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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000 fighting a group of aggrieved dog owners in court. After a local board removed an off-leash dog area at Monte Cecilia Park in central Auckland, ... <a title="Auckland Council spends more than $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/auckland-council-spends-more-than-100000-in-legal-fight-over-off-leash-dog-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council spends more than $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The company had cars in Wellington, Auckland, Hamilton and Nelson. Supplied Users of car sharing service Mevo are gutted the company has gone into voluntary administration, saying it is a cost-effective and climate-conscious choice that has served them well for years. The Wellington-based company had cars in the capital as well ... <a title="Mevo car sharing service goes into voluntary administration" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/mevo-car-sharing-service-goes-into-voluntary-administration/" aria-label="Read more about Mevo car sharing service goes into voluntary administration">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The change was introduced in 2025. (File photo) Supplied / New Zealand Electrical Inspectors Association An independent review says a decision to change electrical wiring rules condemned by some as deadly, is justified but leaves residual risks. Worksafe said this confirmed it was on a sound footing but the Electrical Inspectors ... <a title="Electrical rule change deemed ‘dangerous’ is justified, independent review finds" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/electrical-rule-change-deemed-dangerous-is-justified-independent-review-finds/" aria-label="Read more about Electrical rule change deemed ‘dangerous’ is justified, independent review finds">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand The Vega has now re-appeared on the shipping schedule to enter Port Nelson next week. Supplied The former Interislander ferry Aratere has yet to come into Port Nelson for water and supplies, after its booking last week was cancelled. The ship, now called Vega, has been anchored in Tasman Bay, with ... <a title="Former Interislander ferry yet to arrive in Port Nelson" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/former-interislander-ferry-yet-to-arrive-in-port-nelson/" aria-label="Read more about Former Interislander ferry yet to arrive in Port Nelson">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Richard Baka, Honorary Professor, School of Kinesiology, Western University, London, Canada; Adjunct Fellow, Olympic Scholar and Co-Director of the Olympic and Paralympic Research Centre, Institute for Health and Sport, Victoria University Quite a few crocodile tears have been shed on the issue of the rowing and canoeing ... <a title="Is the Fitzroy River a suitable venue for the Brisbane Olympics, given it’s home to crocodiles?" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/is-the-fitzroy-river-a-suitable-venue-for-the-brisbane-olympics-given-its-home-to-crocodiles-279213/" aria-label="Read more about Is the Fitzroy River a suitable venue for the Brisbane Olympics, given it’s home to crocodiles?">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra Australia’s failure to fully use the skills of its permanent migrants is an “enormous waste” for the economy, former Treasury Secretary Martin Parkinson has warned, calling for urgent action in the May budget to free up this talent. Nearly half ... <a title="Nearly half our permanent migrants are working below their skill level: former Treasury Secretary" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/nearly-half-our-permanent-migrants-are-working-below-their-skill-level-former-treasury-secretary-279206/" aria-label="Read more about Nearly half our permanent migrants are working below their skill level: former Treasury Secretary">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia Incorporated Society challenged a local board’s decision with a judicial review. RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Auckland Council spent more than $100,000 fighting a group of aggrieved dog owners in court. After a local board removed an off-leash dog area at Monte Cecilia Park in central Auckland, ... <a title="Auckland Council spends over $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/auckland-council-spends-over-100000-in-legal-fight-over-off-leash-dog-ban/" aria-label="Read more about Auckland Council spends over $100,000 in legal fight over off-leash dog ban">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Dr Jo Scott-Jones. Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners / supplied Rural GPs are already facing challenges because of [https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/591089/fuel-cost-jumps-40-in-a-week-who-s-feeling-it-most rising fuel prices and some are stocking up on extra medical supplies. Ōpōtiki-based GP and clinical director of Pinnacle Midlands Health Network, Dr Jo Scott-Jones, has spoken to rural GPs ... <a title="Rural doctors say fuel crisis already impacting services" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/rural-doctors-say-fuel-crisis-already-impacting-services/" aria-label="Read more about Rural doctors say fuel crisis already impacting services">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Winston Peters says the BSA’s decision that it has jurisdiction over an online media service is one of “breathtaking audacity”. File photo. RNZ / Mark Papalii Winston Peters has accused the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) of “bordering on fascist” after it concluded it has jurisdiction over the online media service The ... <a title="BSA ‘bordering on fascist’ after The Platform decision – Peters" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/bsa-bordering-on-fascist-after-the-platform-decision-peters/" aria-label="Read more about BSA ‘bordering on fascist’ after The Platform decision – Peters">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Vibhu Arya, PhD Student, UTS Business School, University of Technology Sydney From October 1, 2026, Australians will no longer pay a fee for debit, prepaid and credit payments using eftpos, Mastercard and Visa cards. The Reserve Bank of Australia estimates the change could save consumers around A$1.6 ... <a title="Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/banning-card-surcharges-will-make-paying-simpler-but-not-necessarily-cheaper-279662/" aria-label="Read more about Banning card surcharges will make paying simpler – but not necessarily cheaper">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
Source: Radio New Zealand Hazardous Materials appliances were at the scene and crews were also working to isolate the gas supply to the building (file image). RNZ / Samuel Rillstone An apartment building in central Wellington has been evacuated due to a gas leak. Fire crews were called to the two story building on Pirie ... <a title="Wellington apartment building evacuated due to gas leak" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2026/04/01/wellington-apartment-building-evacuated-due-to-gas-leak/" aria-label="Read more about Wellington apartment building evacuated due to gas leak">Read more</a>
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April 1, 2026
ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 1, 2026.
