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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates victory – finally – over Melbourne Storm. AAP / Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Turns out Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was just waiting to be asked to move back into the NZ ... <a title="NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/nrl-roger-tuivasa-sheck-bolsters-nz-warriors-backline-with-surprise-return-to-centre/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop RNZ/Marika Khabazi The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data saying he’s unhappy at how long it has taken to investigate. RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were ... <a title="Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/minister-chris-bishop-unhappy-investigation-into-police-breath-testing-taking-so-long/" aria-label="Read more about Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said electricity and petrol were up 13 percent while diesel was up 37 percent. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumers have tightened their belts amid the global fuel crisis, and it’s hitting some retailers hard, according to Retail New Zealand. The latest data released on Friday from ... <a title="Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/retailers-taking-a-hit-from-high-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Opener Henry Nicholls and allrounder Dean Foxcroft have scored half-centuries, as New Zealand set Bangladesh a target of 248 runs to win their first one-day encounter at Dhaka. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Black Caps began their innings slowly, but Nicholls and Will Young put on ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/cricket-black-caps-v-bangladesh-first-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Tangitau was knocked out cold against the Blues. Photosport Having just sparked a superb try to bring his side back in the contest before halftime, Caleb Tangitau lay on the Eden Park deck, unconscious. He had just copped a direct shoulder to the head, and was forced to sit out ... <a title="Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/highlanders-coach-questions-what-is-a-red-card/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu in action against the Highlanders. Brett Phibbs/Photosport The Blues have defied a comeback for the ages to hold off a heroic Highlanders finish and claim a thrilling 47-40 Super Rugby Pacific win in Auckland. The home side looked to have sewn up the win, but the Highlanders ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/super-rugby-pacific-blues-survive-late-highlanders-scare-for-win/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Blues survive late Highlanders scare for win">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tragedy re-ignited calls for speed bumps on Settlers Way, Ōkaihau’s main street. Supplied A judge has described a Northland man’s driving in the moments before a high-speed, hit-and-run crash that killed a teenage cyclist as “a recipe for disaster”. John Le Noel, 28, was sentenced on Friday in the Kaikohe ... <a title="Northland driver John Le Noel sentenced for death of cyclist Matthew Howard at Ōkaihau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/northland-driver-john-le-noel-sentenced-for-death-of-cyclist-matthew-howard-at-okaihau/" aria-label="Read more about Northland driver John Le Noel sentenced for death of cyclist Matthew Howard at Ōkaihau">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The council said 19 percent rise would cost the average ratepayer about $13 extra a week extra – almost $700 a year. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Waitaki’s ratepayers are looking at a 19 percent rates hike for the coming year. Mayor Mel Tavendale is warning that will only just keep their ... <a title="Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/waitaki-residents-facing-19-percent-rates-hike/" aria-label="Read more about Waitaki residents facing 19 percent rates hike">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as NSW Waratahs host Moana Pasifika at Allianz Stadium. Moana Pasifika are chasing their first win since February, with heavy defeats plaguing their 2026 season. They travel to Sydney to take on Waratahs side that have won just one of their last five games. ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – NSW Waratahs v Moana Pasifika" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/live-super-rugby-pacific-nsw-waratahs-v-moana-pasifika/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – NSW Waratahs v Moana Pasifika">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Members of the Indian community gather outside Papatoetoe Central School after graffiti inciting racial violence was found near the school last Saturday. RNZ / Blessen Tom Papatoetoe’s Indian community has voiced frustration at what appears to be growing anti-Indian sentiment in Auckland at a public meeting on Friday. The meeting was ... <a title="Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/papatoetoes-indian-community-vents-anger-over-growing-anti-indian-sentiment/" aria-label="Read more about Papatoetoe’s Indian community vents anger over growing anti-Indian sentiment">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Some operators want permission to use bus lanes in heavy city traffic. RNZ / Marika Khabazi NZ Trucking Association chief executive Dave Boyce warns the real cost of the current fuel shortage has not hit consumers yet, as the industry considers ways to reduce the impact on operators. Boyce told RNZ’s ... <a title="Grim warning from Trucking Association, as impact of rising fuel costs hit consumers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/grim-warning-from-trucking-association-as-impact-of-rising-fuel-costs-hit-consumers/" aria-label="Read more about Grim warning from Trucking Association, as impact of rising fuel costs hit consumers">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Since her 160m2 garden went on display at the Shenzhen Greater Bay Area Flower Show, over two million people have viewed Jules Moore‘s latest horticultural creation, Ocean’s Edge. Constructed with the help of a Chinese crew, the Auckland landscape designer’s coastal-inspired garden features stainless steel waves, a massive shell made of ... <a title="‘Very, very Kiwi’ garden wins gold at international flower show" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/very-very-kiwi-garden-wins-gold-at-international-flower-show/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Very, very Kiwi’ garden wins gold at international flower show">Read more</a>
