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April 10, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sputnik via AFP Solar advocates, electricians and consumer campaigners are among those calling on the government to ditch its plans for an LNG import terminal and consider other options. The Sustainable Energy Association and six other organisations, including the Green Building Council, Master Electricians, and Consumer NZ, have joined together to ... <a title="Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/10/organisations-call-on-government-to-ditch-lng-import-terminal/" aria-label="Read more about Organisations call on government to ditch LNG import terminal">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Top chief executives took part in an hour-long call with ministers including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis over the fuel rationing framework. File picture. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone BusinessNZ has made its case to ministers as to why the food and grocery sector should be put in ... <a title="Business leaders urge government to prioritise food supply in fuel plan" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/business-leaders-urge-government-to-prioritise-food-supply-in-fuel-plan/" aria-label="Read more about Business leaders urge government to prioritise food supply in fuel plan">Read more</a>
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April 9, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A briefing shows former Defence Minister Judith Collins met US defence technology powerhouse Palantir in February on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to talk about an ongoing “partnership”. Palantir had become the go-to tech company for the Pentagon and its AI ... <a title="No plans to use Palantir in emerging defence-tech space, government says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/09/no-plans-to-use-palantir-in-emerging-defence-tech-space-government-says/" aria-label="Read more about No plans to use Palantir in emerging defence-tech space, government says">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell said “Corrections is not a housing agency” and was not responsible for prisoners’ housing needs after they’re released. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Corrections does not know how many people leave prison with nowhere to live or a reintegration plan, an Auditor-General’s report has revealed. That information was ... <a title="Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/corrections-does-not-know-how-many-leave-prison-with-nowhere-to-go-report-reveals/" aria-label="Read more about Corrections does not know how many leave prison with nowhere to go, report reveals">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed news of a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran – but is warning New Zealanders of ongoing economic effects. Speaking to reporters after the Reserve Bank on Wednesday confirmed a decision to keep the official cash rate steady, Luxon said the news of a ... <a title="Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/luxon-willis-caution-economic-effects-will-continue-despite-ceasefire/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Analysis by Keith Rankin, 8 April 2026. Based on my reading of the latest upscaling of US rhetoric, one of the military options being considered by the Israeli-American axis is the nuclear option. Refer Trump says a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if deal isn’t reached, One News, 8 April 2026. The possibility of Netanyahu ... <a title="Keith Rankin Analysis – The Axis Nuclear Option in light of Japan 1945" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/keith-rankin-analysis-the-axis-nuclear-option-in-light-of-japan-1945/" aria-label="Read more about Keith Rankin Analysis – The Axis Nuclear Option in light of Japan 1945">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t impressed with Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s civilisation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Finance Minister says she’s “alarmed” at “unprecedented” rhetoric by the US President Donald Trump, while the Foreign Minister says concern would occur if “people keep on heightening the effect of a comment ... <a title="‘Alarming for whole world’: Willis reacts to Trump Iran threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/alarming-for-whole-world-willis-reacts-to-trump-iran-threat/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Alarming for whole world’: Willis reacts to Trump Iran threat">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis isn’t impressed with Donald Trump’s threats to destroy Iran’s civilisation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Finance Minister says she’s “alarmed” at “unprecedented” rhetoric by the US President Donald Trump, while the Foreign Minister says concern would occur if “people keep on heightening the effect of a comment ... <a title="Finance Minister condemnds Trump over Iran civilisation threat" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/finance-minister-condemnds-trump-over-iran-civilisation-threat/" aria-label="Read more about Finance Minister condemnds Trump over Iran civilisation threat">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters (L) has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and Pacific neighbours, during his meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R). Supplied / Winston Peters via X Foreign Minister Winston Peters has outlined the significant ... <a title="Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/winston-peters-tells-us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-of-iran-war-impact-on-nz/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters tells US secretary of state Marco Rubio of Iran war impact on NZ">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the support offered so far was about protecting the the most vulnerable, without driving up inflation. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The prime minister is reluctant to say whether there will be any further support for New Zealanders during the fuel crisis, but believes New Zealanders will ... <a title="New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/new-zealanders-will-understand-government-cant-support-everyone-during-fuel-crisis-luxon/" aria-label="Read more about New Zealanders will understand government can’t support everyone during fuel crisis – Luxon">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the swearing in ceremony for Mike Butterick and Cameron Brewer. Samuel Rillstone/RNZ The government’s new newest ministers have been sworn in at Government House in Wellington. Both first term National MPs, Cameron Brewer and Mike Butterick were made ministers outside of Cabinet. National’s Cameron Brewer being ... <a title="Government’s newest ministers sworn in after cabinet reshuffle" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/governments-newest-ministers-sworn-in-after-cabinet-reshuffle/" aria-label="Read more about Government’s newest ministers sworn in after cabinet reshuffle">Read more</a>
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April 7, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he’s gravely concerned about the conflict in the Middle East as it hits the six-week mark. He was facing questions about Iran, fuel prices and National’s poll numbers at the weekly post-Cabinet media conference. It follows an eventful week in politics, including the latest Taxpayers’ Union/Curia ... <a title="Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/07/watch-christopher-luxon-faces-questions-about-iran-fuel-and-polls/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions about Iran, fuel and polls">Read more</a>
