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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Juliana Keefe has spent more than 25 years preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion, ensuring the stories of her father, his three brothers and fellow soldiers are not lost. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori ... <a title="Daughter dedicates decades to preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/daughter-dedicates-decades-to-preserving-the-legacy-of-the-28th-maori-battalion/" aria-label="Read more about Daughter dedicates decades to preserving the legacy of the 28th Māori Battalion">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand John Court was an adult when he discovered his birth father was Don Asher, an American marine who had been stationed in Aotearoa during WWII.Rita Attwood John’s story reflects that of thousands of children born to US servicemen who were stationed in the Pacific during WWIIRita Attwood John Court describes a ... <a title="In pictures: ‘The Sound of My Father’ – a story of love, loss and connection" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/in-pictures-the-sound-of-my-father-a-story-of-love-loss-and-connection/" aria-label="Read more about In pictures: ‘The Sound of My Father’ – a story of love, loss and connection">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand On Monday night, Maarire Brunning-Kouka aka MĀ was sheltering in her little Haitaitai flat with her partner and their two cats. But just like every time Wellington gets a big weather warning, she jumped into gear preparing evacuation supplies, fuelling up her car and ensuring friends, family and neighbours were “all ... <a title="Musician MĀ was born to brave a storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/musician-ma-was-born-to-brave-a-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Musician MĀ was born to brave a storm">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One week before the end of World War I, New Zealand soldiers fought their last battle to restore Le Quesnoy to the French. RNZ / Sharon Brettkelly The French town of Le Quesnoy marks Anzac Day with us, thanks to the New Zealand soldiers who saved them over a century ago ... <a title="The gallantry of Kiwi soldiers immortalised in a tiny French town" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/the-gallantry-of-kiwi-soldiers-immortalised-in-a-tiny-french-town/" aria-label="Read more about The gallantry of Kiwi soldiers immortalised in a tiny French town">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kaha replaces the former Lancaster Park/Jade Stadium destroyed in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The construction of Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium was completed with no major harm incidents, WorkSafe says. The One New Zealand Stadium officially opened on Friday night to a full crowd of 25,000, ... <a title="Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium completed without major incident – WorkSafe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/christchurchs-new-te-kaha-stadium-completed-without-major-incident-worksafe/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch’s new Te Kaha stadium completed without major incident – WorkSafe">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi New Zealanders at home and around the world will gather to mark Anzac Day in recognition of the first big military action by Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Gallipoli in 1915. From dawn services to parades and ceremonies at RSAs, people across the country will gather to reflect ... <a title="Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/live-anzac-day-commemorations-around-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Anzac Day commemorations around New Zealand">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jordie Barrett began his pro career with Canterbury in 2016. John Davidson Barretts usually kick off their professional careers in their home province of Taranaki. However, youngest brother Jordie bucked the family trend, opting to introduce himself to the rugby world through Canterbury. Now 10 years on from that rookie season ... <a title="All Blacks star Jordie Barrett back to Christchurch where it all began" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/all-blacks-star-jordie-barrett-back-to-christchurch-where-it-all-began/" aria-label="Read more about All Blacks star Jordie Barrett back to Christchurch where it all began">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language The Te Matatini stage was used as “a racist weapon” in a haka that ... <a title="Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/te-matatini-stage-used-as-a-racist-weapon-group-claims-as-new-translations-of-haka-emerge/" aria-label="Read more about Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits. New Zealand First and National’s coalition agreement in November 2023 contained a commitment to “training no fewer than 500 ... <a title="Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/police-commissioner-seeks-answers-after-police-college-recruits-fall-below-expected-levels/" aria-label="Read more about Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand For Sale Sign RNZ / Angus Dreaver The sale of small- and medium-sized businesses continues to increase along with prices, though there’s been a shift in the mix of buyers and sellers. ABC Business Sales managing director Chris Small said demographic data was showing unexpected trends. About 60 percent of sellers ... <a title="Who’s buying businesses? Surprising trends emerge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/whos-buying-businesses-surprising-trends-emerge/" aria-label="Read more about Who’s buying businesses? Surprising trends emerge">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A police spokesperson says officers were attending a sudden death at the prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel Police are at an Auckland prison following the death of a man in custody. Mt Eden Corrections Facility general manager Dion Paki said the man died on Friday afternoon, despite efforts by staff to save him. ... <a title="Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/prisoner-dies-in-custody-at-mt-eden-corrections-facility/" aria-label="Read more about Prisoner dies in custody at Mt Eden Corrections Facility">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nathan Green. NZ Police / SUPPLIED A search dog and drones with thermal capability have been used by police as the search for missing Motueka man Nathan Green continues. The 52-year-old was last seen on a trail camera on 14 April, before later being seen by a member of the public. ... <a title="Drone, dog used in search for missing Motueka man" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/drone-dog-used-in-search-for-missing-motueka-man/" aria-label="Read more about Drone, dog used in search for missing Motueka man">Read more</a>
