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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two religious processions organised by members of the Sikh community have been disrupted in recent months by protesters linked to Destiny Church. Supplied The Indian government has formally raised concerns with New Zealand authorities after Sikh religious processions in Tauranga and South Auckland have been disrupted by protesters linked to Destiny ... <a title="Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/indian-government-concerned-by-sikh-parade-disruptions/" aria-label="Read more about Indian government concerned by Sikh parade disruptions">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hamilton liquor retailer Himashu Parmar is one of the last remaining members of the outgoing advisory group on retail crime. Supplied The last remaining members of the government’s advisory group on retail crime have defended the unit’s work after Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith confirmed Tuesday it would wind up months earlier ... <a title="Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/remaining-retail-crime-group-members-defend-work-amid-criticism/" aria-label="Read more about Remaining retail crime group members defend work amid criticism">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Thousands attended Holi Colour Splash in Tauranga’s Memorial Park. JK Creations Photography More than 7000 people attended one of Auckland’s largest Holi celebrations in Henderson on Sunday as South Asian communities across New Zealand marked the Festival of Colours. While several Holi celebrations were held earlier in March, festivities continue across ... <a title="Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/vibrant-holi-celebrations-draw-thousands-nationwide/" aria-label="Read more about Vibrant Holi celebrations draw thousands nationwide">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Jithin Jose and Remya Sunny continue to follow traditions surrounding Holy Week after moving to New Zealand 11 years ago. Supplied Asian Christians in New Zealand are preparing to mark one of the most significant events in the Christian calendar on Sunday with a blend of faith, family and cultural tradition. ... <a title="Faith, food and family: How Asian New Zealanders celebrate Easter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/faith-food-and-family-how-asian-new-zealanders-celebrate-easter/" aria-label="Read more about Faith, food and family: How Asian New Zealanders celebrate Easter">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Ruben Love of the Hurricanes and Quinn Tupaea of the Chiefs battle for the ball. Aaron Gillions / www.photosport.nz The Hurricanes plan to take the wind out of the sails of storming Chiefs midfielder Quinn Tupaea. After dispatching the Blues 42-19 in Wellington, the Super Rugby leaders head to Hamilton for ... <a title="Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/hurricanes-keen-to-keep-chiefs-star-quiet-in-top-of-the-table-clash/" aria-label="Read more about Hurricanes keen to keep Chiefs star quiet in top of the table clash">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF A Papatoetoe man has been arrested over violent, anti-Indian graffiti that was found in Auckland. The message, which incited violence against the Indian community, was first spotted on Saturday near Papatoetoe Central School. Another piece of graffiti with the same message was found inside a public toilet in Royal Oak. ... <a title="61-year-old facing charges over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/61-year-old-facing-charges-over-anti-indian-graffiti-in-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about 61-year-old facing charges over anti-Indian graffiti in Auckland">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fijian Drua’s outgoing head coach Glen Jackson says the demise of Moana Pasifika is “devastating” news. “It’s called Super Rugby Pacific for a reason,” Jackson said in response to RNZ Pacific’s question during his weekly press conference with reporters on Wednesday. “Both Moana and the Drua have brought a different aspect ... <a title="Watch: Fijian Drua head coach reacts to Moana Pasifika’s demise" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/watch-fijian-drua-head-coach-reacts-to-moana-pasifikas-demise/" aria-label="Read more about Watch: Fijian Drua head coach reacts to Moana Pasifika’s demise">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Te Awamutu. Waipā District Council New data shows buyers are cautious around the country, but sellers in a number of suburbs face a particular struggle to sell. Cotality data shows that sellers in Kihikihi, Waipa, are waiting a median 50.5 days to sell their properties, up from a one-year average of ... <a title="Are these New Zealand’s toughest housing markets?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/are-these-new-zealands-toughest-housing-markets/" aria-label="Read more about Are these New Zealand’s toughest housing markets?">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle. Clay Cross Long serving chiefs assistant coach Roger Randle will leave the club after the Super Rugby season to join his former boss Clayton McMillan at Munster. Former All Blacks wing Randle, who has been a coach at the Hamilton based franchise since 2018, will link ... <a title="Chiefs assistant Roger Randle heading to Munster" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/chiefs-assistant-roger-randle-heading-to-munster/" aria-label="Read more about Chiefs assistant Roger Randle heading to Munster">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Moana Pasifika players after a game. Brett Phibbs / www.photosport.nz There might be life in Moana Pasifika yet. After five years in Super Rugby, the franchise confirmed on Wednesday it had made the “difficult and heartbreaking decision” to disband at the end of the 2026 season due to financial pressures and ... <a title="Moana Pasifika CEO keeps hope of last-minute lifeline to save side" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/moana-pasifika-ceo-keeps-hope-of-last-minute-lifeline-to-save-side/" aria-label="Read more about Moana Pasifika CEO keeps hope of last-minute lifeline to save side">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand You don’t have to look far to find seemingly perfect white smiles — especially if you spend time on social media. It may have you second-guessing the appearance of your own teeth in the bathroom mirror. But there are many variations of what is considered “natural” white. How our teeth appear ... <a title="How white should your teeth actually be?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/how-white-should-your-teeth-actually-be/" aria-label="Read more about How white should your teeth actually be?">Read more</a>
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April 16, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The fuel price crisis “is no longer a short-term situation” for airlines while the government is promising to hold oil companies accountable. The Board of Airline Representatives chief executive Cath O’Brien told Morning Report that New Zealand does not have a supply problem, it has a price problem as uncertainty in ... <a title="Fuel crisis ‘no longer a short-term situation’ for airlines" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/16/fuel-crisis-no-longer-a-short-term-situation-for-airlines/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel crisis ‘no longer a short-term situation’ for airlines">Read more</a>
