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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been released on bail after appearing in court charged over anti-Indian graffiti sprayed outside an Auckland school. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School and the man was arrested on Thursday morning. Another piece of ... <a title="Papatoetoe local charged over offensive graffiti released on bail" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/papatoetoe-local-charged-over-offensive-graffiti-released-on-bail/" aria-label="Read more about Papatoetoe local charged over offensive graffiti released on bail">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The graffiti appeared on a footbridge over the Maitai River, but was painted over an hour after the council was alerted to its presence. File picture. RNZ / Tracy Neal Nelson City Council and the New Zealand Jewish Council have condemned anti-Semitic behaviour, after hate speech targeting Jewish people was graffitied ... <a title="Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targetting Jewish people" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/nelson-footbridge-graffitied-with-hate-speech-targetting-jewish-people/" aria-label="Read more about Nelson footbridge graffitied with hate speech targetting Jewish people">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Southern Medicinal has converted the old Mataura paper mill into a medicinal cannabis and hemp growing, testing and processing facility. Supplied / Southern Medicinal The budding medicinal cannabis sector is struggling to put down roots and another specialist processing factory is set to close. But regulators considering current rules and a ... <a title="NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/nzs-medicinal-cannabis-ecosystem-hopes-to-harvest-value-add-opportunities/" aria-label="Read more about NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities">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 RNZ/Supplied Businesses in a South Auckland suburb say they are sick of 18-wheeler commercial trucks blocking their access paths, doing roadside repairs and leaving oil on the streets. They often park on berms, blind corners and block driveways. Janine Allen from local business Mfi Engineering said she has had a gutsful. ... <a title="Businesses frustrated as large trucks use suburb for parking" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/businesses-frustrated-as-large-trucks-use-suburb-for-parking/" aria-label="Read more about Businesses frustrated as large trucks use suburb for parking">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The crash happened on Wairere Drive in Hamilton on Monday. RNZ / Marika Khabazi Two 15-year-olds have died in a crash in Hamilton. The crash which happened on Wairere Drive on Monday involved a car, with four people inside, and a truck. Police have now named those who died as Jrusc ... <a title="Police name two 15-year-olds who died in Hamilton crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/police-name-two-15-year-olds-who-died-in-hamilton-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Police name two 15-year-olds who died in Hamilton crash">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tarawera River, where two people died on Thursday. Google Maps Two local children were killed when a riverbank collapsed in the Tarawera River near Boyce Park in Kawerau. The boys were aged 10 and 12. Emergency services were called about 11.30am on Thursday, after a report of a party getting ... <a title="Two boys dead after water-related incident in Tarawera River, Kawerau" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/two-boys-dead-after-water-related-incident-in-tarawera-river-kawerau/" aria-label="Read more about Two boys dead after water-related incident in Tarawera River, Kawerau">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been released on bail after appearing in court charged over anti-Indian graffiti sprayed outside an Auckland school. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School and the man was arrested on Thursday morning. Another piece of ... <a title="61-year-old charged over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland released on bail" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/61-year-old-charged-over-anti-indian-graffiti-in-auckland-released-on-bail/" aria-label="Read more about 61-year-old charged over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland released on bail">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Shoriful Islam of Bangladesh celebrates the wicket of Glenn Phillips, 2023. Aaron Gillions / Photosport Black Caps coach Rob Walter says it is fortunate that there are so many New Zealand cricketers experiencing conditions in Asia. Walter’s side has arrived in Bangladesh for a white ball series that includes three ODI’s ... <a title="NZ cricketers gaining vaulable experience in Asian conditions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/nz-cricketers-gaining-vaulable-experience-in-asian-conditions/" aria-label="Read more about NZ cricketers gaining vaulable experience in Asian conditions">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 Bruce Ford is head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust. RNZ / Mark Papalii Stewart Island resident Bruce Ford reckons there’s a problem with getting old on Rakiura – there’s nowhere suitable to do it. The local of 60 years is the head of the Stewart Island Seniors Cottage Trust. ... <a title="Stewart Island trust raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/stewart-island-trust-raising-money-to-build-suitable-homes-for-elderly-residents/" aria-label="Read more about Stewart Island trust raising money to build suitable homes for elderly residents">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Morgan Gorge. Neil Silverwood Outdoors and environmental groups are calling on a fast-track panel to decline a controversial West Coast hydro proposal. Westpower Limited have draft approval to build the $200 million Waitaha hydro scheme on conservation land between Hokitika and Franz Josef Glacier. The plan is to build a ... <a title="Groups call on fast-track panel to decline controversial West Coast hydro proposal" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/groups-call-on-fast-track-panel-to-decline-controversial-west-coast-hydro-proposal/" aria-label="Read more about Groups call on fast-track panel to decline controversial West Coast hydro proposal">Read more</a>
