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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A Select Committee review of the EPA reveals that, between December 2024 and December 2025, 49 applications were lodged. RNZ The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has admitted that the costs of running the government’s fast-track process are ”well in excess” of what it expected. The agency was granted a $10 million ... <a title="Environmental Protection Authority admits cost of running government’s fast-track process in excess" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/environmental-protection-authority-admits-cost-of-running-governments-fast-track-process-in-excess/" aria-label="Read more about Environmental Protection Authority admits cost of running government’s fast-track process in excess">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand China has urged New Zealand to abide by international law and basic norms governing international. RNZ / Richard Tindiller China says it has lodged a serious complaint over the New Zealand Air Force’s alleged repeated harassment near its airspace, which the Defence Force denies. Spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign ... <a title="China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space; NZDF denies disruption" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/china-lodges-serious-protest-over-nz-air-forces-conduct-in-its-air-space-nzdf-denies-disruption/" aria-label="Read more about China lodges ‘serious protest’ over NZ Air Force’s conduct in its air space; NZDF denies disruption">Read more</a>
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April 18, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting he remains focused on the job and confident in the Prime Minister. RNZ / Penny Smith The Transport Minister Chris Bishop is playing down political pressure following recent poll results, insisting that he remains focused on ... <a title="Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/18/transport-minister-chris-bishop-brushes-off-leadership-bid-questions/" aria-label="Read more about Transport Minister Chris Bishop brushes off leadership bid questions">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 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 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 National Minister Chris Bishop has been rumoured as a potential leadership contender. RNZ The Trade Minister has dismissed a potential National Party leadership spill, saying he has full confidence Christopher Luxon will lead the party into the election. The NZ Herald reports unnamed sources claiming the PM avoided meeting with a ... <a title="Todd McClay denies Christopher Luxon facing leadership challenge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/17/todd-mcclay-denies-christopher-luxon-facing-leadership-challenge/" aria-label="Read more about Todd McClay denies Christopher Luxon facing leadership challenge">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Greyhound racing will be banned on 31st July. 123RF Former greyhound trainers and owners will be paid to look after the dogs until they’re re-homed, once a ban on commercial greyhound racing comes into force on 31st July. A new government agency set up to wind down the industry and rehome ... <a title="Greyhound trainers to be paid to look after dogs when ban comes into force" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/greyhound-trainers-to-be-paid-to-look-after-dogs-when-ban-comes-into-force/" aria-label="Read more about Greyhound trainers to be paid to look after dogs when ban comes into force">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand David Seymour says the party first raised this issue in September last year. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party would ban unelected appointees on local council committees from having voting rights within 100 days if elected, leader David Seymour says. “If you’re voting on council decisions, you should be accountable ... <a title="ACT would ban voting rights for unelected appointees on local council committees if elected" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/act-would-ban-voting-rights-for-unelected-appointees-on-local-council-committees-if-elected/" aria-label="Read more about ACT would ban voting rights for unelected appointees on local council committees if elected">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis is in Washington DC is attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to be “frank and candid” in her White House meetings overnight, as she seeks clarity about when the conflict in the Middle East might ... <a title="Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East conflict at White House meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/willis-promises-to-be-frank-and-candid-about-impact-of-middle-east-conflict-at-white-house-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East conflict at White House meeting">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nicola Willis is in Washington DC is attending the International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings. RNZ / Mark Papalii Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised to be “frank and candid” in her White House meetings overnight, as she seeks clarity about when the conflict in the Middle East might ... <a title="Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East confict at White House meeting" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/willis-promises-to-be-frank-and-candid-about-impact-of-middle-east-confict-at-white-house-meeting/" aria-label="Read more about Willis promises to be ‘frank and candid’ about impact of Middle East confict at White House meeting">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones says stronger action is on the cards next week. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Cabinet minister Shane Jones is putting pressure on fuel companies to share more information about their shipments, warning that the government could force them to do so via regulation if necessary. The country’s ... <a title="Govt gives fuel companies ‘fair warning’ over sharing of detailed information on shipments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/govt-gives-fuel-companies-fair-warning-over-sharing-of-detailed-information-on-shipments/" aria-label="Read more about Govt gives fuel companies ‘fair warning’ over sharing of detailed information on shipments">Read more</a>
