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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed news of a ceasefire between the US, Israel and Iran – but is warning New Zealanders of ongoing economic effects. Speaking to reporters after the Reserve Bank on Wednesday confirmed a decision to keep the official cash rate steady, Luxon said the news of a ... <a title="Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/luxon-willis-caution-economic-effects-will-continue-despite-ceasefire/" aria-label="Read more about Luxon, Willis caution economic effects will continue despite ceasefire">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force set up Operation Respect in 2016. NZDF / Supplied Release of the latest audit of the Defence Force’s decade-old attempts to reduce abusive behaviours has been pushed back. The NZDF set up Operation Respect in 2016 but a “code of silence” was still getting in the way ... <a title="Audit of Defence Force’s attempts to reduce abusive behaviours delayed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/audit-of-defence-forces-attempts-to-reduce-abusive-behaviours-delayed/" aria-label="Read more about Audit of Defence Force’s attempts to reduce abusive behaviours delayed">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Football Fern Kelli Brown wants to keep scoring international goals. Photosport Aspiring bike mechanic, surfer and prolific goalscorer Football Fern Kelli Brown can’t wait for a Hamilton homecoming on Sunday during the Fifa World Cup Oceania Qualifiers semi-final. The Football Ferns play Fiji in their semi-final with the winner progressing to ... <a title="‘To score some more goals would be sick’ for Football Fern Kelli Brown" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/to-score-some-more-goals-would-be-sick-for-football-fern-kelli-brown/" aria-label="Read more about ‘To score some more goals would be sick’ for Football Fern Kelli Brown">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand John Campbell says he’s looking forward to his fourth stint at RNZ, as he prepares to join Ingrid Hipkiss on Morning Report next week. Campbell, who describes RNZ as “the soundtrack of my childhood”, says he’s grateful for the two‑year cadetship he received at the broadcaster in 1989 – when he ... <a title="John Campbell gears up for RNZ return: ‘I just believe in speaking truth to power’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/john-campbell-gears-up-for-rnz-return-i-just-believe-in-speaking-truth-to-power/" aria-label="Read more about John Campbell gears up for RNZ return: ‘I just believe in speaking truth to power’">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand AA’s petrol price spokesperson said there would need to be a more sustained move to end the conflict before prices came down for New Zealand motorists. RNZ / Mark Papalii Oil prices have fallen sharply on news of a potential ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz – but ... <a title="Oil prices fall, will petrol follow?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/oil-prices-fall-will-petrol-follow/" aria-label="Read more about Oil prices fall, will petrol follow?">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin’s southern motorway was closed at Burnside after a digger fell off a truck. NZTA / Waka Kotahi The Southern Motorway at Burnside in Dunedin has reopened hours after it was blocked by a digger that fell off a truck. Police were called to the crash on SH1 south of Morningside ... <a title="Dunedin motorway reopens after being blocked by digger" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/dunedin-motorway-reopens-after-being-blocked-by-digger/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin motorway reopens after being blocked by digger">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank Governor Anna Breman. RNZ / Supplied The Reserve Bank has left the official cash rate unchanged at 2.25 percent, as expected. The bank’s monetary policy committee says the Middle East conflict has increased inflation and affected economic growth. But it says interest rates will not be changed while there ... <a title="Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/reserve-bank-holds-official-cash-rate-at-2-25/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank holds official cash rate at 2.25%">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Two men are due in court on Wednesday after separate attempts to steal fuel as police say they are seeing an increase in diesel thefts. Officers were called about 4am today to a Christchurch address after a person reported seeing someone trying to siphon petrol from their ... <a title="Two arrested over diesel thefts as police note growing trend" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/two-arrested-over-diesel-thefts-as-police-note-growing-trend/" aria-label="Read more about Two arrested over diesel thefts as police note growing trend">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Pacific Four will be Whitney Hansen’s first tournament in charge of the Black Ferns. Photosport Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the side has a fresh level of excitement under new head coach Whitney Hansen as they prepare for the Pacific Four tournament in America. Hansen was appointed to the ... <a title="New coach, fresh ideas for Black Ferns ahead of Pacific Four" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/new-coach-fresh-ideas-for-black-ferns-ahead-of-pacific-four/" aria-label="Read more about New coach, fresh ideas for Black Ferns ahead of Pacific Four">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand 123RF Federated Farmers says farmers are experiencing fuel shortages, with some two to three weeks behind their normal fuel drops. The organisation’s dairy chair and Canterbury sharemilker Karl Dean said fuel distributors have had the schedule of fuel allocations changed by importers – disrupting when farmers usually receive supply. Most farmers ... <a title="‘Big concern’ as farmers weeks behind fuel drops amid shortages" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/big-concern-as-farmers-weeks-behind-fuel-drops-amid-shortages/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Big concern’ as farmers weeks behind fuel drops amid shortages">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Quin Tauetau Fuel stocks have again risen in the latest update from the government. The Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s latest fuel stocks update shows 62.6 days of petrol, 51.7 days of diesel, and 53.5 days of jet fuel as of midday Sunday. All are up on the ... <a title="Fuel stocks rise in latest update" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/fuel-stocks-rise-in-latest-update/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel stocks rise in latest update">Read more</a>
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April 8, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF The speed limit on State Highway 3, just north of Hāwera, will be lowered to 60km/h from Thursday. The reduction from 80km/h will be along a one kilometre stretch of road, from north of Kerry Lane to north of Fantham Street. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi says the ... <a title="Speed limit on SH3 north of Hāwera drops to 60km/h" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/08/speed-limit-on-sh3-north-of-hawera-drops-to-60km-h/" aria-label="Read more about Speed limit on SH3 north of Hāwera drops to 60km/h">Read more</a>
