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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand For New Zealand’s sewing community, the news landed like a dropped pin: paper patterns from the “big four” brands may soon vanish from local shelves. Online shop Pattern Postie owner Bronwyn Summers, based in Whangārei, says she has bought a year or two worth of stock after learning the Australian distributor ... <a title="‘End of an era’ for sewing paper patterns in New Zealand?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/end-of-an-era-for-sewing-paper-patterns-in-new-zealand/" aria-label="Read more about ‘End of an era’ for sewing paper patterns in New Zealand?">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kawakawa Business Association chairman Malcolm Francis says the town needs more social housing, but the Far North Holdings-Ngāti Hine Health Trust proposal is in the wrong place. RNZ / Peter de Graaf Plans for a new social housing complex are sparking concerns in Kawakawa, with some residents saying it’s wrong to ... <a title="Kawakawa social housing planned for known flood zone ‘beyond belief’, some residents say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/kawakawa-social-housing-planned-for-known-flood-zone-beyond-belief-some-residents-say/" aria-label="Read more about Kawakawa social housing planned for known flood zone ‘beyond belief’, some residents say">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding and other severe weather events can impact buyer behaviour. RNZ House buyers often haven’t had long memories of how floods have affected different areas – but there’s a warning that could change if big storms become a more frequent occurrence. Parts of Wellington and Wairarapa were inundated this week, soon ... <a title="Does wild weather make homes harder to sell?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/does-wild-weather-make-homes-harder-to-sell/" aria-label="Read more about Does wild weather make homes harder to sell?">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Kaha will play host to Super Round, with all sides converging on Christchurch for five matches across three days. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A city that has endured so much finally christens its indoor stadium tonight. The new gem of the garden city will play host to Super Round, with ... <a title="Super Round preview: Te Kaha’s grand opening, Fainga’anuku to the forwards" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/super-round-preview-te-kahas-grand-opening-faingaanuku-to-the-forwards/" aria-label="Read more about Super Round preview: Te Kaha’s grand opening, Fainga’anuku to the forwards">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Northland police officer claimed he had worked hours he had not for more than a year before it was discovered, RNZ can reveal. Riki Toby, who was paid nearly $30,000 for overtime he did not do, said the offending started after going through a break-up, which put “extra financial ... <a title="Northland police officer claimed $29,000 for shifts he never worked" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/northland-police-officer-claimed-29000-for-shifts-he-never-worked/" aria-label="Read more about Northland police officer claimed $29,000 for shifts he never worked">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Herbert Manapiri, whose father served in the 28th Māori Battalion, says their stories must never be forgotten. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. A soldier, sportsman and survivor of one of the ... <a title="Whānau carry legacy of Māori Battalion soldier George Manapiri Pitman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/whanau-carry-legacy-of-maori-battalion-soldier-george-manapiri-pitman/" aria-label="Read more about Whānau carry legacy of Māori Battalion soldier George Manapiri Pitman">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The paper road is legally designated as a public road, but it is indistinguishable from the surrounding forest and not easily accessible, even on foot. Supplied / OceanaGold A community conservation group has won a legal victory against a multinational gold mining company, but the company says the ruling will not ... <a title="Community group wins court battle against multinational gold mining company" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/community-group-wins-court-battle-against-multinational-gold-mining-company/" aria-label="Read more about Community group wins court battle against multinational gold mining company">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of job advertisments continued to grow in March. RNZ The number of job advertisments continued to grow in March, although at a slower pace than in previous months. The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report showed job ads rose 0.8 percent in March compared with February, but were still 13 ... <a title="Number of jobs advertised continues to grow, SEEK says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/number-of-jobs-advertised-continues-to-grow-seek-says/" aria-label="Read more about Number of jobs advertised continues to grow, SEEK says">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps Nick Kelly MUNIR UZ ZAMAN Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century as Bangladesh recovered to make 265-8 against the Black Caps in the series-deciding third one-day international at Chattogram. Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century after New Zealand’s ... <a title="Cricket: Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against Black Caps in third ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/cricket-bangladesh-recover-to-post-265-8-against-black-caps-in-third-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against Black Caps in third ODI">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said it was disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date ... <a title="SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year after government rejects funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/sailgp-not-going-ahead-in-auckland-next-year-after-government-rejects-funding/" aria-label="Read more about SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year after government rejects funding">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Corrections says it will conduct a full review into how two prisoners came to escape cells inside a prisoner escort van on Thursday. The van was travelling to Whanganui prison when the men exited individual holding cells within the vehicle at 4.40pm. Deputy commissioner of men’s ... <a title="Corrections to review how two prisoners escaped cells inside escort van" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/corrections-to-review-how-two-prisoners-escaped-cells-inside-escort-van/" aria-label="Read more about Corrections to review how two prisoners escaped cells inside escort van">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash in the Tasman district on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bateup Road and Main Road in Hope – known locally as Three Brothers Corner – about 3.10pm. Police ... <a title="Police seek witnesses after cyclist seriously injured in Nelson crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/police-seek-witnesses-after-cyclist-seriously-injured-in-nelson-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Police seek witnesses after cyclist seriously injured in Nelson crash">Read more</a>
