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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters and Phil Goff. Former Foreign Minister Phil Goff says he believes Winston Peters is undermining coalition partner National, with the release of discussions between Peters and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon over New Zealand’s stance on the Iran war. The spat between the two leaders broke out over the release ... <a title="Winston Peters’ release of Iran war emails ‘no mistake’, former Foreign Minister Phil Goff" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/winston-peters-release-of-iran-war-emails-no-mistake-former-foreign-minister-phil-goff/" aria-label="Read more about Winston Peters’ release of Iran war emails ‘no mistake’, former Foreign Minister Phil Goff">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By Sammy Carter, RNZ RNZ / Mark Papalii Dozens have stood on a busy downtown Wellington street on Thursday morning creating a human bike lane for commuters, objecting to what they say are significant cuts proposed to the city council’s cycle infrastructure projects. The Wellington City Council’s most recent annual plan ... <a title="Human chain bike lane fills Wellington street objecting proposed cuts to infrastructure" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/human-chain-bike-lane-fills-wellington-street-objecting-proposed-cuts-to-infrastructure/" aria-label="Read more about Human chain bike lane fills Wellington street objecting proposed cuts to infrastructure">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fehi Fineanganofo of the Hurricanes celebrates his try during the Super Rugby Pacific Super Round match – Hurricanes Vs Brumbies at One NZ Stadium, New Zealand, 25th April 2026. Photosport The Hurricanes are no longer just building – they’re calculating. With a top-two finish within reach, coach Clark Laidlaw has started ... <a title="Super Rugby: Hurricanes have home playoff on the mind as Crusaders loom" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/super-rugby-hurricanes-have-home-playoff-on-the-mind-as-crusaders-loom/" aria-label="Read more about Super Rugby: Hurricanes have home playoff on the mind as Crusaders loom">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Dan Jones Police have laid charges in relation to a fatal crash in Rotorua in November 2025. The crash, involving a car and a bus carrying a number of students, occurred on Te Ngae Road at around 9.20pm on 6 November. The person who died was a passenger in ... <a title="Charges laid after fatal car on bus crash in Rotorua" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/charges-laid-after-fatal-car-on-bus-crash-in-rotorua/" aria-label="Read more about Charges laid after fatal car on bus crash in Rotorua">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Al Noor Mosque where 51 people were killed in a terrorist attack in 2019. RNZ / Nate McKinnon The white supremacist terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques will remain in prison for the rest of his life after the Court of Appeal dismissed his attempt to overturn his ... <a title="Christchurch terrorist’s appeal to overturn convictions and life sentence dismissed" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/christchurch-terrorists-appeal-to-overturn-convictions-and-life-sentence-dismissed/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch terrorist’s appeal to overturn convictions and life sentence dismissed">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mauao has been closed since the landslide that killed six holiday-makers. Screengrab / Amy Till Almost 100 days since the Mt Maunganui landslide that killed six holiday-makers, the first community meeting with council will take place on Thursday evening. It’s to give an update on re-opening Mauao which has been closed ... <a title="Mount Maunganui landslide: Community meeting to update on progress to re-open Mauao" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/mount-maunganui-landslide-community-meeting-to-update-on-progress-to-re-open-mauao/" aria-label="Read more about Mount Maunganui landslide: Community meeting to update on progress to re-open Mauao">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand A landslide on Balfour St in Mornington, Wellington. MARK PAPALII / RNZ More than 1800 properties were impacted in Wellington’s recent flooding in one of the most severe events since records began. That’s an initial assessment from the Wellington City Council chief executive Matt Prosser, who told councillors on Thursday many ... <a title="More than 1800 properties impacted by Wellington flooding" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/more-than-1800-properties-impacted-by-wellington-flooding/" aria-label="Read more about More than 1800 properties impacted by Wellington flooding">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The woman is expected to appear in Waitākere District Court in May. RNZ / Finn Blackwell A patient advocate has described alleged thefts from those undergoing treatment in hospital as despicable. Police arrested the 30-year-old woman after an alleged stealing spree in hospitals across Auckland and Waikato. Waitematā East Area Prevention ... <a title="‘Despicable’ – Advocate reacts to alleged thefts from patients" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/despicable-advocate-reacts-to-alleged-thefts-from-patients/" aria-label="Read more about ‘Despicable’ – Advocate reacts to alleged thefts from patients">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand An all-female voyage investigating the plastic pollution problem has sailed from Auckland on Thursday morning. The ten-woman international crew departed Westhaven Marina, bound for Aotea/Great Barrier Island, the Bay of Islands, and onto Tonga aboard S/V Wind Shift – a 70-foot double-masted ketch. The voyage is organised by UK-based non-profit eXXpedition, ... <a title="All-female voyage to tackle plastics problem sets sail" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/all-female-voyage-to-tackle-plastics-problem-sets-sail/" aria-label="Read more about All-female voyage to tackle plastics problem sets sail">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand File pic 123RF Police are investigating how salt ended up in formula given to a baby at Dunedin Hospital. Officers tested the formula and spoke to hospital staff following the report in September last year. Detective Constable Darrin Healy said the infant drank a small amount of the formula before refusing ... <a title="Police probe how salt ended up in baby formula at Dunedin Hospital" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/police-probe-how-salt-ended-up-in-baby-formula-at-dunedin-hospital/" aria-label="Read more about Police probe how salt ended up in baby formula at Dunedin Hospital">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has pushed for a more open central bank since starting the role at the end of last year. RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Reserve Bank’s influential rate-setting body is improving its transparency in a move that will see members’ voting decisions made public. The changes were ... <a title="Reserve Bank to lift veil on interest rate decisions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/reserve-bank-to-lift-veil-on-interest-rate-decisions/" aria-label="Read more about Reserve Bank to lift veil on interest rate decisions">Read more</a>
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April 30, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand New Zealand’s Anna Grimaldi celebrates winning the Para Athletics Women’s 200m – T47 Final at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Adrian Dennis for OIS/IOC / PHOTOSPORT Three-time Paralympic gold medallist Anna Grimaldi has been selected for her first Commonwealth Games. The Dunedin athlete has been selected to compete in the women’s ... <a title="Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi selected for first Commonwealth Games" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/30/paralympic-champion-anna-grimaldi-selected-for-first-commonwealth-games/" aria-label="Read more about Paralympic champion Anna Grimaldi selected for first Commonwealth Games">Read more</a>
