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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Herbert Manapiri, whose father served in the 28th Māori Battalion, says their stories must never be forgotten. RNZ / Layla Bailey-McDowell This story is part of a series sharing the voices of whānau of the 28th Māori Battalion, keeping their memories alive. A soldier, sportsman and survivor of one of the ... <a title="Whānau carry legacy of Māori Battalion soldier George Manapiri Pitman" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/whanau-carry-legacy-of-maori-battalion-soldier-george-manapiri-pitman/" aria-label="Read more about Whānau carry legacy of Māori Battalion soldier George Manapiri Pitman">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The paper road is legally designated as a public road, but it is indistinguishable from the surrounding forest and not easily accessible, even on foot. Supplied / OceanaGold A community conservation group has won a legal victory against a multinational gold mining company, but the company says the ruling will not ... <a title="Community group wins court battle against multinational gold mining company" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/community-group-wins-court-battle-against-multinational-gold-mining-company/" aria-label="Read more about Community group wins court battle against multinational gold mining company">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The number of job advertisments continued to grow in March. RNZ The number of job advertisments continued to grow in March, although at a slower pace than in previous months. The latest SEEK NZ Employment Report showed job ads rose 0.8 percent in March compared with February, but were still 13 ... <a title="Number of jobs advertised continues to grow, SEEK says" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/number-of-jobs-advertised-continues-to-grow-seek-says/" aria-label="Read more about Number of jobs advertised continues to grow, SEEK says">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Black Caps Nick Kelly MUNIR UZ ZAMAN Najmul Hossain Shanto scored a century as Bangladesh recovered to make 265-8 against the Black Caps in the series-deciding third one-day international at Chattogram. Shanto hit 105 off 119 balls, smacking nine fours and two sixes for his fourth ODI century after New Zealand’s ... <a title="Cricket: Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against Black Caps in third ODI" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/cricket-bangladesh-recover-to-post-265-8-against-black-caps-in-third-odi/" aria-label="Read more about Cricket: Bangladesh recover to post 265-8 against Black Caps in third ODI">Read more</a>
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April 24, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said it was disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date ... <a title="SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year after government rejects funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/24/sailgp-not-going-ahead-in-auckland-next-year-after-government-rejects-funding/" aria-label="Read more about SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year after government rejects funding">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Kim Baker Wilson Corrections says it will conduct a full review into how two prisoners came to escape cells inside a prisoner escort van on Thursday. The van was travelling to Whanganui prison when the men exited individual holding cells within the vehicle at 4.40pm. Deputy commissioner of men’s ... <a title="Corrections to review how two prisoners escaped cells inside escort van" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/corrections-to-review-how-two-prisoners-escaped-cells-inside-escort-van/" aria-label="Read more about Corrections to review how two prisoners escaped cells inside escort van">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nate McKinnon Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash in the Tasman district on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Bateup Road and Main Road in Hope – known locally as Three Brothers Corner – about 3.10pm. Police ... <a title="Police seek witnesses after cyclist seriously injured in Nelson crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/police-seek-witnesses-after-cyclist-seriously-injured-in-nelson-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Police seek witnesses after cyclist seriously injured in Nelson crash">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 2025 SailGP. Bob Martin for SailGP / Photosport SailGP will not be going ahead in Auckland next year as the government has rejected funding. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited chief executive Nick Hill said they were disappointed with the outcome. “Auckland did everything to get this event across the line including resolving date ... <a title="SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year, as government rejects funding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/sailgp-not-going-ahead-in-auckland-next-year-as-government-rejects-funding/" aria-label="Read more about SailGP not going ahead in Auckland next year, as government rejects funding">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Roger Tuivasa-Sheck in action at Warriors training. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster insists tighter NRL training protocols have not forced changes to how his team prepare for games during the week. The Aussie rugby league competition has imposed limits on training field contact in a bid to reduce injuries, ... <a title="NZ Warriors on right side of tougher NRL contact training protocols" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/nz-warriors-on-right-side-of-tougher-nrl-contact-training-protocols/" aria-label="Read more about NZ Warriors on right side of tougher NRL contact training protocols">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Nick Monro Dunedin City Councillors have decided a service for the homeless is best handled in-house. Councillors have voted to set up a council-led housing outreach service to address rising homelessness, at a cost of $270,000 annually. Councillors already supported establishing an outreach service, and at Thursday’s meeting debated ... <a title="Dunedin City Councillors opt for $270k in-house service to tackle rising homelessness" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/dunedin-city-councillors-opt-for-270k-in-house-service-to-tackle-rising-homelessness/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin City Councillors opt for $270k in-house service to tackle rising homelessness">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC coach Steve Corica wants a focus on football not referee decisions. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Auckland FC has given up asking A-League referees to explain their decisions. Instead, coach Steve Corica would speak to his players about how they reacted when they did not get the refereeing calls they expected as ... <a title="Auckland FC coach calls for calm ahead of A-League finals" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/auckland-fc-coach-calls-for-calm-ahead-of-a-league-finals/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC coach calls for calm ahead of A-League finals">Read more</a>
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April 23, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The child was hit on Torphin Crescent. Google Maps A young child is in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in the central North Island. Police said the child was on their bike when they were struck by a car on Torphin Crescent in Tokoroa around 4.30pm on Wednesday. The ... <a title="Child on bike struck by car in Tokoroa hit-and-run" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/23/child-on-bike-struck-by-car-in-tokoroa-hit-and-run/" aria-label="Read more about Child on bike struck by car in Tokoroa hit-and-run">Read more</a>
