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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Relief teachers will get an increase to their transport allowances, as part of the government’s response to the fuel crisis. It follows a similar move to increase mileage rates for home and community support workers, announced earlier this month. Transport allowance mileage rates for relief teachers will be increased for 12 ... <a title="Relief teachers to get transport allowance bump in light of fuel crisis" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/relief-teachers-to-get-transport-allowance-bump-in-light-of-fuel-crisis/" aria-label="Read more about Relief teachers to get transport allowance bump in light of fuel crisis">Read more</a>
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April 20, 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="Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/live-black-caps-v-bangladesh-second-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Black Caps v Bangladesh – second one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon’s primeministership. This result is National’s worst in the1News-Verian poll since Luxon became leader in November 2021. Labour is up five points on 37 percent, ... <a title="Watch: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/watch-christopher-luxon-faces-leadership-questions-after-latest-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ngātiwai Trust Board Chairman Aperahama Kerepeti-Edwards. RNZ / Mark Papalii A Northland iwi leader says some form of ongoing support is needed in order for marae to continue responding effectively to severe weather events. The Government says it won’t set up another dedicated fund to reimburse marae for their work leading ... <a title="Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/iwi-leader-voices-need-for-government-to-support-marae-with-severe-weather/" aria-label="Read more about Iwi leader voices need for government to support marae with severe weather">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Awanui Primary School went into lockdown. Google Maps Armed police were called to the Northland township of Awanui after reports that a person had a gun. A police spokesperson said police arrived about 1.45pm and local schools and childcare centres were shut down as a precaution. A firearm was not found ... <a title="Awanui schools locked down after armed police called to Northland town" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/awanui-schools-locked-down-after-armed-police-called-to-northland-town/" aria-label="Read more about Awanui schools locked down after armed police called to Northland town">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pakuranga Bakery manager Pho Bok with a tray full of lo’i hossi pies. RNZ Ross McNaughton Just three months after they were pulled from the pie warmers, Pakuranga Bakery’s horse meat pies are available again and proving just as popular as ever. The pies, inspired by lo’i hossi, a Tongan horse ... <a title="Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/horse-meat-pies-back-on-the-menu-at-auckland-bakery/" aria-label="Read more about Horse meat pies back on the menu at Auckland bakery">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new poll showing National sitting on just 30 percent, and the coalition unable to govern, has set the stage for a crucial week in Christopher Luxon’s primeministership. This result is National’s worst in the1News-Verian poll since Luxon became leader in November 2021. Labour is up five points on 37 percent, ... <a title="Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/watch-live-christopher-luxon-faces-leadership-questions-after-latest-poll/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Christopher Luxon faces leadership questions after latest poll">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at Island Bay Bowling Club on Monday. RNZ / Anya Fielding People living in flood-prone areas of the greater Wellington region should leave their homes for the next 24 hours. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) public information manager Liam Hyslop said the advice applied to people living in parts ... <a title="Wellington residents in flood-prone areas told to evacuate as downpours continue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/wellington-residents-in-flood-prone-areas-told-to-evacuate-as-downpours-continue/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington residents in flood-prone areas told to evacuate as downpours continue">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand People making money from crypto assets should be thinking about their tax obligations, IR says. Supplied Inland Revenue (IR) has sent its first batch of letters to people who would normally have their tax assessed automatically, and who Inland Revenue are aware have traded crypto assets. The tax department said it ... <a title="Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/inland-revenue-contacts-crypto-investors-over-unpaid-tax/" aria-label="Read more about Inland Revenue contacts crypto investors over unpaid tax">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The flooding at the Island Bay bowling club. RNZ / Anya Fielding Many parts of Wellington have started the week under water, after heavy rain hit the North Island for the second consecutive weekend. The capital’s southern suburbs have been were hit the hardest by the storm on Monday. Here are ... <a title="Wellington floods: The stories of the people caught up in the disaster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/wellington-floods-the-stories-of-the-people-caught-up-in-the-disaster/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington floods: The stories of the people caught up in the disaster">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A homicide investigation was launched, after the death of three people in Hastings. RNZ / Anusha Bradley A coroner has granted an order prohibiting publishing the names of a mother and her baby and toddler killed following an incident at a property in Hastings. A homicide investigation was launched after emergency ... <a title="Coroner grants order preventing naming mother and children killed in Hastings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/coroner-grants-order-preventing-naming-mother-and-children-killed-in-hastings/" aria-label="Read more about Coroner grants order preventing naming mother and children killed in Hastings">Read more</a>
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April 20, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stacey van der Putten. RNZ / Rayssa Almeida Auckland Transport (AT) has appointed Stacey van der Putten as its interim chief executive. She begins the role next month as the organisation is reformed to focus solely on public transport. Van der Putten has been the voice of public transport and safety ... <a title="Auckland Transport appoints Stacey van der Putten as interim chief executive" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/20/auckland-transport-appoints-stacey-van-der-putten-as-interim-chief-executive/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Transport appoints Stacey van der Putten as interim chief executive">Read more</a>
