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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anita Vandyke started out her working life as an aerospace engineer, then pivoted to medicine. Now she uses the problem-solving skills she developed working in those fields to help people reduce waste. Vandyke was born in Guangzhou, China, raised in Australia, and now lives in Sydney. Anita Vandyke cuts down on ... <a title="Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/rocket-scientist-turned-doctor-shares-habits-to-slash-household-waste/" aria-label="Read more about Rocket scientist turned doctor shares habits to slash household waste">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gigi Joyce said she’s sold her car after the spike in fuel costs and now picks up food parcels on a rented e-scooter. Lucy Xia/RNZ An Auckland mum has been picking up parcels from a foodbank with an e-scooter amidst the fuel crisis as charities see more people unable to afford ... <a title="Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/charities-facing-demand-call-on-government-to-reconsider-fuel-subsidy/" aria-label="Read more about Charities facing demand call on government to reconsider fuel subsidy">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Founder of subletting platform Kiki, made a LinkedIn post on April Fool’s Day that the company was going to shut down Kiki Club in London. It was later deleted. 123rf A controversial entrepreneur is under fire for an April Fool’s joke. Toby Thomas-Smith, founder of subletting platform Kiki, posted on LinkedIn ... <a title="Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/kiwi-entrepreneurs-april-fools-post-hits-the-wrong-note/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi entrepreneur’s April Fool’s post hits the wrong note">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s economy had barely grown in the past three years and inflation had risen. RNZ / Quin Tauetau New Zealand is in a better position than Australia to weather the inflation effects of war in the Middle East, HSBC’s chief economist says. Paul Bloxham is the economist who described New ... <a title="Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/australia-vs-nz-whos-better-prepared-for-fuel-price-spike/" aria-label="Read more about Australia vs NZ: Who’s better prepared for fuel price spike?">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oxford say fees to Mainland Football are crippling the club. SUPPLIED A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing rural clubs to the brink. The move follows earlier RNZ reporting on rising participation costs in ... <a title="Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/rural-football-club-takes-legal-action-against-over-unsustainable-fees/" aria-label="Read more about Rural football club takes legal action against over ‘unsustainable’ fees">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and Pacific neighbours, during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R). Supplied / Winston Peters via X Foreign Minister Winston Peters has outlined the significant ... <a title="Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/winston-peters-tells-us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-of-iran-war-impact-on-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Who are you outside of your work? Does the answer come quickly — amateur pickleball player, community choir leader, model train enthusiast? Or are you struggling to come up with something that feels as substantial as what you do for a living? If it’s the latter, how about another question? How ... <a title="How to nurture your non-work self" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/how-to-nurture-your-non-work-self/" aria-label="Read more about How to nurture your non-work self">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nearly $49 million worth of infringements were issued by Auckland Transport (AT) in 2025. RNZ / Nick Monro Auckland drivers are being hit with record parking fines, even as the number of tickets being issued has dropped. New figures obtained by RNZ via the Official Information Act show nearly $49 million ... <a title="Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/auckland-drivers-hit-with-record-parking-fines/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland drivers hit with record parking fines">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand [s ]Rising oil costs have put pressure on prices across New Zealand including food and grocery essentials. Fuel shortages or a change in fuel phases in Aotearoa would be the toughest part of ensuring coffee supply according to Carl Sara. Public domain Coffee isn’t going to get cheaper, but there is ... <a title="Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/coffee-prices-may-rise-but-no-risk-of-supply-shortage/" aria-label="Read more about Coffee prices may rise, but no risk of supply shortage">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Organisers of a popular London music festival say it has been cancelled after the headliner, Kanye West, was blocked from traveling to the United Kingdom. The announcement that West, who is known as Ye, would headline the three-day Wireless Festival had sparked criticism from Jewish groups and politicians, who highlighted his ... <a title="UK festival cancelled after headliner Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/uk-festival-cancelled-after-headliner-kanye-west-blocked-from-travelling-to-uk/" aria-label="Read more about UK festival cancelled after headliner Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the support offered so far was about protecting the the most vulnerable, without driving up inflation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The prime minister is reluctant to say whether there will be any further support for New Zealanders during the fuel crisis, but believes New Zealanders will ... <a title="New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/new-zealanders-will-understand-government-cant-support-everyone-during-fuel-crisis-luxon/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ameliaranne Ekenasio (left) and Dame Noeline Taurua after winning the Constellation Cup series, 2024. AAP / www.photosport.nz Former Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio says she has not had any contact with the national side’s management since making herself unavailable for selection last year. The 35-year-old revealed she has not spoken with ... <a title="‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/not-part-of-the-puzzle-ameliaranne-ekenasio-on-silver-ferns-silence/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Not part of the puzzle’: Ameliaranne Ekenasio on Silver Ferns silence">Read more</a>
