Council investigate drying of Pukepuke Lagoon">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand StraitNZ Bluebridge Livia ferry. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A person has been rescued, after falling overboard from a ferry in the Cook Strait. StraitNZ Bluebridge spokesperson Will Dady confirmed a person overboard sparked deployment of the ship’s rapid emergency vessel. He said the person was recovered quickly and safely from the ... <a title="Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/person-rescued-after-going-overboard-from-cook-strait-ferry/" aria-label="Read more about Person rescued after going overboard from Cook Strait ferry">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Catalytic Foundation chief executive Teresa Moore said food insecurity was widely recognised, but cold poverty remained largely hidden. RNZ A survey of more than 200 charities has revealed winter as the period of highest demand for support. The survey was conducted by The Catalytic Foundation, which found that the demand ... <a title="Winter brings highest demand for charities- survey reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/winter-brings-highest-demand-for-charities-survey-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about Winter brings highest demand for charities- survey reveals">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest government data shows New Zealand’s fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations. The figures, published Monday but accurate to midday on Wednesday, show just under 52 days of petrol, about 41 days of diesel, and just under 46 days of jet fuel. That includes fuel ... <a title="Government looks to cut heavy vehicle regulations as part of fuel response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/government-looks-to-cut-heavy-vehicle-regulations-as-part-of-fuel-response/" aria-label="Read more about Government looks to cut heavy vehicle regulations as part of fuel response">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary Jenny Marcroft has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. SUPPLIED The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. It is feared that overfishing has decimated the kōura population, and Ngāti Rehua – Ngātiwai ... <a title="Aotea/Great Barrier Island iwi meet with government amid overfishing concerns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/aotea-great-barrier-island-iwi-meet-with-government-amid-overfishing-concerns/" aria-label="Read more about Aotea/Great Barrier Island iwi meet with government amid overfishing concerns">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An agent points his weapon after a gunman opened fire at the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026. AFP / CHIP SOMODEVILLA A law professor is concerned that left wing terrorism is on the rise in the United States. On Saturday night a lone gunman opened fire at ... <a title="Waikato law professor concerned US ‘left-wing terror attacks’ on the rise after Washington shooting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/waikato-law-professor-concerned-us-left-wing-terror-attacks-on-the-rise-after-washington-shooting/" aria-label="Read more about Waikato law professor concerned US ‘left-wing terror attacks’ on the rise after Washington shooting">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand White Ferns Nensi Patel (C) and Izzy Sharp (R) celebrate a wicket during the ODI series against South Africa. photosport Spin-bowling all-rounders Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel, and batters Emma McLeod and Izzy Sharp will make their first international tour after winning inclusion in the White Ferns squad for next ... <a title="Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/cricket-first-full-tour-for-four-in-white-ferns-squad-for-england-odis/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: First full tour for four in White Ferns squad for England ODIs">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rob Dixon Five men are due before the court after a building police say was used to manufacture methamphetamine had been deliberately set on fire. The men, aged 28 to 73, are set to appear in Taupō District Court on Monday. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police got ... <a title="Five men in Taupō court for allegedly manufacturing meth and deliberate fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/five-men-in-taupo-court-for-allegedly-manufacturing-meth-and-deliberate-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Five men in Taupō court for allegedly manufacturing meth and deliberate fire">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ben Garruccio celebrates a goal against Auckland FC. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images Auckland FC have missed out on a first-round bye in the A-League playoffs, after a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC in their regular season finale. The Black Knights entered their final fixture in second place on the competition table, with ... <a title="Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/auckland-fc-lost-grip-on-a-league-playoff-bye/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC lost grip on A-League playoff bye">Read more</a>
