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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Customers were advised to return Uniti products to a Warehouse store, where they would receive a full refund. Supplied The Warehouse has recalled its Uniti sand art products, because of asbestos. The Warehouse Group chief legal and corporate affairs officer Silv Roest said Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) testing ... <a title="The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand products amid asbestos fears" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/the-warehouse-recalls-uniti-sand-products-amid-asbestos-fears/" aria-label="Read more about The Warehouse recalls Uniti sand products amid asbestos fears">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Taine Tuaupiki and Keno Kini will bring plenty of x-factor from fullback, when the Warriors meet the Titans. RNZ/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website Despite their historic win over Melbourne Storm, NZ Warriors can’t ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans – what you need to know" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/nrl-nz-warriors-v-gold-coast-titans-what-you-need-to-know/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans – what you need to know">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Follow all the cricket action, as the Black Caps take on Bangladesh in their one-day match at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur. It’s the first of three ODI matches, followed by three T20I series matches, taking place during the Black Caps tour of Bangladesh. First ball is at 5pm NZT. Black ... <a title="Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/live-cricket-black-caps-v-bangladesh-first-one-dayer/" aria-label="Read more about Live cricket: Black Caps v Bangladesh – first one-dayer">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education at Massey University. Massey University / David Wiltshire One of Aotearoa’s most renowned Māori education leaders, Rāwiri Wright, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Education, recognising his contribution to Māori education, cultural revitalisation and equity. Wright (Te ... <a title="Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/renowned-maori-education-leader-rawiri-wright-honoured-with-doctorate/" aria-label="Read more about Renowned Māori education leader Rāwiri Wright honoured with doctorate">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Bashii had kidney disease. Wellington Zoo / Hannah and Molly Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has been euthanised after his health deteriorated in the past few days. In a statement, the zoo said Bashii suffered from kidney disease like many elderly cats, and its veterinary team was helping to manage his ... <a title="Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/wellington-zoos-sumatran-tiger-bashii-dies/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington Zoo’s Sumatran tiger Bashii dies">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Channel Infrastructure currently operates New Zealand’s biggest fuel import terminal at Marsden Point. Alan Squires Photography Channel Infrastructure is refusing to be drawn into speculation on the company buying ExxonMobil’s New Zealand bulk fuel terminals. The Australian newspaper reports Channel is emerging as a potential buyer for ExxonMobil’s terminals across the ... <a title="Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/channel-infrastructure-refuses-comment-on-exxonmobils-nz-terminal-speculation/" aria-label="Read more about Channel Infrastructure refuses comment on ExxonMobil’s NZ terminal speculation">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The cost of fuel keeps ticking up and there are concerns about how much New Zealanders actually have left to fill their tanks. The government unveiled updates to its four-phase fuel plan last month, but has yet to explain how any rationing measures would be prioritised. As a result, many Kiwis ... <a title="Bike mechanics are ‘swamped’ – how to get your two-wheeler roadworthy" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/bike-mechanics-are-swamped-how-to-get-your-two-wheeler-roadworthy/" aria-label="Read more about Bike mechanics are ‘swamped’ – how to get your two-wheeler roadworthy">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Port of Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia. RNZ / Tracy Neal A new $29 million marine maintenance facility has opened at Port Nelson, with hopes that larger international vessels can now be serviced at the top of the South Island. The Calwell Marine Maintenance facility officially opened at ... <a title="New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/new-marine-maintenance-facility-to-boost-port-nelson-capability/" aria-label="Read more about New marine maintenance facility to boost Port Nelson capability">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Analysis: “I have the numbers” was the quote of the day from an embattled leader and Prime Minister, and one that may still come back to haunt him. Christopher Luxon was clearly schooled up ahead of his media conference in Pōkeno on Friday to bat away any questions about his leadership ... <a title="Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s loosey-goosey retort may come back to haunt him" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/analysis-prime-minister-christopher-luxons-loosey-goosey-retort-may-come-back-to-haunt-him/" aria-label="Read more about Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s loosey-goosey retort may come back to haunt him">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Screengrab / MetService Heavy rain is forecast for western and northern parts of New Zealand this weekend, with a risk of severe gales down south. MetService said a complex trough is moving northeast on to the South Island Friday, before shifting to the North Island Saturday and early Sunday. It is ... <a title="Weather: Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hammer parts of the country this weekend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/weather-heavy-rain-possible-thunderstorms-to-hammer-parts-of-the-country-this-weekend/" aria-label="Read more about Weather: Heavy rain, possible thunderstorms to hammer parts of the country this weekend">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The tino rangatiratanga haki (flag) outside Parliament on the day of the Treaty Principles Bill introduction. RNZ / Emma Andrews Educators are calling on the government to halt its education changes, as the Waitangi Tribunal wraps up a three-day urgent inquiry into the matter. The inquiry, which was brought by Ngāti ... <a title="Educators call on crown to pause contentious changes to Waitangi Treaty obligations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/educators-call-on-crown-to-pause-contentious-changes-to-waitangi-treaty-obligations/" aria-label="Read more about Educators call on crown to pause contentious changes to Waitangi Treaty obligations">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions have slightly fallen, the latest data shows. Numbers from the Greenhouse Gas Inventory, the country’s official record of emissions from human activities, shows the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other gases being produced dropped 0.1 percent between 2023 and 2024. Once forests and ... <a title="New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions drop slightly, latest data shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/new-zealands-annual-greenhouse-gas-emissions-drop-slightly-latest-data-shows/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s annual greenhouse gas emissions drop slightly, latest data shows">Read more</a>
