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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Envy apple was first bred in 1985 by the Bioeconomy Science Institute (then part of DSIR) before being exclusively commercialised globally by T&G. www.alphapix.co.nz A New Zealand apple brand is believed to have surpassed more than $1 billion in global sales. The Envy apple was first bred in 1985 by ... <a title="‘No mean feat’: Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global sales" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/no-mean-feat-envy-apples-surpass-1-billion-in-global-sales/" aria-label="Read more about ‘No mean feat’: Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global sales">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Warriors celebrate Erin Clark’s try against Canberra Raiders. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors lock Erin Clark has extended his stay at the club until the end of 2029. Clark, 28, began his career at Mt Smart, making one appearance for the club in 2017, before heading across the Tasman, eventually landing at ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors star Erin Clark extends contract through 2029" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/nrl-nz-warriors-star-erin-clark-extends-contract-through-2029/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors star Erin Clark extends contract through 2029">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fuel supplies in New Zealand have dropped by three or four days across each type, but remain stable, according to the latest government update. One small shipment has also been delayed. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said that was because of congestion and delays at Singapore’s port because ... <a title="New Zealand’s fuel stocks drop but remain stable" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/new-zealands-fuel-stocks-drop-but-remain-stable/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand’s fuel stocks drop but remain stable">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Christchurch District Court. RNZ / Nate McKinnon A man linked to a religious organisation has pleaded not guilty to more than a dozen sexual charges. The 45-year-old – who has interim name suppression – is accused of rape, strangulation and sexual assault, and is connected to a church with a presence ... <a title="Man linked to religious group pleads not guilty to rape, strangulation and sexual assault charges" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/man-linked-to-religious-group-pleads-not-guilty-to-rape-strangulation-and-sexual-assault-charges/" aria-label="Read more about Man linked to religious group pleads not guilty to rape, strangulation and sexual assault charges">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / REECE BAKER A teenager has been arrested after businesses were robbed by armed assailants in Christchurch. Acting Detective Senior Sergeant Luke Vaughan said two stores were targeted on 6 April. “On Monday 6 April police were called to two aggravated robberies of commercial businesses – one around 8.10pm on ... <a title="Teenager arrested after aggravated robberies, police say" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/teenager-arrested-after-aggravated-robberies-police-say/" aria-label="Read more about Teenager arrested after aggravated robberies, police say">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Councillors voted on Wednesday to scrap the planned Helpet Block site and use the land for other – yet to be determined – purposes. SUPPLIED / LDR A planned emergency services hub in central Rolleston in Canterbury has been scrapped. Selwyn District Council had been working with police, Fire and Emergency, ... <a title="Emergency hub for Rolleston scrapped over funding issues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/emergency-hub-for-rolleston-scrapped-over-funding-issues/" aria-label="Read more about Emergency hub for Rolleston scrapped over funding issues">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Community pharmacists will be able to directly provide some common funded medicines for children, under a new Health New Zealand proposal. The proposal would mean pharmacists were able to assess a patient, provide a consultation, and supply a treatment, similar to a General Practitioner visit. Health minister Simeon Brown said the ... <a title="Expanded role for pharmacists announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/expanded-role-for-pharmacists-announced/" aria-label="Read more about Expanded role for pharmacists announced">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Community pharmacists will be able to directly provide some common funded medicines for children, under a new Health New Zealand proposal. The proposal would mean pharmacists were able to assess a patient, provide a consultation, and supply a treatment, similar to a General Practitioner visit. Health minister Simeon Brown said the ... <a title="Watch live: Expanded role for pharmacists announced" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/watch-live-expanded-role-for-pharmacists-announced/" aria-label="Read more about Watch live: Expanded role for pharmacists announced">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lorne DePape and Liz Matthews, founding members of Auckland Curling Club, at the opening of the city’s first curling rink. Supplied / Oscar Cao After 30 years of dreaming, Lorne DePape, founding member of the Auckland Curling Club, is finally seeing his wish become reality. “The fact we’ve now got a ... <a title="Auckland Curling Club finally gets a dedicated rink" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/auckland-curling-club-finally-gets-a-dedicated-rink/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Curling Club finally gets a dedicated rink">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Former Xero CEO Sir Rod Drury. RNZ / Diego Opatowski Accounting software giant Xero has launched a review into its handling of historical misconduct allegations about former CEO and 2026 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Sir Rod Drury. Sir Rod founded Xero in 2006 and was its chief executive until ... <a title="Xero launches review over misconduct allegations about co-founder, former CEO Sir Rod Drury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/xero-launches-review-over-misconduct-allegations-about-co-founder-former-ceo-sir-rod-drury/" aria-label="Read more about Xero launches review over misconduct allegations about co-founder, former CEO Sir Rod Drury">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Statuesque black standard poodle Anton has made history at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The four-year-old dog, with hair worthy of a glam rocker, won back-to-back best in show prizes, making him the second dog to ever do so at the annual show’s 203-year history. It was a 4am start for ... <a title="Prime poodle Anton makes history" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/prime-poodle-anton-makes-history/" aria-label="Read more about Prime poodle Anton makes history">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justin Evans, 24, is missing from Papa Stronsay in Scotland. SCOTLAND POLICE / SUPPLIED The founder of monastery on a remote Scottish island where a New Zealand monk disappeared said it was believed he had been suffering from “long term hypothermia”. Justin Evans, 24 and originally from Christchurch, was last seen ... <a title="New Zealand monk missing from remote Scottish monastery may have had ‘long term hypothermia’, founder says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/new-zealand-monk-missing-from-remote-scottish-monastery-may-have-had-long-term-hypothermia-founder-says/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealand monk missing from remote Scottish monastery may have had ‘long term hypothermia’, founder says">Read more</a>
