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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>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deborah Russell says it’ not the first time National has “lied” about Labour’s CGT policy. RNZ / REECE BAKER Labour’s revenue spokesperson has clarified the only tax policy the party will be campaigning on is its already-announced capital gains tax – and has put her “full support” behind it. It follows ... <a title="Labour’s Russell says only tax policy its campaigning on is CGT, accuses National of lying about it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/labours-russell-says-only-tax-policy-its-campaigning-on-is-cgt-accuses-national-of-lying-about-it/" aria-label="Read more about Labour’s Russell says only tax policy its campaigning on is CGT, accuses National of lying about it">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ The prime minister says his government is “very interested” in rooftop solar, but has given no firm answers yet, amid calls from an energy alliance for the government to use next month’s budget to subsidise rooftop solar for households. The Smart Energy Alliance told Nine to Noon the case for ... <a title="Which political parties would subsidise your rooftop solar panels?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/which-political-parties-would-subsidise-your-rooftop-solar-panels/" aria-label="Read more about Which political parties would subsidise your rooftop solar panels?">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 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>
