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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>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Michele Allison (1) supplied / Michele Allison Michele Allison continues to etch her name in the record books, but it’s not the milestones that keep her going. The 70-year-old Wellingtonian has competed in most long distance running and multi-discipline events in the country and many overseas, adding another best time at ... <a title="Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/milestones-not-the-motivation-for-70-year-old-record-breaker/" aria-label="Read more about Milestones not the motivation for 70 year old record breaker">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck celebrates victory – finally – over Melbourne Storm. AAP / Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Turns out Roger Tuivasa-Sheck was just waiting to be asked to move back into the NZ ... <a title="NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/nrl-roger-tuivasa-sheck-bolsters-nz-warriors-backline-with-surprise-return-to-centre/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Roger Tuivasa-Sheck bolsters NZ Warriors backline with surprise return to centre">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Transport Minister Chris Bishop RNZ/Marika Khabazi The Transport Minister has told officials to hurry up and give him a full briefing on an independent analysis of police breath testing data saying he’s unhappy at how long it has taken to investigate. RNZ revealed last year that about 130 police officers were ... <a title="Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/minister-chris-bishop-unhappy-investigation-into-police-breath-testing-taking-so-long/" aria-label="Read more about Minister Chris Bishop ‘unhappy’ investigation into police breath testing taking so long">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Infometrics principal economist Brad Olsen said electricity and petrol were up 13 percent while diesel was up 37 percent. RNZ / Quin Tauetau Consumers have tightened their belts amid the global fuel crisis, and it’s hitting some retailers hard, according to Retail New Zealand. The latest data released on Friday from ... <a title="Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/retailers-taking-a-hit-from-high-fuel-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Retailers taking a hit from high fuel prices">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Opener Henry Nicholls and allrounder Dean Foxcroft have scored half-centuries, as New Zealand set Bangladesh a target of 248 runs to win their first one-day encounter at Dhaka. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Black Caps began their innings slowly, but Nicholls and Will Young put on ... <a title="Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/cricket-black-caps-v-bangladesh-first-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Caleb Tangitau was knocked out cold against the Blues. Photosport Having just sparked a superb try to bring his side back in the contest before halftime, Caleb Tangitau lay on the Eden Park deck, unconscious. He had just copped a direct shoulder to the head, and was forced to sit out ... <a title="Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/highlanders-coach-questions-what-is-a-red-card/" aria-label="Read more about Highlanders coach questions ‘what is a red card?’">Read more</a>
