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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ This story discusses suicide. An unemployed scientist says she’s seen colleagues left homeless and suicidal because of job cuts. A group of science organisations, the Save Science Coalition, said that government cuts since the 2023 election has led to the loss of about 700 roles and the withdrawal of hundreds ... <a title="Scientists left ‘homeless’ after government’s job cuts, advocates say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/scientists-left-homeless-after-governments-job-cuts-advocates-say/" aria-label="Read more about Scientists left ‘homeless’ after government’s job cuts, advocates say">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The court also ordered the crown entity to pay PSNA’s legal costs. RNZ / Dan Cook The managers of the country’s $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights issues when considering whether to exclude companies from its investments, the High Court has found Justice Simon Mount granted an ... <a title="$86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/86-billion-super-fund-failed-to-properly-address-human-rights-court-rules/" aria-label="Read more about $86 billion Super Fund failed to properly address human rights, court rules">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Angus Dreaver A man has been arrested after violent, anti-Indian graffiti was discovered outside a school in South Auckland. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School by nearby residents, who in turn alerted police. The graffiti on the ... <a title="Man arrested after graffiti inciting racial violence found in Papatoetoe" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/man-arrested-after-graffiti-inciting-racial-violence-found-in-papatoetoe/" aria-label="Read more about Man arrested after graffiti inciting racial violence found in Papatoetoe">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ/Marika Khabazi An Auckland project manager has been sentenced to three months community detention for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes. Shelvin Kavish Swamy was sentenced on Tuesday in the Auckland District Court, after pleading guilty to obtaining the funds by deception. In May of 2020, Swamy applied for a loan ... <a title="Auckland project manager sentenced for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/auckland-project-manager-sentenced-for-defrauding-nearly-30000-through-covid-schemes/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland project manager sentenced for defrauding nearly $30,000 through Covid schemes">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The ministerial advisory group on retail crime led by Sunny Kaushal (left) has made several recommendations to the government on ways to reduce crime. RNZ / Calvin Samuel Organisations representing small businesses have expressed concern about the early termination of the ministerial advisory group on retail crime announced by Justice Minister ... <a title="Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/community-urges-retail-crime-group-to-focus-on-youth-offences-before-dissolution/" aria-label="Read more about Community urges retail crime group to focus on youth offences before dissolution">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two religious processions organised by members of the Sikh community have been disrupted in recent months by protesters linked to Destiny Church. Supplied The Indian government has formally raised concerns with New Zealand authorities after Sikh religious processions in Tauranga and South Auckland have been disrupted by protesters linked to Destiny ... <a title="Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/indian-government-concerned-by-sikh-parade-disruptions/" aria-label="Read more about Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton liquor retailer Himashu Parmar is one of the last remaining members of the outgoing advisory group on retail crime. Supplied The last remaining members of the government’s advisory group on retail crime have defended the unit’s work after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed Tuesday it would wind up months earlier ... <a title="Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/remaining-retail-crime-group-members-defend-work-amid-criticism/" aria-label="Read more about Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended Holi Colour Splash in Tauranga’s Memorial Park. JK Creations Photography More than 7000 people attended one of Auckland’s largest Holi celebrations in Henderson on Sunday as South Asian communities across New Zealand marked the Festival of Colours. While several Holi celebrations were held earlier in March, festivities continue across ... <a title="Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/vibrant-holi-celebrations-draw-thousands-nationwide/" aria-label="Read more about Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jithin Jose and Remya Sunny continue to follow traditions surrounding Holy Week after moving to New Zealand 11 years ago. Supplied Asian Christians in New Zealand are preparing to mark one of the most significant events in the Christian calendar on Sunday with a blend of faith, family and cultural tradition. ... <a title="Faith, food and family: How Asian New Zealanders celebrate Easter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/faith-food-and-family-how-asian-new-zealanders-celebrate-easter/" aria-label="Read more about Faith, food and family: How Asian New Zealanders celebrate Easter">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and Quinn Tupaea of the Chiefs battle for the ball. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes plan to take the wind out of the sails of storming Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the Super Rugby leaders head to Hamilton for ... <a title="Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/hurricanes-keen-to-keep-chiefs-star-quiet-in-top-of-the-table-clash/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been arrested over violent, anti-Indian graffiti that was found in Auckland. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School. Another piece of graffiti with the same message was found inside a public toilet in Royal Oak. ... <a title="61-year-old facing charges over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/61-year-old-facing-charges-over-anti-indian-graffiti-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about 61-year-old facing charges over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua’s outgoing head coach Glen Jackson says the demise of Moana Pasifika is “devastating” news. “It’s called Super Rugby Pacific for a reason,” Jackson said in response to RNZ Pacific’s question during his weekly press conference with reporters on Wednesday. “Both Moana and the Drua have brought a different aspect ... <a title="Watch: Fijian Drua head coach reacts to Moana Pasifika’s demise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/watch-fijian-drua-head-coach-reacts-to-moana-pasifikas-demise/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Fijian Drua head coach reacts to Moana Pasifika’s demise">Read more</a>
