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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Stephen Clackson (C) and his wife Ute in the refectory during a visit with The Sons of The Most Holy Redeemer on Papa Stronsay. Supplied / Stephen Clackson A councillor for the small Scottish island where a young Kiwi monk went missing from says the island is not entirely isolated. Police ... <a title="Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/scottish-island-where-kiwi-monk-justin-evans-went-missing-not-entirely-isolated-local-councillor/" aria-label="Read more about Scottish island where Kiwi monk Justin Evans went missing not entirely isolated – local councillor">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Monstera plants – and other invasive houseplants – are popping up in the wild, says University of Auckland ecology professor Margaret Stanley. Stanley estimates about 20 introduced species begin breeding in the wild each year. It’s often not that plants are “escaping” homes, but people dumping them when they think they’re ... <a title="The danger of house plants going rogue" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/the-danger-of-house-plants-going-rogue/" aria-label="Read more about The danger of house plants going rogue">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Wellington’s application for $25.5 million funding for 2024-2027 under the National Transport Programme was rejected by government. Greater Wellington Regional Council For $200 million the government could reinstate bus network upgrades it previously cancelled in regions now suffering huge fuel price shocks, the Greens say. Government figures show more than 99 ... <a title="Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/greens-urge-constructive-practical-bus-network-review/" aria-label="Read more about Greens urge ‘constructive, practical’ bus network review">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne speaks with Manaia Elliott. Andrew Cornaga/www.photosport.nz Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne believes he is working with a group of role models who deserve the public’s support as they face the final hurdle to qualify for next year’s Football World Cup. Mayne has been around ... <a title="Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/football-ferns-coach-wants-to-build-connection-with-fans/" aria-label="Read more about Football Ferns coach wants to build connection with fans">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A government document says there is “no evidence” hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter. RNZ / Nick Monro A government document says it is a “narrative” that hundreds of New Zealanders live without shelter, and there is “no evidence” to validate that. The Ministry of Social Development internal briefing said ... <a title="MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/msd-document-says-theres-no-evidence-hundreds-of-new-zealanders-are-without-shelter/" aria-label="Read more about MSD document says there’s ‘no evidence’ hundreds of New Zealanders are without shelter">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The agency did not name the schools that showed expressions of interest. RNZ/Nick Monro More state and state integrated schools are considering converting to charter school status. The Charter School Agency said 18 groups had lodged expressions of interest in conversion with three progressing to contract negotiations. That’s up from 12 ... <a title="State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/state-schools-increasingly-consider-becoming-charter-schools/" aria-label="Read more about State schools increasingly consider becoming charter schools">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The CTU has written an open letter to political leaders about managing the fuel crisis. Quin Tauetau The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has written an open letter to political leaders calling for the government to work together with all aspects of society – including unions – to help find ... <a title="Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/council-of-trade-unions-calls-for-government-to-manage-fuel-crisis-in-interests-of-all-new-zealanders/" aria-label="Read more about Council of Trade Unions calls for government to manage fuel crisis in interests of all New Zealanders">Read more</a>
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April 15, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Deputy chief executive for ambulance operations at Hato Hone St John Dan Ohs said it currently had around 50 vacancies for paramedics, predominantly in rural areas. St John St John is inviting Welsh graduates unable to get roles with their own ambulance service to reach out, but warns they typically look ... <a title="St John invites Welsh graduates unable to find work to reach out" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/15/st-john-invites-welsh-graduates-unable-to-find-work-to-reach-out/" aria-label="Read more about St John invites Welsh graduates unable to find work to reach out">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kurt Capewell has been missing with a calf injury since round two. Andrew Cornaga/p NRL: NZ Warriors v Gold Coast Titans Kickoff 5pm, Saturday, 18 April Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has stayed loyal to the line-up that broke the club’s ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors veterans Kurt Capewell, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Kllokstad near return against Gold Coast" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/nrl-nz-warriors-veterans-kurt-capewell-mitch-barnett-charnze-nicoll-kllokstad-near-return-against-gold-coast/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors veterans Kurt Capewell, Mitch Barnett, Charnze Nicoll-Kllokstad near return against Gold Coast">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pope Leo XIV and Donald Trump. AFP A Catholic leader says Donald Trump’s comments about the Pope are totally wrong and unjustified. Donald Trump is criticising Pope Leo after the head of the global Catholic Church preached against war and urged peaceful solutions to conflict. Cardinal John Dew took part in ... <a title="Catholic leader says Trump’s comments about the pope totally wrong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/catholic-leader-says-trumps-comments-about-the-pope-totally-wrong/" aria-label="Read more about Catholic leader says Trump’s comments about the pope totally wrong">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Generic fire truck. RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Auckland Council says geotechnical assessments are underway at the site of a slip in Muriwai, west of Auckland. Fire and Emergency was notified of the slip on Domain Crescent at 2.49pm on Tuesday. The council’s general manager of engineering, assets and technical advisory, Paul ... <a title="Slip blocks road in Muriwai, West Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/slip-blocks-road-in-muriwai-west-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Slip blocks road in Muriwai, West Auckland">Read more</a>
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April 14, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Green Cross Health says it will continue to keep shareholders informed in accordance with its continuous disclosure obligations. 123RF Listed healthcare provider Green Cross Health has confirmed it is in discussions with third parties about a potential transaction involving its medical division, but says there is no certainty those talks will ... <a title="Green Cross Health confirms talks over medical division sale" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/14/green-cross-health-confirms-talks-over-medical-division-sale/" aria-label="Read more about Green Cross Health confirms talks over medical division sale">Read more</a>
