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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest government data shows New Zealand’s fuel stocks have continued to fall, but movements remain within expectations. The figures, published Monday but accurate to midday on Wednesday, show just under 52 days of petrol, about 41 days of diesel, and just under 46 days of jet fuel. That includes fuel ... <a title="Government looks to cut heavy vehicle regulations as part of fuel response" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/government-looks-to-cut-heavy-vehicle-regulations-as-part-of-fuel-response/" aria-label="Read more about Government looks to cut heavy vehicle regulations as part of fuel response">Read more</a>
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April 27, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary Jenny Marcroft has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. SUPPLIED The Oceans and Fisheries under-secretary has met with iwi and the local board on Aotea/Great Barrier Island. It is feared that overfishing has decimated the kōura population, and Ngāti Rehua – Ngātiwai ... <a title="Aotea/Great Barrier Island iwi meet with government amid overfishing concerns" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/27/aotea-great-barrier-island-iwi-meet-with-government-amid-overfishing-concerns/" aria-label="Read more about Aotea/Great Barrier Island iwi meet with government amid overfishing concerns">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand One secret service agent was shot and hospitalised, but Donald Trump said the officer was “great shape”. AFP / ANDREW HARNIK Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has condemned the attack on the press gala attended by US President Donald Trump in Washington DC. Trump, first lady Melania Trump and other officials were ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns shooting at gala attended by Donald Trump" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-condemns-shooting-at-gala-attended-by-donald-trump/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon condemns shooting at gala attended by Donald Trump">Read more</a>
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April 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand VNP / Daniela Maoate-Cox Debate in Parliament reveals a patchwork of roles and purposes: representational and legislative; government and governance; personal and political. The political weight of everything rises incrementally in an election year. The variations are most prominently on display in the weekly Wednesday General Debate – the only regular ... <a title="The House: Open mic night at Parliament" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/26/the-house-open-mic-night-at-parliament/" aria-label="Read more about The House: Open mic night at Parliament">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chris Bishop said he did not know the RSA expected him, the situation was “pretty embarrassing” and he was “gutted to attend. RNZ / Nick Monro Hutt South MP Chris Bishop says a “breakdown in communication” saw his name read out at a wreath-laying ceremony he did not attend. In Facebook ... <a title="Hutt South MP Chris Bishop ‘gutted’ to miss dawn service wreath laying" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/hutt-south-mp-chris-bishop-gutted-to-miss-dawn-service-wreath-laying/" aria-label="Read more about Hutt South MP Chris Bishop ‘gutted’ to miss dawn service wreath laying">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By MATA Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language This story has been corrected to remove the reference of the controversial ... <a title="Anti-racism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/anti-racism-group-stands-by-indian-communities-in-wake-of-haka/" aria-label="Read more about Anti-racism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By MATA Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language People’s Action Plan Against Racism (PAPARA) is calling on Te Matatini to ... <a title="Antiracism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/antiracism-group-stands-by-indian-communities-in-wake-of-haka/" aria-label="Read more about Antiracism group stands by Indian communities in wake of haka">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone A resurrected minerals deal with the US is causing mixed reactions among environmentalists. A Cabinet paper has revealed that Resources Minister Shane Jones wants to continue negotiations for a bilateral agreement with the US over rare minerals. Currently, the US has been heavily ... <a title="Environmentalists split over revived NZ-US rare minerals deal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/environmentalists-split-over-revived-nz-us-rare-minerals-deal/" aria-label="Read more about Environmentalists split over revived NZ-US rare minerals deal">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Che Wilson told MATA the controversial haka was aimed specifically at ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar and not the Indian community as a whole. Supplied / Richie Mills Content warning: This story contains direct quotes of racist language The Te Matatini stage was used as “a racist weapon” in a haka that ... <a title="Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/te-matatini-stage-used-as-a-racist-weapon-group-claims-as-new-translations-of-haka-emerge/" aria-label="Read more about Te Matatini stage used as ‘a racist weapon’, group claims, as new translations of haka emerge">Read more</a>
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April 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Police Commissioner has sought answers after some recruit wings at Police College fell below expected numbers, including one with fewer than 50 recruits. New Zealand First and National’s coalition agreement in November 2023 contained a commitment to “training no fewer than 500 ... <a title="Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/25/police-commissioner-seeks-answers-after-police-college-recruits-fall-below-expected-levels/" aria-label="Read more about Police Commissioner seeks answers after Police College recruits fall below expected levels">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Resources Minister Shane Jones. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government is pushing on with negotiating a critical minerals deal with the United States, but says risks must be “carefully considered”. A just-released Cabinet paper revealed Resources Minister Shane Jones recommended continuing work drafting a bilateral agreement. It was revealed in February ... <a title="Government continues with US minerals deal negotiations" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/government-continues-with-us-minerals-deal-negotiations/" aria-label="Read more about Government continues with US minerals deal negotiations">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Samuel Rillstone Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has cancelled his regular weekly interviews with TVNZ’s Breakfast programme while also lodging a complaint about the conduct of its press gallery team. Luxon’s office notifed the broadcaster of the decision on Friday afternoon. In a statement, a spokesperson for the PM said ... <a title="Christopher Luxon cancels weekly TVNZ Breakfast slot, lodges complaint over press gallery conduct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/christopher-luxon-cancels-weekly-tvnz-breakfast-slot-lodges-complaint-over-press-gallery-conduct/" aria-label="Read more about Christopher Luxon cancels weekly TVNZ Breakfast slot, lodges complaint over press gallery conduct">Read more</a>
