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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people had fallen from the mobility scooter last month. (File photo) 123rf/Igor & Alina Barilo Witnesses to a fatal crash involving two people on a mobility scooter are being asked to contact police. Detective Sophie Gurnssey, said the fatal crash happened in Blagdon, New Plymouth about 4.15pm on Thursday, March ... <a title="Witnesses to fatal mobility scooter in New Plymouth crash sought by police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/witnesses-to-fatal-mobility-scooter-in-new-plymouth-crash-sought-by-police/" aria-label="Read more about Witnesses to fatal mobility scooter in New Plymouth crash sought by police">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Head coach for the Black Ferns Whitney Hansen Marty Melville / PHOTOSPORT Three players are set to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Sunday’s Pacific Four game against USA in Sacramento. New coach Whitney Hansen’s first team selection includes loose forward Mia Anderson, halfback Tara Turner and winger Justine ... <a title="New Black Ferns coach names first team for Pacific Four opener" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/new-black-ferns-coach-names-first-team-for-pacific-four-opener/" aria-label="Read more about New Black Ferns coach names first team for Pacific Four opener">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand walks the first fairway at the 2026 Masters. ANDREW REDINGTON / AFP Auckland golfer Ryan Fox endured a tough start to the Masters golf tournament in Georgia. Fox fired an opening round five over par 77. He was five over by his seventh hole and then ... <a title="Tough day for golfer Ryan Fox at Augusta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/tough-day-for-golfer-ryan-fox-at-augusta/" aria-label="Read more about Tough day for golfer Ryan Fox at Augusta">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. ... <a title="Live weather: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/live-weather-north-island-braces-for-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about Live weather: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and consider other options. The Sustainable Energy Association and six other organisations, including the Green Building Council, Master Electricians, and Consumer NZ, have joined together to ... <a title="Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/organisations-call-on-government-to-ditch-lng-import-terminal/" aria-label="Read more about Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand driver Matt Payne holds up the Jason Richards Trophy for winning the 2025 ITM Taupō 440 Supercars event at Taupō International Motorsport Park, 13 April 2025. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographics New Zealand Supercars racer Matt Payne says he’s going to “fight with everything I’ve got” to win the Jason Richards ... <a title="‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/amped-up-matt-payne-ready-to-defend-jr-trophy-at-nz-supercars-races/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Amped up’: Matt Payne ready to defend JR Trophy at NZ Supercars races">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Cyclone Vaianu will likely move across the Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty before hitting the rest of the North Island, according to MetService. All of the North Island is under a heavy rain and wind watch due to the cyclone – and MetService says it will have potentially life-threatening impacts. ... <a title="Live: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/live-north-island-braces-for-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about Live: North Island braces for Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hookers Harry Grant and Wayde Egan will face off, when Melbourne Storm meet NZ Warriors. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm Kickoff 9.30pm, Saturday, 11 April AAMI Stadium, Melbourne Live blog updates on RNZ website Analysis: Can the NZ Warriors break the longest active head-to-head losing streak in the NRL, ... <a title="NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/nrl-what-you-need-to-know-about-nz-warriors-v-melbourne-storm/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: What you need to know about NZ Warriors v Melbourne Storm">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. RNZ / Quin Tauetau A ceasefire in Iran is unlikely to bring any relief for home loan borrowers. Wholesale rates have been pushing higher on the expectation interest rates might need to rise to combat inflation caused ... <a title="What now for home loan rates?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/what-now-for-home-loan-rates/" aria-label="Read more about What now for home loan rates?">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A New Zealand shoestring budget film that’s got audiences gasping and laughing is touring 21 theatres around the country. Comedy-horror The Weed Eaters, rated R13, debuted at the NZ International Film Festival last year to high praise, and has gone on to win best feature at SXSW Sydney last year. The ... <a title="The ‘ridiculous and unpredictable’ Kiwi film hitting theatres" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/the-ridiculous-and-unpredictable-kiwi-film-hitting-theatres/" aria-label="Read more about The ‘ridiculous and unpredictable’ Kiwi film hitting theatres">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts wins a stage on the Tour of Southland, 2026. © Tour of Southland 2026 / PHOTOSPORT New Zealand cyclist Kiaan Watts has been banned for 25 days by cycling’s global governing body after he punched a fellow rider in the head during a race last month. ... <a title="Kiwi cyclist Kiaan Watts banned for throwing punch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/kiwi-cyclist-kiaan-watts-banned-for-throwing-punch/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi cyclist Kiaan Watts banned for throwing punch">Read more</a>
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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The community civil defence group in the settlement of Coville on the Coromandel Peninsula, testing a generator. Supplied Some North Island communities are preparing for the full force of Cyclone Vaianu – particularly coastal settlements that have been hit hard by previous storms. Some say they are better equipped now, with ... <a title="North Island communities prepare for Cyclone Vaianu" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/north-island-communities-prepare-for-cyclone-vaianu/" aria-label="Read more about North Island communities prepare for Cyclone Vaianu">Read more</a>
