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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson is looking after the bill. RNZ / Mark Papalii The ACT Party is claiming the government’s proposed ban on surcharges for contactless and credit card payments is dead, but the minister responsible insists it is still being worked on. The Commerce and Consumer Affairs ... <a title="ACT and Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban ‘dead’, but National says that’s wrong" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/act-and-retail-nz-claim-paywave-surcharge-ban-dead-but-national-says-thats-wrong/" aria-label="Read more about ACT and Retail NZ claim paywave surcharge ban ‘dead’, but National says that’s wrong">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand RNZ Health NZ (HNZ) says staff have been caught using free AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini to write clinical notes, a move it says could result in formal disciplinary action. A memo seen by RNZ was sent this week from a senior manager to all Mental Health and Addiction Services ... <a title="Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/health-nz-staff-told-to-stop-using-chatgpt-to-write-clinical-notes/" aria-label="Read more about Health NZ staff told to stop using ChatGPT to write clinical notes">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Pia Vlok of the Wellington Phoenix shoots. photosport The Wellington Phoenix women have suffered a blow in their A-League Premiership hopes. The Phoenix have been beaten 2-1 by the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford. The reigning champion Mariners scored both of their goals before Phoenix midfielder Macey Fraser scored a spectacular ... <a title="Phoenix suffer blow in Premiership hopes" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/phoenix-suffer-blow-in-premiership-hopes/" aria-label="Read more about Phoenix suffer blow in Premiership hopes">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand By law South Australian politicians aren’t allowed to lie in their election ads. Here, we have the Advertising Standards Authority and the Media Council, but neither have the force of a criminal penalty behind them. RNZ Does New Zealand have robust enough checks and balances to stop politicians lying in election ... <a title="Policing our politicians for porkies" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/policing-our-politicians-for-porkies/" aria-label="Read more about Policing our politicians for porkies">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Between phones, watches and other smart devices, we’re never far from reach for our family, friends and partners. There are also apps and location services that can show where we are at any given moment. Experts say couples may see location sharing as a sign of trust or closeness. Experts say ... <a title="When is location sharing a red flag in relationships?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/when-is-location-sharing-a-red-flag-in-relationships/" aria-label="Read more about When is location sharing a red flag in relationships?">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Electricity Authority chief executive Sarah Gillies. RNZ / REECE BAKER The Electricity Authority has launched its power comparison site Billy, going head-to-head with Consumer’s Powerswitch, which it previously supported. It said the site was designed to help people quickly and easily understand their power costs and what good value would be ... <a title="Another power comparison site launches" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/another-power-comparison-site-launches/" aria-label="Read more about Another power comparison site launches">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. RNZ / Unsplash There are concerns that offering fuel support via the Working for Families system may mean some people end up having to pay it back. The government announced on ... <a title="Here’s why some people may have to pay back fuel support" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/heres-why-some-people-may-have-to-pay-back-fuel-support/" aria-label="Read more about Here’s why some people may have to pay back fuel support">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand According to NZ Football’s 2024 annual report, the organisation invested $8.4 million in women’s football development through a legacy fund from hosting the World Cup. Andrew Cornaga A growing divide is emerging in junior sport. As some clubs experiment with ways to reduce barriers for young players, others say rising costs ... <a title="Fee-free vs fee hikes: The growing divide in kids’ sport" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/fee-free-vs-fee-hikes-the-growing-divide-in-kids-sport/" aria-label="Read more about Fee-free vs fee hikes: The growing divide in kids’ sport">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Mitch Barnett and Luke Metcalf have both returned from season-ending knee injuries. Andrew Cornaga/Photosport NRL: NZ Warriors v Wests Tigers Kickoff 8pm, Friday, 27 March Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ website As his squad returns to full fitness, NZ Warriors coach Andrew Webster has taken a pragmatic ... <a title="NRL: NZ Warriors ease stars Luke Metcalf, Mitch Barnett back from long injury" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/nrl-nz-warriors-ease-stars-luke-metcalf-mitch-barnett-back-from-long-injury/" aria-label="Read more about NRL: NZ Warriors ease stars Luke Metcalf, Mitch Barnett back from long injury">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Billy Macfarlane stands outside Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility, a SERCO run high security men’s prison located at Wiri, in Auckland. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Corrections has terminated its contract with a prisoner reintegration service run by a former drug lord following what it described as “serious sexual allegations”. RNZ can ... <a title="Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/corrections-ends-puwhakamua-prisoner-reintegration-contract-after-serious-sexual-allegations/" aria-label="Read more about Corrections ends Pūwhakamua prisoner reintegration contract after ‘serious sexual allegations’">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Tertiary Education Commission has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year. RNZ / Richard Tindiller The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has warned it will not have enough government funding to cover all domestic enrolments next year – the third consecutive year funding ... <a title="Tertiary Education Commission warns of government funding shortfall for domestic enrolments" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/tertiary-education-commission-warns-of-government-funding-shortfall-for-domestic-enrolments/" aria-label="Read more about Tertiary Education Commission warns of government funding shortfall for domestic enrolments">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Coroner Alexandra Cunninghame. KAI SCHWOERER / POOL Corrections failed to properly monitor a man with ADHD and addiction problems who died by suicide in Christchurch Men’s Prison, a coroner has ruled. Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who was 29, was found dead in his cell on 19 March 2021, just over five weeks after ... <a title="Prison ‘an unsuitable place’ for Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who died by suicide – coroner" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/prison-an-unsuitable-place-for-alexander-nicholls-braddock-who-died-by-suicide-coroner/" aria-label="Read more about Prison ‘an unsuitable place’ for Alexander Nicholls-Braddock, who died by suicide – coroner">Read more</a>
