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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Firefighters have isolated the gas leak at a restaurant in Kaiteriteri that caused a nearby campground to be evacuated on Friday morning. Emergency services were called to the leak at 6.50am, and the main road was closed while they attended the scene. Fire and Emergency said surrounding buildings were ... <a title="Kaiteriteri restaurant gas leak isolated, businesses reopen" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/kaiteriteri-restaurant-gas-leak-isolated-businesses-reopen/" aria-label="Read more about Kaiteriteri restaurant gas leak isolated, businesses reopen">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ Watch the livestream and follow live updates in the blog above. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he is confident he’ll still be in the top job at the election and does not expect his leadership to be on ... <a title="Christopher Luxon adamant he’ll remain National leader amid speculation" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/christopher-luxon-adamant-hell-remain-national-leader-amid-speculation/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon adamant he’ll remain National leader amid speculation">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand NZ King Salmon now expects full‑year processed harvest volumes of 5800 to 6100 metric tonnes. Supplied Fish farming company NZ King Salmon has announced a significant upgrade to its full‑year 2026 earnings outlook after better‑than‑expected summer farming results. Pro‑forma underlying earnings (EBITDA) are now forecast at $19 million to $27 million, ... <a title="NZ King Salmon lifts underlying profit guidance for 2026 financial year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/nz-king-salmon-lifts-underlying-profit-guidance-for-2026-financial-year/" aria-label="Read more about NZ King Salmon lifts underlying profit guidance for 2026 financial year">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika will face the Waratahs in Sydney on Friday night, while the Fijian Drua will take on the Brumbies at GIO Stadium in Canberra on Saturday. Facebook / Fijian Drua/Moana Pasifika Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both face tough tests again this weekend in round 10 of the Super ... <a title="Super Rugby Pacific: Defining weekend for Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/super-rugby-pacific-defining-weekend-for-moana-pasifika-and-fijian-drua/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Defining weekend for Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Motorists in the area should expect delays. (File photo) RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson A police patrol car was involved in a crash near Burnham, just outside Christchurch, on Friday morning. The crash on State Highway One/Main South Rd left two people with minor to moderate injuries, police said. The police ... <a title="Police car involved in crash just outside Christchurch" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/police-car-involved-in-crash-just-outside-christchurch/" aria-label="Read more about Police car involved in crash just outside Christchurch">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ryan Fox of New Zealand CON CHRONIS / photosport Auckland golfer Ryan Fox has enjoyed a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament in South Carolina. Fox is tied for fourth after the opening round, two shots behind the leader Ludvig Aberg of Sweden. He fired a six under par 65 ... <a title="Ryan Fox returns to form after a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/ryan-fox-returns-to-form-after-a-good-day-at-the-heritage-pga-tournament/" aria-label="Read more about Ryan Fox returns to form after a good day at the Heritage PGA tournament">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Broadcasting Standards Authority may soon be abolished or changed with pending media regulation reforms. RNZ / Nik Dirga Explainer – Who decides who’s a broadcaster, and who regulates the media in New Zealand? It might all be about to change. The Broadcasting Standards Authority is likely to be disbanded or ... <a title="What is the Broadcasting Standards Authority and why is its future in doubt?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/what-is-the-broadcasting-standards-authority-and-why-is-its-future-in-doubt/" aria-label="Read more about What is the Broadcasting Standards Authority and why is its future in doubt?">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The elderly woman was allegedly murdered at a rural Canterbury property. (File photo) RNZ/Nathan Mckinnon A man charged with murdering an elderly woman and attacking two family members at a rural Canterbury property has pleaded not guilty to all charges. The 19-year-old, whose identity remains suppressed, was remanded in custody when ... <a title="Man charged with murdering elderly woman, attacking others, denies charges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/man-charged-with-murdering-elderly-woman-attacking-others-denies-charges/" aria-label="Read more about Man charged with murdering elderly woman, attacking others, denies charges">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Malcolm Rewa in the Auckland High Court Stuff/Pool/David White Police are analysing rape complaints between 1985 to 1989 to see if they can identify any matches in the DNA databank following serial rapist Malcolm Rewa‘s latest conviction. One of the country’s most high-profile police officers, Detective Inspector Scott Beard says the ... <a title="Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for 1988 rape of 16-year-old" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/serial-rapist-malcolm-rewa-sentenced-for-1988-rape-of-16-year-old/" aria-label="Read more about Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa sentenced for 1988 rape of 16-year-old">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A section carved from Mauao by the January landslide. The area remains closed to the public, with shipping containers placed in case of further slips KELLY O’HARA / SUPPLIED A Mount Maunganui leader has accused the city council of excluding residents from plans to fix and reopen Mauao. Mount Maunganui Ratepayers, ... <a title="Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/mount-landslide-aftermath-residents-feel-shut-out-of-recovery-decisions/" aria-label="Read more about Mount landslide aftermath: Residents feel shut out of recovery decisions">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Paris Ibell Fire and Emergency are asking people to stay away from Kaiteriteri following a large gas leak near the beach. Properties have been evacuated and roads closed after firefighters were alerted to the leak at 6.50am. Assistant District Commander Chris Best said the leak appeared to be from external gas ... <a title="Properties evacuated in Kaiteriteri after large gas leak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/properties-evacuated-in-kaiteriteri-after-large-gas-leak/" aria-label="Read more about Properties evacuated in Kaiteriteri after large gas leak">Read more</a>
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April 17, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A police car seen behind a cordon as officers attend an incident. RNZ Motorists in Napier should expect long delays after a bus hit a pedestrian. The police said the incident on Tennyson Street in the central city was reported at 8.30am. The street is closed and diversions are in place. ... <a title="Napier street closed after bus hits pedestrian" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/napier-street-closed-after-bus-hits-pedestrian/" aria-label="Read more about Napier street closed after bus hits pedestrian">Read more</a>
