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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Michaela Foster celebrates after scoring a goal with Maya Hahn during Fifa Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. Joshua Devenie / Phototek.nz The Football Ferns are two games away from qualifying for next year’s World Cup and, for Michaela Foster, the three years since the last global tournament have been transformative. ... <a title="Michaela Foster’s full-circle moment as Football Ferns close in on World Cup qualification" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/michaela-fosters-full-circle-moment-as-football-ferns-close-in-on-world-cup-qualification/" aria-label="Read more about Michaela Foster’s full-circle moment as Football Ferns close in on World Cup qualification">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Storm star Ryan Papenhuyzen (centre) had some bad news for former teammates Cameron Munster and Jahrome Hughes. YouTube/167 Podcast Staring unwanted NRL history in the eye, NZ Warriors have found an unexpected ally, as they prepare to visit Melbourne Storm on Saturday. The Auckland-based outfit have lost their last 17 ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors enjoy surprise support against Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/nrl-nz-warriors-enjoy-surprise-support-against-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors enjoy surprise support against Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Cyclone Vaianu from Friday afternoon showing it approaching New Zealand. windy.com The entire North Island is on alert with Cyclone Vaianu due to hit from Saturday night. A state of emergency is in force in Northland and lasts an initial seven days. Local Civil Defence said it was ... <a title="North Island on alert with Cyclone Vaianu due to hit from Saturday night" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/north-island-on-alert-with-cyclone-vaianu-due-to-hit-from-saturday-night/" aria-label="Read more about North Island on alert with Cyclone Vaianu due to hit from Saturday night">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After serving time in prison, Dave Letele realised he’d had enough – and in 2007 started The Grace Foundation with his wife and late daughter. Supplied / Sky A new documentary shines a light on the Grace Foundation’s bold rehab model for high-risk offenders and addicts, fuelled by the loss and ... <a title="The Detail: From inmate to influencer, Dave Letele Snr is turning lives around" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/the-detail-from-inmate-to-influencer-dave-letele-snr-is-turning-lives-around/" aria-label="Read more about The Detail: From inmate to influencer, Dave Letele Snr is turning lives around">Read more</a>
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April 11, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A charity that has been helping hundreds of families in Auckland grieve the loss of a baby is disappointed not to have been involved in the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss. Health New Zealand released the National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss, known as Tuituia te Kahu, on ... <a title="Charity disappointed not to be involved in National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/11/charity-disappointed-not-to-be-involved-in-national-bereavement-care-pathway-for-perinatal-loss/" aria-label="Read more about Charity disappointed not to be involved in National Bereavement Care Pathway for Perinatal Loss">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Please publish to Country page and Country Life page (CLI) by ****** Saturday 8AM ********* Loganne Brown coordinated this year’s Methven Ute Muster. RNZ/Anisha Satya The trusty ute holds a strangely unique position in New Zealand’s economy. Loved and loathed in equal measure, the ubiquitous utility vehicle – with its tray ... <a title="Country Life: The Methven Ute Muster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/country-life-the-methven-ute-muster/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: The Methven Ute Muster">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Timaru’s bus service will soon be completely electric with new additions to the fleet, including a half dozen of the so-called very-small-buses. The service operates an on-demand system with pick-up and drop-off points and times varying. Canterbury Regional Council said the service would now be fully electric with the upcoming introduction ... <a title="Timaru’s bus fleet to be fully electric" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/timarus-bus-fleet-to-be-fully-electric/" aria-label="Read more about Timaru’s bus fleet to be fully electric">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Luke Reimer scored the winning try for the Brumbies against the Highlanders. Mark Nolan/Getty Images ACT Brumbies have overcome a Jona Nareki special to grind out a gutsy 14-10 win over the Highlanders in Dunedin. Nareki pulled off a scorcher to put the Highlanders in the lead late, but replacement Luke ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders stumble late against Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-stumble-late-against-brumbies-at-forsyth-barr-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Highlanders stumble late against Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii DOC staff on Rakiura have logged 75 security incidents in the past year, including threats, harassment and verbal abuse linked to predator-free work Local groups opposed claim community concerns about 1080 and other toxins have not been properly heard DOC says no further drops are planned this ... <a title="DOC staff face abuse over predator-free work on Stewart Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/doc-staff-face-abuse-over-predator-free-work-on-stewart-island/" aria-label="Read more about DOC staff face abuse over predator-free work on Stewart Island">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Family members and friends carried the casket of former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry, with Kapa Haka from Otahuhu college students – Sir Barry’s old school. Lucy Xia/RNZ Described as a visionary leader and a builder of belonging – former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis was celebrated at his funeral ... <a title="Former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis remembered at funeral service" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/former-manukau-city-mayor-sir-barry-curtis-remembered-at-funeral-service/" aria-label="Read more about Former Manukau City Mayor Sir Barry Curtis remembered at funeral service">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The hawk collided with the car and wedged in the front grille. Nadine Hook / VetsOne Hastings A driver turned up at a Hastings vet last week, with a hawk jammed tight in the grille of her car, after the pair accidentally collided. The bird was stuck, spreadeagle in the grille, ... <a title="Hastings vets, mechanics combine to rescue hawk from car grille" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/hastings-vets-mechanics-combine-to-rescue-hawk-from-car-grille/" aria-label="Read more about Hastings vets, mechanics combine to rescue hawk from car grille">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby action, as the Highlanders take on ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium. “The Brumbies are a class outfit and will test us across the field,” Highanders coach Jamie Joseph said. “We’re happy to be back at home and to have a few of our starters returning. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/live-super-rugby-pacific-highlanders-v-act-brumbies-at-forsyth-barr-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Highlanders v ACT Brumbies at Forsyth Barr Stadium">Read more</a>
