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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>
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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 repeated harassment near its airspace. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Guo Jiakun said that a P-8A ... <a title="China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/china-lodges-serious-protest-over-nz-air-forces-conduct-in-its-air-space/" aria-label="Read more about China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police are asking the public to help identify a man involved in a burglary in Glen Innes. RNZ / REECE BAKER Police are asking for help to identify a man involved in a burglary in the Auckland suburb of Glen Innes. An investigation is underway after the occupants awoke to an ... <a title="Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/police-ask-public-for-help-after-burglary-in-auckland-suburb/" aria-label="Read more about Police ask public for help after burglary in Auckland suburb">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the NRL action, as NZ Warriors take on Gold Coast Titans at Go Media Stadium in Auckland. The Warriors will be riding high, after snapping a 17-game, 11-year losing streak against Melbourne Storm 38-14 last weekend. While the struggling Titans have just two wins from six games so far ... <a title="Live: NRL – NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-nrl-nz-warriors-v-gold-coast-titans/" aria-label="Read more about Live: NRL – NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kaipo Olsen-Baker of New Zealand scores a try, Canada v New Zealand Black Ferns, World Rugby Pacific Four Series women’s rugby union match at CPKC Stadium, Kansas City, USA on Friday 17 April 2026. Jay Biggerstaff / Photosport The Black Ferns have avenged their World Cup semifinal loss to Canada last ... <a title="Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/black-ferns-come-from-behind-to-beat-canada/" aria-label="Read more about Black Ferns come from behind to beat Canada">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stock market numbers are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 17, 2026 in New York City. MICHAEL M. SANTIAGO / AFP A leading economist says investors are expecting a change in the Middle East conflict, as the New York Stock Exchange reaches ... <a title="Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/wall-street-hits-record-highs-following-lebanon-ceasefire-economist-warns-market-still-volatile/" aria-label="Read more about Wall Street hits record highs following Lebanon ceasefire, economist warns market still volatile">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Torrential rain has triggered what locals say is the worst flooding seen in years across parts of the Wellington region, forcing evacuations, inundating homes and cutting roads as more downpours loom. Twenty-five homes in Stokes Valley and one in Porirua were evacuated on Saturday morning, with most residents staying with family ... <a title="Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/dozens-evacuated-as-torrential-rain-floods-wellington-suburbs-more-downpours-expected/" aria-label="Read more about Dozens evacuated as torrential rain floods Wellington suburbs, more downpours expected">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand UCI Track World Cup Hong Kong Women’s Team Pursuit gold medalists: Bryony Botha, Prudence Fowler, Emily Shearman, Ally Wollaston and Samantha Donnelly. Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com Kiwi track cyclists have secured three medals, two of them gold, on the opening day of the UCI World Cup in Hong Kong. Both the women’s and ... <a title="Kiwi track cyclists on form in Hong Kong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/kiwi-track-cyclists-on-form-in-hong-kong/" aria-label="Read more about Kiwi track cyclists on form in Hong Kong">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The NZPFU said crews were happy to work with another truck if one was provided (file image). RNZ / Paris Ibell Hutt Valley firefighters have placed a ban on a fire truck they say broke down at a building fire on Friday. The New Zealand Professional Firefighters’ Union (NZPFU) has issued ... <a title="Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with ‘multiple faults’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/hutt-valley-firefighters-place-ban-on-truck-with-multiple-faults/" aria-label="Read more about Hutt Valley firefighters place ban on truck with ‘multiple faults’">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the rugby action, as the Black Ferns take on Canada in the Pacific Four series at CPKC Stadium in Kansas City. The Black Ferns will be keen to avenge their World Cup semifinal loss, when the teams last met in September. A hattrick of tries to winger Mererangi Paul ... <a title="Live: Pacific Four rugby – Black Ferns v Canada" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-pacific-four-rugby-black-ferns-v-canada/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Pacific Four rugby – Black Ferns v Canada">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions. RNZ Got questions? RNZ has a podcast, ‘No Stupid Questions‘, with Susan Edmunds. We’d love to hear more of your questions about money and the economy. You can send through written questions, like these ones, but even better, you can drop us a ... <a title="Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? – Ask Susan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/is-a-recession-going-to-put-my-life-savings-at-risk-ask-susan/" aria-label="Read more about Is a recession going to put my life savings at risk? – Ask Susan">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King A body found at a house fire on Friday may be linked to a fatal car crash earlier this week in the Ruapehu district, police said. One person was found dead after a house fire in Rangataua on Thursday night. The fire was reported about 6.40pm. Investigators ... <a title="Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked – Police" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/fatal-crash-body-found-at-fire-scene-may-be-linked-police/" aria-label="Read more about Fatal crash, body found at fire scene may be linked – Police">Read more</a>
