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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ Police/Supplied There has been no update overnight in the search for a Wellington man, reported missing after flash floods hit the capital. A family member called emergency services around 7am on Monday after being unable to make contact with Philip Sutton, who is aged in his 60s. Sutton’s Karori South ... <a title="Wellington man Philip Sutton still missing after flooding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/wellington-man-philip-sutton-still-missing-after-flooding/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington man Philip Sutton still missing after flooding">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Anzac Day is Saturday, but the holiday will also be marked on Monday with a public holiday. RNZ / Reece Baker Anzac Day is coming, and it’s one of the holidays when many businesses must close for part of the day. On Anzac Day, most shops need to stay shut for ... <a title="Anzac Day: What’s open and what’s closed and when?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/anzac-day-whats-open-and-whats-closed-and-when/" aria-label="Read more about Anzac Day: What’s open and what’s closed and when?">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand For many midlife women busily juggling work and care responsibilities, an evening glass of wine can feel like the perfect antidote. But that everyday habit comes with real risks. Beyond the familiar hangover, alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer, including breast, bowel, mouth and throat cancer. Even ... <a title="Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/dying-for-a-drink-how-midlife-nz-women-think-about-alcohol/" aria-label="Read more about Dying for a drink? How midlife NZ women think about alcohol">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bruce the disabled kea has achieved social dominance with an innovative fighting technique. Supplied / Ximena Nelson A disabled kea has achieved social dominance with an innovative fighting technique. Though he lacks the top half of his beak, Bruce keeps a stiff upper lip. Using his lower mandible as a spear, ... <a title="Disabled kea achieves social dominance with one-of-a-kind ‘jousting’ technique" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/disabled-kea-achieves-social-dominance-with-one-of-a-kind-jousting-technique/" aria-label="Read more about Disabled kea achieves social dominance with one-of-a-kind ‘jousting’ technique">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Businesses around Christchurch’s new stadium are buzzing about the first sports match at the $683 million arena on Friday night and making preparations for an influx of patrons. The Crusaders will play the New South Wales Waratahs in Super Rugby Pacific’s Super Round in front of 25,000 people at One New ... <a title="Businesses amped for first sports event at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/businesses-amped-for-first-sports-event-at-christchurchs-one-nz-stadium/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses amped for first sports event at Christchurch’s One NZ Stadium">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Brooklyn residents clearing gutters of debris from a slip further up the road. RNZ / Charlotte Cook A woman was so worried about rising floodwaters she decided to sleep in her shop after flash floods ravaged Wellington. The capital and surrounding areas are under a rare red rain warning after days ... <a title="Wellington residents prepare for worst as red rain warning continues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/wellington-residents-prepare-for-worst-as-red-rain-warning-continues/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington residents prepare for worst as red rain warning continues">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington region and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue through to late Tuesday. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides overnight on Sunday following a weekend of storms. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off ... <a title="Weather live: Red rain warnings all day for flooded Wellington region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/weather-live-red-rain-warnings-all-day-for-flooded-wellington-region/" aria-label="Read more about Weather live: Red rain warnings all day for flooded Wellington region">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Jayden Lennox is clean bowled by Bangladesh’s Nahid Rana during the second ODI, Mirpur, 2026. MUNIR UZ ZAMAN / AFP The Black Caps have been beaten by Bangladesh by six wickets in the second ODI in Dhaka. Pace bowler Nahid Rana ripped through the New Zealand batting order dismissing ... <a title="Black Caps beaten by Bangladesh in second ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/black-caps-beaten-by-bangladesh-in-second-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps beaten by Bangladesh in second ODI">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Tenants are using artificial intelligence to help make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal. RNZ Tenants using artificial intelligence to help them make applications to the Tenancy Tribunal are creating extra work and backlog, one property manager says. Property Brokers general manager of property management David Faulkner said there had been a ... <a title="AI tells tenant she should ask for $40,000 – tribunal hands her $80" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/ai-tells-tenant-she-should-ask-for-40000-tribunal-hands-her-80/" aria-label="Read more about AI tells tenant she should ask for $40,000 – tribunal hands her $80">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Wellington region and Wairarapa have spent the night under a red heavy rain warning, with downpours expected to continue through to late Tuesday. Wellington was hit by widespread, damaging floods and landslides overnight on Sunday following a weekend of storms. Authorities are urging lower North Island residents to stay off ... <a title="Weather live: Red rain warnings as mall day for flooded Wellington region" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/weather-live-red-rain-warnings-as-mall-day-for-flooded-wellington-region/" aria-label="Read more about Weather live: Red rain warnings as mall day for flooded Wellington region">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon says he has the full support of his caucus. RNZ / Mark Papalii The prime minister says he has the full support of his caucus, as National MPs gather in Wellington for the first time in nearly three weeks. Parliament’s first sitting day since 2 April comes ... <a title="Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely’ confident he has caucus backing ahead of meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/christopher-luxon-absolutely-confident-he-has-caucus-backing-ahead-of-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon ‘absolutely’ confident he has caucus backing ahead of meeting">Read more</a>
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April 21, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their second one day international at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the second of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm ... <a title="Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/21/black-caps-v-bangladesh-second-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer">Read more</a>
