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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Becker chrisbecker, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons Police are warning people planning to take part in informal bike rides across Auckland that they’ll be watching and taking action against anyone not following road rules or engaging in “anti-social behaviour”. Police are aware of events this weekend and four separate events in ... <a title="Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/police-to-crack-down-on-auckland-bike-riders/" aria-label="Read more about Police to crack down on Auckland bike riders">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand (File photo) RNZ / Quin Tauetau Business confidence has slumped into negative territory, as firms face weaker activity and rising cost pressures, ANZ says. The bank’s latest Business Outlook survey shows headline confidence dropped from a net 32.5 percent in March to minus 10.6 percent in April. Chief economist Sharon Zollner ... <a title="Confidence slumps, costs surge as businesses face ‘perfect storm’, ANZ survey shows" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/confidence-slumps-costs-surge-as-businesses-face-perfect-storm-anz-survey-shows/" aria-label="Read more about Confidence slumps, costs surge as businesses face ‘perfect storm’, ANZ survey shows">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Labour list MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan RNZ / Blessen Tom A member’s bill seeking to ban virginity testing in New Zealand has been drawn from Parliament’s ballot, clearing the way for it to be introduced to the House. Labour list MP Priyanca Radhakrishnan’s bill would make both virginity testing and hymenoplasty criminal ... <a title="Virginity testing ban bill drawn from ballot" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/virginity-testing-ban-bill-drawn-from-ballot/" aria-label="Read more about Virginity testing ban bill drawn from ballot">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand remain in the hunt for their first U23 men’s Softball World Cup medal. MANUEL LARA / WBSC The NZ men’s Black Sox have secured their place in the ‘Super Round’ at the U23 Softball World Cup at Sincelejo, Colombia, after an 8-4 win over Czechia in their final opening ... <a title="NZ men book ‘Super Round’ spot at U23 Softball World Cup" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/nz-men-book-super-round-spot-at-u23-softball-world-cup/" aria-label="Read more about NZ men book ‘Super Round’ spot at U23 Softball World Cup">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Global Sumud Flotilla boats were intercepted by Israeli Defense Forces. GLOBAL SUMUD FLOTILLA / SUPPLIED Up to six New Zealanders may have been caught up in an Israeli Defense Force’s interception of boats in a flotilla bound for Gaza, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade says. An MFAT spokesperson said ... <a title="Up to six New Zealanders caught up in Israeli Defense Force’s interception of flotilla bound for Gaza" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/up-to-six-new-zealanders-caught-up-in-israeli-defense-forces-interception-of-flotilla-bound-for-gaza/" aria-label="Read more about Up to six New Zealanders caught up in Israeli Defense Force’s interception of flotilla bound for Gaza">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith. LDR A local council representative has called for “balance”, as the government contemplates a cap on unsustainable rates increases. The legislation, which would restrict the increases to 2-4 percent each year, was proposed for early 2027, with a two-year transition period, but international credit ratings agency ... <a title="Local councils plead for ‘balance’ over proposed rates increase caps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/local-councils-plead-for-balance-over-proposed-rates-increase-caps/" aria-label="Read more about Local councils plead for ‘balance’ over proposed rates increase caps">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lawyer for the Commerce Commission has described it as a cynical marketing ploy. 123rf.com Gym chain City Fitness has battled claims in court it deceived customers with misleading membership prices. The fitness giant faced 16 charges under the Fair Trading Act . The Commerce Commission claimed City Fitness’ advertised membership ... <a title="Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices – Commerce Commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/nearly-200000-people-affected-by-misleading-city-fitness-membership-prices-commerce-commission/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices – Commerce Commission">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A forklift on fire at Nelson Port. Supplied/ Mike Wilson Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that started in a forklift at Port Nelson. Fire and Emergency says it was called to the fire at the port just before 4.30pm. When firefighters arrived they found a large forklift on fire ... <a title="Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/loud-explosions-as-forklift-catches-fire-at-port-nelson/" aria-label="Read more about Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Raw wool samples on display for buyers to peruse at the PGG Wrightson wool store and auction house. RNZ/Monique Steele A new national wool auction, closing a chapter for Hawke’s Bay, was off to a subdued but promising start in Christchurch this week. The hammer went down on more than 9000 ... <a title="PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after ‘difficult’ consolidation decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/pgg-holds-first-nz-wide-wool-auction-after-difficult-consolidation-decision/" aria-label="Read more about PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after ‘difficult’ consolidation decision">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC fans, crowd and supporters aka The Port. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s season is on the line this Saturday – and their patchy home form means survival is far from certain. Win the A-League Elimination Final against Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium and Auckland will progress to ... <a title="Auckland FC’s A-League season on the line in home elimination final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/auckland-fcs-a-league-season-on-the-line-in-home-elimination-final/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC’s A-League season on the line in home elimination final">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) says the government has breached its Waitangi Treaty obligations to consult with Māori in proceeding with legislation that would weaken treaty clauses across a range of laws. In a joint letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Justice ... <a title="National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/national-iwi-chairs-forum-calls-for-halt-to-proposed-waitangi-treaty-clause-changes/" aria-label="Read more about National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Sammy Carter Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) have already distributed 8000 stoves and water boilers to Ukrainian families. Supplied A New Zealand charity is preparing to send aid of thousands more stoves and water boilers into Ukraine’s most dangerous red zones. Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) ... <a title="Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/charity-to-send-thousands-of-stoves-and-water-boilers-to-ukraine/" aria-label="Read more about Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine">Read more</a>
