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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Black Ferns celebrate scoring a try against the USA in their opening Pacific 4 series match. www.photosport.nz The Black Ferns have had their Pacific 4 rugby international against Canada in Kansas City delayed. The game was due to kick off at 10.15am NZST this morning, but World Rugby has issued ... <a title="Rugby: Black Ferns v Canada Pacific 4 match delayed by storm" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/rugby-black-ferns-v-canada-pacific-4-match-delayed-by-storm/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby: Black Ferns v Canada Pacific 4 match delayed by storm">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand State Highway 58 is closed between Pāuatahanui and Haywards. Supplied / NZTA MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas of the lower North Island, as wild weather lashes the country. The latest warning applies to Kāpiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Hutt City, Porirua City, Wellington City, South Wairarapa, and ... <a title="Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/live-heavy-rain-reports-of-flooding-in-lower-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Heavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North Island">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting he remains focused on the job and confident in the Prime Minister. RNZ / Penny Smith The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting that he remains focused on ... <a title="Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/transport-minister-chris-bishop-brushes-off-leadership-bid-questions/" aria-label="Read more about Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least. Quin Tauetau New Zealanders are likely to continue to spend more but get less fuel for the near term at least – and the pressure on prices could mean the official cash ... <a title="Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/fuel-price-pressure-could-mean-may-ocr-increase-top-economist-says/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel price pressure could mean May OCR increase, top economist says">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Work has begun to dismantle RNZ’s 92-year-old northern mast on Selwood Road. RNZ Work is underway to dismantle and replace two ageing RNZ transmission masts in West Auckland, with listeners warned to expect temporary AM outages over the coming weeks. The project began on Thursday at RNZ’s Henderson transmission sites, where ... <a title="RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/rnz-dismantling-ageing-transmission-masts-in-auckland-outages-expected/" aria-label="Read more about RNZ dismantling ageing transmission masts in Auckland, outages expected">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One of the new varieties of dragon fruit being grown at the Bioeconomy Science Institute orchard in Kerikeri RNZ/Sally Round Move over satsumas and kiwifruit, a smaller and sweeter version of the exotic looking dragon fruit could be the next big thing in school lunchboxes. While it may be smaller than ... <a title="Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/country-life-dragon-fruit-a-sweet-choice-for-storm-scarred-northland/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Dragon fruit a sweet choice for storm-scarred Northland?">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Clark inspects his radish seed crop. RNZ/Anisha Satya This year’s carrot seed crop should have been David and Jayne Clark’s money-maker. “Establishment was very good,” David said. “Our weed control through the winter was exceptional … our plant height is very even, and then our umbel (flower cluster) numbers going ... <a title="Country Life: Why Canterbury’s crop farmers are leaving the industry" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/country-life-why-canterburys-crop-farmers-are-leaving-the-industry/" aria-label="Read more about Country Life: Why Canterbury’s crop farmers are leaving the industry">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand That warning applied to Carterton, Kapiti Coast, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City and South Wairarapa, and were expected to be accompanied by torrential rain. MetService MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for areas of the lower North Island, as wild weather lashes the country. That warning applied to Carterton, Kāpiti ... <a title="MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/metservice-issues-severe-thunderstorm-warning-for-parts-of-lower-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about MetService issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of lower North Island">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand More than 20,000 workers arrive each year from the Pacific, filling jobs in horticulture and viticulture such as fruit-picking. RNZ / Marika Khabazi RSE workers’ costs should be more fairly shared with employers and government, report finds Policy being reviewed by MBIE, including workers’ shared accommodation Concerns over ‘blacklisting’ of workers ... <a title="Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/government-reviews-rse-visa-scheme-report-calls-for-reform/" aria-label="Read more about Government reviews RSE visa scheme, report calls for reform">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Living with a pet, you might feel like you can almost read each other’s minds. You might even have experienced your pet responding to your emotional state. Animals seem to have impressive skills at detecting our state of health, too. However, new research suggests that many dog owners are not skilled ... <a title="How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-in-pain-and-what-to-do-if-they-are/" aria-label="Read more about How to tell if your dog is in pain (and what to do if they are)">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand In the half-century or so since Turkish immigrants brought the doner kebab to Aotearoa, the wrap filled with meat shaved off a vertical spit, salads and sauces has become a fast food staple, particularly late at night. But there’s a lot more to spinning meats than 3am feeds. “I don’t want ... <a title="Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/spinning-meats-are-far-more-than-a-3am-feed/" aria-label="Read more about Spinning meats are far more than a 3am feed">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Supplied / Christopher Luxon via X The prime minister has taken part in a virtual meeting of world leaders overnight to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait ... <a title="Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/christopher-luxon-meets-with-other-world-leaders-to-discuss-strait-of-hormuz-situation/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon meets with other world leaders to discuss Strait of Hormuz situation">Read more</a>
