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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Steinlager Ultra Low Carb outer packaging (24 x 330ml). Supplied / MPI A batch of Steinlager beer is being recalled for having incorrect alcohol-free labels. Lion has announced a recall of over 2500 cases of Steinlager Ultra Low Carb 24-packs, saying that clear bottles with alcohol-free labels are not alcohol free. ... <a title="More than 2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled for incorrectly being labelled alcohol-free" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/more-than-2500-cases-of-steinlager-beer-recalled-for-incorrectly-being-labelled-alcohol-free/" aria-label="Read more about More than 2500 cases of Steinlager beer recalled for incorrectly being labelled alcohol-free">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Unsplash A Christchurch couple who found more than $200,000 in the ceiling will be allowed to $40,000 of it. The couple, whose names are suppressed, found the mystery money sealed in plastic bricks tucked in insulation at their property in 2021. They reported the $232,440 to the police who said the ... <a title="Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in ceiling allowed to keep portion of it" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/christchurch-couple-who-found-more-than-230000-in-ceiling-allowed-to-keep-portion-of-it/" aria-label="Read more about Christchurch couple who found more than $230,000 in ceiling allowed to keep portion of it">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has dealt with a hamstring injury for most of the season. Shane Wenzlick / Photosport.nz An injury-hit Auckland FC could see out the A-League season without a fitness coach and the club still will not divulge why they suddenly parted ways with Elias Boukarim last month. ... <a title="Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/hamstring-knee-ankle-troubles-for-auckland-fc-and-no-fitness-coach/" aria-label="Read more about Hamstring, knee, ankle troubles for Auckland FC and no fitness coach">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Selling or supplying a non-approved psychoactive product such as nitrous oxide carries a fine of up to $500,000. RNZ / Rose Garratt A retailer in Rotorua faces a fine of up to $500,000 or a maximum term of two year’s in jail for selling nitrous oxide, also known as nangs, for ... <a title="Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/rotorua-retailer-charged-for-selling-nangs/" aria-label="Read more about Rotorua retailer charged for selling nangs">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Nurses protest at the Bridge of Remembrance in 2022. RNZ / Nathan McKinnon The Christchurch City Council has voted against a controversial proposal to investigate banning protests in some parts of the city. The notice of motion, brought by councillor Aaron Keown, was narrowly lost – eight votes to seven – ... <a title="Controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch fails to get off the ground" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/controversial-proposal-to-ban-protests-in-parts-of-christchurch-fails-to-get-off-the-ground/" aria-label="Read more about Controversial proposal to ban protests in parts of Christchurch fails to get off the ground">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King Some people are resorting to withdrawing money from their KiwiSaver accounts to clear Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) debt, financial mentors say, in a new report that indicates recent reforms are not helping consumers. The report by Consumer NZ and financial mentor network Fincap, with assistance from ... <a title="Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/buy-now-pay-later-got-a-revamp-but-borrowers-are-still-out-of-pocket/" aria-label="Read more about Buy Now Pay Later got a revamp – but borrowers are still out of pocket">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with the current dangerous dogs’ legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000 reports of roaming dogs and more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Currently, 60 owners are facing ... <a title="Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/animal-control-officers-call-for-laws-with-more-teeth/" aria-label="Read more about Animal control officers call for laws with more teeth">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lake Tekapo’s Iconic Landmark. RNZ/ Rachel Thomas Some Mackenzie District workers are resorting to sleeping in cars, campervans or commuting because there are not enough affordable, long-term rentals. The local mayor has described Tekapo and Twizel as bursting at the seams with visitors, saying it was a welcome economic boost, but ... <a title="Mackenzie District workers sleeping in cars as tourism drives up long-term rental prices" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/mackenzie-district-workers-sleeping-in-cars-as-tourism-drives-up-long-term-rental-prices/" aria-label="Read more about Mackenzie District workers sleeping in cars as tourism drives up long-term rental prices">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Marika Khabazi Petrol prices could start rising by the end of the week as the Middle East conflict goes on, one industry head says. Waitomo Group chief executive Simon Parham told Checkpoint it would not be surprising to see the price of unleaded fuel hit $3 per litre in some places. ... <a title="Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict in Middle East" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/petrol-prices-could-hit-3-a-litre-amid-conflict-in-middle-east/" aria-label="Read more about Petrol prices could hit $3 a litre amid conflict in Middle East">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By James Dwyer, Lecturer, School of Social Sciences, University of Tasmania As conflict escalates following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Iran’s subsequent retaliatory strikes, reports have emerged that Israel may have used laser weapons to shoot down rockets fired by Hezbollah from Lebanon. While the ... <a title="Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’: why laser weapons are no longer science fiction" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/israels-iron-beam-why-laser-weapons-are-no-longer-science-fiction-277390/" aria-label="Read more about Israel’s ‘Iron Beam’: why laser weapons are no longer science fiction">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The penalties follow separate hearings at the Auckland High Court. 123RF Two courier companies found to be involved in cartel behaviour have been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million combined. Courier service Aramex has been penalised $700,000, while a second company, GoSweetSpot, has been penalised $525,000 in two separate cases ... <a title="Courier companies fined over $1 million for cartel conduct" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/courier-companies-fined-over-1-million-for-cartel-conduct/" aria-label="Read more about Courier companies fined over $1 million for cartel conduct">Read more</a>
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March 4, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ / Mark Papalii The media and broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. Goldsmith said the chair of the public broadcaster, Andrew Barclay, had raised the story during the call, but ... <a title="TVNZ chair calls Paul Goldsmith after police minister dissatisfied with gang numbers story" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/04/tvnz-chair-calls-paul-goldsmith-after-police-minister-dissatisfied-with-gang-numbers-story/" aria-label="Read more about TVNZ chair calls Paul Goldsmith after police minister dissatisfied with gang numbers story">Read more</a>
