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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Adam Pompey has lost his midfield spot, after serving a two-week suspension. Jeremy Ng/www.photosport.nz For most of the past three seasons, Adam Pompey has been an indispensable part of the NZ Warriors line-up. Sport has a saying, the best ability is availability, and the 100-game veteran has been that for the ... <a title="NRL: Dependable Adam Pompey victim of NZ Warriors’ depth dilemma" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/nrl-dependable-adam-pompey-victim-of-nz-warriors-depth-dilemma/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: Dependable Adam Pompey victim of NZ Warriors’ depth dilemma">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A drone photo of the slip in Waiwera. RNZ / Nick Monro Slips have closed roads and caused evacuations north of Auckland and in the Coromandel as heavy rain drenched the regions. At least 18 homes were evacuated after a slip in Waiwera, north of Auckland. A police spokesperson said the ... <a title="Landslips in Auckland, Coromandel, homes evacuated amid heavy rain warnings" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/landslips-in-auckland-coromandel-homes-evacuated-amid-heavy-rain-warnings/" aria-label="Read more about Landslips in Auckland, Coromandel, homes evacuated amid heavy rain warnings">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A rig at the Maui gas field. Supplied Energy company OMV has put a possible end date on gas production at the Maui gas field. The Austrian-based company’s latest annual report notes it informed the government gas production at Maui was expected to finish at the end of this year. PwC’s ... <a title="OMV signals end of Maui gas field this year" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/omv-signals-end-of-maui-gas-field-this-year/" aria-label="Read more about OMV signals end of Maui gas field this year">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Petty Officer Musician Colin Clark playing the bugle in 2018 at the Armistice 100 Commemoration NZDF/FACEBOOK A New Zealand Defence Force bugler who’s played at Gallipoli twice says he still gets nervous to perform ‘The Last Post’ on Anzac Day. Petty Officer Musician Colin Clark picked up his first brass instrument ... <a title="What it’s like playing ‘The Last Post’ on Anzac Day" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/what-its-like-playing-the-last-post-on-anzac-day/" aria-label="Read more about What it’s like playing ‘The Last Post’ on Anzac Day">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123rf Farm work offers young people a path to higher pay more quickly than many other sectors, Federate Farmers says as it releases its latest farm remuneration report. The 2026 Federated Farmers-Rabobank Farm Remuneration Report shows the average salary of a farm worker increased three percent across the 13 roles it ... <a title="‘You can leave school and be on $70k in your first year’: Report shows increase in farm worker wages" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/you-can-leave-school-and-be-on-70k-in-your-first-year-report-shows-increase-in-farm-worker-wages/" aria-label="Read more about ‘You can leave school and be on $70k in your first year’: Report shows increase in farm worker wages">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Sean Hiriwani and Ace Koia prepare to do battle. RNZ Ross McNaughton It’s been a hectic week for Charles Puiri, putting the finishing touches on this weekend’s Auckland arm wrestling championships. “I’ve been that busy I couldn’t even shave my beard”, he said with a laugh. Puiri is the founder of ... <a title="‘Use your body weight’: Some tips from competitive arm wrestlers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/use-your-body-weight-some-tips-from-competitive-arm-wrestlers/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Use your body weight’: Some tips from competitive arm wrestlers">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Applications for the new Drua head coach will close on 15 May 2026. PHOTOSPORT The Fijian Drua has advertised the head coach position to be vacated by Glen Jackson at the end of the current Super Rugby Pacific season. A statement from the club on Friday said Drua will undertake a ... <a title="Fijian Drua launch global search for ‘exceptional’ new head coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/fijian-drua-launch-global-search-for-exceptional-new-head-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Fijian Drua launch global search for ‘exceptional’ new head coach">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a media briefing in Christchurch today. RNZ / Louis Dunham Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has brushed off criticisms of his government after days of heated speculation about his leadership. In a media standup at HamiltonJet Global in Christchurch on Friday morning, Luxon brushed off businesses’ concerns ... <a title="Prime Minister Christopher Luxon bats away business concerns over no SailGP funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/prime-minister-christopher-luxon-bats-away-business-concerns-over-no-sailgp-funding/" aria-label="Read more about Prime Minister Christopher Luxon bats away business concerns over no SailGP funding">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Veterans Minister Chris Penk. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The government has boosted mileage reimbursement rates for war veterans travelling to medical appointments by 50 percent, as the cost of fuel continues to bite. Veterans Minister Chris Penk said the government was helping people who have limited transport alternatives. “Kiwis who have ... <a title="War vets get fuel price relief" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/war-vets-get-fuel-price-relief/" aria-label="Read more about War vets get fuel price relief">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The latest campaign from the virtual Premmie Knitting Club, now in its 10th year, encourages volunteers to knit “peggy” squares that are sewn into blankets. A Devonport group of retirees alone aims to complete 400 squares. It’s a cause close to founder Courtney Bennett’s heart. She was born prematurely and spent ... <a title="‘Made with love’: Hundreds knitting blankets for premature babies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/made-with-love-hundreds-knitting-blankets-for-premature-babies/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Made with love’: Hundreds knitting blankets for premature babies">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand District nurse Mary Roberts asks a question at the Health NZ meeting in Darfield. RNZ / Keiller MacDuff Darfield residents came out in their droves on Thursday night hoping to get answers about their hospital and the future of healthcare in the swiftly growing town. The 10-bed hospital suspended admissions late ... <a title="Darfield residents seek answers after 10-bed hospital suspends admissions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/darfield-residents-seek-answers-after-10-bed-hospital-suspends-admissions/" aria-label="Read more about Darfield residents seek answers after 10-bed hospital suspends admissions">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A new version of the TVNZ plus streaming platform has left thousands of customers unable to access it. The update would allow the state owned broadcaster to charge for sports events, and offer greater personalisation for viewers, but means users with older televisions were now shut out. While TVNZ claimed the ... <a title="Issues with update to TVNZ+ platform cuts access for thousands of customers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/issues-with-update-to-tvnz-platform-cuts-access-for-thousands-of-customers/" aria-label="Read more about Issues with update to TVNZ+ platform cuts access for thousands of customers">Read more</a>
