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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon around the Manawatu coastline and RNZAF Base Ohakea. Corporal Naomi James A global security expert said China’s complaint, over what it calls the New Zealand Airforce’s repeated “harassment” near its airspace, could be sign of Beijing’s other concerns with New Zealand foreign policy settings ... <a title="China’s complaint over NZDF ‘harassment’ could be sign of other concerns: Expert" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/chinas-complaint-over-nzdf-harassment-could-be-sign-of-other-concerns-expert/" aria-label="Read more about China’s complaint over NZDF ‘harassment’ could be sign of other concerns: Expert">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Flooding at the interchange of State Highway 2 – Haywards Interchange on Saturday. Screenshot / Video Josh Hay A state of local emergency has been declared for the small town of Ōhura in the Ruapehu District due to heavy rain. The National Emergency Management Agency is warning that life-threatening flooding is ... <a title="State of local emergency declared for Ōhura, life-threatening flooding possible" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/state-of-local-emergency-declared-for-ohura-life-threatening-flooding-possible/" aria-label="Read more about State of local emergency declared for Ōhura, life-threatening flooding possible">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gen Z’s lack of interest in sex has been shaped by “unfortunate side effects” of the #MeToo movement, skewed self-perception thanks to social media and exposure to pornography at a very young age, says neuroscientist and human sexuality expert Dr Debra Soh. To young women serious about finding a partner, Soh’s ... <a title="Why are people having less sex?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/why-are-people-having-less-sex/" aria-label="Read more about Why are people having less sex?">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Association President Steve Watt says any indication that advocacy could result in punishment goes against good-faith bargaining. RNZ/ Phil Pennington The president of the Police Association says he’s heard “anecdotally” of reports that staff have been threatened in regards to police’s code of conduct amid a police pay bargaining campaign. ... <a title="NZPA president has heard ‘anecdotally’ staff received threats amid police pay bargaining" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/nzpa-president-has-heard-anecdotally-staff-received-threats-amid-police-pay-bargaining/" aria-label="Read more about NZPA president has heard ‘anecdotally’ staff received threats amid police pay bargaining">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stanmore Bay Beach. RNZ/Nick Monro Two people have been rescued from rough waters, clinging to their kayak 5.7 kilometres off Stanmore Bay Beach. Maritime police were called in on Saturday afternoon after the pair failed to show up at Manly Beach after leaving from Mahurangi earlier. One of the group contacted ... <a title="Kayakers rescued from rough waters off Auckland beach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/kayakers-rescued-from-rough-waters-off-auckland-beach/" aria-label="Read more about Kayakers rescued from rough waters off Auckland beach">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Fern co-captain Ruahei Demant. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says beating Canada felt good, but the way they beat them felt even better. The Black Ferns avenged their World Cup semi-final loss to Canada last year with a stunning victory in their Pacific Four Series clash in Kansas ... <a title="Black Fern Ruahei Demant says win over Canada just the start" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/black-fern-ruahei-demant-says-win-over-canada-just-the-start/" aria-label="Read more about Black Fern Ruahei Demant says win over Canada just the start">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hutt River City on Saturday night after the storm. Mark Papalii/RNZ Emergency operations staff in Lower Hutt have been monitoring river levels throughout the night after heavy rain battered the city on Saturday Orange warnings for heavy rain were in place for much of the North Island including: Taranaki, King Country, ... <a title="River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/river-levels-monitored-after-heavy-rain-hits-lower-hutt/" aria-label="Read more about River levels monitored after heavy rain hits Lower Hutt">Read more</a>
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April 19, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs in recent weeks. RNZ / Mark Papalii More New Zealanders have been thinking about switching to electric vehicles in recent weeks as pressure grows on fuel prices. Banks have reported more interest in loans to purchase EVs and Meridian said it ... <a title="So you want to buy an EV – here’s what your bank could offer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/19/so-you-want-to-buy-an-ev-heres-what-your-bank-could-offer/" aria-label="Read more about So you want to buy an EV – here’s what your bank could offer">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Mayor of Lower Hutt is encouraging people to check on their neighbours in the wake of major flooding today. About 25 homes were evacuated in Stokes Valley. Ken Laban said most of those evacuated had been placed with family or friends, with their welfare team working to place the remaining ... <a title="Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/heavy-rain-reports-of-flooding-in-lower-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Select Committee review of the EPA reveals that, between December 2024 and December 2025, 49 applications were lodged. RNZ The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted that the costs of running the government’s fast-track process are ”well in excess” of what it expected. The agency was granted a $10 million ... <a title="Environmental Protection Authority admits cost of running government’s fast-track process in excess" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/environmental-protection-authority-admits-cost-of-running-governments-fast-track-process-in-excess/" aria-label="Read more about Environmental Protection Authority admits cost of running government’s fast-track process in excess">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs’ Xavier Roe attacks during their Super Rugby Pacific match against the Hurricanes at FMG Stadium, Hamilton, 18 April 2026. Photosport The Chiefs have claimed a thrilling extra-time 22-17 Super Rugby Pacific victory over the Hurricanes in Hamilton. With the scores locked at 17-all at fulltime, Super Point was introduced with ... <a title="Chiefs beat Hurricanes in golden point extra time thriller" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/chiefs-beat-hurricanes-in-golden-point-extra-time-thriller/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs beat Hurricanes in golden point extra time thriller">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Matt Payne celebrates his win in race 12 of the Supercars championship at Ruapuna Raceway, Christchurch. Mark Horsburgh/EDGE Photographic A loose wheel upended Matt Payne’s chance of victory in Supercars race 11, but he proved dominant in race 12. The Auckland driver won by 11.6 seconds from Broc Feeney, with James ... <a title="Matt Payne cruises in for Supercars victory in Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/matt-payne-cruises-in-for-supercars-victory-in-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Matt Payne cruises in for Supercars victory in Christchurch">Read more</a>
