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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Palmerston North Mayor Grant Smith. LDR A local council representative has called for “balance”, as the government contemplates a cap on unsustainable rates increases. The legislation, which would restrict the increases to 2-4 percent each year, was proposed for early 2027, with a two-year transition period, but international credit ratings agency ... <a title="Local councils plead for ‘balance’ over proposed rates increase caps" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/local-councils-plead-for-balance-over-proposed-rates-increase-caps/" aria-label="Read more about Local councils plead for ‘balance’ over proposed rates increase caps">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The lawyer for the Commerce Commission has described it as a cynical marketing ploy. 123rf.com Gym chain City Fitness has battled claims in court it deceived customers with misleading membership prices. The fitness giant faced 16 charges under the Fair Trading Act . The Commerce Commission claimed City Fitness’ advertised membership ... <a title="Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices – Commerce Commission" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/nearly-200000-people-affected-by-misleading-city-fitness-membership-prices-commerce-commission/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly 200,000 people affected by misleading City Fitness membership prices – Commerce Commission">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A forklift on fire at Nelson Port. Supplied/ Mike Wilson Firefighters are working to extinguish a fire that started in a forklift at Port Nelson. Fire and Emergency says it was called to the fire at the port just before 4.30pm. When firefighters arrived they found a large forklift on fire ... <a title="Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/loud-explosions-as-forklift-catches-fire-at-port-nelson/" aria-label="Read more about Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Raw wool samples on display for buyers to peruse at the PGG Wrightson wool store and auction house. RNZ/Monique Steele A new national wool auction, closing a chapter for Hawke’s Bay, was off to a subdued but promising start in Christchurch this week. The hammer went down on more than 9000 ... <a title="PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after ‘difficult’ consolidation decision" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/pgg-holds-first-nz-wide-wool-auction-after-difficult-consolidation-decision/" aria-label="Read more about PGG holds first NZ-wide wool auction, after ‘difficult’ consolidation decision">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC fans, crowd and supporters aka The Port. Andrew Cornaga / www.photosport.nz Auckland FC’s season is on the line this Saturday – and their patchy home form means survival is far from certain. Win the A-League Elimination Final against Melbourne City at Go Media Stadium and Auckland will progress to ... <a title="Auckland FC’s A-League season on the line in home elimination final" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/auckland-fcs-a-league-season-on-the-line-in-home-elimination-final/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland FC’s A-League season on the line in home elimination final">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith RNZ / Mark Papalii The National Iwi Chairs Forum (NICF) says the government has breached its Waitangi Treaty obligations to consult with Māori in proceeding with legislation that would weaken treaty clauses across a range of laws. In a joint letter to Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Justice ... <a title="National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/national-iwi-chairs-forum-calls-for-halt-to-proposed-waitangi-treaty-clause-changes/" aria-label="Read more about National Iwi Chairs Forum calls for halt to proposed Waitangi Treaty clause changes">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Sammy Carter Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) have already distributed 8000 stoves and water boilers to Ukrainian families. Supplied A New Zealand charity is preparing to send aid of thousands more stoves and water boilers into Ukraine’s most dangerous red zones. Kiwi Aid & Refugee Evacuation (Kiwi K.A.R.E) ... <a title="Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/charity-to-send-thousands-of-stoves-and-water-boilers-to-ukraine/" aria-label="Read more about Charity to send thousands of stoves and water boilers to Ukraine">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters. RNZ / Mark Papalii Winston Peters is “very, very confused” over the handling of official information relating to the Iran war, National’s deputy leader Nicola Willis said. Foreign Minister Winston Peters said it was a “process mistake”, while National said he was putting politics ahead of the country. The ... <a title="Winston Peters ‘very confused’ over handling of Iran war emails" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/winston-peters-very-confused-over-handling-of-iran-war-emails/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters ‘very confused’ over handling of Iran war emails">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dunedin City councillor Benedict Ong said he had no plans to resign. Tess Brunton / RNZ A Dunedin City Councillor has defended leaking a confidential email about a fresh code of conduct complaint against him to reporters. First-term councillor Benedict Ong is accused of disclosing confidential information in emails copied to ... <a title="Dunedin City Councillor Benedict Ong defends leaking email" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/dunedin-city-councillor-benedict-ong-defends-leaking-email/" aria-label="Read more about Dunedin City Councillor Benedict Ong defends leaking email">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The airline says the changes are because of the ongoing impact of high fuel costs. AFP Air New Zealand has made further cuts to some regional flights, in what one mayor calls “disappointing news”. The flag carrier last announced reductions earlier this month citing ongoing high costs for jet fuel. On ... <a title="Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/air-nz-makes-further-cuts-to-regional-flights/" aria-label="Read more about Air NZ makes further cuts to regional flights">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Three vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of Mile Flat Road and State Highway One. Google Maps Part of State Highway 1 is closed near Hampden in North Otago because of a serious crash. Police say three vehicles were involved in the crash at the intersection of Mile ... <a title="Three vehicles involved in serious North Otago crash" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/three-vehicles-involved-in-serious-north-otago-crash/" aria-label="Read more about Three vehicles involved in serious North Otago crash">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Google Maps Talley’s will close its Westport fish processing factory, the company has confirmed. Chief executive officer Tony Hazlett said Talley’s will consolidate its fish processing operations, and the last day for the Westport site will be Friday, 15 May. “Talley’s Seafood confirms that all 92 affected staff will be offered ... <a title="Talley’s Westport fish processing factory to close, 92 impacted" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/talleys-westport-fish-processing-factory-to-close-92-impacted/" aria-label="Read more about Talley’s Westport fish processing factory to close, 92 impacted">Read more</a>
