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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Kākāpō chicks Tīwhiri-A3 & Tīwhiri-A4 in the nest with their mother, March 2026. Maddy Whittaker / DOC Follow Kākāpō Files on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Kākāpō are one of the rarest birds in New Zealand, with an adult population of just 235 individuals. Auckland Zoo ... <a title="Over 100 kākāpō chicks hatch in record-breaking breeding season" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/over-100-kakapo-chicks-hatch-in-record-breaking-breeding-season/" aria-label="Read more about Over 100 kākāpō chicks hatch in record-breaking breeding season">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Gold prices have slipped in recent days. 123RF Gold prices have slipped in recent days, but there are predictions that it might not last. Precious metals have had a record-breaking run amid fears about inflation and the US dollar. But the price of gold is down just under 15 percent over ... <a title="What’s happened to the price of gold?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/whats-happened-to-the-price-of-gold/" aria-label="Read more about What’s happened to the price of gold?">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Fire and Emergency is urging residents in storm-affected areas to be ready to evacuate if necessary, following a night of heavy rain. A red weather warning remains in place for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei, with the worst of the downpours expected to hit on Thursday afternoon. ... <a title="Live: Heavy rain lashes upper North Island" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/live-heavy-rain-lashes-upper-north-island/" aria-label="Read more about Live: Heavy rain lashes upper North Island">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Max Thompson is staying at Mokau marae near Ōakura. RNZ / Nick Monro Specialist rescue teams are being deployed to Northland as the region hunkers down for the worst of the severe weather. A red weather warning is in place, with the worst of the downpours expected to hit on Thursday ... <a title="Specialist rescue crews deployed to Northland and Auckland" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/specialist-rescue-crews-deployed-to-northland-and-auckland/" aria-label="Read more about Specialist rescue crews deployed to Northland and Auckland">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
COMMENTARY: By Eugene Doyle Described by analysts as a suicide mission, there are nonetheless rumours the US President has his eye on securing for the long-term the Iranian oil facilities on Kharg Island. “Just take the oil” has long been his motto. But I am beginning to wonder if a desperate Donald Trump is preparing ... <a title="Eugene Doyle: Kharg Island – into the valley of death" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/eugene-doyle-kharg-island-into-the-valley-of-death/" aria-label="Read more about Eugene Doyle: Kharg Island – into the valley of death">Read more</a>
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March 26, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Two people are guided across dangerous floodwaters in Tasman on Friday 11 July, 2025, by members from Fire and Emergency NZ’s specialist water response teams from Christchurch and Nelson, using long poles to test what lies under the water. Supplied/ Fire and Emergency NZ Specialist rescue teams are being deployed to ... <a title="Specialist rescue crews deployed to storm-battered regions" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/26/specialist-rescue-crews-deployed-to-storm-battered-regions/" aria-label="Read more about Specialist rescue crews deployed to storm-battered regions">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Lincoln University. Lincoln University Lincoln University has confirmed plans to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs, as the union raises concerns about the speed and impact of the changes. The university informed staff today it was calling for early retirements and voluntary redundancies, before beginning formal processes in the middle of this ... <a title="Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/lincoln-university-to-cut-40-full-time-equivalent-jobs/" aria-label="Read more about Lincoln University to cut 40 full-time equivalent jobs">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The former Interislander ferry is now flagged in the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Supplied / Jason Grimmett Former Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to arrive in Port Nelson later this week for the first time in nearly four months. RNZ understands the ship, which has since been renamed ... <a title="Former Interislander ferry expected to dock in Port Nelson after months at anchor" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/former-interislander-ferry-expected-to-dock-in-port-nelson-after-months-at-anchor/" aria-label="Read more about Former Interislander ferry expected to dock in Port Nelson after months at anchor">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The vaccine’s protection against heart issues comes directly from reducing the risk and severity of influenza. File photo. CDC Getting an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by a third, according to the Immunisation Advisory Centre. The centre said there was a growing amount ... <a title="How an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of heart issues" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/how-an-annual-influenza-vaccine-can-reduce-the-risk-of-heart-issues/" aria-label="Read more about How an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of heart issues">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The former Interislander ferry is now flagged in the Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Supplied / Jason Grimmett Former Interislander ferry Aratere is expected to arrive in Port Nelson later this week for the first time in nearly four months. RNZ understands the ship, which has since been renamed ... <a title="Former Interislander ferry returns to Nelson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/former-interislander-ferry-returns-to-nelson/" aria-label="Read more about Former Interislander ferry returns to Nelson">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The big rise in sales of bigger vehicles has been in urban areas in recent years. File photo. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly More needs to be done to discourage the use of super-sized vehicles in urban areas – and not just because they guzzle far more petrol at a time when ... <a title="Fuel costs: Is there room for super-sized vehicles on NZ’s urban roads?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/fuel-costs-is-there-room-for-super-sized-vehicles-on-nzs-urban-roads/" aria-label="Read more about Fuel costs: Is there room for super-sized vehicles on NZ’s urban roads?">Read more</a>
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March 25, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand After a million hours of labour, Te Rua – Archive New Zealand’s brand new Wellington building – is now open. The 10-level, $290 million building is described as one of the world’s most technologically advanced archive protection facilities and forms part of Te Kahu, a new heritage campus. The campus, which ... <a title="Archive New Zealand’s new Wellington building opens" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/03/25/archive-new-zealands-new-wellington-building-opens/" aria-label="Read more about Archive New Zealand’s new Wellington building opens">Read more</a>
