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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A flood-damaged van and debris piled up at the Cooks’ property by the 26 March storm. Supplied Two weeks to the day after floodwaters swept through Anaru Cook’s property south of Kaitāia, he’s on top of his house strapping the roof down ahead of an approaching cyclone. It’s yet another sign ... <a title="Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu two weeks after flooding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/northland-locals-prepare-for-cyclone-vaianu-two-weeks-after-flooding/" aria-label="Read more about Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu two weeks after flooding">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A family begins the enormous task of shovelling silt off their Whirinaki property after last month’s storm. Supplied / FNDC Two weeks to the day after floodwaters swept through Anaru Cook’s property south of Kaitāia, he’s on top of his house strapping the roof down ahead of an approaching cyclone. It’s ... <a title="Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/northland-locals-prepare-for-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about Northland locals prepare for Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell said “Corrections is not a housing agency” and was not responsible for prisoners’ housing needs after they’re released. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Corrections does not know how many people leave prison with nowhere to live or a reintegration plan, an Auditor-General’s report has revealed. That information was ... <a title="Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/corrections-does-not-know-how-many-leave-prison-with-nowhere-to-go-report-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are investigating an ‘unexplained death’ in Christchurch. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are investigating a sudden death in Christchurch. Officers were called to a Main North Road property in Papanui at about 2.40pm. A person was in a critical condition but died at the scene. Police said the public may ... <a title="Police investigate ‘unexplained’ Christchurch death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/police-investigate-unexplained-christchurch-death/" aria-label="Read more about Police investigate ‘unexplained’ Christchurch death">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister was co-directed by Auckland-based filmmaker Michelle Walshe and American Lindsay Utz. Supplied / Rialto A documentary about former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been nominated for two Emmy awards. The production, Prime Minister, looks at how the world’s then-youngest female head of government balanced motherhood with leadership, and navigated ... <a title="Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ nominated for two Emmy Awards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/ardern-documentary-prime-minister-nominated-for-two-emmy-awards/" aria-label="Read more about Ardern documentary ‘Prime Minister’ nominated for two Emmy Awards">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Previously, Air Chathams was paying about $500,000 a month in fuel costs, but that number had doubled to over $1 Million. Supplied Air Chathams is cutting a significant number of flights from several North Island routes, which have become unsustainable after the cost of jet fuel has more than doubled. The ... <a title="Air Chathams to cut flights from North Island routes after fuel cost doubles" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/air-chathams-to-cut-flights-from-north-island-routes-after-fuel-cost-doubles/" aria-label="Read more about Air Chathams to cut flights from North Island routes after fuel cost doubles">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Those who spoke to RNZ painted a grim picture of life on the outside after leaving prison. RNZ/Calvin Samuel The coroner’s office says 14 people died in suspected suicides, after their release from prison over the past three years. Parolees have described being thrown into the outside world without support and ... <a title="More than a dozen released from prison dead by suspected suicide since 2023 – coroners" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/more-than-a-dozen-released-from-prison-dead-by-suspected-suicide-since-2023-coroners/" aria-label="Read more about More than a dozen released from prison dead by suspected suicide since 2023 – coroners">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Charlisse Leger-Walker (Te Whakatōhea) hopes her history-making NCAA championship run will inspire the next generation of rangatahi, and says she knows she won’t be the last from Aotearoa to reach the top. “A lot of the reason why I play basketball and want to continue playing it at a high level ... <a title="‘Why not us?’: NCAA superstar Charlisse Leger-Walker hopes historic title inspires next generation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/why-not-us-ncaa-superstar-charlisse-leger-walker-hopes-historic-title-inspires-next-generation/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Why not us?’: NCAA superstar Charlisse Leger-Walker hopes historic title inspires next generation">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Last month Air New Zealand looked set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns. RNZ / Patrice Allen With skyrocketing fuel prices and war in the Middle East making making international travel increasingly unpredictable, many Kiwis are opting to travel closer to home these school holidays. But as we’ve ... <a title="Do you need domestic travel insurance with weather events and fuel crisis?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/do-you-need-domestic-travel-insurance-with-weather-events-and-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Do you need domestic travel insurance with weather events and fuel crisis?">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand If you ever dream of running off to the circus but worry you’ve left it too late – never fear. In Christchurch there is a now a circus skills class specifically for those aged over 60 on offer at the council’s new recreation and sports facility, Parakiore. The classes are offered ... <a title="New circus skills class for over 60s ‘like play for adults’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/new-circus-skills-class-for-over-60s-like-play-for-adults/" aria-label="Read more about New circus skills class for over 60s ‘like play for adults’">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Passengers can save up to 20 percent by using cards or phones. RNZ / Richard Tindiller Wellingtonians will be able to use a credit or debit card, or mobile payment, for bus and train fares from Sunday 12th April. Metlink said passengers can save up to 20 percent by using their ... <a title="Wellington public transport gets contactless payments ahead of fare hikes in May" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/wellington-public-transport-gets-contactless-payments-ahead-of-fare-hikes-in-may/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington public transport gets contactless payments ahead of fare hikes in May">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Supplied Listen live as Checkpoint talks to Air Chathams boss, Duane Emeny: A regional airline is looking to cut it’s schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices. It follows Air New Zealand’s decision to trim its flights further, in May and June. The national carrier revealed its fuel bill has ... <a title="Air Chathams looks to cut schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/air-chathams-looks-to-cut-schedule-in-the-face-of-soaring-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Air Chathams looks to cut schedule in the face of soaring fuel prices">Read more</a>
