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Month: March 2026

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Regime change: What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements

March 30, 2026

ANALYSIS: Introduced by Robert Reich From time to time, I post transcripts I’ve come across of particularly insightful conversations. Here’s one that’s particularly relevant to the US “No Kings” Day protests at the weekend. Recently, The Conversation hosted a webinar in which executive editor and general manager Beth Daley interviewed John Shattuck, professor of practice ... <a title="Regime change: What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/regime-change-what-americans-can-learn-from-other-nonviolent-civil-activism-movements/" aria-label="Read more about Regime change: What Americans can learn from other nonviolent civil activism movements">Read more</a>

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Aviation sector urgently calls for specific crisis plan for jet fuel

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand There was just over 25.3 days worth of jet fuel in the country. (File photo) 123RF The aviation sector is urgently calling for a specific crisis plan around fuel for flying. The latest gauge of the country’s fuel supplies shows just over 25.3 days worth of jet fuel in the country, ... <a title="Aviation sector urgently calls for specific crisis plan for jet fuel" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/aviation-sector-urgently-calls-for-specific-crisis-plan-for-jet-fuel/" aria-label="Read more about Aviation sector urgently calls for specific crisis plan for jet fuel">Read more</a>

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Rugby League: Warbrick signed by Warriors

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Will Warbrick scoring in the 2025 NRL grand final. AAP/Photosport Will Warbrick is on his way to the Wahs. The Melbourne Storm winger will join the Warriors on a three-year deal from next season. The Kawerau-born 28-year-old’s move home comes after veteran Roger Tuivasa-Sheck announced on Friday that he will finish ... <a title="Rugby League: Warbrick signed by Warriors" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/rugby-league-warbrick-signed-by-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about Rugby League: Warbrick signed by Warriors">Read more</a>

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Anglican Bishop urged to intervene in Auckland sportsground ownership stoush

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Point Chevalier Bowls Club president Simon Munro. RNZ / Jessica Hopkins The Anglican Bishop of Auckland is being urged to intervene in a messy dispute over the ownership of a central Auckland sports ground. The Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Club has hosted lawn bowls, tennis, and croquet at its Point Chevalier site ... <a title="Anglican Bishop urged to intervene in Auckland sportsground ownership stoush" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/anglican-bishop-urged-to-intervene-in-auckland-sportsground-ownership-stoush/" aria-label="Read more about Anglican Bishop urged to intervene in Auckland sportsground ownership stoush">Read more</a>

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Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers confident withdrawal of modern military planes won’t dent visitor numbers

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers said both Easter weekend days were sold out. (File photo) RNZ / Nate McKinnon Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers are confident the withdrawal of modern military planes will not make a big dent in visitor numbers, with both Easter weekend days sold out for the biennial air show. ... <a title="Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers confident withdrawal of modern military planes won’t dent visitor numbers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/warbirds-over-wanaka-organisers-confident-withdrawal-of-modern-military-planes-wont-dent-visitor-numbers/" aria-label="Read more about Warbirds Over Wānaka organisers confident withdrawal of modern military planes won’t dent visitor numbers">Read more</a>

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Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand The Connemara has been out of action for nine days. File photo. RNZ/Anthony Phelps Finding replacement flights for a group of students whose ferry sailing was cancelled after they competed at the Maadi Rowing regatta added nearly $500 to the cost of each child’s trip. It has been nine days since ... <a title="Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/ferry-cancellations-students-left-stranded-after-rowing-regatta/" aria-label="Read more about Ferry cancellations: Students left stranded after rowing regatta">Read more</a>

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Police arrest one of NZ’s ‘most prolific’ dark web drug sellers

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand A 35-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman were arrested, police say. 123RF One of New Zealand’s most prolific sellers of illegal drugs on the dark web has been arrested, police say. A “concoction of drugs” alongside $55,000 in cash was seized during a search warrant at a rural property in north ... <a title="Police arrest one of NZ’s ‘most prolific’ dark web drug sellers" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/police-arrest-one-of-nzs-most-prolific-dark-web-drug-sellers/" aria-label="Read more about Police arrest one of NZ’s ‘most prolific’ dark web drug sellers">Read more</a>

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David Tamihere’s last attempt to clear his name to be decided tomorrow

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand David Tamihere in 2017. RNZ The Supreme Court will tomorrow release its decision on David Tamihere’s last attempt to clear his name, 36 years after his double murder conviction. Tamihere was found guilty in 1990 of murdering Swedish tourists Urban Höglin, 23, and Heidi Paakkonen, 21, in the Coromandel in a ... <a title="David Tamihere’s last attempt to clear his name to be decided tomorrow" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/david-tamiheres-last-attempt-to-clear-his-name-to-be-decided-tomorrow/" aria-label="Read more about David Tamihere’s last attempt to clear his name to be decided tomorrow">Read more</a>

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South Auckland’s large-scale fruit fly eradication operation wraps up

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand An Oriental fruit fly on a piece of fruit. Supplied / Biosecurity NZ Biosecurity officers are wrapping up a large-scale fruit fly eradication operation in South Auckland. Fruit and vegetables can move freely in and out of Papatoetoe for the first time since February as of Monday. Restrictions were put in ... <a title="South Auckland’s large-scale fruit fly eradication operation wraps up" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/south-aucklands-large-scale-fruit-fly-eradication-operation-wraps-up/" aria-label="Read more about South Auckland’s large-scale fruit fly eradication operation wraps up">Read more</a>

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Rapists’ lawyers are using their victim-survivors’ counselling notes in court. This needs to stop

March 30, 2026

Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Rachael Burgin, Senior Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Swinburne University of Technology Sexual violence causes profound trauma and many victims seek counselling and support in its wake. Access to counselling is crucial to promote recovery for victim-survivors. Like anyone seeking health care, victim-survivors have a reasonable ... <a title="Rapists’ lawyers are using their victim-survivors’ counselling notes in court. This needs to stop" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/rapists-lawyers-are-using-their-victim-survivors-counselling-notes-in-court-this-needs-to-stop-279314/" aria-label="Read more about Rapists’ lawyers are using their victim-survivors’ counselling notes in court. This needs to stop">Read more</a>

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Police looking for man ‘approaching’ young children in Wellington

March 30, 2026

Source: Radio New Zealand Police said the information provided in the report was being assessed and enquiries were ongoing. 123rf.com Police are looking for a man who has been reportedly approaching young children over the last month in Wellington. Reassurance patrols have been placed near the corner of Mt Albert Road and Volga Street, where ... <a title="Police looking for man ‘approaching’ young children in Wellington" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/30/police-looking-for-man-approaching-young-children-in-wellington/" aria-label="Read more about Police looking for man ‘approaching’ young children in Wellington">Read more</a>