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Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu is forecast to reach NZ by Saturday. Earth Nullschool A State of Emergency has been declared across Northland as of 5pm on Friday, ahead of the expected arrival of Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. The State of Emergency will remain in place for an initial seven days. Northland Civil Defence controller ... <a title="Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/cyclone-vaianu-northland-declares-state-of-emergency/" aria-label="Read more about Cyclone Vaianu: Northland declares state of emergency">Read more</a>

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Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A programme helping kids get into football saw young people training with their heroes in Wellington on Friday. which has expanded from a few dozen kids in Wellington to thousands nationwide Since 2020, Football for All has expanded from a few dozen kinds to thousands nationwide, supporting lower-income and immigrant families ... <a title="Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/football-for-all-programme-assists-low-income-immigrant-families-into-sport/" aria-label="Read more about Football For All programme assists low-income, immigrant families into sport">Read more</a>

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Weather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu nears

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Satellite image of Vaianu showing the potential track as it heads towards New Zealand. Zoom Earth Severe weather warnings are set to come into place this weekend as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on the country. Coromandel and parts of the Bay of Plenty are expected to be the worst-affected, though no ... <a title="Weather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu nears" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/weather-first-impacts-could-be-felt-saturday-morning-as-cyclone-vaianu-nears/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: First impacts could be felt Saturday morning as Cyclone Vaianu nears">Read more</a>

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Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public for help to identify the person pictured. NZ Police Eight people have now been arrested in relation to a fight at Hasting’s Common Room bar on 8 March. Detective Sergeant Heath Jones said more than 30 charges had been laid amongst those arrested. “We are pleased ... <a title="Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/further-arrests-made-after-hastings-bar-brawl/" aria-label="Read more about Further arrests made after Hastings bar brawl">Read more</a>

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Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s is considering closing its Westport fish processing factory and has started consulting with staff. In a statement, Talley chief executive officer Tony Hazlett says the total volume of fish can now be processed through its Motueka and Timaru facilities due to productivity and efficiency improvements. Hazlett said no ... <a title="Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/talleys-mulls-closure-of-westport-fish-processing-factory/" aria-label="Read more about Talley’s mulls closure of Westport fish processing factory">Read more</a>

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Weather: ‘Trifecta’ of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Damage to State Highway 35 near Hicks Bay in January. Supplied / NZTA Tairāwhiti Civil Defence is encouraging people to be proactive about preparing themselves as Cyclone Vaianu tracks towards the North Island. A strong wind warning has been issued for all of Gisborne, with north of Tolaga Bay also under ... <a title="Weather: ‘Trifecta’ of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/weather-trifecta-of-hazards-for-east-coast-from-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: ‘Trifecta’ of hazards for East Coast from Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>

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Patient data accessed during cyber breach of healthcare provider IntraCare

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand IntraCare has not said how many patients were affected. Unsplash / RNZ Private healthcare provider IntraCare can now confirm patient data was accessed during a cyber breach in March, and says it’s identified a group which may be responsible. The company, which specialises in “image-guided precision medical diagnostics and interventions”, became ... <a title="Patient data accessed during cyber breach of healthcare provider IntraCare" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/patient-data-accessed-during-cyber-breach-of-healthcare-provider-intracare/" aria-label="Read more about Patient data accessed during cyber breach of healthcare provider IntraCare">Read more</a>

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Car makes ‘mess’ of West Auckland takeaway

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A car drove into Ming Xing Fast Food takeaway outlet in Glendene, West Auckland. Supplied A car crashed into a West Auckland takeaway outlet on Thursday night, leaving the owner facing the prospect of being closed for a month. Weiming Lin of Ming Xing Fast Food in Glendene was notified about ... <a title="Car makes ‘mess’ of West Auckland takeaway" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/car-makes-mess-of-west-auckland-takeaway/" aria-label="Read more about Car makes ‘mess’ of West Auckland takeaway">Read more</a>

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Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Financial Markets Authority headquarters in Auckland. Google Maps The Financial Markets Authority is seeking to liquidate further entities linked to Rangiora-based investment company Chance Voight Group. The application to the High Court seeks liquidation for 25 entities, after FMA concerns about how the group has been managed and whether it can ... <a title="Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/financial-markets-authority-files-for-liquidation-of-more-chance-voight-group-entities/" aria-label="Read more about Financial Markets Authority files for liquidation of more Chance Voight Group entities">Read more</a>

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Young people on roof at Wiri youth justice residence

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand It is unclear how many youth are on the roof. RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A group of young people have climbed onto the roof at a youth justice residence in Wiri, South Auckland. Oranga Tamariki deputy chief executive Youth Justice Services & Residential Care, Dean Winter, said they are working ... <a title="Young people on roof at Wiri youth justice residence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/young-people-on-roof-at-wiri-youth-justice-residence/" aria-label="Read more about Young people on roof at Wiri youth justice residence">Read more</a>

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Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won’t be removed from job, panel rules

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Judge Ema Aitken will appear before the panel, after allegedly disrupting a function at Auckland’s exclusive Northern Club in 2024. RNZ Composite A judicial conduct panel has found the actions of Judge Ema Aitken during an event at Auckland’s Northern Club in 2024 doesn’t justify her being removed. The panel found ... <a title="Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won’t be removed from job, panel rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/judge-ema-aitken-accused-of-yelling-at-winston-peters-wont-be-removed-from-job-panel-rules/" aria-label="Read more about Judge Ema Aitken, accused of yelling at Winston Peters, won’t be removed from job, panel rules">Read more</a>

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Menopause medication rationed as demand outstrips supply

April 10, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Pharmac said people might receive smaller supplies than usual “to ensure everyone can continue to access this important treatment”. IGOR STEVANOVIC / SCIENCE PHOTO A national shortage of progesterone pills has left perimenopausal and menopausal women unable to collect their full prescriptions. Pharmac on its website said an increase in demand ... <a title="Menopause medication rationed as demand outstrips supply" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/menopause-medication-rationed-as-demand-outstrips-supply/" aria-label="Read more about Menopause medication rationed as demand outstrips supply">Read more</a>