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April 22, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A wave of layoffs in the tech sector has been attributed to AI implementation. RNZ A global report forecasts a wave of layoffs in the tech sector, attributed directly or indirectly to AI implementation and workflow automation, is expected to continue through to the end of the year. The report estimates ... <a title="Demand for AI-related skills has grown and older workers are acing the pivot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/22/demand-for-ai-related-skills-has-grown-and-older-workers-are-acing-the-pivot/" aria-label="Read more about Demand for AI-related skills has grown and older workers are acing the pivot">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A pair of pukunui. DOC A controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island has led to a 52 percent population boost for threatened Southern New Zealand dotterel/pukunui. The birds, which only breed on Stewart Island / Rakiura, have been teetering on the brink of extinction, with 40 to 50 adult birds being ... <a title="Pukunui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/pukunui-population-climbs-sharply-after-controversial-1080-drop-on-stewart-island/" aria-label="Read more about Pukunui population climbs sharply after controversial 1080 drop on Stewart Island">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooded Ruamāhanga River on Tuesday looking down on the South Wairarapa. Mike Laven Five homes have been evacuated in Gladstone near Carterton due to rising river levels. The homes, on Gladstone Road, were not far from the Tauweru River, an emergency operations spokesperson said. The residents will stay either with friends ... <a title="Homes evacuated near Carterton due to rising river levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/homes-evacuated-near-carterton-due-to-rising-river-levels/" aria-label="Read more about Homes evacuated near Carterton due to rising river levels">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Samuel Rillstone Wellington police have called for people not to take matters into their own hands after the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton was suspended yesterday. But locals said volunteers had been searching the area and had located a bag and an article of clothing this afternoon. Sutton was ... <a title="Public ‘strongly advised’ against searching for missing Karori man Philip Sutton themselves" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/public-strongly-advised-against-searching-for-missing-karori-man-philip-sutton-themselves/" aria-label="Read more about Public ‘strongly advised’ against searching for missing Karori man Philip Sutton themselves">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File photo. RNZ Police have launched a homicide investigation after a person was found dead in a house fire in Rangataua last week. Fire and Emergency New Zealand were alerted to a house fire on Kaha Street at 6.40pm on Thursday. Detective Senior Sergeant Varnia Allan said a man was found ... <a title="Police launch homicide investifation after man found dead in house fire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/police-launch-homicide-investifation-after-man-found-dead-in-house-fire/" aria-label="Read more about Police launch homicide investifation after man found dead in house fire">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Annual deaths from blood cancer in Aotearoa have risen by nearly 40 percent since 2008. 123RF A charity campaigning for blood cancer patients has argued the country isn’t keeping up with treatments available internationally. Blood Cancer New Zealand has a released a new report into the experience of blood cancer patients ... <a title="Blood Cancer New Zealand says country not keeping up with treatments internationally" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/blood-cancer-new-zealand-says-country-not-keeping-up-with-treatments-internationally/" aria-label="Read more about Blood Cancer New Zealand says country not keeping up with treatments internationally">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shelly Beach is in the Kaipara Harbour. (File photo). A rahui is in place at a North Auckland beach as police and coastguards continue their search for a man who went missing on Sunday afternoon. Emergency services were called to Shelly Beach about 1pm, after a man went into the water ... <a title="Rahui in place at Auckland’s Shelly Beach as search continues for missing man" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/rahui-in-place-at-aucklands-shelly-beach-as-search-continues-for-missing-man/" aria-label="Read more about Rahui in place at Auckland’s Shelly Beach as search continues for missing man">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chanel Harris-Tavita scores a try for the Warriors against Sydney Roosters. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport Five-eighth Chanel Harris-Tavita has been confirmed for his 100th NZ Warriors appearance, while Taine Tuaupiki will return to fullback against the Dolphins in Wellington on Saturday. Harris-Tavita, 27, made his club debut in 2019 against Gold Coast Titans, ... <a title="NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita named for 100th NZ Warriors appearance against Dolphins" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/nrl-chanel-harris-tavita-named-for-100th-nz-warriors-appearance-against-dolphins/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Chanel Harris-Tavita named for 100th NZ Warriors appearance against Dolphins">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: Without probably realising it the Prime Minister has just put more pressure than ever on himself to perform and lift his party polling. By calling a formal motion of confidence vote in caucus on Tuesday morning, the caucus were presented with a ‘back him or dump him’ option and chose ... <a title="Analysis: Luxon puts even more pressure on himself with confidence gamble" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/analysis-luxon-puts-even-more-pressure-on-himself-with-confidence-gamble/" aria-label="Read more about Analysis: Luxon puts even more pressure on himself with confidence gamble">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Westhaven Estate was formerly a luxury lodge, in Mangarākau, Tasman. The 15-bedroom property overlooks the Whanganui Inlet. NZ Sotheby’s Realty An advertisement calling for an intellectually curious librarian or curator at a multi-million-dollar remote coastal estate in Golden Bay has sparked widespread interest. The job? To build and furnish an “End ... <a title="A Golden Bay coastal estate could be the home of an ‘End of the World Library’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/a-golden-bay-coastal-estate-could-be-the-home-of-an-end-of-the-world-library/" aria-label="Read more about A Golden Bay coastal estate could be the home of an ‘End of the World Library’">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands was being considered for an aviation engineering school. (File photo) RNZ / Peter de Graaf Air New Zealand is considering setting up an aviation engineering school in Kerikeri, Northland MP Grant McCallum says. The MP said the company was working with high schools, local hapū ... <a title="Air New Zealand considering setting up aviation engineering school in Northland, MP says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/air-new-zealand-considering-setting-up-aviation-engineering-school-in-northland-mp-says/" aria-label="Read more about Air New Zealand considering setting up aviation engineering school in Northland, MP says">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides overnight on Sunday. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off the roads and evacuate if they feel unsafe as the rain ... <a title="As it happened: Highway washed out, flights cancelled as rain, wind hit Wellington, Wairarapa" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/as-it-happened-highway-washed-out-flights-cancelled-as-rain-wind-hit-wellington-wairarapa/" aria-label="Read more about As it happened: Highway washed out, flights cancelled as rain, wind hit Wellington, Wairarapa">Read more</a>
