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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>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign ... <a title="China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct near its air space; NZDF denies disruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/china-lodges-serious-protest-over-nz-air-forces-conduct-near-its-air-space-nzdf-denies-disruption/" aria-label="Read more about China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct near its air space; NZDF denies disruption">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Carys Stythe of the Steel had a big game. Joshua Devenie / Photosport The highly-fancied Stars have been brought back to earth by the Southern Steel in round two of netball’s ANZ Premiership with a deflating 69-60 loss in Invercargill. A massive 21-7 second quarter blitz by the Steel left the ... <a title="Netball: Steel stun highly-rated Stars after ‘unacceptable’ second quarter collapse" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/netball-steel-stun-highly-rated-stars-after-unacceptable-second-quarter-collapse/" aria-label="Read more about Netball: Steel stun highly-rated Stars after ‘unacceptable’ second quarter collapse">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lani Daniels lands a right hand to the jaw of Shadasia Green during their IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine championship bout at Madison Square Garden, New York, April 17, 2026 AFP New Zealand boxer Lani Daniels has claimed three world titles with a TKO victory over Shadasia Green, but triumph turned ... <a title="Kiwi boxer Lani Daniels claims three world titles with TKO victory" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/kiwi-boxer-lani-daniels-claims-three-world-titles-with-tko-victory/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi boxer Lani Daniels claims three world titles with TKO victory">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police seized a man’s dirtbike and arrested him for dangerous driving. Police/Supplied An 18-year-old Taupō rider was arrested and had his dirt bike seized after speeding in residential areas and public roads. Detective Senior Sergeant Ryan Yardley said police had been targeting the use of off-road motorcycles on local roads. “We’ve ... <a title="Taupō dirt bike rider arrested as police crackdown on dangerous driving" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/taupo-dirt-bike-rider-arrested-as-police-crackdown-on-dangerous-driving/" aria-label="Read more about Taupō dirt bike rider arrested as police crackdown on dangerous driving">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge is closed. NZTA/Screenshot Forecasted rain and an unstable slip has closed State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge. The Bay of Plenty, East of Whakatāne River, is under an Orange Heavy Rain Warning from 3am Sunday through to 4pm. The Transport Agency said it will remain ... <a title="SH 2 through Waioweka Gorge closed due to slip" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/sh-2-through-waioweka-gorge-closed-due-to-slip/" aria-label="Read more about SH 2 through Waioweka Gorge closed due to slip">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action, as the Hurricanes take on the Chiefs at FMG Stadium. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the competition leaders head to Hamilton for another top-of-the-table clash. “We were pretty proud of our performance [against the Blues],” Hurricanes midfielder Billy Proctor said. ”We’re happy ... <a title="Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-super-rugby-pacific-hurricanes-v-chiefs/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Super Rugby Pacific – Hurricanes v Chiefs">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign ... <a title="China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space; NZDF denies disruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/china-lodges-serious-protest-over-nz-air-forces-conduct-in-its-air-space-nzdf-denies-disruption/" aria-label="Read more about China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space; NZDF denies disruption">Read more</a>
